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270

No. 2 of 1883.

PEAK TRAMWAY.

Interpreta-tion of terms.

*

Power to construct and work certain tramways.

+

Power to alter levels of ground, etc.

*

2. In this Ordinance,-

The company means the persons to whom the promoters of the undertaking have assigned, with the assent of the Governor-in-Council, their rights and privileges in connection with the construc-tion of the tramway:

Carriage includes all carriages, cars, and trucks used upon the tramway:

The works or the undertaking means the works or under-taking of whatever nature which by this Ordinance are or is authorised to be executed.

3-(1) The company may construct and maintain, subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and in accordance with the plan which has been deposited as hereinafter mentioned, the tramway hereinafter described, with all proper stations, crossings, passing-places, sidings, junctions, rails, turn-tables, plates, offices, weigh-bridges, sheds, works, and conveniences connected therewith or for the purposes thereof, and may work and use the same.

(2) The tramway authorised by this Ordinance is a partly single and partly double line, commencing on the south side of the south-west boundary of the War Department land at its junction with Garden Road, thence passing in a southerly direction up the hill-side to Victoria Gap, crossing over Kennedy and Plantation Roads by means of bridges, and terminating at Victoria Gap, at a point on the north side of Farm Lot No. 53: Provided that such altera-tions as the company may think fit may be made in the position of the rail-tracks of the tramway as shown on the plan thereof deposited by the company in the Public Works Office, so long as they are within the limits of deviation shown on the said plan.

4. Subject to the approval of the Governor-in-Council, the com-pany may alter the levels of the ground on which the tramway is laid, make and construct all necessary cuttings and embankments, bridges, viaducts, culverts, catch-water drains, and other works, and divert streams: Provided always that the earth excavated and thrown to waste is disposed of in such manner as to prevent its being washed down by rain into the harbour.

* As amended by No. 62 of 1911 and No. 8 of 1912.

As amended by No. 9 of 1902, No. 18 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911, No. 63 of 1911 and No. 8 of 1912.

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270 No. 2 of 1883. PEAK TRAMWAY. Interpreta-tion of terms. * Power to construct and work certain tramways. + Power to alter levels of ground, etc. * 2. In this Ordinance,- The company means the persons to whom the promoters of the undertaking have assigned, with the assent of the Governor-in-Council, their rights and privileges in connection with the construc-tion of the tramway: Carriage includes all carriages, cars, and trucks used upon the tramway: The works or the undertaking means the works or under-taking of whatever nature which by this Ordinance are or is authorised to be executed. 3-(1) The company may construct and maintain, subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and in accordance with the plan which has been deposited as hereinafter mentioned, the tramway hereinafter described, with all proper stations, crossings, passing-places, sidings, junctions, rails, turn-tables, plates, offices, weigh-bridges, sheds, works, and conveniences connected therewith or for the purposes thereof, and may work and use the same. (2) The tramway authorised by this Ordinance is a partly single and partly double line, commencing on the south side of the south-west boundary of the War Department land at its junction with Garden Road, thence passing in a southerly direction up the hill-side to Victoria Gap, crossing over Kennedy and Plantation Roads by means of bridges, and terminating at Victoria Gap, at a point on the north side of Farm Lot No. 53: Provided that such altera-tions as the company may think fit may be made in the position of the rail-tracks of the tramway as shown on the plan thereof deposited by the company in the Public Works Office, so long as they are within the limits of deviation shown on the said plan. 4. Subject to the approval of the Governor-in-Council, the com-pany may alter the levels of the ground on which the tramway is laid, make and construct all necessary cuttings and embankments, bridges, viaducts, culverts, catch-water drains, and other works, and divert streams: Provided always that the earth excavated and thrown to waste is disposed of in such manner as to prevent its being washed down by rain into the harbour. * As amended by No. 62 of 1911 and No. 8 of 1912. As amended by No. 9 of 1902, No. 18 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911, No. 63 of 1911 and No. 8 of 1912.
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270 No. 2 of 1883. PEAK TRAMWAY. Interpreta- tion of terms. * Power to construct and work certain tramways. + Power to alter levels of ground, etc. * 2. In this Ordinance,- C The company means the persons to whom the promoters of the undertaking have assigned, with the assent of the Governor-in- Council, their rights and privileges in connection with the construc- tion of the tramway : Carriage" includes all carriages, cars, and trucks used upon the tramway: The works or the undertaking" means the works or under- taking of whatever nature which by this Ordinance are or is authorised to be executed. 3-(1) The company may construct and maintain, subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and in accordance with the plan which has been deposited as hereinafter mentioned, the tramway hereinafter described, with all proper stations, crossings, passing- places, sidings, junctions, rails, turn-tables, plates, offices, weigh- bridges, sheds, works, and conveniences connected therewith or for the purposes thereof, and may work and use the same. (2) The tramway authorised by this Ordinance is a partly single and partly double line, commencing on the south side of the south- west boundary of the War Department land at its junction with Garden Road, thence passing in a southerly direction up the hill- side to Victoria Gap, crossing over Kennedy and Plantation Roads by means of bridges, and terminating at Victoria Gap, at a point on the north side of Farm Lot Nó. 53: Provided that such altera- tions as the company may think fit may be made in the position of the rail-tracks of the tramway as shown on the plan thereof deposited by the company in the Public Works Office, so long as they are within the limits of deviation shown on the said plan. 4. Subject to the approval of the Governor-in-Council, the com- pany may alter the levels of the ground on which the tramway is laid, make and construct all necessary cuttings and embankments, bridges, viaducts, culverts, catch-water drains, and other works, and divert streams: Provided always that the earth excavated and thrown to waste is disposed of in such manner as to prevent its being washed down by rain into the harbour. * As amended by No. 62 of 1911 and No. 8 of 1912. As amended by No. 9 of 1902, No. 18 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911, No. 63 of 1911 and No. 8 of 1912, ti P tc as 2 3 3 10 18 de in 3 an pa to ir the the ott pai tor ( pro he inju ferr the G of t the (4 said worl :
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270

