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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1913
Page
4
J. P. Babcock of the Provincial Fisheries Department will travel to Morricetown on the Bulkley to examine river conditions and determine needed improvements so salmon can reach upstream past a falls. He will judge the situation on the ground and decide actions.
Amid bold notes of recreation on the salmon fishing grounds near Prince Rupert, travelers like Seton Ker draw attention to the Queen Charlotte Islands region. Notices reveal license intentions to prospect coal oil and petroleum across multiple parcels on Graham Island and nearby blocks, with land districts Cassiar Skeena and Coast Range listed and dates in 1913 1918.
The article notes a shortage of whaling stations catching whales this year due to lack of the whales favored food shrimp shared with salmon. Uncertainty about salmon runs and feeding grounds is reported. The lodge meets at 8 p.m. July 12 in the K P Hall with visiting brethren welcome, F W Clark recording secretary.
Help wanted at Prince Rupert General Hospital for a young woman to perform kitchen and housework. Wages are $30 per month with room provided. Apply to the Superintendent.
Perfectly capable cook sought for a men’s group in the city. Apply at once by sending details to Box 580.
In the Supreme Court of British Columbia Judge F MecB Young on February 20 1913 appointed Alfred Carss administrator of the estate of William John Matheson intestate. Creditors must verify and send claims by July 14 1913 and debtors must pay immediately. Prince Rupert BC dated June 6 1913.
Fr Saunders applies to the Comptroller of Water Rights for approval to construct works to use water from Saunders Lake under Water License No 211 for industrial purposes. Plans filed with the Comptroller in Victoria and the Water Recorder at Prince Rupert. Objections may be filed with the Comptroller in Victoria. Dated at Prince Rupert February 11, 1913.
Frank Wallace intends to purchase lands described as 30 acres at Kumcolon Inlet starting from TL356, near Gold Sovereign claim, then follows high water line. also notice of applying for fresh title for Lot 2014 Range 5 Coast District to Constantineau after one month from publication. title 13911 lost and seeks replacement. Land Registry Prince Rupert BC, July 9 1918.
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