A portion of the tramway nearest Martin's, about 50 chains in length, would be available as a communication with a dyke of beautiful stone crossed by the line near the summit, and which might be quarried and sent by railway both to Lyttelton and Christchurch to supply the place of bricks. Were the present defective communications with the sea port to continue until the opening of the tunnel, such deficiency would prove a serious hindrance to the prosperity of the Province. But this objection can now be effectually removed by the construction of a tramway over the hills at an additional outlay of only 4j per cent, beyond the estimated cost of the railway. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, (Signed) W. B. Bkat. Avonhead, May 19, 1854.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume IV, Issue 181, 24 June 1854, Page 13 (Supplement)
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128Untitled Lyttelton Times, Volume IV, Issue 181, 24 June 1854, Page 13 (Supplement)
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