Great Northern Railway Act 1882
WHEREAS it is expedient that the Great Northern Railway Company (who are meant when the term "the Company" is herein-after used) should be authorised
To make and maintain the railways and works herein-after described;
To widen and improve certain portions of their railways;
To abolish certain level crossings of their railways and otherwise to deal with certain roads and footpaths connected with their undertaking;
To purchase and acquire additional lands for the purposes of their undertaking;
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