Observatory Dome and Radial Velocity Work at Victoria
The Victoria observatory features a large telescope with a motor driven dome, movable curtains, and full sky accessibility for radial velocity measurements using a spectroscope. The project aims to advance stellar velocity studies, photometry, and other astronomical research, enhancing Canada's role in science. Pte. John Marocchi of Vancouver left for res. Red Cross and Hospital Auxiliary plan a Cumberland fruit drive for BC military hospitals.
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Victoria
Canada
Red Cross Society
Cumberland
British Columbia
Ke, J. Hicks
Sec
Treas
Justicia Battles German Submarines Off Irish Coast
The White Star liner Justicia was sunk after a 24 hour running fight with eight German U boats off the Irish coast. Eleven crew members died but no passengers were lost. The engagement demonstrated strong anti submarine defenses and the Entente fleet’s resolve.
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London
Justicia
Irish
Canadian Collieries Medical Fund to hold special meeting
A special general meeting of the Members of Canadian Collieries Dunsmuir Limited Medical Fund will be held at Iloilo Theatre on Sunday July 28 at 11 a.m. to consider the fund’s financial standing and transferring accident treatment liability to the Workmen's Compensation Board. The Cumberland General Hospital board proposal for member and family illness treatment will be discussed, along with hospital board communications on purchasing an X-ray machine. Order of the Medical Fund secretary.
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Cumberland General Hospital
Medicarp “Olita
Medical Fund
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Pte
John Marocchi
Vancouver
Messrs. Mustard and
Adam
Ethel Barrymore
Iloilo Theatre
E. R. Hicks
J. R. Lockard
G. J. Hardy
Courtenay
B.C
Georgette
Dunsmuir Ave
McClary
C. H.tarbell & Son
Toronto St. John, N.B
Calgary
Montreal
Winnipeg
Hamilton
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Mumfords Grocery
Mrs. Haines
A. Stant. “Ord
MOTO
Fourth
Maryport
Simon Leiser & CO
George Barrass
Termy
P.O. Box
Cumberland Tailor
S. Isaka Gents Tailors
Ilo Ilo Theatre
Rita Jolivet
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