WELLINGTON.
THE DISTRICT RAILWAY BILL. August 17. Mr. Barton, solicitor, writes a letter to the Post this evening, in which he comments sarcastically upon the recent action of t;ie Bar in regard to his proceedings against the Ciiief Justice and Mr. Justice Richmond. He complains of being prejudged, and concludes his letter thus . " I cannot conclude this letter without adding that 1 know not which the more to admire, the childlike faith or the cringing servility of the Wellington local Bar." August 18.
The following are some of the leading features in the District Railway Bill : Joint stock companies may construct and maintain railways, the companies first to make application to County Councils, and if a majority of one of the members approves of the proposals, then the votes of ratepayers decide ; but if the majority of the County Councils disapprove, the matter drops. When the sanction of the ratepayers and the Governor is obtained, the company may take any land required, and, subject to Government inspection, and in accordance with approved plans, may construct railways (gauge 3r't. Gin.). Interest at the rate of 7 per cent, to be guaranteed to the company on the cost of construction. Such interest to be raised by a special rate to be levied by the Bcrougli and County Councils.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume II, Issue 408, 18 August 1877, Page 2
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