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III.—Ashley Rivee— continued. No. Date. From. To. Subject. 1871. 71 August 5 The Superintendent of Hon. Colonial Secretary Forwards a resolution of Provincial Council; line sugCanterbury gested by Mr. Blackett, in No. 66, is the best. 72 July 12 The Superintendent of Hon. Colonial Secretary Forwards a memorial to His Excellency the Governor, Canterbury with reference to the River Ashley crossing. 73 August 2 Hon. Colonial Secretary The Superintendent of Acknowledges receipt. Canterbury IV.—SELWYN TO RAKAIA. 74 75 74 March 13 Mr. Blackett ... Mr. Thornton ... Requesting to be furnished with statement showing approximate amount for rails, &c, for extension of line from Selwyn to Rakaia. 75 ' March 14 The Superintendent of Hon. F. D. Bell ... Estimate for permanent way of line, Selwyn to Rakaia, Canterbury amounts to £10,066, to be tendered for in London if the Hon. Mr. Vogel can provide funds. 76 March 15 The Superintendent of [ Mr. Ottywell ... Decision has been arrived at in reference to form of Canterbury rail for Southern Railway. Consult with Hon. Mr. Vogel as to calling for tenders. 70 V.—Rakaia to Temttka and Timaeu to Temuka. 77 78 1871. 77 May 5 Mr. Blackett ... Hon. Colonial Secretary Tender for survey, Rakaia to the Temuka Station, has been accepted. 1870. 78 Sept. 12 Hon. E. W. Stafford ... Hon. J. Vogel ... Forwards resolution passed by Timaru and Gladstone Board of Works, relative to Rangitata Bridge and proposed line from Timaru to Temuka. 79 Oct. 18 Hon. Colonial Secretary Hon. E. "W. Stafford ... Acknowledging receipt. 80 Oct. 8 Timaru and Gladstone Hon. Colonial Secretary Requesting that a competent engineer may be employed Boards of Works for survey, to be paid out of vote of Provincial Council. 81 Dec. 25 Timaru and Gladstone Hon. Colonial Secretary Inquiry as to decision arrived at. Board of Works 7!) 80 81 1871. 82 83 82 Jan. 7 Mr. Cooper ... Timaru and Gladstone A meeting has been arranged for between Messrs. Bray, Board of Works Babington, and Tancred, as to survey of line. 83 Feb. 15 Timaru and Gladstone Hon. Colonial Secretary Drawing attention to position of tho Board of Works Board of Works as to the salary of Mr. Babington, the Engineer engaged for survey of railwuy line; encloses correspondence with Superintendent thereon. 84 Mar. 23 Mr. Blackett ... Hon. Colonial Secretary Mr. Tancred will survey line to the Washdyke, Mr. Babingtou's other engagements preventing his undertaking any portion of the survey now required. 85 July 18 Mr. Knowles ... Mr. Tancred ... Requesting him to make arrangements for the purchase of the lands along the entire length of the line. 86 April 21 The Superintendent of Hon. Colonial Secretary As to a bridge over the Temuka, on tho Timaru and Canterbury Temuka Railway, for which £1,000 has been voted. 87 July 10 Hon. Colonial Secretary The Superintendent of Borings having been taken, it is found that the cost of Canterbury the bridge would be from £3,300 to £6,270. 85 80 w JVo, Note. —For further correspondence arising incidentally out of the Timaru and Temuka Railway Line, see Section VII. of the Canterbury series below, viz., "Transfer of Canterbury Railways to Colonial Government." VI.—Branch Lines : Malteen Hills. Oxfobd Line via Moebaki Downs and Waimate to Waitaki. 88 89 BO 91 92 1871. 88 June 1 Mr. Blackett ... Hon. Colonial Secretary Branch lines are requested to be surveyed to Malvern Hills and to Oxford by Moeraki Downs. 89 June 2 Hon. Colonial Secretary The Superintendent of Mr. Bray has been instructed to survey above lines. Canterbury 90 June 29 Mr. Bray ... Mr. Blackett ... As to various lines of survey to Malvern Hills. 91 July 12 Mr. Blackett ... Mr. Bray ... No. 3 Line to be surveyed. 92 July 3 Mr. Knowles ... Mr. Bray ... Requesting his attention to a southern branch, Waimate towards Waitaki. 93 July 7 Mr. Bray ... Mr. Knowles ... Forwards tracing of proposed branch. Vi PLAN. Skei Sketch illustrating Waimate Branch ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... No. 93. VII.—TEANSFEB OF CANTEBBT/BY RAILWAYS TO COLONIAL GOVEENJIENT. Note. —For commencement of Timaru and Temuka correspondence, see Section V. of the Canterbury series above. 95 m; 94 April 21 The Superintendent of Hon. Colonial Secretary Desirable that no misunderstanding should take place Canterbury in reference to initiation of works on Timaru and Temuka Line, as to whether Provincial or Colonial Government is to do so. 95 June 10 The Superintendent of Hon. Colonial Secretary Calling attention to above letter. Canterbury 96 July 11 Hon. Colonial Secretary The Superintendent of Government is prepared to assume control of present Canterbury lines and further works, on recommendation of Superintendent and Provincial Council. 97 July 18 The Superintendent of Hon. Colonial Secretary Pending submission of above letter to Provincial Canterbury Council, tenders should be invited for ballasting,&c. 98 July 18 Hon. Colonial Secretary The Superintendent of Sanctioning tenders being called for. Canterbury 99 'Aug. 5 I The Superintendent of Hon. Colonial Secretary Forwarding resolution of Provincial Council relative to I Canterbury transfer of railway lines. 07 98 99