Harrison Independent Liberal candidacy stresses district interests
The letter touts Victoria born candidate P. P. Harrison as an Independent-Liberal reformer who opposes party machines. It highlights his independence, personal funding, stance against Oriental immigration, and pledges to investigate timber royalties and road maintenance while seeking local hiring, recall rights, and fair poll tax enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Phillipps Harrison
Cumberland
B.C
Victoria
Harrison
Nanaimo
P. P. Harrison
Canada
Land Act Amendments Synopsis Details Pre emptions and Leases
Crown lands may be pre empted by British subjects over 18 or by allewa upon declaring intent to become British subjects with residence occupation and improvement for agriculture. Applications to the Land Commissioner on prepared forms. five year occupancy and $10 per acre improvements required before Crown Grant. Purchase price $6 per acre for arable and $2.60 for grazing. timberland excluded. Homestead leases up to 90 acres in surveyed areas with dwellings. Grazing and industrial leases up to 640 acres. grazing districts managed by a Grazing Commissioner. Free or reduced permits for settlers and travelers up to ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allewa
Department of Ianda
Victoria
B.C
Coast Range
Land Commissioner
Land Recording Division
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