Canadian engineer named Sir George McL. Brown honored by Empire
The CPR official known as G. Melaven Brown receives Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Long career with Canadian Pacific Railway includes roles in transportation during World War I and leadership positions in Canada and Europe. Friend notes his broad service, trust, and enduring fame in both Canada and the United Kingdom. Brown’s work, described as pivotal in railway and transport during wartime, earns high recognition and widespread commendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. McLeren
Order of the
G. PR
Canadian Pacific Railway
Vancouver
Abe
Pagsea
George McL. Brown
Agenh
Minutic
Bureneau ArAnt
General Ware Penn Mat
Ustras
Chewing Croga
Tandon
George Melave
Cana
Ieree Enunetinilien
Canus Uipn Taeidle Ratlewy Landen
Vailion
Neia Sim
Tom Galy
Canada’s Great War Exhibit Draws Crowd on Coast
The Dominion government sponsored war display arrives from Calgary and tours Vancouver from February 12 to March 1. About ten thousand visitors view artifacts ranging from a German one‑track tank to a Zeppelin remains, showcasing life on No Man’s Land and the Vimy Ridge campaign through photographs by Canadian cultural photographers and vivid depictions of Canadian victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
T. Han Test
Calgary
Alown
Vancouver
Thousanrd Peraone
Neveral Anies
Ana
Pratee
No Man's Land
Thelia
Tia
Vimy Ridge
Red Cross Free Transport Ends March 31
Transportation firms will discontinue free Red Cross shipments after March 31. Branches are urged to prepare day shirts socks sleeveless sweaters and refugee garments as a reserve for British Columbia hospitals. Final shipments must reach Vancouver by March 15 and funds are requested to sustain operations and hospital comforts beyond March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Vancouver
British Columbia
Mesondale
Dyke Ratepayers Meet At Pump House Station
A meeting of the Dewdney Dyke Ratepayers Association was held at the Pump House on a Saturday at 2 30 p m T Catherwood presiding Minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted Letters from Hom J Oliver P W Rownsfell and Hamilton Reid were read The secretary reported receipts and expenditure showing a small balance The following officers were appointed for the coming year T Catherwood chairman W Mekinen vice chairman committees W McDonald B Sharp B Davis and Mr Parry with B Doyle secretary Perry and E Davis to canvass ratepayers for funds for the Association. The meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewdney Dyke Ratepayers Association
Pump House
T. Catherwood
Hom
W. Mekinen
W. McDonald
Sharp
B. Davis
Mr. Parry
B. Doyle
Perry
E. Davis
Hea Association
Census of Population figures from local assessor report
The Saturday Evening Post and The Country Gentleman publish population figures at low rates. Figures supplied by assessor A. S. Taulvil. Rates shown for annual or two year subscriptions. Authorized address in Vancouver, B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avant
Doris
Broadway West
Vancouver
B.C
Abtingdon Dairy Men Plan Board Actions and Elections
The Abtingdon Dairy Men's Association outlines duties for Michael Murphy as secretary and intermediary with the board. They vote to keep EH W Vanderhoot on the directorate and anticipate a new president after the upcoming annual meeting. Respective notes cover a birth, a ill family member, a move, and a proposal for U C Hleetrie railway lines to run power wiring along Delair road to aid farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairymen's Association
Michael
Murphy
Board of
EH. W. Vanderhoot
Relyna, Lie
Barrow
Irwin
Dr. Clark's Hospital
Trwit
Harvey
Sumas
Canteron
U. C. Hleetrie Railway
Delair Road
T Power
Maple Ridge Residents Visit Old Friends in Haney and Hammond
Maple Ridge Me wa s visiting old friends in Haney and Hammond and was welcomed warmly. English church members held a St John’s church meeting electing A Tapp as minister’s warden and a large organizing committee including Jackson Moody Tapp Quick Pentraath plus J Jackson Marriott Purdy Hastie Powell Handy Trembath. Maple Ridge Poultry Association president became a representative to Ottawa for the poultry products convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Haney
Hammond
St. John's Church
A. Tapp
Hall
B. C. Poultrymen
Ottawa
Matsqui School Board Chooses Pratt Again as Chairman
The Matsqui School Board re elected G. F. Pratt as chairman with Trustees Jackman and Barter absent ill. The board will allocate school duties once all members attend. William Merryfield was appointed secretary, a role he has held since the district’s first year. Mrs. Solloway sold her Washington Street home for 2500 dollars and Mr. Net Fraser bought the job adjacent to Jim from Mr. Middleton for about 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Pratt
Jackman
Barter
William Merryfield
Schol
Merryfeld
Net Fraser
Jim
Midleton
Rehired Soldiers Benefit and Local Property Trades
A scattered news brief reports rehired soldiers collecting a campaign fund near the Poulley district plus a charity raffle by Mrs. Marriactsi and Mrs. Stratton. It also notes several local real estate transfers and purchases by Mr. J. Whapcott, Mr. Whinghorn, Mr. Daykin, and J. We Cram, with mention of George Mackstock selling riverbank land and Mr. Whittiker planning ranching on a former soldier’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlw
Poulley
Fraser River
George Mackstock
Sol Lg
Jawdney Pennk
Mr. Whittiker
New Wealminster
Din
Daykin
Silverdale News Briefs Include School Openings and Road Conditions
The town reports the telephone line near completion and to be in good working order by month’s end. Miss Dean visits Miss Alice Manzer in New Weslarinolds. Public schools opened with fair attendance. Silverhill’s teacher Miss Abbot recovered from illness. Mr Bain of Ball & Blomfield traveled from Vancouver for business. Roads remain poor, with hope main stream macadamized this year or next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fronitaqlon
Silverdale
Wetare
Dean
New
Weslarinolds
Alice Manzer
Silverhill
Miss Abhott
Bain
Ball & Blomfield
Phere
Vancouver
Busliveas
Silverdirles
End Stomach Trouble and Indigestion Relief Ad
An old remedy claim suggests ending stomach trouble gases or dyspepsia by neutralizing acidity. The text promotes a product named Papa’s Hingtops as a cure, noting relief from sour stomach belching nausea and headaches, with questionable claims about causes and percentages.
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Renv Velo
J. A. Bates
Mission City
C.P.R
MN Ada
RED_CROSS
A. S. Taulviil
Warley
Crider
Abtingdon
Maple Ridge
Matsqui School Board
Porl Hammond
Pape
National War Savings Committee
Sir Herbe
Campbell Sweeney
John Blue
Edmonton
H. A. Allison
Geo. A. Bell
Recina
Joan Galt
Wincipes
Geo. M. Reid
London
RT 8
Ames
George Burn
W. M. Birks
Montress
Ene T. Leclerc
Montreal
J. Douglas Hazen
St Lois
W. A. Black
Halifax
Murdock McKinnon
Charlottetown
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Isla
O.h.mls
Metrorelizen
Terler
McCallumalfill
Region
Electric Railway Chambers
Winnipeg
Grass Exchange
Fort Wiliam
Ont
Richmond Street
Toronto Street
Torouto Victoria Museum
Ottagla
St. James Street
Prince William Street
St. John
Metropole
Hollis Street
Provincial
O. Hens
Savings Committee
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