The Paignton Pier Act, 1874
WHEREAS the erection of a pier or jetty and landing place at Paignton in the county of Devon would be of public and local advantage: And whereas the persons in this Act named, with others, are willing at their own expense to construct the necessary works, and are desirous of being incorporated into a Company for the purpose: And whereas it is expedient that the Company hereby incorporated should be authorised to provide and use steam and other vessels between the said pier and the ports and p...