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Newspaper
Ymir Herald
Location
Ymir, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
2
The article notes tax changes affecting the town, with no real complaint if rates shift. It cites educational gains under past difficulties and hopes the new act will boost school efficiency. The Herald extends season's greetings for Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
The article explains the new School Act effective with the new year, shifting funding to local districts. Ratepayers must raise part of the money via direct taxation while the government provides per capita grants and matching funds. Remaining details cover assessment, non resident and corporate taxation, and trustee responsibilities.
The Western Federation of Miners discusses raising one million dollars with each member contributing ten to start a cooperative mining venture. Saskatche wan results show the Scots government likely to hold a slim majority in the new legislature, official counts due Saturday may shift odds.欢
The Ymir association reorganized months ago with officers but only one or two meetings have occurred since. Businessmen and citizens are urged to show interest and boost the camp to hasten prosperity in the Youk district, which is rich and underdeveloped in British Columbia.
The notice invites sealed tenders to purchase the Rhoderick Diu Mineral Claim Lot 1493 forfeited to the Crown for delinquents. The upset price is 114.76 dollars including taxes, costs, and accrued interest at six percent. Funds must be by cheque to the Deputy Commissioner in Lands and Works, Victoria, by 5 pm on Monday December 18, 1905.
The Nelson Assessment District will hold a Court of Revision and Appeal under the Assessment Act 1403 on Monday December 18 1905 at 10 30 am in the Government Agent's office Court House Nelson Judge W A Jowest presiding Ditto Nelson B C Nov 21 1900.
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