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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELGIN SAW MILLS | Elgin Saw Mills Elgin Saw Mills Elgin Saw Mills |
James Watson, Proprietor Mr Skinner Mr. Watson |
007.16 | The machinery consists of circular saws, a vertical machine for cutting up foreign logs, and a planing machine for manufacturing flooring, &c. all being driven by a powerful steam engine. The buildings which are of wood and the timber yard occupy the space between the level crossing on the Springfield Road and the goods shed of the Highland Raily. [Railway] with which the wood yard is connected by Service rails. Property of James Watson |
| HIGHLAND RAILWAY | Highland Railway Highland Railway Highland Railway |
Company's Tickets, &c. &c. Mr. Skinner Mr Watson |
007 | The Inverness and Perth Junction Railway Company was incorporated in 1861, for promoting a line of railway from Forres by way of Grantown to Perth. The works were completed & the line opened throughout in 1863. This company afterwards amalgamated with the Inverness and Aberdeen Junction, the Inverness & Nairn, and the Rossshire companies, under the designation of the Highland Railway Company and the entire railway system (with the exception of the Morayshire and Findhorn lines) from Keith to Inverness and Bonar-Bridge, and from Forres to Perth, is now known as "The Highland Line" |
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