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Sumas-Vancouver Railway Report Filed, But Not Adopted – October 15, 1894

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The Special Committee tasked to investigate delay in building the Sumas-Vancouver Railway gave its report. Though the Committee recommended its adoption; however Council agreed only to file the report. Vancouver to reimburse the City of Victoria $41.59 toward its share of the keep of the lepers on Darcy Island.

workers laying street railway tracks Vancouver 1893

Street Railway Company must repair its tracks – April 19, 1894

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A special meeting decided that instead of removing its tracks from Vancouver streets, the Street Railway Company be instructed to upgrade its tracks to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.…

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