Address Opens BC Legislature With New Islands Member
The British Columbia legislature opened January 15 with Lieut Governor Patterson delivering the speech from the throne. He outlined finances, issuing treasury notes, and proposed laws on water, timber, revenue, trusts, municipalities, schools, railways, and university buildings. The session is expected to be lively with measures from private members and reports from commissions shaping early work.
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British Colmbia
Patterson
Treasury
British Columbia
Batme Lins
London
Municipal Commission
Royal Commission On Agriculture
Commission On Labor
W. W. Foster
The
Tilands
W. J. Munson
Dewdney
Ontario premier Sir James Whitney near death in New York
Sir James Whitney, Ontario's premier, was reported in critical condition in New York and has been moved to Toronto with some hope for recovery. A British submarine disaster off Devonport claimed eleven crewmen. Lord Strathcona in London is dangerously ill at age 80, with limited hope for improvement. Prime Minister Gordon Grayhead? expected to tour the west as the current session ends.
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James Whitney
Ontario
Weed
New York
Toronto
Devonport
Lord Strathcona
London
NIFTY DIVIDENDS AT HUDSON BAY MINING IN COBALT ONTARIO
The Hudson Bay Mining Company in Cobalt Ontario shows a high dividend payout for the past year though capitalization remains low. A H Brows, Hedley’s former mill superintendent, now general manager, led metallurgical changes to salvage value, improving plant efficiency after a four year lull that permitted tailings losses.
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Hudson Bay Mining Company
Cobalt
Ontario
A. H
Hedley
Hudson Bay
Porcupine
Brown
Orange Installation Hosts 1744 Lodge Sth Annual Meeting
Hedley L O L No 1744 held its 5th annual meeting with large attendance. Visitors included W Bros P Russell H H Avery H Munsette J Knudson J Gibson from R B P Princeton and R W Bro Crooker of Keremoos. Officers named for coming year and reports praised the lodge as in excellent shape. Supper followed with toasts.
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Hedley L. O. L
W. Bros. P. Russell
H. H. Avery
H. Munsette
J. Knudson
J. Gibson
R. B. P. Princeton
R.W. Bro. Crooker
Keremoos
S. Knowles
W. M
Perry D. le
Tress
A.J King
TY. Knowles
G. Riddlle
T. J. Howe
P. M
Burns Anniversary Dinner to Honor Robert Burns at Spa
Princeton Scotsmen plan a Burns Day banquet on Monday January 2 at the Hotel Tulameen. Tickets are 2.60. Rev Dr Thomas Crosby, longtime British Columbia resident and missionary, died in Vancouver last week.
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Hedley Lode
Fraternity Hall
Brethers
Atrena
S Knowles
Woot
Ghristinta
Ornville
North Main Street
Princeton
Robert Burns
Spa
Tulameen
Scotcmen
Scotland
Burns
Shakspeare
Kipling
Jannar
Robin
Thomas Crosby
British Columbia
Vancouver
Week's progress at dam site shows record activity
Last week saw record dirt moving and smoother work as the upstream apron nears completion across the river. Excavation advances deepen to half the distance, with sheet piling and reinforced concrete planned, while pumping systems prove reliable and winter service appears set to continue despite potential snow.
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the Gazette
Temlin
Hospital Donations Acknowledged From Hedley Union School
The Hedley Hospital matron acknowledges a donation from the Hedley Union Sunday School comprising six silver forks a silver fruit spoon a pickle fork and a silver butter knife for hospital use.
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Hedley Hospital
Hedley Union Sunday School
Still Coming to Canada Under National Policy
The National Policy drives Canadian industrial growth with eighty eight manufacturing industries added last year. Capital investment reaches eighteen million and employment rises to 10,875, supporting many families. The text argues protection sustains the Canadian market, deters U S competition, and keeps American capital in the Dominion, championing a continued protective stance over reciprocity.
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United States
Industrries
Canada
Dventise
Liberal Party
Dominion
British Cohuohin
Tiny blaze at fore bay firestation shelter
Fire at the fore bay damaged wooden shelter housing penstock head gates. The loss was minimal, estimated under 100 dollars. Dick James on duty observed flames after lighting a stove for watchmen, triggering an alarm and town bell. Repairs and signaling were quickly set up, with crews maintaining watch through a cold night.
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Alan
Dick James
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C. A. Jackson
S. Covs
Bruce
Penticton
Jas. Glareatchmak
Hedley,b
N.tuostriox
MGR
Western Canada
Cammell Laird & Co. Ltd
Sheffield
Eng
Omoes and Warehouse
Beatty Streat
B. C
Tous HT
Hedley Loco
Stevens
Winey
Pl& A.M
Hedley Lodge
Creelman
Freeman
Wem
Modern Woodmen OF America
RidCommucas
P. W. Gregory
Civil Engineeerxi
British Columbia Land Surveyor
Star Building
Walter Clayton
B.C
Great Northern Hotel
Hedley B.C
John Jackson
Grand Union
Hedley, British Columbia
Accomm
Ition
A. Winkler
Gazette
Premive Gorden Ty
Harry Tweddle
Gordon Pyne
C.P.R. Ts
Keremeos
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