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Newspaper
Nicola Herald
Location
Nicola, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
2
The Nicola Herald warns residents about the dangers of firearms during hunting season. It urges keeping guns unloaded when crossing fences and ensuring the hammer is half cocked on certain rifles. It stresses caution to protect both the hunter and companions and reduce accidents.
Quilchena Polo Club holds a meeting in Quilchena with Joseph Guichon as president. G A Lafferty receives a donation from J B Greaves and is named captain. A cup from S Kirby is acknowledged. Fifteen members are listed with a one dollar membership fee. New members may contact secretary treasurer G A Lafferty in Nicola.
Notice is given that 60 days after issue date applicants must apply to the Honorable Mission of Lands and Works for permission to occupy mountain pasture land. Description begins at marked post W. H., northwest corner, then east 89 chains, south about ten chains to margin, then west to Lake Shore along Lot 1246 boundary to corner of Lot 1255, then north to the initial post. W. Hawkins.
Notice states that 60 days after publication an applicant will seek permission from the chief commissioner of lands and works to purchase 320 acres of mountain pasture land. Described land follows boundaries from a starting point near Ten Mile Creek east of Nicola along Savona road, adjacent to J Mitchell's purchase. Applicant: John H. Byrne.
Within 60 days from date the applicant plans to aquire permission to purchase 320 acres of pasture and adjoining Lot 1085 on the west side. The description begins at post A. R. G. near the S W corner, runs 80 chains, north 40 chains, east 40 chains, then south 40 chains to the starting point. Dated June 19, 1906.
Thirty days after date I apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a timber cut permit on a tract in Yale Nicola Mining Division. Beginning at a post N.K. corner of Lot 1271, thence east 80 chains, south 80 chains, west 0, north 80 to start. Aug 16 1906.
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