Mining and Travel Notes From Western Canada Trip
J D S Barrett recounts a Canadian Pacific Railway journey from Calgary to Vancouver during a convention in Winnipeg. He extols the Trans-Canada’s efficiency, notes Canada’s rail taxes, and praises scenic mountain lakes. The feature discusses mining in British Columbia, including coal, placer, and lode mining, with emphasis on the Cariboo gold rush and Kimberley’s Sullivan mine. He laments Kimberley’s poor exhibit and questions proper labeling of mining sites.
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Trans-Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Calgary
Vancouver
CG. P. R
British Columbia
Kimberley Board of Trade urged to showcase ore samples
The Kimberley Board of Trade is urged to display samples of valuable ore deposits to highlight Kimberley’s economic basis and potential. The note argues such exhibits would demonstrate the town’s mining importance and benefit public perception.
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B. C
Kimberley
Sullivan Mine
Government Department of Mines
Victoria
Slocan
Kimbberley
Kimberley Board of Trade
Vancouver to gain cabinet representation in fall session
Premier Oliver announced two Vancouver MPs will enter the provincial cabinet as ministers with out portfolio, without salaries. Briga dier-General Odlum and Captain Ian M Zie are named as the new ministers, following Vancouver pressure via Charles Woodward. The legislature will convene October 26, marking a shift from January sessions to align with bond market timing. The government seeks a supplementary estimate of 1.3 million dollars for university overspending, with opposition demanding full ministerial details. Attorney-General A. M. Manson.
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Oliver
Vancouver
Odlum
Ian M Zie
Charles Woodward
British Columbia
Public Works Department
A. M. Manson
British Columbia policy shifts loom in legislature
Premier Oliver backs key northern projects including completion of the Prince George to Vancouver highway and potential inclusion of North Vancouver Squamish. Proposals to curb unmanufactured timber exports and abolish absentee voting face opposition. Debates over strengthening Co operative Societies Act clash with concerns over paternalism and Nash combine revelations affecting fruit growers. Amendments to Liquor Act and beer parlors spark talk of women’s exclusion or meals mandated service.
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Yamamoto
Wong Sing
Prince George
North Vancouver Squamish
Oliver
Victoria
Duncan
Nash Combine
Why Send Students to American Points for Business Course
The Nelson Business College now at Nelson highlights its strong position to train boys and girls in commercial subjects for lasting positions. It notes former students holding good posts in the city and Cranbrook alumni success, with principal Mr W Tyler leading the effort.
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Nelson Business College
Nelson
Cranbrook
W. Tyler
East Kootenay Power seeks water licence for Fording River
East Kootenay Power Co Ltd of Fernie B C applies to take 200 cubic feet per second and store 30 000 acre feet from Fording River for power generation. A reservoir about 20 000 acre feet would flood 600 acres near Lot 8965 two miles east of the north east corner of Lot 8965. Objections due within 30 days after first appearance in local papers.
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East Kootenay
N.E
Fernie and Cranbrook
Water Recorder
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria
B.C
Water Board
East Kootenay Power Co
Nelson College Promotes Canadian Business Training
The article states it is common knowledge that American businessmen favor Canadian trained stenographers and office staff. It cites at least twenty five former Nelson students in the United States in responsible roles, attributing this to superior Canadian training. It questions why East Kootenay parents send children to Spokane or American schools when Nelson offers ideal conditions and effective instruction. Details on Nelson college courses available from Mr Tyler at Nelson.
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Nelson
United States
East Kootenay
Spokane
Nelson College
Tyler
Goat River canyon power project announced
G P Horsley of Nakusp Power Company announces development plans to harness Goat River for electricity. A concrete dam 70 feet high will feed a plant at the canyon with 76 cubic feet per second capacity and an initial unit around 900 horsepower. The project aims to supply Creston and district with electric light and power.
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Goat River Canyon
Creston
Nelson
G. P. Horsley
Horsley
Nakusp Power Company, Ltd
Nakusp and
Creston Review
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