British Columbia Seeks British Capital and University Growth
Hon. John Hart reports British Columbia credits high in Britain and expects future investment. He notes the University of British Columbia now has 1,200 students from 99 outside Vancouver and outlines growth from 369 in 1915 to 1,200 in 1923.
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British Columbia
Great Britain
John Hart
Old Country
Hart
Canada
British Columbia University Group
J. D. MacLean
Vancouver
University of British Columbia
MacLean
Sumas reclamation project hailed as major American venture
Hon E D Barrow says after inspection the Sumas reclamation project will be among the nation's most important. By winter the lake will be pumped dry and by spring about 30000 acres of splendid farmland will be ready for cultivation. Hon T D Patullo adds BC aims to forest reserves and conserve timber wealth through reforestation of logged lands.
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E. D. Barrow
Sumas
America
British Columbia
T.D. Patullo
John Bate Tells Court Why He Left Wife
John Bate appeared in Police Court in Vancouver charged with non support after disappearing on August 26 and later working on a farm near Chilliwack. He was ordered to pay eight dollars weekly to his wife and her child, Isobel Hall, with Bate noting he left due to alleged nagging and disagreement over living in Union Bay.
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John Bate
Chilliwack
Bate
Hall Bate
Isobel Hall
New Westminster
Gladys
Union Bay
Vancouver
Drummer Dies in Bizarre Accident
A drummer fatally choked after slipping into a hole in his pants seat while walking home. The incident, described in graphic terms, notes fear of a dangerous dog and a peculiar misfortune leading to his death.
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