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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
2
An article discusses frustrations with false starts and delays in harness racing at the post. A Dufferin Park expert supports standing starts, arguing some trotters adapt quickly and deserve an immediate stride despite potential early breaks.
Public ownership report notes May passenger total 487,348 with estimated income 20,389.40. Average 18 cars daily, seven to eight more during rush hours, sometimes 21 on Saturdays. Vehicle fleet to reach 30 cars soon. Revenue and expenses unclear due to missing power costs and incomplete monthly reports Bouillon demanded.
A drive of nearly one hundred cattle passed up the river on the West side yesterday morning. The cattle belong to Pat Burns, the western cattle king, who has the contract to supply Grand Trunk Pacific construction camps and about 1,500 head in the Childoen country. A Bulkley Valley rancher headed west with seventy head.
Hr DuVernet of Shandilla takes over the Gitwangak post office now moved to his store at mile 160 Inspector Fletcher sets up a money order department Shandilla lies at Skeena’s edge near the Gitwankool trail to the Naas River Provincial Government plans a trail expedition to open up the country on the Naas side indicating an easier road ahead
Drawings and description of the proposed wharf site at Prince Rupert B C have been filed with the Federal Minister of Public Works and the BC Registrar of Deeds. Thirty days hence the government will seek approval from the Governor General in Council. Also notice of intention to issue a duplicate title for Part N 26 Acres of Section 16 Township 1 Range 5 Coast District to John Flewin.
The Department of Lands Victoria BC under the Land Act fixes minimum sale prices for first and second class lands at ten and five dollars per acre. A May 10 1911 regulation states the April 3 1911 rule does not apply to applications received by that date with deposits paid. Robt A Renwick Deputy Minister notes the 16th of May 1911 effective.
C N Pring of Prince Rupert BC announces a July 12 application to the Water Commissioner for a license to take 2.8 cubic feet per second from Hot Springs on the Lake Lakelse border Skeena Land Division Coast District. Water to be used sanitary on Lot 3983. Dated June 12 1911.
All companies receiving deposits or carrying on business in the Province as defined by the 1911 Act must furnish the corporate name and the managing director’s name and address to the Inspector of Trust Companies in Victoria. This is to obtain forms for the required return under section 4 of the Act. W. A. Runnall, Inspector.
A Victorian and Canadian set of notices lists multiple applicants in Prince Rupert and nearby areas seeking permission to lease foreshore and purchase lands. Individuals named include I W W Smith, Minnie Meredith, Joseph Edward Merryfield, Charles James Gillingham, Annie Kirkaldy, George Rudge and Lionel Rudge, with locations Prince Rupert Port Simpson Melville Port Simpson and dates in 1911. The notices describe starting posts, coastal boundaries, and acreage such as 160 and 320 acres, with details on directional bounds and shorelines.
The Public Service announces qualifying examinations for Third-class Clerks, Junior Clerks, and Stenographers to begin Monday July 8. Cities include Arm strong Chilliwack Cumberland Golden Grand Forks Kamloops Kaslo Kelowna Ladysmith Nanimo Nelson New Westminster North Vancouver Peachland Revelstoke Rossland Salmon Arm Summerland Vancouver Vernon Victoria. Applicants must be British subjects ages 21 to 30 for Third-class and 16 to 21 for Junior Clerks or Stenographers. Applications must arrive by June 15. Further information from P Walker Registrar Victoria B C April 27, 1911.
Notice that all vacant lands within Cariboo Lillooet and Kamloops Yale districts are reserved from alienation except by preemption under the land act. This preserves public lands from sale or grant pending preemptive actions.
Notice cancels reserves created by the December 27 1907 British Columbia Gazette for lands on Graham Island under Limber Licences 37055 37056 37057 and Timber Licence 87059. Lands to reopen for pre emption under Land Act section 7 after midnight June 16 1911. Robert A Renwick Deputy Minister of Lands Victoria BC March 1911.
Multiple notices announce intends to lease lands around Lot 4124 Lakelse Lake and Skeena River areas in Prince Rupert and Watson Sask. Names include Prince Rupert Land & Gravel Co Ltd J Y Rochester Joseph Pastl with locations, boundaries, and dates in May 1911. The notices detail parcels 60 by 60 chains and 120 acres with described boundary points and low water marks.
Public notice from William R. Ross Minister of Lands Victoria British Columbia April 8 1911 fixes minimum sale prices for first and second class lands at ten and six dollars per acre. It states applications may be considered under new prices and withdrawable deposits refunded for pending purchases under sections 84 or 36.
Notice that the reserve of a parcel on Graham Island is cancelled to permit pre emption only and for no other purpose. The notice is dated Victoria April 5 1911 and signed by Robt A Renwick.
The New Knox Hotel offers European plan accommodations with modern improvements. The Bar serves top liquors and cigars while the Caf\u00e9 operates from 6 30 a m to 8 p m serving excellent cuisine and first class service with beds from $1 a day and rooms from 50 cents. Non smoking and smoking areas are implied. Boarding available on First Avenue Prince Rupert.
A series of early 20th century notices announces applications for permission to purchase or lease Crown lands across the Coast district. Names include F T Saunders of Vancouver, Robert Fraser Ogilvie, F C Pillsbury of Boston, and P McLachlan of Prince Rupert, with agents and dates in 1910 1911. Each item gives parcel descriptions from Pitt Island to Lakelse Lake, with measurements in chains and acreages, plus location districts and staking dates.
William H Hargrave of Vancouver banker gives notice to apply for land described as 160 acres more or less. Property runs west 40 chains, then south 80 chains to Lakelse Lake shore, along the lake shore back to the starting point. District Coast Range Skeena Land District filing in Vancouver.
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