1889 – Transcribimus

Council of 1889 concludes; John Clough awarded $50 – January 6, 1890

By 1889, 1890

Final reports received, Council for 1889 retires. This transcript was made in 2015 by Transcribimus volunteers Margaret Sutherland and Joy Marie Vasquez and sponsored by Arnold Silber original handwritten minutes…

Smelting works contract forfeit – December 30, 1889

By 1889

City’s 1888 arrangement with Mr. Claude Vautin to build a smelting works had not been completed. Mr. Vautin’s deposit of $5,000 was declared forfeit and property of the City. This…

Former city solicitor Devine files charges against Vancouver Mayor and Aldermen – December 23, 1889

By 1889

Mayor and Aldermen called to County Court in New Westminster to answer charges filed by Mr. John Devine, former City Auditor. Finance Committee deplores Mr. Devine’s breach of confidentiality in…

Vancouver volunteer militia approved – December 16, 1889

By 1889

Formation of a Battalion of Volunteer Militia and one or two Batteries of Garrison Artillery in the City of Vancouver was approved. Decision of last Council meeting to pay former…

City solicitor, two police officers resign – December 11, 1889

By 1889

City slaughter houses given six months’ notice to re-locate outside city boundaries. J. T. Abray & W. D. Haywood resign as police officers. J.J. Blake resigns as city solicitor. All…

Sewer contract decision postponed – November 21, 1889

By 1889

Special meeting to reconsider the awarding of the sewer contract. Decision postponed until a meeting with the sanitary engineer. This transcript was made in 2014 by Transcribimus volunteers Margaret Sutherland…

Board of Works, Finance Committee debate fountain purchase – November 18, 1889

By 1889

Board of Works recommends (and Finance Committee opposes) purchase of a fountain from New York at a cost of $763.00 Fire Brigade staff to be fined $2.50 for a first…

John Devine resigns as City Auditor – November 11, 1889

By 1889

$7,000 in total granted for public works to streets and sidewalks; projects grouped according to city ward. John Devine resigns as city auditor. Date, time and place for election of…

Park leases to Athletic Club, Jockey Club finalized – November 4, 1889

By 1889

Brockton Oval lease to Athletic Club and Eastern (Hastings Park) lease to Jockey Club both to be completed and signed. James MacDonald appointed pound keeper at a monthly salary of…

Constable accepted bribes from prostitutes, night policemen dine on the job – November 2, 1889

By 1889

Policemen regularly met in a restaurant when they were supposed to be on their beats. Chief Stewart cleared of intentional wrong-doing in some charges, but not all. His “total want…