PROVINCIAL NEWS
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EAST AND WEST COAST RAILWAY DEMONSTRATION.
Nelson, September 5
A great railway demonstration in connection with the Nelson branch of the League took place this afternoon in a paddock near the centre of the town, when it is estimated that about 5000 persons were present, many having come in from the country. Every place of business was closed for a couple of hours. The streets were decorated with flags, and the band turned out, but there was no procession owing to the want of time to organise one. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed, and the several speakers were cheered. The chief lesolution expressed appreciation of the action of Government, and of those members of the House who are loyally supporting the construction of the East and West
Coast and Nelson Railway, and called upon every member of the Legislature having the welfare of the colony at heart to support by every legitimate means the construction of the railway. A resolution expressing thanks for the loyal support received in Canterbury and on the West Coast was also carried with cheers.
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Kumara Times, Issue 2797, 8 September 1885, Page 2
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