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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
2
Subscriptions in advance advertised by Thedley Gazette Similkameen Advertiser in Hedlay British Columbia. The notice lists pricing and terms for ongoing publication, with a brief request for readers to prepay for future issues.
The Great Northern survey results push for a Coast route via Hill's line, denying a Canadian option along the Similkameen. The article mocks the CPR and notes the Great Northern would beat the Spence's Bridge route by about 100 miles with a good grade. It accuses CPR of blocking feasible passes and errors in reconnaissance.
The article reports mixed fragments about railway affairs and parliamentary actions. It notes disappointment in receiving parliamentary copies and Hansard, mentions Yale Cariboo and Dominion Parliament courtesy, and references Hon. Geo. Foster in relation to opposition to a measure.
A columnist accuses the Gazette editor of misrepresenting facts to BC papers and praises the Times editor for exposing “lying” reports. The piece argues Conservatives supported monopoly with three exceptions and notes the Times editor’s influence in reshaping views on the railway question.
An applicant intends to seek permission from the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to buy zero acres of mountain land in Yale District Yale Division. Description begins at post P I marked N corner and runs north then south and east to the starting point, adjoining Lot 15 owned by Ered Russell Perry Russell Agent. Dated 9th June 1905.
Notice states an auction is set for John Green lili and others with certificates of improvements in a crown property case. Dated Chris Gelclay of Pauly AGT. (008 a) ROW GROVE.
Notice dated With Jime 105 details a public sale for a parcel assigned to Lundy and Works. The description outlines a bounds chain of references from Haar P Rs. W. Corner to a river point, with measurement lines and bonded south boundary by the Tabi mean river. Perley Russell signs as owner.
Notice that E B Green acting for M Lyon and Janis McDougall intends to apply for Certificates of Improvements for the SILA OF HOPE and ECLIPSE mineral claims in the Yun oman Camp 16 Mily Creek Yale District. The action under section 37.1 must be commenced within sixty days before certifying for crown grants, dated June 20 1905 by agent GREK.
Notice from Yale District Regnum about Chin de Blois Green as agent for M. K. Hudgory seeking a Free Minors Certificate No B7WS1 within sixty days to apply to the Attorney General for a Certificate of Improvements for crown grant. The notice cites section 37 and 210 with terms dated June 3, 1905.
Chas de Bloix Green as agent for the Yale Mining Camp announces intent to apply for Certificates of Improvements for the Crown claim in the Osoyoux Mining Division Camp Hedley. Notice states action under Section 37 must be convened before issue of the certificate. Dated Hildey nine A.D. 100.
Inquire by IN'EY days sister date for permission to acquire about 480 acres of mountain land near Chute Creek in Osoyoos Division. Description outlines a land parcel starting at a road, 8 miles east, with compass bearings and chain measurements. Purpose stated as repair and related works. Notice signed by W. Shatford for L. W. Fixnay, Penticton, B.C., January 8, 108.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions White, Ber, Fixlay, J C and a June 10 date in Penticton. No decisive event or roles readable.
Fragmented OCR describes a property survey action with names Nigel Ravinel and MehBAN MehBAN and directions from a starting landmark to a western point. It references Weert, Laupisiuil Werke, and a lot number 11 with measurements such as 8 chains and 20 acres. The text is garbled but signals a legal land notice.
The text records a disrupted date related to the Commissioner of Panns & Works and a purchase of land labeled for Yale District division. It mentions a creek area near a city corner and a sequence of claimed actions, with a purpose tied to a stay and attendance at a Finger Enetiey event.
A formal notice from Cayley announces a mining recorder certificate action to obtain Crown Cane for specified children. The notice warns of filing deadlines and legal steps to commence before July 20, 1605. It lists names and terms related to the Crown Cane claim.
Public notice dated July 19 1905 details a boundary adjustment for a parcel in Shatikemeen Mobwon of Diatticks community near a post marked tan Citley. Describes lines 0 chink north, 40 chain east, 8 chain south, 40 chain west returning to start. Signed GC. Kltley.
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