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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
2
The Hedley Gazette Similkameen Advertiser lists subscription in advance prices and various notice charges. It notes land notices certificates and transient ads with per line rates and monthly charges, plus rules on publication frequency and changes.
The article argues a government subsidy and wage protections will govern a new rail line from Midway to Vernon. It cites acts detailing payment on completion, wage standards, and penalties for breaches, while noting political opposition and agitator activity around the project.
The Nelson News reports a payday crisis as government funds run low and outstanding cheques loom. Officials scramble for cash to cover payments while Midway and Verne affiliations are noted in the broader context.
Canadian newspapers are urged by Paddy O'Farrell to report on Canada with pride and skepticism. Colin Nelson notes O'Farrell's claims about the Okanagan and the Nickel Plate Railroad, stating investors expect a explosion in output and profits once expansion is complete, though his figures appear dubious.
In the Province of British Columbia Victoria J C Nov 2 1900s Robertson Robertson solicitors for the applicants announce a notice to the effect that the Wiswongur and Const Heeiuenage Maley Company is required to establish a line of railway and obtain consent to build a route across the Hull of railway to Kamloops. This public notice sets forth the time within which objections or actions may be made to the proposal.
Notice dated 1005 referencing Perley Russell of Clyne Creek Nowet to proceed after date 1 under authority of Lana & Wace Commissioner for partitioning and surveying a tract of land in Yale Division Yale District. The description runs northerly eastward southerly and returns to a 40 acre parcel.
Notice states the intended purchase of 10 acres of land along the Oklahoma river waterfront. Describes boundary: starting at the south end, proceeding north 10 chains along the water front, then 10 chains west, 6 chains south, and 10 chains east to the starting point. Dated September 21. Agent: B. L. R. Hoan Tet.
Mdigs fee. date, 1 intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for primis sing to purchase acres, more or less, of land at Aituatu in the Similkation Division of Waid District. Describes plan for a northwest Kiubla & Western railway corner lot, with boundary measurements, to include 40 acres. Dated Midway, B.C. October 12th, 1205. W. H. Norris, Applicant.
A dated October 1 marks a proposal to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Laide for a land allotment beginning at a post near Carter and proceeding 40 chains south 40 chains west 40 chains north to the Lot 46 boundary. The notice urges Gazette print shop preparation as Great Northern streamlines.
Frazer Campbell agent for Chas Ke Oliver and others applies to the Joint Registrar for a Certificate of Improvements for the purpose of a Crise Grant. Date noted as 28th May September 1905. Fraser Campbell appears as the applicant.
Certificate of Improvements notices that a crown grant may be sought for the Copper Plate claim. It states that proceedings under section 57 must begin before the certifiente of improvements is issued, dated October 45th, by Alnsley Megraw.
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