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Fires caused by sparks from Railway Engines. Makes observations on the Bill recently...

Catalogue reference: CO 28/255/97

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CO 28/255/97
Date
1901 Aug 15
Description

Fires caused by sparks from Railway Engines. Makes observations on the Bill recently introduced. Understands that the Railway Companies are not liable for damage caused by sparks unless negligence is proved against them. Refers to discussions, which took place in the House of Commons on 6 March on the subject.

From Board of Trade, folios 602-606

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
28634/1901
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9504164/

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