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Provinces of British North America compare as follows in respect of their electric telegraphs, 1865

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Provinces of British North America compare as follows in respect of their electric telegraphs, 1865
  Length of line Length of wire Stations Instruments
  miles number
Canada 4,978 6,152 369 411
New Brunswick 760 890 31 38
Nova Scotia 1,198 1,465 54 66
Prince Edward Island 60 90 2 3
Newfoundland 500 500 15 20
Total 7,496 9,097 471 538
Source: Statistics Canada, The Canada Year Book, 1867.