The British Empire Series: British AmericaK. Paul, Trench, Trübner, 1900 - Great Britain |
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Page 13
... improvements have been going on ever since . As the result of the efforts of the Harbour Commissioners of Montreal , seconded as they have been by the Dominion Government , vessels drawing 27 feet can proceed to Montreal , 1000 miles ...
... improvements have been going on ever since . As the result of the efforts of the Harbour Commissioners of Montreal , seconded as they have been by the Dominion Government , vessels drawing 27 feet can proceed to Montreal , 1000 miles ...
Page 19
... improved lands in Canada was 28,527,242 acres , of which 19,904,826 acres were under crop . There were 464,462 acres in gardens and orchards , and 15,284,788 acres in pasture . The increase in lands under crop in 1891 compared with 1881 ...
... improved lands in Canada was 28,527,242 acres , of which 19,904,826 acres were under crop . There were 464,462 acres in gardens and orchards , and 15,284,788 acres in pasture . The increase in lands under crop in 1891 compared with 1881 ...
Page 28
... improved means of communication to which I have referred in another place , seem to indicate the possi- . bility in the future of a great expansion in her trade . It is gratifying to the colonies to observe that there is a growing ...
... improved means of communication to which I have referred in another place , seem to indicate the possi- . bility in the future of a great expansion in her trade . It is gratifying to the colonies to observe that there is a growing ...
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... improved farm at much less cost in Manitoba and the North - West : or take up a free grant of 160 acres of land for himself and each male member of the family over eighteen years of age . Prices of produce have been low for a long time ...
... improved farm at much less cost in Manitoba and the North - West : or take up a free grant of 160 acres of land for himself and each male member of the family over eighteen years of age . Prices of produce have been low for a long time ...
Page 44
... improved farm " in the older - settled districts than to face the risks and hard- ships of the bush . This course is especially recom- mended to those who have considerable capital . Such persons can generally purchase for cash , or ...
... improved farm " in the older - settled districts than to face the risks and hard- ships of the bush . This course is especially recom- mended to those who have considerable capital . Such persons can generally purchase for cash , or ...
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