The PRIME MINISTER.
They will all be brought down at an early day. They are being prepared.
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Motion agreed to, and House went into Committee of Supply. Prince Edward Island Railway-Murray Harbour Branch and Hillsboro' Bridge, $500,000.
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The MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS.
This vote is to continue the undertaking for the current year.
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John Graham Haggart
Conservative (1867-1942)
Hon. Mr. HAGGART.
What is the total amount required to finish the bridge and this branch, and what has been expended already ?
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The MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS.
There has been expended from the 30th of June to the 31st of December, on the bridge and the railway, $215,210. The bi anch, including the rolling stock, will cost in the neighbourhood of $2,620,000. The bridge itself will cost $1,100,000.
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Andrew B. Ingram
Liberal-Conservative
Mr. INGRAM.
How long is the bridge ?
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The MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS.
Between three-quarters of a mile and a mile, I think.
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Andrew B. Ingram
Liberal-Conservative
Mr. INGRAM.
How many abutments are under it ?
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The MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS.
I think 13 or 14.
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John Graham Haggart
Conservative (1867-1942)
Hon. Mr. HAGGART.
What is the amount required for rolling stock?
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The MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS.
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Edward Hackett
Liberal-Conservative
Mr. HACKETT.
Does not the local government pay a part of the expense of building this bridge?
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The MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS.
No.
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Edward Hackett
Liberal-Conservative
Mr. HACKETT.
Is there not $10,000 deducted every year from the subsidy to the island ?
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The MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS.
Yes. We have a contract with the island.
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Edward Frederick Clarke
Conservative (1867-1942)
Mr. CLARKE.
What is the length of this branch ?
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The MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS.
If the line is continued all the way to Murray Harbour, with a loop, as is under consideration, there will be about 55 miles altogether. If we stop at the Murray river, as to which no definite decision has yet been arrived at, it will be shorter.
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George Taylor (Chief Opposition Whip; Whip of the Conservative Party (1867-1942))
Conservative (1867-1942)
Mr. TAYLOR.
Is the work being done by contract ?
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The MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS.
Yes.
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Edward Frederick Clarke
Conservative (1867-1942)
Mr. CLARKE.
What is the object of the bridge ?
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