Canadian National Railways construction, betterments, etc.

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Halifax improvements.—In connection with the C.N.R. facilities for overseas traffic at Halifax, N.S., W. Phillips, Manager, Industrial Department, Montréal, and A. T. Weldon, Traffic Manager, Atlantic Region, Moncton, N.B., visited Halifax, Aug. 4, and conferred with the Board of Trade as to the port's necessities. Matters discussed included the removal of the coal towers erected as a war measure at the ocean terminals by the Nova Scotia Steel & Coal Co. in order to provide additional space for overseas traffic; the extension of the cattle shed; the allocation of berths to the different liners; and repairs to No. 3 pier. It was stated, according to a press report, that the new elevator was expected to be ready for operation this season; that the cattle shed at Richmond was being extended so as to provide accommodation for 1,000 head; and that the repairs to No. 3 Pier would be put in hand at an early date.

Railways: C.N.Rys.

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