Real Progress and Education Advocates Higher Teacher Standing
Dr. Falconer president of Toronto University spoke to the Canadian Club in Victoria on progress tied to education. He argued true progress rests on high quality schools and respected teachers, urging governments to elevate teaching to match England and Germany, noting education shapes tolerant humane communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Falconer
Toronto University
Falconer
Victoria
Acropolis
Athena
Rome
Greece
England
Germany
Canada
My Creed and Aspirations by H H Walter
Poem-like reflection by H H Walter outlining virtues of purity strength bravery friendship generosity humility and resilience. The speaker pledges trust care courage gentleness humility and joy, aiming to uplift others including foes and the friendless.
Fire Alarm Box Locations List Citywide
A catalog of fire alarm boxes with street intersections and landmarks. Entries include Box 12 at 5th St and 3rd Ave through Box 141 at 7th Ave and Young St, listing sites such as Knox Hotel Central Hotel Post Office G T P and various avenues and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5Th St
3Rd Ave
6Th St
8Th St
1St Ave
7Th St
McBride St
2Nd Ave
2Nd St
5Th Ave
Fulton St
Borden and Taylor Sts
7Th Ave
9Th Ave
Comox St
6Th Ave
Thompson St
8Th Ave
Dodge PI
4Th Ave
Emmerson PI
56Th Ave
Green St
Basil Boy
Eberts
Young St
Notice of land tender in Cox estate
In the Supreme Court of British Columbia the Administrator of the estate of Arthur B H Cox invites tenders for Lot 113 Range V Coast District comprising 160 acres. Tender closing June 5, 1913 at 5 PM. J H McMullin official administrator.
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Arthur BH. Cox
J. H. V McMullin
Coast District
J. H. McMullin
Shipping Schedule and Maritime Trade Notes Sunday May 17
A May schedule lists arrivals and departures for the busy northern port including Prince Rupert Vancouver Seattle trips and connections to Skidegate Queen Charlotte Islands Granby Bay and Naas River through May 23. The article discusses shipbuilding policy and U S coastwise trade plus local fishing by George H Foster and Can adian Fish & Cold Storage Co. trawlers with large freezing facilities.
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Prince John
Skidegate
Queen Charlotte Island
Vancouver
Victoria
Prince Rupert
Granby Bay
Princess Mary
Naas River Points
Prince Albert
Venture
Port Simpson
Masset
Naden Harbor
Naas Points
Prince George
Seattle
Stewart
Way Ports
Skeena River
Naas River
George H. Foster
Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Company
Canadian shipbuilding petition seeks government aid and lessons from abroad
The memorial to the Canadian Government argues for support to revive shipbuilding and repair in Canada. It compares international bounties and subsidies, notes wage differences between English and Canadian yards, and lists ships built in Britain and the United States now registered or operated in Canada. It cites weak waterways, calls for large yards and plants, and notes about fifteen thousand Canadian workers contributing to the industry.
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Canada
United States
Chicago
New York
Great Lakes
Great Britain
Steamer Princess May Calls Here Then Sails With Passengers
The steamer Princess May of the C P R Coasting Service called here yesterday on her voyage from Skagway. She sailed again last evening with a fair complement of passengers from here.
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Princess May
C.P.R. Coasting Service
Skagway
Notice to Employment Agencies in Prince Rupert
From this date every person firm or company in Prince Rupert B C engaged in an intelligence or employment or labor agency must first apply for a license from the Superintendent of Immigration Ottawa. Each license application must be certified before forwarding. Application forms available on request at the undersigned office Neill McNeill M D Medical Inspector and Immigration Officer Exchange Block Third Ave and Sixth St lw m16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
B.C
Superintendent of Immigration
Ottawa
Neill. McNeill
M.D
Exchange Block
Third Ave
Sixth St
Robert Johnson applies to purchase 640 acres in Skeena district
In the Cassiar Land District Skeena Robert Johnson of Vancouver a plasterer seeks permission to purchase 640 acres described by a rectangle starting eight miles east of TL 4131 NE corner. Property area 640 acres more or less with metes and bounds. Agent J P Meehan signs dated March 4 1913.
Freeman seeks permission to buy 640 acres near Lot 4125
Notice states Alfred Buckland Freeman of Vancouver painter intends to purchase lands described as starting eight miles east of the north east corner of Lot 4125 proceeding 80 chains south then east then north to enclosure totaling 640 acres more or less. Dated March 4 1915.
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Cassiar Land
Skeena
Alfred Buckland Freeman
Vancouver
B.C
Sormer
J. P. Meehan
Barrett Lenard Applies to Purchase 640 Acres in Skeena District
Laura Barrett Lenard of Victoria BC occupation stenographer gives notice she seeks permission to purchase 640 acres described as a block starting nine miles east of the Lot 4125 northeast corner and bounded by 80 chain sides. Notice dated March 4 1913.
