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Prince Rupert Journal

Location

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

Date

May 16, 1911

Page

5

Well Known Skipper Roberson Set to Become Marine Agent

Captain George Roberson, master of the Prince George, will retire to serve as marine and fisheries department agent on the coast with Victoria headquarters, succeeding Captain James Gaudin as commissioner of wrecks. He has long been a renowned navigator with deep coast knowledge and will likely make several more northbound trips before starting the new role. The Kestrel reported coast patrols for poachers while Victoria seals fleets and two Japanese sealing schooners were sighted off Vancouver Island. catches of 37 and 53 were noted for two days.

George Roberson Grand Trunk Pacific Prince George Marine and Fisheries Department Victoria James Gaudin Robertson Scotland H. J. Robertson Moresby Island George Agnes McDonald Cutler Lorne Canadian Pacific Navigation Company F. W. Vincent Canadian Pacific Railway Islander John Irving Skagway British Columbia Salvage Company A. A. Sears McCroskie Griffiths Hickey McLeod Jos Grosse Queen City Newcombe Vancouver Island Prince Rupert Jessie

Ordination of Rev U R McLean at local church

Rev U R McLean was ordained a minister of the Presbyterian Church on Sunday preparing to begin his pastorate at Hazelton. Rev J S Henderson presided with Rev F W Kerr assisting and preached two sermons before departing for the south on Monday morning.

D. KR. McLean Presbyterian Church Hazelton U. R. McLean J. S. Henderson F. W. Kerr Mr. Henderson South

Survey party passes through city en route to Bulkley

A group of land surveyors led by L. Jules of Victoria traveled via Skeena to Hazelton then toward Bulkley. The team includes W. Oldershaw O. G. Sangar J. C. Watson T. Baker and W. Burr and operates under J. H. Gray of Victoria.

Bulkley L. Jules Victoria W. Oldershaw O. G. Sangar J. C. Watson T. Baker W. Burr Skeena Hazelton J. H. Gray

Birnie Family Heads South for Vancouver Stay

T. C. Birnie and his wife with family departed yesterday for the south and will reside in Vancouver or New Westminster for a period. Mr. Birnie will manage interests in the prairie provinces and likely return to Prince Rupert later.

T. C. Birnie

Dr Slocum in town optimistic on Hazelton ties

Dr L M Slocum arrived on the Sunday steamer from Hazelton and plans to make Hazelton his headquarters. He will return to Prince Rupert to inter Jimmy McDonald’s remains, then proceed to Victoria and Vancouver for exhibition vegetables. He has secured land and will enter small fruits vegetables and naturalization as a Canadian. He renews ties with Eagles and friends during his brief city visit.

Hazelton L. M. Slocum Victoria Jimmy” McDonald Dr. Slocum Prince Rupert Order of Hayles Vancouver

Maynard Applies for Prince Rupert Bottle Licence

Edward James Maynard of Prince Rupert BC applies for a Bottle liquor licence for Lot 29 Block 11 Section 5 to commence June 15 1911. He agrees no Asiatic may be employed on site except as guest or customer and to accept licence with this condition under Prince Rupert By law 1910. Owner is C D Rand Vancouver. Dated May 4 1911.

Edward James Maynard Prince Rupert Province of British Columbia Board of Licence Commissioners B. C C. D. Rand Vancouver I. J. Arthur Smith Prince’ Rupert J. Arthur Smith

Smith seeks Prince Rupert bottle license for Lot 2 Block 84

I J Arthur Smith of Prince Rupert British Columbia applies to the Board of Licence Commissioners for a bottle licence to sell intoxicating liquors at Lot 2 Block 84 Section 1 in Prince Rupert to commence June 15 1911. Post office Prince Rupert BC. Dated May 4 1911.

Austin M Brown seeks liquor license in Prince Rupert

Austin M Brown a retail merchant in Prince Rupert British Columbia applies to the Board of License Commissioners for a bottle license to sell intoxicating liquors by retail for Premises on Lot 40 Block 7 Section 1 Second Avenue. Agreement includes restrictions on employment and penalties for breach under Prince Rupert By law. Dated Prince Rupert 11th.

Austin M. Brown Prince Rupert B. C Board of License Commissioners City of Second Avenue

Transfer of Premier Hotel license to Fred Hemming

Notice that J. E. Gilmore will apply at the next Board of License Commissioners sitting on June 14 to transfer the Premier Hotel license for the G. T. P. Reserve in Prince Rupert to Fred W. Hemming of Prince Rupert.

J. E. Gilmore Board of License Commissioners Prince Rupert Fred W. Hemming B. C

Prince Rupert seeks city workers registration drive

The City Clerk's Office maintains a register for citizens wishing city work in Prince Rupert. All who desire employment should register at once as part of the public notice. RNEST A. WOODS, City Clerk.

Prince Rupert A. Woods

Notice of Title Duplicate for Part of Section 16 1911

Notice of intention to issue a duplicate certificate of title for Part N.25 Acres in SEB part of Section 16 Township 1 Range 5 Coast District. The duplicate will be issued after one month from first publication to John Flewin. Certificate No. 284 issued November 21, 1906. Prince Rupert Land Registry Office. William F. Burritt, Dist Reg. May 6, 1911.

SEB Range 5 Coast District John Flewin William FE. Burritt Dist

Public Service Exam Dates Set for Clerks and Stenographers

The Public Service announces qualifying exams for Third-class Clerks Junior Clerks and Stenographers to start Monday July 3 at multiple locations across British Columbia. Applicants must be British subjects aged 21 to 30 for Third-class and 16 to 21 for Junior Clerks or Stenographers. Applications due by June 15 and information forms are available from P Walker Registrar Public Service Victoria.

Armstrong Chilliwack Cumberland Golden Grand Forks Kamloops Kaslo Kelowna Ladysmith Nanaimo Nelson New Westminster North Vancouver Peachland Revelstoke Rossland Salmon Arm Summerland Vancouver Vernon Victoria P. Walker Public Service B. C

Job Printing of All Kinds at the Journal Office

The Journal Office offers neat and efficient job printing services for all kinds of printing needs. Reliable quality, timely completion, and competitive rates for advertisements, business cards, and special projects.

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