High Fliers of British Columbia plane experiments in Delta
Aviator W M Gibson of Victoria plans two months of aeronautical experiments on Hon T W Patersons Delta ranch. His self designed aeroplane uses a endwise layout with wooden veneered planes, claims unmatched safety, and aims to fly from Delta to Victoria. The craft features eighty springs, a sixty horsepower six cylinder engine, and can be assembled in two hours. Lieutenant Governor Paterson lends the Delta ranch for tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Gibson
Victoria
B. C
T. W. Paterson
Delta
Douglas Park
Gibson Aeroplane
Viewtori
Gilson
Paterson
Loggers Demand Action Over Labor Law Violations
A delegation from the United Brotherhood of America presented to the Prime Minister charges that timber camps in the province violate labor restrictions by employing Orientals, uncertified engineers, and aliens under contract. M P Michael Manson introduced the case, with the government promising swift action and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray S. Potts
United Brotherhood of America
Horace J. Robinson
Brotherhood
Loggers’ Union
Potts
Michael Manson
Comox
Furl List of Animals Killed in a Year for Great Britain
A survey notes vast numbers of wildlife killed across continents for fashion furs. North America supplied foxes, beavers, martens, mink, raccoons, skunk, and musquash while Australia and Africa provided opossums and monkeys. India supplied deerskins and goats. kangaroo use remains high. The article cites generous mortality and quotes a mole catcher remarking on moles and crops, highlighting the economic impact of fur and pest control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
North America
America
Australia
Africa
India
London
J. P. Clark
J. G. Wood
Aus
Honey from the hive calls to action
A short verse urges readers to pick up the phone and call the number five five to obtain honey from the hive. The playful line emphasizes direct contact and a simple request.
Notice of liquor licence application in Prince Rupert 1911
I Edward James Maynard of Prince Rupert apply to the Citys Licence Commissioners for a bottle licence to sell intoxicating liquors for premises Lot 29 Block 11 Section 5 commencing June 15 1911 Agreement includes no Asiatic employees except guests or customers and penalties under by law 1910. Owner is C D Rand Vancouver B C Dated May 4 1911 Prince Rupert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward James Maynard
Prince Rupert
Province of
British Columbia
Board of Licence Commissioners
B. C
C. D. Rand
Vancouver
B.C
J. J. Arthur Smith
J. Arthur Smith
Prince Rupert Liquor Licence Bid Under Opened Notice
J J Arthur Smith of Prince Rupert applies for a bottle licence to sell intoxicating liquors for Lot 2 Block 34 Section 1, starting June 15 1911, with penalties if granted. Also notices from John Kirkaldy Lakelse Valley farmer seeking land purchase rights near Herman Lake and James Des Brisay Vancouver canneryman applying to lease foreshore at Delkatlah Inlet with details staked January 19 1911.
