Austrian Colony Eyes Peace River District Move
A Vancouver report describes wealthy Austrian settlers planning a large land grab in British Columbia s Peace River area. George Platzer leads the group valuing stock and cash at up to 25 000 per settler while seeking 50 000 acres for a new colony to supply farms for Mandan North Dakota families. The piece notes prior Austrian settlement near Mandan and a Russian bid for their land, with cattle stocks to move. The article also covers a new provincial film censorship act mandating government approval, strict theatre safety standards, and restrictions on operators and equipment for early sound films.
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British Columbia
Grand Trunk Pacific
George Platzer
Vancouver
Fort George
North Dakota
Mandan
Platzer
Peace River District
Dakotas
Mr. Platzer
Peace River Country
Britisholumbia
Settlement of the BC question on Austrian settlers and cattle
The article discusses whether British Columbia will receive the Austrian settlers their funds and their purebred cattle. It analyzes options and potential arrangements facing the province and the settlers.
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British Columbia
Northern Port Oailings Weekly Vessel Schedule Update
A detailed list of ship departures and arrivals for May 22 to May 27 at Prince Albert Prince George and related ports. Vessels include Venture Princess May Princess Mary and Prince Rupert, with routes to Vancouver Victoria Skagway Granby Bay and Naas River ports. The text notes crew changes aboard the Newington with Captain LeBlanc and Captain Barnes.
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Prince Albert
Port Simpson
Masset
Woaden Harbor
Venture
Granby Bay
Naas Points
Prince George
Vancouver
Victoria
Seattle
Princess May
Stewart
Skag- Way
Hriday
Princess Mary
Skeena River
Naas River
Prince Rupert
Naas River Points
Dominion steamers reshuffle crews as Estevan placed in regular commission
The Dominion Government steam er Estevan is placed in regular commission with Captain Barnes naming officers including Chief Officer W Hallgren and Second Officer A K Saul. Chief Engineer Bell oversees the engine room with Second Engineer Sutherland and Fourth Engineer Burton. Captain C LeBlanc takes command of the Quadra amid Captain Macpherson becoming wreck commissioner for the Pacific Coast.
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Estevan
Barnes
W. Hallgren
Newington
A. K. Saul
Collingwood
Great Lakes
Straits of Magellan
Bell
Grand Trunk Pacific
Prince George
Hngineer Bell
Sutherland
Morrison
Burton
Lucas
Pacific Coast
C. LeBlanc
John Macpherson
LeBlanc
St. Denis
Cape Flattery
Five day CPR service to Skagway starts next month
The Canadian Pacific Railway will inaugurate a five day service between Victoria and Skagway, using the Princess May and Princess Sophia. Both ships are undergoing repairs and overhaul, with the Sophia receiving a forefoot replacement and keel plate work as part of summer readiness. The company aims to handle a record tourist season despite the June start.
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C.P.R
Victoria
Skagway
Princess May
McLeod
Princess Sophia
Campbell
Steamship Company
Northland
B.C. Marine Railway
Sentinel Island
Lynn Canal
Sophia
C P.R
The New Vessel The Hstevan Built To Lloyds Class 100
The Hstevan, a steel construction with water ballast and double bottom, measures 212 feet overall and 200 feet between perpendiculars, 17.6 feet breadth, 11.6 feet mean draft, and 375 tons deadweight. It can reach 12 knots with two triple expansion surface condensing engines and two 18 by 11 by 18 boilers, all electric lighting, steam steering gear, and oak mahogany officers quarters.
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Hstevan
Lloyds
Howden
Notice of Tender for Estate Lot 1318 Coast District
In the Supreme Court of British Columbia the Administrator's Act and the estate of Arthur H. Cox invites tenders for Lot 1318 Range V Coast District of 160 acres. Tenders due by Thursday June 5 1918 at 5 pm. J H McMullin Official Administrator. Highest bid not necessarily accepted.
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J. H. McMullin
Ange V. Coast District
Tender for Lots in Prince Rupert BC Auction
The Supreme Court of British Columbia advertises tenders for the purchase of Lots 25 and 26, Block 19, Section 5, Prince Rupert, B C, due by June 5 1913 at five o'clock in the afternoon. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Official Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JH. McMullin
Prince Rupert
B.C
J. H. McMullin
Atlin Railway Company Incorporation Notice
Notice that an application will be made to the Parliament of Canada at the next session to incorporate the Atlin Railway Company. The plan covers railway lines in British Columbia from Atlin Lake area to the Taku River and Weslin Lake, plus telegraph and telephone lines, tolls, ships, wharves, and related works, with authority to enter agreements and seek general Canadian advantage. Dated Ottawa May 6, 1913. SMITH & JOHNSTON, Solicitors.
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Parliament of
Canada
Atlin Railway Company
Atlin Lake
Atlin
Taku River
Weslin Lake
British Columbia
Ottawa
Smith & Johnston
Ont
Notich
Parliament of Canada
Yukon Territory
Naas Valley and Northern Railway Company Notice May 1918
Notice declares an application for a charter by the Naas Valley and Northern Railway Company to lay out construct and operate a railway from the Naas River mouth along the Naas River valley to the Stickeen River and Teslin Lake junction with Yukon Territory. Authority includes telephone telegraph lines vessels wharves tolls and agreements with other companies. May 1918.
Lane seeks permission to purchase 640 acres in Skeena
Cha Lane of Vancouver BC a farmer applies for permission to purchase lands in the Cassiar Land District District of Skeena Commencing at a post at the southwest corner of Lot 4111 the tract runs 80 chains in each direction totaling 640 acres more or less J P Meehan agent notes the notice dates fe7 fe27
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Cassiar Land
Skeena
Cha. Lane
Vancouver
B.C
Chas
Lane
J. P. Meehan
Pelton Seeks Permit to Purchase Land Near T Ly 4181
W H Pelton of Vancouver British Columbia an engineer applies for permission to purchase 640 acres more or less described as Planted four miles south and three miles east of the south east corner of T Ly 4181 then south 980 chains east 80 chains north 0 and west 80 to complete the tract Dated March 7 1913 for J P Meehan agent.
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Cassiar
Skeena
A. Goring Alix
Vancouver
B.C
T.li
J. P. Meehan
Cagssiar Land District
Ernest G. Blavey
B C
T. L
Charles Hahn
Prince Rupert
Banks Island
White Rocks
St. Amour
John A. McDonald
Langley
W. H. Pelton
B.G
T. Ly
Bernhard August Seeks Prescribed Lands in Skeena District
Bernhard August of Vancouver B C barber applies for lands in the Cassiar Land District Skeena. The plot measures 640 acres more or less with a defined compass boundary starting 40 chains west of the Lot 4110 south west corner and returns to the start. Agent J P Meehan signs dated February 24 1913.
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C. L. Gordon
Peace River
Ehvery Film Exchange
C. J. Gordon
Port Edward,b.c
Prince Rupert’s Industrial
Great Northern
Port Edward
Harrison, Gamble & Co
Third Avenue
Prince John
Queen Charlotte Island
Harry Billton
Cascade
Mason
Skagway Sdprvice
Supreme Court OF
Arthur H. Cox
the Supreme Court OF
John Flanagan
St. Andrew's
North
Parliament Buildings
John Peck
New Westminster
Naas Valley and Northern
Sksena
William Stanley Smith
Vancouver B.G
T.L
Skeena Laid
Coast Range
Cassiar Land District
Ocassiar Land District
Bernhard August
Barber
P.O. Box
Harrison W. Rogers Architect
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