CHRISTCHURCH.
Tuesday. Turning the first sod of the South Bakak and Ashburton railway took place at Bakaia this afternoon. A special train arrived from Christchurch bringing a large number of visitors, and a number of settlers were also present from Ashburton and the surrounding districts. The Christchurch party were met on the platform by school children carrying banners and evergreens. The Ashburton band was present. After the turning of the sod, performed by Mr George Hart, chairman of directors, the party adjourned for luncheon, when speeches of the usual character were made. This will be the first positive railway constructed under the Act. The length will be 22 miles. The contract' is £5,500, and is to be finished in ten months. ■
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Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3047, 20 November 1878, Page 2
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121CHRISTCHURCH. Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3047, 20 November 1878, Page 2
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