08 Jun 1885
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Newspaper
Birtle Observer
Location
Birtle, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1885
Page
1
A Birtle Observer report discusses tensions after the rebellion with Reformers and Conservatives blaming each other while noting tribal violence and government delays. It profiles Manitoba settlers like Mr Kerr, describes farm productivity, railway issues, and prospects for reindeer skin industry in the Arrow and Oak River region.
A three day drive through Manitoba colonies Arrow River Oak River Shoal Lake and Oakburn reveals rich rolling prairie, groves of aspen and blooming wild roses, fertile fields, and thriving farms like Mr. Elliott at Arrow River and Mr. Shoebotham formerly of St Marys Ont. The land shows signs of good management, moisture, and hopeful prospects for an early harvest.
The article argues the Northwest will need vast wrap supplies as wild buffalo herds vanish. It urges government support to cultivate tame buffaloes and notes crossbreeding with domestic cattle can preserve fur value. It also proposes adopting Russian sheep skins as durable substitutes for robes and emphasizes widespread use by Mennonites.
Oak River Municipal Council held a May 29 session at Me Wim Pedlow’s residence with all members present. The body formed a Court of Revision, added William Grey to the assessment roll, drafted by laws for a pound keeper, and approved routine accounts and adjournment to July 9.
The Municipal Council met as a Court of Revision at the house of Jno Gerrand on Tuesday May 26 1845. It revised assessments for several residents and substituted names for others, then adjourned after approving accounts and by law amendments. The wedding grant for Princess Beatrice was reported at $30 000.
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