William H Hargrave seeks land purchase at Lakelse Lake
William H Hargrave of Vancouver banker intends to apply for permission to purchase land described as 160 acres at Lakelse Lake Skeena Land District District of Coast Range V. The plan starts at a post on the west shore of Lakelse Lake and runs west 40 chains south 80 chains to the lake shore then along the lake to the starting point. Dated 20 March 1911. Mancell Clark Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeena Land District
Coast—Range
John Kirkaldy
Lakelse Valley
Herman Lake
William H. Hargrave
Vancouver
B. C
Lakelse Lake
S. W
District of Coast
Range V
Mancell Clark
Skeena
Queen Charlote Islands
Wirt A. Stevens
Chicago
Ill
Masset Inlet
Ain River
T.L
T. L
G. S. Mayer
Queen Charlotte Islands
James Mullin
Murdo
Dakota
Point of Commencement
Victor H. Reynolds
Hull
Massachusetts
Pitt Island
Kitkatla Summer Village
Coast
F. C. Pillsbury
Boston
Mass
Ogden Channel
Prince Rupert Land District
P. McLachlan
Prince Rupert
Alice Arm
Phthr McLachlan
Thos, L. Fay
Leuid Lake
Alice Munro
Roy, Chrisman
Port Essington
Captain Cove
Petrel Channel
McCauley Island
Roy Chrisman
W. H. Ferguson
G. Hansen
F. T. Saunders
Love Inlet
Frank Taunton Saunders
W. Hamilton
Queen Charlotte Island
Robert Fraser Ogilvie
A. P
Arthur Robertson
For Sale 155% Acres on Skeena River South Bank
For sale 155 percent acres of good land on the south bank of the Skeena River, 85 miles east of Prince Rupert by the G T P Ry. The property includes buildings a dwelling a store and a post office. Contact P McLachlan Box 324.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeena River
Prince Rupert
Lands to be Purchased in Masset Inlet Region Notice
Multiple notices from Wirt A Stevens James M ullin Victor H Reynolds F C Pillsbury and P McLachlan announce intent to apply for permission to purchase or lease parcels of land around Masset Inlet Pitt Island Lakelse Lake and Alice Arm in the Skeena and Prince Rupert districts. Descriptions cover stakes posts shorelines chain measurements and acreages with agent dates in 1911.
Alberta land for sale near Prince Rupert exchange option
160 acres in Alberta offered at 15.00 per acre or exchange for Prince Rupert property. Fenced with 40 acres broken and a small house. Located 2 miles from the post office, southwest quarter section 6, township 53, range 9. P. O. Box 324 Prince Rupert B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Prince Rupert
P. O
P. McLachlan
B. C
Gillingham Seeks Purchase of 320 Acres in Coast Range District
Charles James Gillingham of Prince Rupert, contractor, gives notice of intent to purchase 320 acres in Coast Range district. Description begins at a post at the southwest corner of Lot 992, runs 80 chains south, 40 west, 40 north, then 40 east to the starting post. Agent: Robert Osborn Jennings. Dated January 5, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Edward Merryfield
Prince Rupert
Smith's Island
de Horsey Island
Josepte Edward Merryfield
Spro
Charles James Gillingham
J. Gillingham
N. B. Corner
Guarles Tames Gillingham
Robert Osborn Jennings
City notices for Prinee Rupert employment registry
A City Clerk announces a register kept in the City Clerk's Office for citizens of Prinee Rupert to enter names and addresses for city work. All who desire employment should register at once. ERNEST A. WOODS, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinee Rupert
Ernest A. Woods
New Knox Hotel Opens On First Avenue Prince Rupert
The New Knox Hotel operates on the European plan offering first class service and modern improvements. The bar features top brands of liquors and cigars while the cafe is open from 6.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bed rates start at $1 a day with 50c and up for rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
CAF
First Avenue
Prince Rupert
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Gibson
Mainland
Capital
Hoxsey
Mr. Gibson
Krame
Orientals
McBride
E. J. Maynard
James Des Brisay
Canneryman
Delkatlah Inlet
Thos
L. Fay
Skeena Landsistrict—District of
F.C. Pillsbury
J. H. Pillsbury
Graham Island
Masset
Masset, Q
G. W. Arnott
The
Thompson Hardware Co
Second Avenue
General Hardware
Private Detective’ Agency
N. McDonald
P. D. Box
WM. S. Hall
L. D
Crown and Bridge
Helgerson
Nickerson-Roerig Company
J. W. Potter
Butler
Haynor Bros
W. B. Clayton
Westenhaver Block
Orme's Drug Store
District of Coast—Range
Minnie Meredith
Lindsay's Cartage & Storage
G. T. P. Cartagh
H. B. Rochester
Centre St
Ladysmith
Coast Range
New Knox Hotel
Artaud
Besner
Grand Hotel
Workingman's Home
First Ave
Seventh ST
J. Goodman
Westholme Lumber CO
Ng Supplies
Eighth and
Fraser Streets
Clinton
Roland
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