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Prince Rupert Journal

Location

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Sep 20, 1916

Page

2

Austin Brown Seeks Prospecting Rights on Graham Island Lands

Austin Brown of Victoria B C saddler intents to apply for permission to prospect coal and petroleum on lands described as starting at a post on Graham Island West Coast near West River southeastern corner of C S 8 085 following a defined chain path. The notice is dated July 1, 1914.

Austin Brown Victoria B. C Gueen Charlotte Islands Witsria Skeena Queen Charlotte Islands Victoria, B. C Graham Island West River

Cabinet Race Rumblings Hint at Liberal Dilemmas

Prince Rupert, now cosmopolitan, hosts two cabinet aspirants as Omineca's MP seeks a Liberal post. The Prince Rupert rep also eyes a seat, but both face likely disappointment due to scarce portfolios and competing Liberal schools, forcing Brewster to ease tensions nationwide.

Prince Rupert Omineca Brewster

Dixon seeks land permit for coal and petroleum near West River Graham Land

William Dixon of Victoria B C and agent Austin Brown apply under Form No 9 Skeena Land District to project coal and petroleum on the West Coast of Graham Land near West River. Boundary description runs from a post one mile south of C L 9 971 north 80 chains east 80 chains south 80 chains west 80 chains to starting point. Dated July 19 1916.

Skeena Queen Charlotte Islands William Dixon Victoria B. C Graham Land West River C.L Austin Brown George D. Tit

Coal mining rights open for application in western territories

Notices announce lease of coal mining rights in western territories including Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with terms requiring in person filing, a 4 fee, and five cents per ton royalty on merchantable output. Surface rights may be purchased at ten dollars per acre. Red Cross proceeds fund Our Day at the Empire fair.

Monnitoba Ciskatchewan Alberta Province of Columbia Ttenent of the Interior Cory

Coal Claim Notices From Queen Charlotte Islands 1916

Notice lists two coal and prospecting claims on Graham Island near West River. George D. Tite, merchant of Prince Rupert, seeks a prospecting license for coal and petroleum on Graham Island. Austin Brown, saddler, reports a separate coal claim description near West River and G L 8085. Both filings dated July 19, 1916.

Dolly Fraction Mineral Claim in Cassiar District Notice

I J Fred Ritchie agent for Granby Consolidated Mining Co Ltd gives sixty days to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain Crown Grant for the Dolly Fraction Mineral Claim adjoining Slidden Creek Granby Bay B C. Action under section 85 must be commenced before certificate issued. Dated July 20 1916. Also notice prospect for coal and petroleum on Graham Island West Coast near West River starts at a post northeast corner of CL 8085, then 80 chains south west north east to complete a rectangle. Dated July 19 1916.

Graham Island West River C.S G.L Dolly Fraction Thekeena Mining Cassiar District Slidden Creek Granby Bay B. C I. J. Fred Ritchie Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Power Co., Ltd A. D C.L

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