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Newspaper
Nanaimo Courier
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1889
Page
4
The Nanaimo Courier reprints a Seattle critique on water supply and fire department failures that led to Seattle’s ruin and warns local authorities to heed the warnings. It notes also shipping updates, church organization, and local notes on fires and civic matters in Nanaimo.
Shipping updates show Kennebec Commodore and other ships loading coal for San Francisco from Vancouver. The steamer R Dunsmuir arrived from Vancouver with freight and passengers. Vancouver Cricket Club heads to Brockton Point Athletic Association. Local notices include a photography ad, a discussion on artificial fertilizers, and various regional curiosities and incidents.
Municipal Council invites tenders for painting and kaloomining the City Hall with bids due Monday evening August 20. Specifications available at the City Clerk’s office. the lowest bid not necessarily accepted.
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