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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1916
Page
3
Statement shows 12 months ending December 1915 with a total of 10025.02 dollars for Cumberland Public and High Schools. The document records overall spending total and highlights the year’s financial activity for the district.
The reserves on Crown lands in Delta Municipality Richmond Municipality Lulu Island North Vancouver Texada Island and the Islands within New Westminster District and all vacant Crown lands in the district are cancelled regarding acquisition under the Coal and Petroleum Act. Deputy Minister R A Renwick in Victoria announces the action dated 8 January 1916.
A heated discussion targets opponents of city improvements and public ventures who fear change and seek personal gain. The notice also advertises five Market Sleds for sale at Kierstead's Blacksmith Shop, priced from $40.00, with auto wheel repairs offered.
The Canadian Red Cross faces a doubled workload as government forces rise to 500 000. with war intensity likely to grow, the society expects output to rise two to two and a half times 1915. The call urges unflagging support and funds to meet wounded care prisoners of war and postwar obligations. A Red Cross Tea for Cumberland Women s Fund is noted at Mrs John Frame s Tuesday afternoon.
A local critique urges residents to buy from nearby merchants instead of mail order houses. The piece notes these sellers demand cash upfront, no exchanges, and no tax contributions to city services like schools and roads. It appeals to support for local business to aid the town and community.
In Nanaimo Cumberland B C the County Court of Nanaimo appoints WM Wesley Willard administrator of Malcolm Newberg deceased under the Administration Act by Judge Barker order dated January 12 1916. Creditors must verify claims by February 21 1916 and debtors must pay promptly.
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