Personal notes and visits across Lys Creek to Vancouver
Local items list residents traveling visiting relatives and friends in Abbate ford Valcouver Seattle and Creland. Mentions include Mr James Gary undergoing elbow treatment, Miss Teena and Miss Vera Hunt visiting Vancouver, Mrs Kendall and Mrs Peek guests of Mr Dun, and C Logay noted at Ghiybirn Noad fire. Also references a Co A.W. Crib meeting January 7 and upcoming cantata with seventy characters at the Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushwain
Lys Creek
North Vancouver
Abbateford
James Gary
Lehman
Retrewey
Valcouver
Haney Bigerton
Stevenstay
George
Seattle
Vera
Moxgsio Hunt
Luis
Iintvaidery Club
R Powtieymen
Distret
Loven Ik
Mie
Helen McCalluan
Meg Glarenea McCallan
Mingian City
Fir
Mrs. Kendall
Gastie
Sister
C. Logay
Waltover
AL Brown
Knight Intel
Juidee
Co. A.W. Crib
Vancouver
Nyrar
de WeEwen
Stotes
Id Gray
Nanton
Alberta
GL Wallow
Northen Cusion Company
Fevelgn
Freda Nelson
Mrlday
Aus
G. Trussel
Viureonvar
Charles Grimey
Creland
Royal Commission To Be Appointed Investigates Legislature
A royal commission to probe alleged misconduct by members of the legislature will be appointed within the week. The move comes amid Conservative party tensions and follows calls by the opposition for a full inquiry into charges, with a controversial debate over the scope and timing of the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victotha
Sean
Deat
Clarkes Hibbert Tapper
Civistines
Wteerwards
Mt Lehman Band and Aid Hold December Meetings
The Mt Lehman Blue Nird Mission Band met at Memorial Hill on December 1 with good secretary and treasurer reports. gifts were sent to White Indian School. 1924 officers listed include Supt Mrs Oswald and Endora Walters as vice presidents. The Mt Lehman Aid elected Mrs Worerster president and Mrs Oswald vice president with others in support roles. Members reported steady progress on church renovations and wool comforter orders.
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Memoril Hill
Oswald
Endora Walters
Annie Mclean
Bersica MacDonald
Hilda Lewis
S' Aid
Mt. Lehman
D. McDougall
Mt Lehman Molly
Spokane Po
Wir
Ty Ch
Harvey Winnie
A. Me
Lohmin Wojien
Tmpartink
Memohal Hall
Liberals Endorse Major Martins Dept Amid Debate
In Victoria on December 8 Liberal members on a public accounts committee praised Major Bon Martyn and his deputy Minister John Far, arguing for reestablishment of veterans benefits and development. Conservatives voted against the audit resolution while questions arose over two reports by Major Martyn. The committee proceeds to probe Public Works contracts amid talks on liquor purchases.
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Victoria
Hisclos
Wll
Lndisielus
Tia Comibillee Yasterday
Bon” Martyn
John Far
Lan Mackonizia
Vancouver
Mijor Marty
Public Works Department
Victoria Hearing Reveals Government Inability to Audit Contracts
In Victoria on December 10 Jennifer Oliver stated the provincial government cannot audit the Northern Construction Company and Great Mastern railway contract books. The section shows payrolls time books and accounts open to authorized inspectors to verify sums unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Wille
Jazz Hing Seoves
Jenifer Oliver
Forde
Northern Construction
Vilio Great Mastern
W. Sling
PAG. & Ry. Co
Beeswax obtained and rendered from apiary waste
Beeswax comes from the young bees and is valuable for many products. It explains sources from capcappings and discarded combs, and compares solar and hot water rendering methods, including hot presses and burlap filters, with guidance from the Department of Agriculture bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heekesners
Aon Aplary
Turkeys and Geese Orders Taken by See Sumner
See Sumner is taking orders for turkeys and geese. Customers should place requests promptly to secure choice birds and pickup arrangements.
Panama tolls, April revenue, and BC road plans report
April Panama tolls reach 1,878,987 while Customs revenue climbs to 20,500,000, up 5,000,000 from last April. Emigration to Canada tops 15,000 in four months. British Columbia mines produced 75 percent of Canada's copper in 1922 with total 48,821,102 pounds. Chateau Frontenac dog team continues, new pups born.
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Scotland
Canada
Necovilis
Glisean
British Columbia
Chateau Frontenac
Sutherland Announces 2 Million Public Works Plan
Victoria enters a $2,000,000 road programme spearheaded by Hon. W. H. Sutherland to fund highway projects in less populated districts. Settlers’ roads will be built and relocations made to fix dangerous sections and shorten trips. The Transprovincial Highway is planned for completion, with the Hope Princeton or W Fraser corridor likely routes, costing about $1.0 to $1.25 million. Tender calls to follow within 24 hours as Dominion grant hopes persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
W. H. Southerland
Aroan Ill Haseen
Jol Hal
Sumner Plans Christmas Turkeys and Geese for Town
Sumner residents will enjoy turkeys and geese for Christmas as local generosity shines. A recent Hasan fundraiser benefited Matsu BSumas Abbotsford Hospital with significant support. The Princeton Board of Trade marked its twentieth anniversary with a celebratory event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Matsu- Bsumas-Abbotsford Hospital
Peinceton Board of Trade
Stormy Apprentice? Coast upheaval unsettles government
Stormy session ends with a plan to appoint at Royal Commission and to dismiss the Coast Range Steel eight hour day and beer close. The minister of Railways, OlIver, repudiates Premier OlIver's statement in parliament amid party debate.
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Victoria
Mer
fMih
Ollyer
Royal
Lhe
Callai
Coast Range Steel
Serfom
Pre “Union
Wis
Olliver
Jade
Northern Cons DEON Company contract row heats up
A fragment reports ongoing tension between government bodies and Northern Cons DEON Company over road contracts since the Oliver administration took office, with debate about access to financial records and contractual details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnt
Cons Deon Company
Oliver
Veterans honor Otway Wilkie with gold button
A large crowd at the Army and Navy Veterans Association club rooms in New Westminster witnessed the presentation of a gold button to Comrade Otway Wilkie now of Victoria. President Harry Wiggins handed the button as Wilkie reflected on past leadership while noting improvements since his presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Westminster
Army and Navy Veterans Association Club
Otway Wilkie
Victoria
Harry Wiggins
Wille
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B.C
Willmiars
S. F. White
Abbotsford,. B.C
J. J. Sparrow
Essendene Avenue
Abbotsford, B.C
J. A. Hulus
Provinehit House
Maj. Martin
Peemibe
See Sumner
Panama
Province of
Maritime Provinces
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Tanchereau
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Hellingham
Wash
Canadian Pacific
Abraham Martin
St. Lawrence
Plains of Abraham
Canadian Pacific Steamships, Ltd
Athanase David
Calgary
Banff
W. H Sutherland
Tran
Albert Lee
Baker and Grocer
A. McCallum
Abbotsferd
Tere, Madan
C.sumner
Abbotsford, B. C
E Stormy
Veterans
OTWAY
Wilkie
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