. . . . . . "In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (1) aerial ropeway means an aerial ropeway (or any portion thereof) for the carriage of passengers, animals or goods, and includes all posts, ropes, carriers, stations, offices, warehouses, workshops, machinery and other works used for the purposes of, or in connection with, and all land appurtenant to, such aerial ropew" .