Abbotsford social pages reflect busy West Coast month
A flurry of visits and gatherings dominates Abbotsford society notes with residents from Bellivehant Vancouver New Westminster and nearby towns sharing visits to Mr T McMithu Mrs T McMullin and Mrs Knox. The week features a hospital fund drive by the Women’s Institutes, garden and cemetery events, dances and social calls across communities including Chilliwack and Langley with many guests and homecomings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford West
Oventie
Ura Focal Beajnis
Reoline
Meg Moena
Bellivehant
T. McMithu
MeNithr
Onthitrack
Dwight Kucker
Mayo
Wintvetdory Chih
Amy
Amy Enturlijied At the Home of Bissels &. McGowan On Tuesday At Lopuned
Amd Panda
Aulene
Josh Cadgan
Re Atulah
New Westmite
Suet
Pelord
Vancouver
T. McMullin
Uasr
Fahcouver
Iirce Alnotsford
Raaketnul
Wits
Crper Sims Women’s Institutes
MMSA
Knox
Bar Sistlar
McGoventh Fur
Widges
New Westuiwater
Maigoite
Wotan
Sulith
Frethewey
Weel
Wright Bs
Trlytts
Sisal Mey McDernil
Calgary
Helen
Misa
Jina
Fee Rhaishlor
Vanedaann
A. McGallum
A. D. Braser
H. Mekhinnolh
Bay
Mr. Braser
Bolster
Stormy public hearing erupts over counsel bills in freight rate case
In Victoria on November 20 a heated session erupted as G G McGeer and W J Howser faced sharp cross questioning on bills related to the freight rate case. Counsels accused each other of unfair tactics as the committee heard details, noting substantial unsettled sums and the prospect of additional charges.
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Victoria
Ans
G. G. McGaer
K. C
W. J. Howser
K.C
Paris
Werg Lie Storm Kings
McGeer
Troigtt
Yale
Bowsop
MA Meter
Lowser
M. Meiier
Debt Grows Under Oliver
Victoria reports rising debt as Oliver relief programs expand. The House hears finance questions during November debates. The November 1 1924 gross debt stands around 1.7 billion, up from prior levels, with explanations citing stock, revenue product and added deductions.
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Victoria
Oliver
Don Hart
Fonines
Querioy
Appaal
Mir
Bowser
Hart
Holt
Weekly Letter From Victoria Political Dispatch in Vancouver
Fragmentary Vancouver letter discusses Canadian federal politics with mention of Rowland Liberal MPs, government commissions, and proposed boundary changes. References to Premier Oliver, Esquimalt voting history, and Liberal opposition conduct suggest ongoing turmoil over redistributive measures and riding maps amid provincial and federal ties.
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Vancouver
Bia Dinard
Webbie
W. Kysling
Rowland
Pittle
Manibor Foy Cowlalun
Colughia
Wie
Mh Dahean
Tanwar Maland
Washington State
Pattalo
Ottawa
Rowsay
Morris
Peterson
Bergin Oil
Campbell Ae
Barry Neelands
Tidependont
Aid W
Bowsar
W. A. Melennie
Similkameen
Roller Mathad
Pramien
Duryys
Ais
Victoria
Oliver
Harry Pooley
Esquimalt
Pooley
John Hart
Whisper
Municipal Who's Who of Canada in Gatun Directory
A forthcoming Municipal Who's Who of Canada will publish a detailed record of mayors and municipal officials. The project covers about fifty thousand municipalities with chapters on mayors, councilors, and officers, including biographies and photographs for reference.
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Municipal
Gatun
Canada
Municipal Raview
Sunday school tale of a shy boy and a bishop
A Sunday school scene unfolds as a bishop offers a white token to a shy boy and asks why Adam was never in a hurry. The boy, the eldest of several siblings, answers that there was nobody to assist the family at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Edine
Harrop Mall caretaker questioned over large debt concerns
Mr Harrop appears satisfied with the situation as borrowing totals surge. Up to 8 000 000 in loans are noted including 4 805 000 owed to the Canadian Bank of Commerce on treasury bills set to mature January 1924. Another order may issue more bills to repay haste, with government power to borrow an additional 9 046 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrop Mall
Harrop
Treasury
Grain shipment marks early wheat move to Lake of the Woods
Winnipeg reports the Lake of the Woods Milling Company began a grain recon on August 3 moving the first cut of new wheat from Roxenfeld and Rosentrell to the Lake of the Woods mill at Keewatin. August 1 marked an unusually early gear movement. The piece also covers railway safety concerns at crossings, CPR scholarships for employees’ sons, new staff in Calgary, and booming Western Canada tourist traffic with packed hotels and rising ocean liner activity.
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Winnipeg
Lake of the Woods Milling Company
Farma
John Siemans
M. Wodlinger
Roxenfeld
Main
Lake of the Woods
Rosentell
Keawatin
Calgary
Ronald W. Greene
Winsipeg
Paelic Railway
Ocean Trafic
Mr. Green
Atlantic and Pacific
Alberta
W. C. Casey
CPR
Me. Casey
Canada
Australia
Pacific
Fiong Kong
London
Paris
Orient
Vancouver
Stamship
Western Canada
CPLR
H.W. Bradie
Banff
C.P.R
Arrow Lakes
Okanagan
Vancouver Island
Seattle
Banff-Lake Louise
Hans-Windermere
British Columbia
Spokane
Lethbridge
Lake Lowixe
Clarence Lougheed
British Colmbia
United States
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S. F. White
Abbotsford, B.C
J. J. Spa
Hssendene Avenue
Trom Abbotsford
B. C
Railway News
Ayr
Ontario
Mand
W. Zehr
Sauth
Newhumberland Street
Ingmck My Zehr
Albert Lee
Baker and Grocer
REAL
A. McCallum
Abbotsford
Aan
C.sumner
Prince Rupert Fishing Fleet
Rince Rupert
Canadian National Railways
Dominion
Canda
Prince Rupert
Canadian National
Montreal
Toronto
America
Prince Rupert Harbor
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