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ORDINANCE No. 6 OF 1883 . 1738


Tramways.


Schedule A.
( Applicable and extending only to the tramways Nos. 1 , 2, 3, 4 & 5. )
Every engine used on the tramways shall be fitted with such mechanical appliances Break power
ofengines.
for preventing the motive power of such engine from operating, and for bringing such
engine and any carriage drawn or propelled by such engine to a stand, as the Governor
may from time to time think sufficient.
Every engine used on the tramways shall have its number shewn in some As to fittings
ofengines.
conspicuous part thereof, and shall be fitted ,
With an indicator by means of which the speed shall be shewn ;
With a suitable fender to push aside obstructions ;
With a special bell, whistle or other apparatus to be sounded as a warning
when necessary ; and
With a seat for the driver of such engine, so placed in front of such engine
as to command the fullest possible view of the road before him.
Every such engine shall be free from noise produced by blast or clatter of machinery,
and the machinery shall be concealed from view at all points above 4 inches from the
level of the rails, and all fire used on such engine shall be concealed from view.


Schedule B.

The tolls and charges by this Ordinance authorized to be taken are : —
For every passenger travelling upon the tramways Nos . 1 , 2, 3 and 4, or any
of them, or any part thereof,
If such passenger is a first class passenger, any sum not
20 cents .
exceeding ...... }
If a second class passenger, any sum not exceeding ......... 15 "9
If a third class passenger, any sum not exceeding 5 ""
For every passenger travelling upon the tramway No. 5, or any part thereof,
The same tolls and charges as those hereinbefore authorized in respect
of the tramways Nos. 1 , 2, 3 and 4.
For every passenger travelling upon the tramway No. 6, or any part thereof,—
If such passenger is a first class passenger, any sum not
30 cents.
exceeding ... }
If a second class passenger, any sum not exceeding ..20 ""
If a third class passenger, any sum not exceeding ........ 10 "9



Schedule C.
TOLLS AND CHARGES FOR ANIMALS, GOODS, & c.
Animals.
Per mile.
For every horse, mule, or other beast of draught or burden, per head, ....... 12 cents.
For every ox, cow, bull or head of cattle, per head, 12 ..
For every calf, pig, sheep, or other small animal, per head, .. 10 ""

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