Telegram Exposes Lobbying Clash over Property Rights
The first telegram from Lawyer Billet to Hon John Oliver condemns secret lobbying for property rights in Polly Varden mines. It argues no system can justify influence by lobbyists and warns against government backed by hidden interests. The piece notes public demand for transparent justice and criticizes covert pressure on legislation. Also mentions Vancouver Mission rhubarb market update amid late-season conditions.
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Billet
John Oliver
Oliver
Polly Varden
Henee
Priblte
Rayule
Lthers
Gouths
Bacret
United Farmers Organize in Matsqui
Farmers of Matsqui formed a Matsqui branch of the United Farmers on Wednesday of last week. J M Humphreys BC organizer spoke and many signups followed. Officers for the year are President J T Aish and Secretary-Treasurer H S Phinney. Next meeting set for the 29th.
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Matsqui
United Farmers
J. M. Humphreys
B. C
Lave
J. T. Aish
Treas
H. S. Phinney
WARTIME CATTLE IMPORTS DROP AFTER MEASURES END
The wartime Measures Act expired February 7, slowing cattle imports from the United States due to the new 25 percent value duty. Only pure-bred stock arrive, while settlers head from Ellensburg, Washington to irrigated lands at Patricia, Alberta with high quality stock and feed.
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United States
Ellensburg
Washington
C. P
Patricia
Alberta
Matsqui Council Moves to Enforce Power Agreement
Matsqui municipal council, frustrated by Western Canada Power Company delays, plans to institute proceedings to compel compliance with the power light agreement. The dispute, left unresolved since wartime, now appears again for the utilities commissioner’s decision.
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Matsqui Council
Western Power Company
Mutayul
Western Canada Power Company
Nnbiit
Govc
Net
Water rights notice for Kruger Wil loy Milk Producers Assn
A notice from Kruger Wil loy Milk Producers Association Limited of Vancouver seeks a license to take 120 cubic feet per second from Lin fined Stream feeding MacGrimmon Creek for industrial use on a 1.4 acre land parcel. Objections must be filed with the Water Registrar in New Westminster within thirty days after first publication dated April 16 1920. The agent is C W Murray.
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Opy
Weretoeana
Water Act, Ltd
Association, “Ltd
C. W. Murray
Water Notion Diversion and Use Notice
De Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association Ltd will apply for a licence to take and use 1.0 cubic feet per second of water from an unnamed stream flowing into DeLair Creek near the railroad west of the W B E railway. Water used for industrial purposes on 19.8 acres in S B 44 Tp 16 R CG M. Notice posted April 13, 1940. Filed with Water Recorder within 30 days after first publication.
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Fraser Valley Milk Produsors Association, Ltd
Rogers Bidg
Vancouver
B. C
DeLair Creek
Comptroller of
Parliment Buildings
Victoria
Bo Gy
Valley Mille Producers Association
Ltt
Gov
Murray
Water notice for water license in MacCrimmon Creek district
The Maser Valley Mille Producers Association Ltd seeks a license to take and use 110 cubic feet per second from MacCrimmon Creek for industrial purposes near the VV and Railway right of way. The notice, posted April 18 1920, explains filing under Water Act 1914 with New Westminster registrar within thirty days after first publication April 16 1920. W Morrison agent for the company.
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Pryersion
Maser Valley Mille Producers Association, Ltd
Rogers Bidg
Vancouver
B. C
MacCrimmon Creek
Deloir Creek
M Mall Creek
M Point
New Westminster
Parliament Bulldings
Victoria
D.C
Beasae Villey Milig Prostite
W. Morray
Good Roads Push Through Dominion Auto Maker Supports Movement
Willys-Overland Limited backs the Good Roads movement in its Starter message to dealers. Ontario leads provincial efforts with extensive work. government highway schemes spur county cooperation. Quebec expands local projects. Alberta to supervise nearly 3000 miles of roads under government. Saskatchewan tally shows substantial funding from motor vehicle licenses. British Columbia adopts a road policy covering 70 percent of main road costs with 10 and 40 percent aids for semi local routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willys-Overland Limited
Dominion
Ontario
Quebec
Alberta
High Department
Muto
British Columbia
Iai
Texs Pacific Oil News Free Subscriptions Offer
An offer promises one month free subscriptions to readers persisting in their mime and operations as of June 1 1920. The notice mentions Turk Vale ster publishers at 419 Winch Ruling Vancouver and urges investors to stay informed about the latest developments from all points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Pacific Oil News
Persis
Texas
Investig
Turk & Valester
Vancouver
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Ira MC
Issors Lo C. Sumer Nth and
Convinciin
Abbotsford
B.C
Abbotsford, B. C
Quly
Cloverdals
Langley Freivle
Murrayville
Aldergrove
H. Conlin
Abbotsford Garage
Abbotsford 7
Kingsway
Fairmont
Elliotts
Courts of Justice
Mission
Mission District
United Farmers Organize
Wontingdon
A.E. Humphrey
Ata Daylor A
B.C. Land Surveyor
Allum We Uget Hlock
Chin Box Cielliwack
R. Mewan
Boot and Shoe Repairer
Abbotspord
Albert Lee
T.N. T
A. McCallum
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