Asquith the Balliol trained statesman of 1909
The article surveys H. H. Asquith as a Balliol bred leader with calm, relentless work ethic and masterful debate. It notes his quick rise from Bar to cabinet, sharp defense of liberal policies, and reputation for intellectual dominance. It paints him as a sober, humorful, tireless reformer focused on politics, law, and family.
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Balliol
Asquith
Edward Grey
Lord Salisbury
Mr. Asquith
Home Office
Treasury
Lord Rosebery
Liberal League
Mr. Chamberlain
Sir William Harcourt
Sir William
House of Commons
Hansard
Lis
Hal‘daze
Yorkshire
City of London School
Parnell
Charles Russell
Macdonald
Richard Webster
Lord Alverstone
Morley
Ife
Miss Melland
Manchester
Margot Tennant
Ilis
Lord Beaconsfield
General Methuen Appointed Natal Governor Amid War Record
General Lord Methuen, recently commander-in-chief in South Africa, is named governor of Natal succeeding Colonel Sir Matthew Nathan. His career spans Gold Coast service in 1873, Ashanti and Egypt campaigns, Bechuanaland, Methuen's Horse, and the First Army Corps in 1899 with Magersfontein his noted battle. He was wounded and captured by General Delarey two years later.
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Lord Methuen
Natal
Matthew Nathan
General Post Office
South Africa
Africa
Gold Coast
Ashanti
Egypt
Bechuanaland
Methuen
First Army Corps
Magersfontein
Delarey
Why 1909 Will Live in History
A brief reflection on 1909 highlighting the reported discovery of the North Pole as the year’s dramatic culmination of Arctic exploration. The article notes the milestone as a triumph after centuries of effort and discusses its significance in setting a memorable historical mark.
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North Pole
Notice of coal and petroleum prospecting license
Within 60 days I shall apply to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over land in Block 4593 South East Kootenay British Columbia. Beginning at a post 14.2 chains east of the S E corner of Lot 7847 marked Randolphs N E corner thence 80 chains south 80 chains west 80 chains north 80 chains east to commence. Located December 8 1909. William Randolph Locator.
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Kootenay
British Columbia
S. E
Randolph
N. EE
Wm. Randolph
Richard Benbow seeks land purchase in Cranbrook district
Richard Benbow of Cranbrook BC a rancher intends to apply for permission to purchase lands described as starting at a post N W corner of PR 1137 running 25 chains west to the Lot 2310 boundary then 12 chains south to Kennedy grant 25 chains east to PR 1137 and 12 chains north to the start dated December 30 1909.
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Richard Benbow
Cranbrook
B. C
N. W
Kennedy War Grant
P. R
John W Blake seeks permit to purchase land near Wasa B C
John W Blake of Wasa B C rancher files notice to apply for permission to buy land described by a irregular route from a starting post to the Kootenay river and back to the starting point. The notice lists W B Higgins Cranbrook as agent and is dated November 25 1909 with reference 45 01.
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John W. Blake
Wasa
B. C
Kootenay
B.W.S. Higgins
Cranbrook
Fernie solicitor seeks land purchase in Kootenay District
District of Kootenay notice states Francis Cartwright Lane of Fernie intends to apply for permission to purchase lands described by metes and bounds near the Elk River and District Lot 6030 Group One. The dated notice is November 26, 1908, signed by Francis O. Lewe.
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Kootenay
Francis Cartwright Lane
Fernie
British Columbia
A. J. Farquharson
Elk River
Lewe
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Elko, B. C
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