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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1923
Page
3
Residents in the Chilcotin road area and especially Hanceville celebrate the completion of a first class highway that replaces the prior rough trail, bringing improved transportation and convenience to the neighborhood.
We offer the largest stock for immediate service no delays for material. Our many inspected installations meet provincial regulations and are deemed perfect by electrical authorities. Experience in safe, economical wiring underpins our contract approach and reliability.
The article notes a fundamental achievement within the Public Works programme and a broader plan outlined by Dr. Sutherland, Minister of Public Works. It promises further measures related to department activities once the provincial exchequer accommodates the strain.
Victoria reports the Courtenay steel bridge, the first on the Island Highway and the first built by the Provincial Department of Public Works here, is now open to traffic. Engineers call it the most up-to-date steel bridge of its kind in Canada, underscoring the department's progressive work.
Victoria November 2 There is an interesting sidelight at the formal opening of the new High School at Mission last week Dr J D MacLean Minister of Education said he taught school at Mission from 1896 to 1900 He added that Mr Gillies Assistant Superintendent of Education also taught at Mission from 1889 to 1895 and Mr John Catherwood the district member was the first school teacher there forty years ago The district has expanded from seven schools to forty four illustrating educational growth and changing social life
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