Campbell River Ranger Station Sealed Tenders Offered
Deputy Minister of Lands invites sealed tenders for Campbell River Ranger Station buildings including offices garage pump and power house and two bungalows for the Forest Branch in Campbell River Vancouver Island. Tenders due April 30 1928 with ten percent bid security. plans from BC Forest Service offices. deposit $10 refundable if returned in 30 days.
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Campbell River Ranger Station
Victoria
B.C
Forest Branch
Campbell River
V.1
Vancouver
Forest Service
Nanaimo
B.C. Forest Service
Bank of Canada
Tender for 4 ton travelling crane for Assembly wharf
Tender calls issued for a 4 ton travelling electrically operated crane at the Assembly wharf Port Alberni BC with bids due May 8 1928. Plans forms and specifications available in Victoria Vancouver Port Alberni and at builders exchanges. Bid security required as 10 percent via cheque or bonds accepted.
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Port Albern
Comox-Alberni District
B.C
Victoria
Vancouver
Port Alberni
Prior Street
West Hastings Street
Minister of Public Works
Dominion of Canada
Canadian National Railway Company
Comox Electoral District Registrar of Voters Notice
Provincial Elections Act notice from Comox Electoral District listing John Conway as registrar of voters with dates 15 16 19 20. Details pertain to voter roll actions under provincial law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comox
Court of Revision
Cumberland
B.C
John Conway
Water to protect forests in Canada urged
A call to prevent forest loss cites the waste of twelve million dollars' worth of timber burned yearly. Proper use of water to fight fires could save forests and reduce cleanup costs, urging readers to put out camp fires promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
A W Neill and Pulverized Coal Debate on Costs and Self Help
In a parliamentary speech A W Neill argues against broad Canadian tax burdens. He urges a modest government expense to enable self help, noting BC faces fuel oil competition from the United States and seeking local efficiency and safeguards for regional industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
British Columbia
United States
Default Notice from Cumberland Prompts Debt Disclaimer
N. Deuault notice stating not responsible for debts contracted by son James Peters of Cumberland British Columbia. Signed by Robert Peters dated April 18 1928 in Cumberland B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Peters
Cumberland
Robert Peters
Fuel oil imports from United States vs Vancouver Island coal demand
The speaker notes British Columbia pays about 5 million dollars annually to the United States for fuel oil, equates this to 600000 tons of coal, and argues for offsetting imports with pulverized coal use. He recalls past tariff discussions and urges research driven trial of coal powered steamers and public buildings to boost local coal demand and timber safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Island
San Francisco
Bond
British Columbia
United States
City of
Vancouver
Victoria
Klondyke Dance Delivers Usual Success at Gaiety
The Klondyke Dance in Courtenay under the Courtenay Comox Board of Trade ran as usual. Wm. Douglas chaired arrangements with sub committees aiding. attendees enjoyed dancing and games including roulette and crown and anchor. A bar offering refreshments contributed to solid receipts for publicity efforts.
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Gaiety Theatre
Courtenay-Comox Board of Trade
Wm. Douglas
Cumberland Man to Carry Conservative Banner
Dr Tolmie urged economical government funding for British Columbia and highway improvements funded by the federal and dominion governments. He pledged to run the country like a private business if in power in Victoria. A vote of thanks followed, proposed by Heber Cooke. Attend the Hospital Ball tonight.
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Tolmie
British Columbia
Dominion
Victoria
Heber Cooke
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C. R. Naden
Department of Lands
Parliament
BE. Obrien
Department of Public Works
Ottawa
P.P. Harrison
M.L.A
Courtenay
Cumberland Hotel
King George Hotel
A. Henderson
G. R. Mutrie
Optometrist
WSU
A. W. Neill
Mra. Alex. King’s Stationery Store
N. Deufault
Cumberland, B.C
Courtenay Builders
E. L. Saunders
Comox Creamery
Comox Jersey
Aental TT
Direct LD
Kamloops
Winnipeg
Montreal
Edmonton
Toronto
Quebec
Saskatoon
Halifax
Vancouver-Kelowna
Prince Rupert
RUS
B. W. Bickle
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Vancouver Centre
Stevens
Pacific Ocean
Fleet
Coronel
Aen Islands
Balmoral Castle
Roya
King George
Queen Mary
England
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