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Prince Rupert Journal

Location

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

Date

May 11, 1916

Page

4

Naval Cadet Entrance Exam Announced for 1916

The next examination for entry of Naval Cadets will be held at Civil Service Commission centres in May 1916 with successful candidates joining the College around August 1. Applications close April 15 to the Secretary Civil Service Commission Ottawa. Age range is fourteen to sixteen on July 1, 1916. Further details via the undersigned G J Desbarats Deputy Minister Naval Service Ottawa January 10 1916. Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for.

Civil Service Commission Ottawa

Notice to traders supplying Canadian Government Ships

The Department warns firms and individuals that it is not responsible for debts contracted by stewards. Clause 8 of the Victualling Contract states the Department bears no liability for any such debts and requires stewards to notify suppliers accordingly. Ottawa March 21 1916.

G. J. Desbarats

Local News Briefs on Meetings Events and Travel

Police Commissioners plan a Saturday meeting at 11 in City Hall Mayor's office. Chapter Hill 60 of the Daughters of the Empire hosts an informal dance at McIntyre Hall on Friday May 12 admission fifty cents. Catholic Club vs Colts baseball at Recreation Grounds tonight as part of the season schedule. Dr W T Kergin reports his brother Lieut L W Kergin R A M C sails for the Mediterranean aboard US Egypt with unclear destination. Canada’s Fighting Forces film at Westholme Theatre Friday and Saturday with Sergt Fred Wells speech on front experience. Turkish commander praises British Indian defense, soldiers on short rations and all horses killed before surrender. Postmasters notified money orders with Denmark Holland Norway Sweden resumed since Aug 8 1914 at previous commission rates.

Canada Westholme Theatre Sergt Fred Wells Denmark Holland Norway Sweden

Spruce Logs Wanted and Police Court Note

Spruce logs sought in large quantities with good size and at least 30 percent scaling. Meanwhile in the police court a Kenny Road driver was fined five dollars for omitting to file an accident report after Hibeen Atmore was injured. Fred Peters reports his son Gerald’s qualifying examinations for a British regiment commission, shown in a developing physique photo.

C. P. Coles & Co Vanecou Er Kenny Reod Hibeenatmore Fred Peters K. C Gerald

Bradshaw Seeks Land Purchase in Skeena District

Frederick Bradshaw of Tonopah Nevada mine manager seeks permission to purchase lands in Coast District Lot 40 Range 4. Parcel begins 200 feet east of NW corner, runs north and west 20 chains, returns along Surf Inlet shore to start, containing about 40 acres. Filed February 15 1916.

Frederick Bradshaw Tonopah Nevada Lot Ue 4 Coast District Surf Inlet

Amara Demonstrates Consideration for General Townshend

Amara is reported to be showing utmost consideration for General Townshend and the British prisoners.

Prince Rupert Tax Notice Demands 1916 Assessments

Prince Rupert Assessment District announces taxes under the Taxation Act and Public Schools Act are due for 1916. Taxes payable at the Provincial Land Registry Building in Prince Rupert, B C, dated January 8 1916 by Co. W Homer Assessor and Collector.

Prince Rupert Provincial Land Registry Building City of Prince Rupert, B.C B. C Co. W. Homer

Notice of Land Purchase in Cassiar District B C

Miles Mac Innis of Annox BC a merchant applies for permission to purchase land described as 64 acres more or less. The parcel starts at a post about 1500 feet southeast from an unnamed lake near the divide head of Alice Arm and Naas River, Cassiar District. The tract measures 80 chains each way forming a square.

Innis Annox B. C Alice Arm Naas River Cassiar District

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