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TABLE 9.—APPENDIX H. STATEMENT showing QUANTITY and STATE of MISCELLANEOUS STOCK on the Railways Open for Traffic on 30th June, 1878.

APPENDIX I. ANNUAL EEPOET ON WORKING RAILWAYS BY THE COMMISSIONER OE RAILWAYS EOR THE MIDDLE ISLAND. The Commissioner of Eailways, Middle Island, to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works. Sir,— Christchurch, 24th July, 1878. I have the honor to submit the following report on the working of the Middle Island Eailways for the twelve months ending 30th June, 1878 : —■ Length of Lines open. —At the close of the year ending 30th June, 1877, the length of the lines opened for traffic in the Middle Island was 641 miles 19 chains, and on the; 30th June, 1878, 750 miles 66 chains, showing an increase of 109 miles 47 chains for the year. The dates of opening the several lengths are given in the Appendix A.

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Section. Christclmrch Dunedin lnvercargill Greymouth Westport Nelson Picton Lenc/tl h of Main 1 Main Lino. M. eh. 227 61 85 5 160 49 7 20 18 70 19 12 17 2 Line and Branches. Branches. M. eh. 173 42 35 45 Total. M. ch. 401 23 120 50 166 49 7 20 18 70 19 12 17 2 Total 541 59 209 7 750 66