Railway development.

Projected lines, surveys, construction, betterments, etc.

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James Bay Ry.—According to a decision of the Ontario Government the route on the east side of Lake Couchiching has been approved. The Premier recently stated that the original plan was to construct the line on this side of the lake, and it would appear that the proposal to change the route so as to touch Orillia was sanctioned by the late Government a few days before the elections. It was now suggested that the Government grant a bonus to construct the line round the west side of the lake as a loop line, but the Government, in view of its present policy in regard to railways, felt itself unable to extend the guarantee. (Sept., pg. 407.)

The following are the sub-contractors on the grade between Toronto and Mount Albert under the general contractors, the Northern Construction Co.:—H. Allan, Don, mileage 4 to 5; Chapman, Kettle and Sarvis, Thornhill, mileage 12 to 16; D. MeKellar, Richmond Hill, mileage 16 to 18; S. H. O'Connor, Elgin Mills, mileage 18 to 20; O. D. Brooks & Co., Gormley, mileage 21 to 24; McLean & McDonald, Vandorf, mileage 24 to 32; McDonald Bros., Mount Albert, mileage 32 to 38. The sub-contractors between Mount Albert and Washago are: A. F. Mackenzie, Beaverton; Trumble & Tisdale, Beaverton; McLean & Webster, Brechin; P. J. McDonald, Beaverton; McPhee Bros., Washago. The contractors for the cement work are Doyle, McLean & Webster, Don. (Sep., pg. 407.)

Railways: J.B.Ry.