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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
2
O H Nelson editor office 128 Third Avenue Hast near McBride Street notes daily edition published each morning except Monday. Delivery by carrier in city with advance payment rates for one year six months three months and monthly price. Advertising rates available by telephone 138.
The chart showing the development of the halibut business here appears in another column and offers a clear view of progress. It reflects a remarkable picture for a city, indicating strong growth across this trade.
Sir Robert Borden and Mr Andrew Fisher press Dominion involvement in Britain’s foreign policy after the war. The London Times notes two paths: full independence is unthinkable for Dominions bound by sacrifice, or a formal share in imperial control.
The article argues foreign policy hinges on military and financial power across the empire. It rejects councils or cabinets as solutions, insisting only a unified tax-levying authority can sustain fleets and armies. It urges constitutional change with popular consent, likening to the England-Scotland union and other imperial unions.
I J Fred Ritchie acting for Granby Consolidated Mining Smelting Power Co Ltd will apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements to the Limestone Mineral Claim at Swamp Point Portland Canal B C within sixty days of this notice Action under section 5 must be commenced before the certificate is issued Dated May 12 1916 J FRED RITCHIE Agent
The Surf Inlet Power Company Limited filed on May 8 1916 at the Comptroller of Water Rights for plans and specifications to divert water from Cougar Lake at Surf Inlet head. Duplicates are open to inspection in Victoria and Prince Rupert. The application was filed February 24 1916 with the Water Recorder. Water source is Cougar Lake and diversion at the outlet. use at Surf Inlet head within ten miles. Vancouver BC dated May 26 1916.
Notice by Daniel Lindeborg on behalf of Andrew Lindeborg Hiram Stevenson and D C Barbrick to apply within sixty days for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Tip Top Rambler Bu DNA Vista Province Jain and Knob Hill claims in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District located on Salmon River. Chartered 81st day of January 1916.
Richard B. McGinnis and associates intend to apply for Certificates of Improvements to obtain Crown Grants for Dolly Varden No 1 2 4 5 6 7 claims located about 17 miles from the head of Alice Arm on the Kitnsiit River Skeena Mining Division Cassiar District. Sixty days from date, action under section 85 must be commenced before issue. Dated March 30 1916.
Robert Cecil Gosse deposits site plans for a wharf at North Skeena Passage near the mouth of the Skeena River, Lot 117 Range 5 Coast District BC, with Ottawa and Prince Rupert offices. After one month, he seeks approval and leave to construct the wharf under the Navigable Waters Protection Act. Dated Prince Rupert May 27, 1916.
The Dominion offers coal mining rights in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Yukon Northwest Territories and part of British Columbia for twenty one year leases at $1 per acre. No more than 2560 acres per applicant. Applications must be in person to district agent with a fee of 1 or as applicable. Royalty five cents per ton of merchantable coal. Operators must report tonnage and royalty. idle rights require annual returns. Surface lands may be bought at $10 per acre. Further details from the Secretary of the Interior Ottawa or local agents.
Fred Ritchie agent for Granby Power Co applies to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements for the Totte TM in Balsam Cedar Cyprus and Spruce Mineral Claims in the Skeena Mining Division Cassiar District located at Granby Bay BGC. The process begins sixty days from the date of notice dated April 7 1916 under section 85.
Directory lists Windsor Central and Empress hotels with locations and rates. Mining notice in Cassiar District seeks certificates of improvements for five mineral claims near Salmon River within sixty days from January 31 1916.
Theed Pearse of Vancouver solicits a licence from the Chief Commissioner of Lands BC to prospect for coal and petroleum on 640 acres in C L 10 155 Ozard Bay Graham Island bounded by 80 chain sides. The application is dated April 10 1916.
Notice from John Flewin and W H Cooper FMCs intends to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Blue Jay Mineral Claim near American Creek in Port land Canal Mining Division Cassiar District. Action under section 85 to be started before certificate issue. Dated April 20 1916. Also notice of liquor licence application for Alice Arm Hotel to be heard July 8 1916. Dated June 8 1916. The Morning Journal subscription offer printed.
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