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| Date | Statement | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1897-10-06≥ | The C.A.R. lost eight freight cars and the station. (Ottawa Journal, 6 October, Churcher's summary: 'Station and water tank at South Indian destroyed.') (As reported by 6 October 1897; the source dates the event only relatively.) Destroyed in the bush fire of 5 October 1897, which wiped out the village of South Indian. The Journal item is Churcher's summary, not a transcription. | Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Journal 1897-10-06(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |