PROPOSED CABLE TRAM FOR WELLINGTON.
(Peb Pbess Association.) Wellington, July 1 5. A deputation waited on the Mayor relative to the cable tram which it is proposed to construct from Lambton Quay to the hills above the town at the Botanical Gardens. It was explained that the line would mostly run through private property, with several stations en route, which would serve the Terrace on the hill side. The height to be attained is about 460ft, from which a practically level road runs to Karori. The line will be of great use, enabling people to reach the public Cemetery here. The promoters intend to take 20,000 ordinary shares themselves, and olTfr the public 10,000 preference shares. The Mayor said he would bring the matter before the Council immediately. He saw no objection himself, and the proposal would evidently be of great public benefit. There would have to be a defined basis on which the city could acquire the line if it wished. As the line would go through the corner of Kelburn Park, which is on the town belt, special legislation will be necessary. |
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIII, Issue 15000, 14 July 1898, Page 2
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184PROPOSED CABLE TRAM FOR WELLINGTON. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIII, Issue 15000, 14 July 1898, Page 2
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