July 1911, No. 161 | The Railway and Marine World (Toronto) | Page 683, col. 2 |
Projects, construction, betterments, etc.
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Lake Erie and Northern Ry.—W. P. Kellett and others interested in this projected electric railway from Port Dover to Brantford, Ont., went over the route June 6. A bylaw was passed by the Brantford City Council, June 12, granting the company permission to build its line along Newport St. and across certain streets in the city. The municipalities through which the line will pass are being asked to guarantee the company's bonds. Brantford being asked to become responsible for $300,000, and the town of Simcoe and the village of Port Dover for $50,000 each. (June, pg. 555)
Railways: L.E. & N.Ry.
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