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Newspaper
Queen Charlotte Islander
Location
Queen Charlotte, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1912
Page
2
Government Officials On Visit of Inspection
At the request of district member Mr. Wm. Manson the deputy minister of agriculture Mr. W. E. Scott and J. E. Carpenter visit Graham Island to study conditions. With Mr. Manson they reached Massett last week and will tour the islands making inquiries. Government agent E. M. Sandi Lands and C. J. Gillingham accompany the party who expect to reach Queen Charlotte soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Manson
W. E. Scott
J. E. Carpenter
Graham Island
Manson
Massett
E. M. Sandilands
C. J. Gillingham
Queen Charlotte
Vancouver Inspector Visits Sandspit School
School Inspector J. T. Pollock of Vancouver arrived yesterday from Prince Rupert. He visited Sandspit school and will inspect the local school tomorrow while also inquiring about opening a school at Skidegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Pollock
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Pollock
Sandspit School
Skidegate
Leap Year Dance Provides Night of Free Music
The Leap Year dance on Saturday night drew wide enjoyment with the event ending at midnight. Ladies chose partners, while men learned their popularity among the company. The Indian orchestra donated their services, delivering the best music on the islands.
Wireless Station Changes At Dead Tree Point And Ikeda Bay
Mr and Mrs Creer and family arrived from the south and Mr Creer will take charge of the wireless station at Dead Tree Point transferred from Triangle Island. Mr C M McIntyre returns to the station at Ikeda Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Creer
Creer
Dead Tree Point
Triangle Island
C. M. McIntyre
Ikeda Bay
Hotel Arrivals at the Premier Hotel This Week
The Premier Hotel reported guest arrivals including J. T. Pollock of Vancouver Mr and Mrs Paul Post from Prince Rupert E H Lea S Maynard A Scott and E Blanquist all of Vancouver J H Hickey from Victoria and Robert Graham of Rennell Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Pollock
Vancouver
Horner and Lea Arrive in City from Vancouver
D. 8. Horner and E. H. Lea arrived in the city yesterday from Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner
E. H. Lea
City
Vancouver
Haidas And Their Legends Caribou Echoes On Graham Island
The discussion records concern caribou on Graham Island and whether they are near extinction. Dr. Ells notes possible deer sightings along the north shore near Virago Sound, while Kermode and Sheldon push for protection and possible importation from the mainland to preserve breeding. Government action to stock islands is urged. the item ends with a note it continues next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermode
Graham Island
Masset Inlet
Special Voyage to Prince Rupert for Fuel and Powder
The s s Aim e towing Cochrane s coal oil boat made a quick trip to Prince Rupert for gasoline and powder. The round journey took five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochrane
Prince Rupert
Croppers and keepers notice from Graham Island
Good croppers and excellent keepers. For further particulars apply to W.PRETTEJOHN, Hydah P.O., Graham Island, B.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.prettejohn
Hydah P.O
Graham Island
B.C
Water Use License Sought for Oliver Creek, Moresby Island
Wilfred Doughty, a Skidegate fish packer, applies for a license to take 2 cubic feet per second from Oliver creek on Moresby Island for industrial use on Lot 4. Water diversion would occur 1–2 miles upstream with filings in Prince Rupert and objections to be sent to Victoria.
Water Notice for Dempster Creek Diversion in Moresby Island
Water notice announces damming of Dempster Creek flowing north through Lot 885 and crown land to Alliford Bay near Lot 835 for industrial use at Lot 4 Moresby Island. Diversion planned about 1-3 miles upstream. Application filed with Water Recorder, Prince Rupert. Objections may be filed with Water Recorder or the comptroller of water rights in Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Doughty
Skidegate
Water Recorder
Prince Rupert
B.C
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria
Geo. E. Gibson
Fish Packer
Dempster Creek
Moresby Island
Crown Land
Alliford Bay
N.E
Moresby Sland
Axmans Creek
Description of Axmans Creek water flow and property location
Water out of Axmans Creek in a westerly flow through Lots 929 and 4 on Moresby Island empties into Alliford Bay near the north boundary of Lot 4. Application or location details will be filed in the office of Lionel Crippen, agent.
Land Purchase Notice for Moresby Island lands
A. W. Carter of Skidegate intends to apply for permission to buy lands on Moresby Island Lot 4. The parcel measures about 45 acres and is described by specific boundary chains from a southeast post. Agent Lionel Crippen, date April 5, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Carter
Skidegate
Q.C.I
Canneryman
Moresby Island
A.w.carter
Lionel Crippen
Queen Charlotte Islands
Skeena
Wilfred Doughty
B.C
N.E
Aliford Bay
Wilfred Doughty J. H. Pillsbury
Farmer Robert Johnson seeks land purchase on Graham Island
Robert Johnson a Masset farmer intends to purchase lands described as starting at a post 80 chains north of the A. P. 86638 northeast corner then west 15 chains north 40 chains east 5 chains and along the shore back to the start with the date February 8 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
Massett
Massett Inlet
Graham Island
Objections to Skeena Voters Register Hear May 6 1912
Notice under the Provincial Elections Act states objections to names on the Skeena Electoral District Register of Voters. A Court of Revision will be held May 6 1912 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon at the Court House Prince Rupert B C to hear and determine objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeena
Court House
Prince Rupert
B. C
J. H. McMullin
Registrar of Voters
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