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J.H. Carlisle appointed Vancouver’s License, Fire & Health Inspector – January 24, 1887
J. H. Carlisle appointed License, Fire, and Health Inspector at a salary of $75 a month. City Clerk to write the Hon. Provincial Secretary asking for a grant of $2,000…
Vancouver cannot grant money to City Band – February 8, 1887
Though unable to grant any money to form a City Band, council granted them free use of City Hall for rehearsal on any available evening. The Finance Committee (Ald. David…
Hudson’s Bay Co. refused liquor license – February 14, 1887
Hudson’s Bay Co. applied for a wholesale liquor license in connection with groceries. Refused (vote went 8-2) on the grounds that the current by-law did not permit it. One James…
Water Works proposals for Vancouver due in two weeks – February 21, 1887
Both water works companies required to submit their final proposals March 7, 1887. $40 granted to Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster for care of patients following 1886 fire. Establishment…
Vancouver holds itself not responsible for mob damage – March 7, 1887
Mr. Boultbee brings the claim of Mr. Yung Chung for damage done by the mob; city solicitor T.T. Black’s opinion is that the City is not responsible. The auditor in…
Coquitlam Water Works to supply Vancouver’s water – March 21, 1887
The proposal of the Coquitlam Water Works adopted at a vote of 6-4, following a failed amendment to refer both proposals to a qualified engineerAldermen Alexander, Couth, Lefevre and Mannion…
Vancouver wants False Creek portion east of Main Street – March 28, 1887
City Clerk to write to Canadian government to ask that “all of False Creek east of Westminster Avenue (now Main Street) be granted to the City. Aldermen Alexander, D. Oppenheimer,…
Vancouver civic scavengers appointed – April 25, 1887
James Crowley appointed Night Scavenger, and W. W. Ayer Day Scavenger. A.R. Coughtry allowed to open slaughter house, provided he complies with health by-laws. C. G. Johnson presented a petition…
Clark’s Park offer rejected by Vancouver – May 2, 1887
E.J. Clark offered to donate seven acres to the City for a Park in consideration of Council improving certain streets; Council replied it “cannot accept Mr. Clark’s offer at present”.…
Vancouver Mayor and Aldermen review $28,000 Water Works acquisition – May 6, 1887
Special Meeting to receive Engineer C. Schussler’s report on the Water Works proposal. The City Solicitor instructed to prepare agreement and Bylaw that the Company “be limited to an issue…
Vancouver sends $500 to the Nanaimo Relief Fund after mine explosion – May 9, 1887
Police Committee recommends the hiring of a Police Court Clerk to attend at police court, take down evidence, receive fines paid into Court, and keep account of prisoners committed. That…
Vancouver commemorates arrival of the first train – May 23, 1887
By-Law No 33 excepting from taxation for 30 years “certain lands belonging to the Canadian Pacific Railway Co.” was finalized and sent to the newspapers. Moved by Alderman D. Oppenheimer…
Board of Works promotes Granville Street horse racing – June 6, 1887
The Board of Works submits an Engineer’s report for the City to improve Granville Street for horse racing. C.P.R. lawyers suggest a “certain alteration in agreement” to the tax exempt…
Standard loaf of bread in Vancouver will be 1.5 pounds – June 15, 1887
room at City Hall to be fitted up for the use of Justice McCreight, and a City constable to be detailed to attend on Court days. City Solicitor to prepare…
Vancouver’s sewers to have cast iron junctions – June 27, 1887
Board of Works accepted L. Law’s tender to furnish cast iron junctions for the sewers at 4 cents per pound. Cemetery to be enclosed by a rail fence with cedar…
Baseball team may put up caretaker’s building in Stanley Park – July 25, 1887
Permission granted for the Base Ball Club to erect a small building for a Caretaker on the Park grounds. City treasurer to pay the freight on the hook and ladder…
Imperial Oil also granted permission to build fuel warehouse in Vancouver – August 22, 1887
Letter received from A.R. Diplock asking that the City purchase his hand grenades (?!) Fred S. Clark, agent for the Imperial Oil Co asking permission to erect a ware house…
Dunlevy Avenue being used as a “dumping ground,” says Tatlow – August 29, 1887
Draft agreement between the Electric Illuminating Light Co. and the City referred to City Solicitor. Complaint from R.G. Tatlow that the lane near Dunlevy Avenue was being used as a…
Vancouver Iron Works Company gains 10 year tax exemption – September 24, 1887
The Vancouver Iron Works Company was exempted from all municipal taxation for ten years. City accepted offer from Mr. J. J. Irwin to purchase 19 feet along Cambie Street and…
Vancouver seeks tenders for construction of hospital, road around Stanley Park – October 10, 1887
City to call for tenders for the construction of a City Hospital. The City Engineer to estimate the cost of constructing a road around the park and call for tenders.…
Vancouver Fire Brigade to get $500 grant – October 17, 1887
$500 to be given to the fire brigade for its work. Proposed agreement between the Vancouver City Iron Works Co. and the City was approved. City Solicitor gives his opinion…
Vancouver to buy lots for hospital, school recreation grounds – October 24, 1887
The special committee has selected a suitable site for the City Hospital. Council agrees to look into buying the lot from the CPR, as well as a lot beside the…
Cemetery caretaker to live on grounds – November 7, 1887
A house to be built for the use of the caretaker and sexton of the public cemetery, and a salary of $40 per month be offered.City Council supports the establishment…
Budget requested to build bridge across False Creek – December 27, 1887
James Hartney awarded contract to build Park Road. Alderman Alexander granted $50 “for the purpose of settling the claims of Indians on the line of the Park Road for bushes…