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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
3
Prince Rupert faces a bold future as major works move forward. The GTP spearheads a floating dock, shipyard, grain elevators, a million-dollar hotel, rail yards, and government buildings. Additional ventures include cold storage, canneries, and oil tanks, with federal and provincial projects under way.
President Poincare of France arrived in London to a grand demonstration by British warships at Portsmouth. He was received by the Prince of Wales and greeted by crowds. The visitors list includes numerous business leaders and officials from Los Angeles to Antwerp, New York to Seattle, reflecting a wide hospitality tour organized by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Alaska Bureau.
City of Prince Rupert invites tenders for building a Blacksmith and Carpenter Shop on Lane Block 30 near Fraser Street and for a Pump House at Shanatlans. Tenders due by 12 o'clock Monday, 380th June 1918. Plans available from City Engineer office with a $5 deposit, refundable on bid receipt. Council reserves right to reject all bids.
John Smith of Vancouver intends to apply for permission to purchase lands in the Cassiar Land District Skeena. The parcel titled Lot 4128 measures 640 acres more or less and is described by a 160 chain by 40 chain rectangle. Dated February 24 1918.
J R Saunders of Victoria B C Occupation Manager applies for permission to purchase land described as a 640 acre parcel on Banks Island. The tract starts at a post at the west end of Colby Bay and runs 80 chains in each cardinal direction to form a square. Dated December 4 1812.
Notice that T H Mathews of Victoria BC contractor plans to apply for a post planted on the Colby Bay west shore about two miles northeast of the bay west end, describing a parcel of acres more or less bounded by 80 chain segments in a square pattern. Dated December 4 1912.
Multiple notices announce land applications and licenses on the West Coast of British Columbia. James Cross seeks 640 acres on Aristazable Island near Fury Point. Charles A Vaughan aims to purchase 320 acres near Banks Island. J. M. Christie seeks a 640 acre coal and petroleum prospect license on Graham Island. Stanley A Hodgson applies for 640 acres near T.L. 4131. Dates range 1912–1913 with agency approvals noted.
Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned for the construction of a Doctor's Residence at Digby Island Prince Rupert B C will be received until 4 p m on Monday July 7 1918. Plans and tender forms available from Mr Wm Henderson Victoria and at the Public Works District Engineer office Prince Rupert. Ten percent cheque to Minister Public Works required with tender. The department may reject any or all tenders. By order R C Desrochers Secretary Department of Public Works Ottawa June 9 1918. Newspapers not paid without authority.
Filippo Panvini of Prince Rupert BC applies to the Commissioner of Lands for licenses to prospect coal and oil on West Coast Graham Island. Notices describe starting points, directional lines, and parcels of 640 acres for multiple Coal Licenses including Nos. 7174 7976 7178 6093 8087 with dates in November 1912 at Queen Charlotte Islands.
Queen Charlotte Islands notice states Margaret Thicke of Ladysmith B C intends to apply for permission to purchase 160 acres on Graham Island near Masset Inlet. The description begins 12 miles east 4 miles north from Indian Reserve No 11 and follows a coastal boundary to a post. Agent Robert Cross acts for the applicant. August 15 1972.
Joseph Court Quinsler of Vancouver intends to apply for permission to purchase lands described as 40 acres more or less on Aristazable Island. Beginning at a post seven miles west of Fury Point, proceeding 80 chains south then 80 chains east then 80 chains north then 80 chains west to the start. Dated March 8, 1913.
Notice to contractors invites bids for erecting and completing Constable's quarters and lock-up at Terrace Skeena District. Tenders due May 25, 1918. plans available April 16, 1918 from multiple government offices. Tender must include 10 percent security. lowest tender not guaranteed approval.
Mathias Hemmingson holder of Free Miner’s Certificate 59728B, after annual assessment on the Rawhide Acme and Hag le mineral claims on White River Skeena Mining Division Cassiar District, notifies Howard Porter to pay his share or face cancellation of his interests under Section 26B of the Mineral Act. costs of advertisement to be added.
In the Supreme Court of British Columbia Judge Young appoints Stephen S. Hoskins as Administrator of the estate of the late Joseph Armour intestate. Creditors must file claims by June 14, 1918 and debtors must pay promptly.
W Marshal Mer Prince Rupert Importing Co Ltd announces a May 1 license application to the Superintendent of Provincial Police for liquor retail on premises known as The Bella Coola Hotel at Bella Coola Lot 451 Range 3. Adal Carss of Prince Rupert BC, student-at-law, intends to apply for a land prospecting license covering described Coal License No 610%.
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