The British Empire Series: British AmericaK. Paul, Trench, Trübner, 1900 - Great Britain |
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Now , the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific is under one Government , so far as the general welfare of the community is concerned , local affairs being controlled by the different provinces . There are over 17,000 miles of ...
Now , the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific is under one Government , so far as the general welfare of the community is concerned , local affairs being controlled by the different provinces . There are over 17,000 miles of ...
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... governments is to encourage the immigra- tion and settlement of small farmers . The holdings may be said to average from ... Government only own 1351 miles out of the total mileage before referred to , the balance being in the hands of ...
... governments is to encourage the immigra- tion and settlement of small farmers . The holdings may be said to average from ... Government only own 1351 miles out of the total mileage before referred to , the balance being in the hands of ...
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... Government works . The great river St. Lawrence , up till 1858 , was not navigable above Quebec for vessels drawing more than 11 feet of water . There were also obstructions higher up the river ; and navigation was not possible between ...
... Government works . The great river St. Lawrence , up till 1858 , was not navigable above Quebec for vessels drawing more than 11 feet of water . There were also obstructions higher up the river ; and navigation was not possible between ...
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... governments interested . The Dominion occupies a position midway between Europe and the East , and is admirably ... Government to provide a fast service between Canada and Great Britain which The will rival anything now crossing the ...
... governments interested . The Dominion occupies a position midway between Europe and the East , and is admirably ... Government to provide a fast service between Canada and Great Britain which The will rival anything now crossing the ...
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... Government , recognising its importance , have also agreed to render material assistance . Lines of steamers are now subsidised between Canada and different ports in the United Kingdom , for summer and winter services ; also to Belgium ...
... Government , recognising its importance , have also agreed to render material assistance . Lines of steamers are now subsidised between Canada and different ports in the United Kingdom , for summer and winter services ; also to Belgium ...
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