No. 2 of 1883.

PEAK TRAMWAY.

Interpreta- tion of terms.

*

Power to construct and work certain tramways.

+

Power to

alter levels of ground, etc.

*

2. In this Ordinance,-

C

The company

means the persons to whom the promoters of the undertaking have assigned, with the assent of the Governor-in- Council, their rights and privileges in connection with the construc- tion of the tramway :

Carriage" includes all carriages, cars, and trucks used upon the tramway:

The works or the undertaking" means the works or under- taking of whatever nature which by this Ordinance are or is authorised to be executed.

3-(1) The company may construct and maintain, subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and in accordance with the plan which has been deposited as hereinafter mentioned, the tramway hereinafter described, with all proper stations, crossings, passing- places, sidings, junctions, rails, turn-tables, plates, offices, weigh- bridges, sheds, works, and conveniences connected therewith or for the purposes thereof, and may work and use the same.

(2) The tramway authorised by this Ordinance is a partly single and partly double line, commencing on the south side of the south- west boundary of the War Department land at its junction with Garden Road, thence passing in a southerly direction up the hill- side to Victoria Gap, crossing over Kennedy and Plantation Roads by means of bridges, and terminating at Victoria Gap, at a point on the north side of Farm Lot Nó. 53: Provided that such altera- tions as the company may think fit may be made in the position of the rail-tracks of the tramway as shown on the plan thereof deposited by the company in the Public Works Office, so long as they are within the limits of deviation shown on the said plan.

4. Subject to the approval of the Governor-in-Council, the com- pany may alter the levels of the ground on which the tramway is laid, make and construct all necessary cuttings and embankments, bridges, viaducts, culverts, catch-water drains, and other works, and divert streams: Provided always that the earth excavated and thrown to waste is disposed of in such manner as to prevent its being washed down by rain into the harbour.

* As amended by No. 62 of 1911 and No. 8 of 1912.

As amended by No. 9 of 1902, No. 18 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911,

No. 63 of 1911 and No. 8 of 1912,

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