. theseyears, but in 1910 a new erecting shop was built, which was enlargedin ]912. This building covers nearly ten acres of ground alone. Quoting from Mr. Johnsons speech, we find that the number ofemploves at the Eddvstone plant was 1100 in 1906; 2850 in 1907; 2400in 1908; 2400 in 1909; 4200 in 1910; 3650 in 1911; 7000 in 1912. Andhere follows an interesting statement, where he says: Fiirther development of these works will be made as rapidly asthe business conditions of the country justify. Plans have been pre-pared for a modern,
. theseyears, but in 1910 a new erecting shop was built, which was enlargedin ]912. This building covers nearly ten acres of ground alone. Quoting from Mr. Johnsons speech, we find that the number ofemploves at the Eddvstone plant was 1100 in 1906; 2850 in 1907; 2400in 1908; 2400 in 1909; 4200 in 1910; 3650 in 1911; 7000 in 1912. Andhere follows an interesting statement, where he says: Fiirther development of these works will be made as rapidly asthe business conditions of the country justify. Plans have been pre-pared for a modern, comprehensive plant capable of turning out 3000of the largest locomotives per annum. As the labor of ten men is re-quired per locomotive, per annum, if these plans are realized, theseworks should eventually require a force of 30,000 men. Assuming anaverage of five persons to a family, this represents a pojnilation of150,000 without counting the large additional population necessary tosupply the general needs of the community. Continuing, Sir. John- forty-two. forty-three
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