Geological Survey figures urge funding to boost mineral research
A BC newspaper column argues that mineral production rose six to seven hundred percent while Geological Survey spending climbed only thirty percent. It urges Parliament to increase appropriations to expand the Survey’s scope and keep politics out of its work to benefit British Columbia and Canada’s mineral development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Lowe
Geological Survey
British Columbia
Mo. Lowe
Mr. Templeman
Canada
Ierease
Dominion
Department of the Interior
Templeman
Geological Survey delays cost British Columbia millions in rail expansion
The author argues that underfunding the Geological Survey delayed discovery in Similkameen and other regions, costing the province rail expansion and investment. He cites Dr. George M. Dawson’s 1877 work as proof of potential production and warns that lack of funding kept minerals locked and capital idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geological Survey
Similkameen
George M. Dawson
Department
Bool
Camp Hedley
C.P.R
Canada
British Columbia
Minister Fielding Unseated in Nova Scotia Election Case
Hon W E Fielding former Minister of Finance loses seat after election court in Liverpool Nova Scotia finds corruption charges merit. The ruling overturns his Queens Shelburne district victory and triggers a by election in the riding.
Westward Stage Returns and Local Harvest News
Smith Curtis returned on Thursday from the West stage. H. W. Yates came back from the Coast last week and plans a trip to South America. Harvesting is well advanced in the west after a long dry spell favorable for early ripening. Frank Richter reports fruit crops strong in quality though not in quantity. Dr. Mathison completed a Hedley visit and heads to Princeton before the Coast trip. Hardwick family set out on Thursday for the Coast via the Hope trail with five horses. They plan comfortable stages and are missed in Hedley until next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Puget Sound
Frank Richter
Hardwick
Hedley
Weather readings for week ending August 18th
The readings show temperatures for the week ending August 18. Data includes average highs and lows at NE region stations with notes on precipitation and wind.
Muted at Palevione Asst. Commissioner of Land Works
Lambly, assistant commissioner of land and works, faced a muted status at Palevione amid an average 20 and 166 cubic meters context outlined in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambly
Notice of Crown Grant Proceedings
Legal notice from the Osoyoos Mining Division about a forthcoming Crown grant action. Conny Medbeye Parka and J Chan are named parties with guardianship and minor involvement. Proceedings must begin within sixty days to pursue a claim for reward, with actions overseen by the local court and officials dated July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osoyoos
Ile Hatehote
Conny Medbeye
J. Chan Deltteix Green
Fiupravenientes
A.D. Dt
C. Do
Green
Notice of land application in Yale Division
Notice announces a request to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for permission to acquire a block of land in Yale Division Yate District. The parcel starts at the northeast corner of Lot air and runs 20 chains east 4 south 6 west to a point, for a specified nazis purpose. Agent listed as P. Russiéit Granite Crooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmlelen
Yale
Yate Distiter
Lot Air
P. Russiéit
Notice of Crown Grant Proceedings on Spokane Mineral Claim
Notice states Charles de Mois Groen and Cory Wres tliners apply for a Certificate of Improvements on the Spokane Mineral Claim in Onuyoe Mining Division to obtain a Crown Grant. Proceedings commence before the Crown Lands or equivalent authority on a specified date in Maine. Ongoing actions under the Improvement Certificate process are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Onuyoe
Hedley
Charles de Mois Groen
Cory
Dale Horvat
Hevordorfi
Gaunt
Maine
Aldha
Cae
Green
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Land and Works
Vicari
Hh. C. Bach
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Bank of
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Great Northern Hotel
Moderato
Peterson Bros & Lind
Bank OF British North America
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Montreal
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Hedley Branch
L.G. Machaffie
Campbell & Shier's Men's Furnishings Store
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Campbell & Shier
Hotel Similkameen
Hedley, B
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Keremeos
the Central Hotel
Reith
Pontiac Gompet
Connall
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Rowland
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