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The Lapstone Tunnel.
SUGGESTED DANGERS.
Dr. Ross, M.L.A., has given notice that he will
ask the Colonial Treasurer this evening the follow
ing questions : 1. Is it a fact that the first mail
train is intended to pass through the recently
constructed Lapstone Hill funnel on Sunday
next ? 2. Is it a fact that owing to the steepness
of: the grade (1 in 33ft), and the peculiar curve
of the tunnel, that the smoke and steam from the
engine or engines tend to suffocation and danger
of life, especially to drivers and firemen, there
being no central shaft to afford proper ventilation
or a free draught or current of air, owing to the
peculiar curve of the shaft ? 3. Will he see that
a trial or proper investigation is made in order to
protect the travelling public against such alleged
danger and inconvenience, and that provision
may be made for proper ventilation before the
tunnel is opened for traffic ? 4. In the event of any
accident or death occurring from suffocation in
the tunnel from bad ventilation, will he state who
will be held responsible for the same ?