Mission boys shine as 29th Battalion trains in England
A letter from Otterpool Camp describes the 29th Battalion of Canadian forces in England after arrival from overseas. The writer notes early camp relocations, a high marching parade evaluation, intensive musketry at Lydd, and a test march from Lydd to Shorncliffe. Reinforcements from the 47th to the 48rd Battalion receive English rifles, while Mission volunteers are praised for fitness and readiness for front lines in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission and District
D.C
England
Dibgate Plain
Polkstone
Kent
Winnipeg
Calgary
Ketchen
Pacific
Prairies
Steele
Dibgate
Lydd
Lydden
Reveille
Lyd
Shorncliffe
Sam Hughes
Dist
Otterpool
Folkstone
Ashford
Army Service Corps
Medical Corps
47Th
Canada
Atlantic
Mission
Fraser Valley
Regulations for the Reserve Militia of Canada Gazetteed
The text outlines regulations for the Reserve Militia of Canada under section 16 of the Militia Act. It covers composition by Governor in Council, local command, association with active units, age and fitness requirements, prior service, rank seniority, command limits, voluntary drill, and provisions during emergencies including equipment and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reserve Militia of Canada
Canada Gazette
Royal Reserve Militia Provisions on Posts and Discharges
The text outlines that officers and men are not entitled to transport, subsistence, pay, or allowances except on active service where they receive rank-for-rank treatment. It allows reserve officers to resign and soldiers to discharge after 30 days written notice, and empowers the Governor-in-Council to disband units if deemed advisable.
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Canada
Market Report Shows Tomatoes Flood Market Amid Slow Sales
Friday market notes report tomatoes in ripened and green states flooding stalls at Pitt Meadows and Clayburn celery, honey at 35 cents for two pounds, chickens at 15 to 19 cents, beef shipments improving but below standard, potatoes plentiful with conditions similar to last week.
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Pitt Meadows
Clayburn
Christie Returns to Duty at Mission City
Christie has returned from a trip to White Hole and resumed duties as an immigration officer at Mission City. He reports a very pleasant journey and appears well, looking and feeling like his own self again.
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Mx! Gwa
Christie
White Hole
Mission City
Jie
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Abbotsford
J. A. Bates
Oterpool Camp
Jas, H. Humphries
9 Mission
France
Pte
Howard
Howells
Enneta
Vancouver
J. H. Jones
Matsqui-Sumas Board OF Trade
Chas. Hill-Tout
S. A. Morley
B.C
WM. Roberts
Old Creamery
Bldg Abbots For
the Royal Studio
Ae Reeord
A. McCallum
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