David Frankling Stafford Seeks Land Claim in British Columbia
Notice states David Frankling Stafford of Peardonville B C a warmer by occupation intends to apply for lands described as starting 6 1/2 miles east of the southeast corner Lot 4109 then north 80 chains east 80 chains and south 80 chains totaling 640 acres more or less dated March 5 1918.
Vancouver Iron Moulder Seeks Land Patents
Skeena TAKH notices Wyman W Feginson of Vancouver British Columbia an iron moulder aims to describe lands described as starting eight and a half miles east of the southeast corner of Lot 4109 then north 80 chains east 80 chains south 80 chains and west 80 chains to the starting post per J P Meehan agent dated February 6 1913.
Frederick Priest Seeks Land Purchase in Skeena District
TAKH NOTICE that Frederick Priest of Vancouver BC occupation clerk intends to apply for permission to purchase lands described as starting at a post seven and a half miles east of the southeast corner of Lot 4109 then north 80 chains east 80 chains and south 80 chains dated March 5 1913 and signed by J Meehan agent.
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Wilfred B. Staples
Vancouver
B.C
Wilfred E. Stai i
Peruv
P. Meehan
Frederick Priest
Fez
J, P. Meehan
Cassilar
Skeena
A. Goring Alix
T.L
J. P. Meehan
Cassiar Land District
William Stanley Smith
Vancouver B.C
Vancouver Insurance Agent Seeks Purchase of Land Parcel
Baldwin Spalding of Vancouver B C an insurance agent gives notice he will apply for permission to purchase land at a post planted at the southwest corner of Lot 4182. The description lists bounds 0 to 80 chains in multiple directions. Dated February 22 1918.
Vancouver man seeks permit to buy post planted land
James Williams of Vancouver BC a Teameter intends to apply for permission to purchase a post planted area at the southwest corner of Lot 4142 bound by 80 chain segments forming a 646 acre parcel more or less dated February 1913 as filed in the notice.
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James Williams
Vancouver
B.C
Teameter
Lane seeks permission to purchase land in Vancouver district
Cha Lane of Vancouver British Columbia farmer intends to apply for permission to purchase land described as laid out at the southwest corner of Lot 4111 with boundaries south 80 chains west 80 chains and north to complete a parcel in the Cagstar Land District District of TAKE NOTICE.
Goring Alix Seeks Lease near T L 4181 District TAKH
Notice from Cassilar Land District District of TAKH states A Goring Alix of Vancouver B C seeks to lease land located two miles south and four miles east of the southeast corner of T L 4181 legally described with 80 chain legs and west return. Agent J P Meehan signs dated February 21 1913.
Miner Ernest G Blavey Applies for Lands in British Columbia
Notice states Ernest G Blavey of Vancouver BC occupation miner intends to apply for prescribed lands. Beginning at a post two miles south and nine miles east of the southeast corner of tract 4131 then 80 chains south 80 east 80 north 80 west returning to start for 640 acres more or less.
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Cassiar Land District
Skeena
Ernest G. Blavey
Vancouver
B.C
T. L
J. P. Meehan
Pelton Seeks Permit for Planting Near Vancouver
Notice states W. H. Pelton of Vancouver British Columbia an engineer intends to apply for a permit for planting four miles south and three [units] west. Agent listed as J. P. Meehan.
Notice of Land Claim by Bernhard August in British Columbia
Bernhard August of Vancouver BC barber intends to apply for a land claim spanning 640 acres more or less. The description covers 40 chains west of the SW corner Lot 4110, then various north south and east west legs to the point of commencement. Date February 24 1913. Agent J P Meehan signs for the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhard August
Vancouver
B.C
Barber
Bwrnhard
J. P. Meehan
Also Mentioned on This Page
MY Creed
HH. A. Walter
Supreme Court OF
British Columbia
Port Edward,b.c
Prince Rupert’s Industrial
Great Northern
Port Edward
Harrison, Gamble & Co
Third Avenue
George E. Foster
Lester W. David Co
First Avenue
Hone
P.O. Box
Rupert Marine Ironworks and Supply Co., Ltd
Robert Johnson
Laura Barrett Lenard
Cassiar
David Frankling Stafford
Peardonville
Wyman W. Feginson
Iron Moulder
Wyman W. Fhgrison
Cassiar Usnd District
Leena
Baldwin Spalding
Cagstar Land District
Cha. Lane
Chas
Lane
Skeena Land District
Coast Range
Charles Hahn
Fanks Island
White Rocks
F. B. St. Amour
John A. McDonald
Langley
Cessiar Land
W. H. Pelton
Harrison W. Rogers
Sulte
Prince Rupert, B.C
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