Local Government
Port St Mary became a village district for local government purposes in 1890, for which Port St Mary Commissioners are responsible. The local government district lies adjacent to the village district of Port Erin and the parish of Rushen.
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“These native villages are as unchanging as the woman in one of their stories. When she was called before a local justice he asked her age. “I have 45 years.” “But,” said the justice, “you were forty-five when you appeared before me two years ago.” “Señor Judge,” she replied proudly, drawing herself to her full height, “I am not of those who are one thing today and another tomorrow!””
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