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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 19, 1912
Page
4
The government appoints T. A. McLean of McGill University to assist miners with quartz ore value and mining guidance in the Yukon. He collaborates with Mr. Clements to secure lower money order rates and other benefits for their constituents, with results described as gratifying.
Canadian North West Land Regulations outline homesteading rights for sole heads of families or single men over 18. Applicants must appear in person at the Dominion Lands Agency, with proxy allowances under conditions. Requirements include six months residence annually for three years, cultivation of land, and price of $3 per acre, plus additional duties for patent and pre-emption options. W. W. Cory, Deputy Minister of the Interior, signs. Unauthorized publication will not be paid for.
The speaker criticizes cannery interests and argues for open competition to benefit fishermen. He notes limited BC public works, seeks more wharves, post offices, and terminal facilities, and claims $400,000 in appropriations. Efforts include telegraph night-letter, mail service, and GTP dock/foreshore negotiations.
The tariff commission was not appointed due to Senate defeats but the bill passed in the Commons. A government appointed commission will handle the revised tariff for broad benefit. By July 1 officials will review fisheries policy with input sought from local interests. Hon Hazen may visit around July 1 and reside in Prince Rupert.
Real estate ad listing multiple properties in Prince Rupert with prices and terms. Items include lots on Second Avenue Beach Place Fraser Street and more, some with easy terms or monthly payments. Also notes Terrace townsite lots and ten acre tracts and mentions insurance.
Acting under instructions from the City Council the necessity of lot holders to complete titles and have them registered in the Land Registry before July 1st is urged. Unregistered owners risk ineligibility to vote in municipal matters or to hold Mayor or Alderman office. The notice is made public for awareness.
Notice that after one month from appearance the company will change its name to The Christiansen Brandt Company Limited. Dated Vancouver April 28 1972. Craig Bourne McDonald solicitors for Grand Trunk Development Company Limited.
Notice that the Northern British Columbia Liquor Company Limited will apply to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies in Victoria BC to rename to The Prince Rupert Importing Company Limited. Dated April 26 1912. J Cooper secretary.
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