CO129-315 - Public Offices & Others - 1902 — Page 278

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Colonel Yorke appeared to be unaware of the fact

that it is now common practice in light railways in this country,

hich are now practically tramways, and in tramways also, to

adof the form of construction we suggest so far as the sub-

structure is concerned.

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He also appeared to be unaware that at the present

time the large and important system of tramways in Manchester,

which is partly constructed and partly undergoing reconstruction,

is being carried out on the same principle.

You are aware that by section 14 of the Ordinance

the Company has at its own expense to keep a stipulated portion

of the road in good condition and repair. It is manifestly to

its advantage to lay down in the first instance a proper road

bed so as to reduce cost of maintenance, and we hold that the

plans we have submitted are sufficient to meet these conditions.

We do not think that this question need delay the

ratification of the Orulance as by section 13 the Company are

not empowered to commence the construction of the Tramway until

a cross section showing the proposed mode of construction has

been approved in writing by the Director of Public Works.

We respectfully submit that this is a question that

can be agreed after the Ordinance has been ratified by the

Colonial Secretary.

We are extremely sorry to trouble you at so great a

length.

We should esteem it a great favour, so as to bring the matter to a conclusion, if you could grant our Mr Dickinson a few minutes interview on Wednesday next, the 12th instant, to

give further explanation and discuss the points with you.

We beg to inform you that we have by same post sent

a further copy of the specifications.

Yours faithfully,

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