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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1913
Page
2
Notices announce estate administration for William David Black with July 8 deadline for claims and debts, plus multiple land purchase applications by Sebastian van Geuns, George Buchanan, Arthur Littig, and John Kuhl across Coast Range 4 and 5 areas near Banks Island with 640 and 160 acre tracts.
Mr Stefansson defends his expedition in Lloyds News London, saying Canada provided no large spend on gear yet offered total freedom in selecting personnel, equipment, and stores. He argues this independence benefits leadership and contrasts with critics who say he has been poorly treated by authorities.
Mathias Alphonse van Roggen of Vancouver British Columbia a Netherlands Vice Consul intends to apply for permission to purchase described lands beginning 14 miles south and east of End Hill Banks Island measuring 20 acres more or less dated 7th June 1918
Sealed tenders addressed to the Department of Public Works Ottawa will be received until 4 p.m. on Monday July 7 1913 for the construction of a Doctor's Residence Digby Island Prince Rupert B C Plans and contract forms available from Mr wm Henderson Victoria B C Public Works District Engineer Prince Rupert B C and the Department Tenderers must use printed forms sign with actual signatures and give occupation and residence For firms list each member's signature occupation and residence A cheque for 10 percent of the tender amount payable to the Minister Public Works will be forfeited if the tenderer declines to enter into a contract If not accepted the cheque is returned The Department does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid By order R C Desrochers Secretary Department of Public Works Ottawa June 9 1913 Newspapers may not be paid if published without department authority 27394
Take notice that Thomas William Spencer Webb of Vancouver BC, an accountant, intends a land purchase at a post 11 miles south and 12 miles east of Ind Hill, Banks Island. The tract measures about 120 acres more or less and runs 66 chains east 20 chains south 60 chains west 20 chains north to return.
John Albert Lamont of Dawson V T occupies a rural post as R R superintendent and applies to buy lands described as starting two miles south and five miles east of the T L 4131 corner, then 80 chain steps each way to enclose 640 acres more or less. agent J P Meehan signs dated February 21 1913.
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