Re distribution of provincial seats under consideration
Premier Oliver and his ministers begin the redistribution of seats in British Columbia. A bill is expected at the next Legislature session, with open questions about the timing and scope. The province currently has forty seven seats, one Vancouver seat vacant, with four ridings under 1000 votes cast: Greenwood Grand forks? Rossland and Lillooet.
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Victoria
Oliver
British Columbia
Vancouver
Greenwood
Grand Parks
Rossland
Lillooet
Windermere District Notes Highlights Local Events
Invermere notes report T H Walker of Imperial Bank of Canada visiting family, A H Sandwell on business, local contractor expanding a garage, and Miss Mary Knowlson arriving for a visit. An exhibition by W Langdon Kihn is noted, with plans to publish via McMillan Co. A notable Ayrshire cow Evergreen Maid s Belle yielded high milk and butter fat, winning grand championships at fairs. Capt C J Dunwaters hunts big game with Miss Stewart and guide Conrad Kain. J Lonsdale Coupe returns to field work after a CP Rail crash. Thompson Memorial Fort opens season with a Bridge Drive and dance hosted by Invermere Golf Club.
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Ayrshire
Wells Sale
Sardis
B. C
Dominion
Evergreen Maid
Edenbank Royal Hero
C. J. Dunwaters
Fintry
Okanagan Landing
B.C
Miss Stewart
Conrad Kain
Selkirk Mountains
Thompson Memorial Fort
Invermere Golf Club
Provincial Police Reorganization Plan Aims at Semi-Military System
Attorney General Manson frames a complete reorganization of the provincial police after a conference with Col. J. H. McMullen and provincial inspectors Dunwoodle Owen Fernie and Parsons. A commissioner will lead inspectors sergeants corporals and first second and third class constables. Probationers must pass exams in police work and law. Uniforms recommended to boost efficiency and esprit de corps. A criminal investigation department and coordination with liquor control and the RCMP are proposed.
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Manson
J. H. McMullen
Dunwoodle
Owen
Fernie
Parsons
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Wool Growers urged to market cooperatively in British Columbia
The BC Wool Growers Association urges sheepmen to join and market through the cooperative. A June 11 shipment from the city to East Kootenay will require wool assembled a few days prior. Guidelines cover shearing, packing, drying, and sorting fleeces plus sack and twine details. Advances on graded wool offered. shares in Canadian Co operative Wool Growers Limited urged.
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East Kootenay
Association
B. C
B. C. Wool Growers Association
W. J. Blank
Kamloops
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited
Non stop Hero Wins Bride by Flight
Miss Nellie Jay Turner of California promised Lieut. J A Mace she would marry him if he succeeded in his non stop flight from New York to California. There she is on her wedding day.
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Nellie Jay Turner
California
J. A. Mace
New York
Tere
Elko Happenings A Busy Week In Town
Mr J B Rees of Chicago and many visitors arriving Thursday. Local residents Mrs Wilson and Mrs McLean joined by others. Mrs J Duncan and son Billy toured with Mr and Mrs Parks. A large trout was caught near Elko, eight rounds, the biggest this season. A new ice cream and stationery department opens at Ray Hirtz’s shop. Pound keeper Alex Birnie rounded up estray cattle. Various locals and visitors from Fernie Cranbrook Medicine Hat Spokane and Kootenay valley noted.
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Alex
Birnie
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