Greenock Street Tramways Act 1871
WHEREAS the construction of street tramways in parts of the town of Greenock would be of local and public advantage : And whereas the Board of Police of Greenock (herein-after referred to as the Board), who are the local authority having the control and management of the streets in the town, are willing to undertake the construction and maintenance of the proposed tramways, on being empowered as in this Act provided, and it is expedient that they be so empowered accordingly : And whereas one ...