Railway development.

Projected lines, surveys, construction, betterments, etc.

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The Schomberg and Aurora Ry. was originally projected to be constructed from Aurora, Ont., on the northern division of the G.T.R., to Schomberg, about 18 miles, and Ontario and Dominion subsidies were granted in aid of construction but nothing was done. The Metropolitan Ry. Co. acquired the charter and in 1900 obtained an act authorizing the operation of the line by electricity and varying the route. The new route connects with the Metropolitan Ry. (electric) at Bond Lake, 17 miles from Toronto, and runs in a north-westerly direction to Schomberg, about 15 miles. A contract was let to Mackenzie, Mann & Co. for construction, and work was started last year. Some difficulties in obtaining possession of the right of way have delayed construction.

Application is being made at the current session of the Ontario Legislature for an act to extend the time for the completion of the railway, and empowering the township of King to pay to the Co. the bonus agreed on, notwithstanding anything containing in the act of 1901. This act confirmed an agreement between the Co. and the township by which a subsidy of $12,000 was granted on consideration of the Co. completing the line by Oct. 15, 1901.

Railways: G.T.Ry., S. & A.Ry.