Representation debate roils in Victoria and Vancouver
From the Vancouver Sun Victoria March 22 The city representation question dominates Liberal and party members at parliament as debate over proportional representation and ward systems intensifies Vancouver and Victoria share the coast citys political rivalry with country constituencies showing small vote totals. With PR, city voters could gain or lose influence depending on provincial results and seat distribution. The issue hinges on fairness versus regional power as legislators weigh how best to reflect the electorate across a diverse province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Sun
Victoria
Vancouver
Cherity
P. R
Fhe
Vietoria
Liere
Vancouver Bie
Vane
Minister of Agriculture Favors Tuberculin Test
Victoria March 20 Testimony on the efficiency of the policy launched by the Conservative government to safeguard dairymen and the public by preventing bovine tuberculosis. Minister B D Barrow stated the province’s cattle herds show exceptional health due to inspections. he noted current practice allows sale of infected meat ordered slaughtered by inspectors, a point critics have long complained about. He cited Premier’s past opposition to tuberculin testing and praised the system as nearly free from tuberculosis while other provinces suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Paulia
B. D. Barrow
J. A. Mackenzie
Delta
Forster
Becaus
Minster of Agriculture
Lie Prairis
Poultry Expert Upton Named Supervisor in Fraser Valley
Professor E. Upton, poultry expert, severs ties with Liu and provincial government to lead poultry production in the Fraser Valley. He will start April 1 with the Unions Trading View of the GR Board, oversee a valley model project and run student supervised practical work from the ground up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tf. E. Upton
Liu
Ioalyuction
Board
Ittford
Uptown
Fleel Gr
Upton
Ouawei
Mure
Canada
Jirties
Oxberra
Wea Scout
New Uruswirk Dial Prines Howard
Bane
Toba
Vancouver Representation and Provincial Balance Debate
Fragmentary political argument on Vancouver's welfare urging strong government representation and proportional balance with the rest of the province. Mentions Victoria and Vancouver Island, minority voices, and the need for unified city representation to prevent over or under representation.
Sumas Reserve Sold for Settlement Near Alicroft Plan
Captain J. C. Brown of the Soldier Settlement Board announced that Sumas Indian Reserve has been purchased for settlement. The Tusgie winch near Alicroft was approved for settlement, with 160 acres of rich soil along the Little Sumas River assessed as suitable for subdivision into four parts about 55 miles from Vancouver on the Yale road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumas Indian Reserve
Soldier Settlement Board
Nater Affairs
Waiter Bravch
Department of Lands
Tusgie
Alicroft
JC. Brown
Sumnas
Bullias
Brown
Vancouver
Abbotsford Wins Tight Home Basketball Tilt
Abbotsford hosts a tough visiting lineup and defeats Harney 42 to 34 after a disputed second half. Early in the game the visitors led 18 to 2 but a referee change swung momentum in Abbotsford’s favor. Fans celebrated as the home squad showed grit and depth in a closish finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford
Wit Uhere
L Ie
Kennon
Abbotsford Viniten Har ‘Ney
Wangs Tosne
Suure
Local social notes and visits in Cloverdale district
Miss Grace Kenneily spent the weekend at her home here. Miss Emiling Alder of Cloverdale visited her sister Mrs Hed. Mrs Robertson returned from a San Diego trip. Mr Bayard of Chilliwack pruned orchards in the district. W A social at the GW club room with Mrs Sumner hostess in chief and Mr J A McGowan chair. Winners in the contest were Mrs Thornwalla and Mr Ray Watt. consolation went to Miss Margaret Smith and Mr B P Browng. Music and dancing followed a luncheon. W A thanks extended to helpers. Mr Gilquest of Vancouver sweet at Mrs Brewer’s. Mrs Laynty visiting Dr Swift’s daughter. The Dadiow All met at Mrs Fraser’s. attendance light. Timber hook-keeper noted at northern Vancouver Island. W A of St Matthews Church to hold a sale of work at the Masonic Hall. Misses Steede attended a concert in Ballingan to hear violinist Warape, moving to Hunlingdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Kenneily
Hame
Emiling Alder
Cloverdale
Hed
Itev
Robartson
San Diego
Bayard
Chilliwack
W. A
Rooma
Sumner
Parton
J. A. McGowan
Wien
J. R. Whitehelo
Thorn-walla
Ray Watt
Margaret Smith
BP. Browng
Swift
Dadiow
Abie Hang
Fraser
Metserns
Jon
Vancouver I
St. Matilew's
Steede
Ballinglant
Warape
Albin Johnson
Hunlingdun
Kennedy Returns to Ranch for Summer
Mrs Kennedy has returned to the ranch for the summer and will reside in the home formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Geo Cobley with Mrs Malcolm McGillivray visiting her daughters Mrs Fred Carmichal and Mrs Waller Well on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Cobley
Malcolm McGillivray
Fred Carmichal
Waller
Kennedy
Express Trains on the Valley Era Plan Considered
The B C B company weighs two daily express passenger trains on the Maser Valley line with stops only at staffed agents. A conference with local delegates may be requested to secure this improved service, raising valley freight and passenger flow and benefiting regional business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maser Valley
Cear
Tld Vollage
Unik
Principal resigns from Abbotsford school to take Builerdy post
Mr J A Mather, who became principal of Abbotsford Super School at the start of January, resigns after accepting the principalship of Buildery high school. He came from Saskatoon and taught well in Abbotsford but could not secure housing for his family, who must relocate to North Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Mather
Abbotsfayn
Builerdy
Mather
Saskatoon
Bask
Abbotsford
Uiil
North
Vancouver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paoness UG
Saontis Mares One
Lace
Heh
Bay
Rewlilewce Uit
KK. K. Garage
Maniger Shannon W Careidl Avres
Ata
Ford
Overland Agency and Service Station
CTY
Fraser Valley
Linh Hh
Menihars
Sumas
Tanomhrot Sabres
Alill
Elvanshus
Mike Miller
Misutanay
Perlgh LS
Arrow
Rd. R. Whitchelo
Hivespianus
Sowie
Caplible
Parmnees
Chene
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!