THE MIDLAND RAILWAY.
TURNING OF THE FIRST SOD.
Grbymouth, January 24. An holiday is generally observed on account of tha turning of the first sod of the Midland Railway. A great many visitors are m town from Ghrlstchnroh, Hokitika, Boefton, and other places on the coast A special time table was prepared to-day between here and Brnnnerton. The sky was overcast but it was very warm.
The sod was turned at tha Junction, abont two miles above the Brnnnerton station, by the Hon. Mr Bioharditon, who congratulated the colony on having sooh a company to construct the line. He dwelt on tha strenuous opposition tho Government had to overoome before the line could be obtained. He considered it a red letter day m the annals of the colony.
At 6 30 p.m jvbont 200 sat down to d banquet. Mr Brodie Hoare was m the chair Tip toast of •• The Aoaerably" VW responded toby Mr Riohardson, m which he traversed much the same ground tie at the turning of the cod.
Quiet nerve and balmy sleep m Hop Bitters, for sleepless ladies and invalids. Amwioao Co, make ibe genuine, Notice,
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1465, 25 January 1887, Page 2
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190THE MIDLAND RAILWAY. Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1465, 25 January 1887, Page 2
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