Presbyterian Churches Act 1837

And whereas, by the said recited Act, it is amongst other things enacted, That with regard to churches or chapels already built, and repaired or maintained at the public expense, or for the ministers whereof stipends were issued from the Colonial Treasury, it shall and may be lawful for the Governor with the advice of the Executive Council, within six months after the passing of that Act, to nominate not less than three nor more than five of the pew-holders of the said church or chapel, belonging to the religious denomination for whose use the said church or chapel is maintained, to be trustees thereof, and to whom, and the heirs of the survivor of such trustees, shall be conveyed as soon as conveniently may be, the real estate in the said church or chapel and minister's dwelling, upon trust, for the maintenance and repair of such church and minister's dwelling, and for the provision out of the revenues belonging to or arising from the use of the said church or chapel, in such manner as shall be lawfully appointed, of all things necessary for the celebration of divine worship therein; and whereas, the trustees for Presbyterian churches and chapels as aforesaid, were appointed without the selection of the Presbytery of New South Wales, and it is expedient to appoint trustees for such churches or chapels conformably to the provisions of this Act:

Be it therefore enacted, That the former appointment of trustees under the provisions of the said recited Act is hereby declared null and void, and that the election and appointment of trustees for Presbyterian churches and chapels already built, shall and may be made, as in this Act is directed, within six months from the passing thereof.

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