Dominion coal mining rights offered in western Canada
The Dominion offers coal mining rights in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Yukon Northwest Territories and part of British Columbia for twenty one years at one dollar per acre annually. Up to 2560 acres per applicant. Applications must be in person with a five dollar fee. Royalties five cents per ton and annual returns. Surface rights may be purchased at ten dollars per acre. Contact Ottawa Department of the Interior or Dominion Lands agents for details. W W Corry Deputy Minister of the Interior. Unauthorized publication not paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Yukon Territory
Northwest Territories
British Columbia
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Dominion Lands
W. W. Corry
Rosher Seeks Purchase of Lands on Cumshewa Inlet
Frederick Howard Rosher of Victoria BC intends to apply to purchase lands on Moresby Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands. The description starts at a post on the north shore of Cumsh ewa Inlet and traces 80 chains east to Timber Limit 6169 then 30 chains south to the inlet shore and west along the shore back to the start. Date 8 May 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Howard Rosher
Victoria
B. C
Cumshewa Inlet
Moresby Island
Queen Charlotte District
Charles E. Pomeroy
Agt
Land purchase notice for Edmund C. Stevens at Skidegate
Edmund C. Stevens of Skidegate, rancher, intends to apply for permission to purchase land described as situated at Triangle Island in Skidegate Inlet. The parcel begins at a post on the southeast corner and runs 40 chains north along the shoreline, then west 40 chains, south 40 chains, and east 40 chains back to the starting point. Dated May 30, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund C. Stevens
Skidegate
Triangle Island
Skidegate Inlet
Howard H. Cullis
Aliford Bay
B.C
N. E
Cullis Island
Shore Line
Vancouver Engineer Seeks Coal Prospecting License
Everett H Lea of Vancouver applies to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a coal and petroleum prospecting license on Graham Island. The area covers 640 acres starting two miles west of the Section 30 NW corner and follows a 80 chain square. Dated February 27, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett H. Lea
Vancouver
Province of
British Columbia
Np. 9
Graham Island
Commencement
Section 30
Vancouver Engineer Seeks 640 Acre Island Land Claim
A Vancouver engineer intends to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a 640 acre parcel on Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands. The plan starts two miles west of the southwest corner of Section 30, proceeds 80 chains in each direction, and is dated February 27, 1918.
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Longfellow
Queen Charlotte
Skeena District
Lockeport Harbor
I. H. L. Beresford
Hartie Seeks Land Purchase On Skidegate Inlet
Charles Hartie of Queen Charlotte, a prospector, gives notice under the land act of intent to acquire five acres on South Channel Island in Skidegate Inlet. The description begins at a post on the island’s north end and follows the shore to the starting point. Date of notice is 18 April 1913. Charles Hartie.
Land District Description for Skeena Parcel
Government land description west of the southwest corner of Section chains, then 80 chains north then 80 chains east then 80 chains south returning to start, containing 640 acres in the Queen Charlotte Islands Land District Skeena district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Charlotte Islands
Skeena
Queen Charlotte Islands Land District
Land grant description for Graham Island 1918
Queen Charlotte Islands Land District description begins at a post on Section 30 Np 9 Graham Island. It runs 80 chains north then west to complete a 640 acre parcel. Dated February 28 1918 at the
Roosters for Sale at Sand Pit Moresby Island
Roosters for sale a fine lot of young roosters at 60c each dead average weight about 3 2 4 pounds larger birds Buff Orpingtons Wyandottes and a cross between Wyandottes at 20c per lb dead Apply Capt. J. B. Gillatt Sand pit Moresby Island.
James M Campbell Applies for Land on Moresby Island
James M Campbell of Queen Charlotte BC publisher seeks land allotment on Moresby Island at the Denna River mouth. He describes a five acre parcel bounded by shoreline segments forming a square and includes the entire island. Agent Arthur Solomon signs dated March 12 1913.
Molitor Seeks Lease of 20 Acre Farm Lot in 1913 Notice
I John L Molitor farmer intend to apply for permission to lease described land starting at a marked post near J. L. M s N. E. corner 40 chains NE from Lot 874A S W corner T. L. 42870 then 20 chains west 10 south 20 east 10 north to commence containing 20 acres more or less dated February 17 1913 signed Joseph L Molitor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. John L. Molitor
Queen Charlotte
B. C
S. W
T. L
Joseph L. Molitor
William Fraser Property Boundary Notice 1913
William Fraser of Queen Charlotte a carpenter posts a land boundary on Maude Island near the Indian Reservation. Description runs one-eighth mile west, north 20 chains, east 20 chains, south 20 chains, west 20 chains to start. Dated March 22 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fraser
Queen Charlotte
S. W
Indian Reservation
Maude Island
Solomon Applies for Land Near Moresby Island
Arthur Solomon of Queen Charlotte B C a musician intends to apply for prescribed surveyed land on Dena River Moresby Island. The parcel begins at a post at the southeast corner of Indian Reserve No 8 runs 20 chains north to shore 10 chains east along shore 20 chains south and 20 chains west to return containing about 30 acres. Dated March 12 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Solomon
Queen Charlotte
B.C
Indian Reserve
Dena River
Moresby Island
Point of Commencement
Land description notice for Howard H. Cullis 1918
Notice details a land description for Howard H. Cullis of Aliford Bay B C occupying Cullis Island area Skidegate Inlet. Boundary steps include 6 chains south 5 chains east 5 chains north and 5 chains west returning to the starting point dated March 10 1918.
Oliver seeks permit to purchase land on North Channel Island
James Herbert Oliver of Queen Charlotte a prospector intends to apply for permission to purchase lands on the west side of North Channel Island Skidegate Inlet extending along the shore to the point of commencement including the whole island containing five acres more or less dated 28 March 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hartie
Queen Charlotte
South Channel Island
Skidegate Inlet
Queen Charlotte Islands
Skeena
James Herbert Oliver
North Channel Island
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Roosters
James M. Campbell
Ansland
Queen Chalotte Laundry
Frizzell’s Meat Market
GEO
J. Frizzell
Prince Rupert
H. F. McRae& Co
Insurance
Second Ave
Underwood
Macey Filing Systems, Furniture, &E
C. H. Handasyde Jr
P. O
Prince Rupery, B.C. 3Rd Ave
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