Vancouver Board of Health record of work done – 1900
This document was transcribed by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon in June of 2018. original handwritten records here 1900 Work done by Health Dept January 20th 1900 Sent copies of Treatise…
1900 Vancouver Police Court proceedings re Board of Health matters
Police Court Cases regarding the Board of Health Vancouver, Jan-Dec 1900 original handwritten proceedings here This transcript was made in 2018 by Transcribimus volunteers Maria Klukova and Brenda Chapman [page…
Vancouver’s legal reps to examine public access to foreshore – Feb 12, 1900
The Fire Chief to inspect the chimney of the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. Missionary Miss Bowes allowed the same access to the City Hospital as ministers. School Board requests $80,000 for construction. Several requests to extend City water service to Fairview and to Mount Pleasant.
Vancouver’s Dolphins “Impede Navigation” in Harbour – February 5, 1900
The “dolphins” in question are not aquatic mammals, but a group of pilings arrayed together. The City Health Inspector reported on an unsuccessful smallpox vaccination trip to Huntington (now part of Abbotsford) and wanted to return with police backing. The Harbour Master asked “to prevent dolphins from being removed out so far, as to impede navigation”. Arthur Davies and Geo J. Miller appointed Police Constables of a salary of $60.00 per month each.
Council for 1900 sworn in, Committees Established – January 15, 1900
James F. Garden begins third term – January 15, 1900
City Council sworn in; Standing Committees formed
Granville St. Bridge to Be Examined – January 2, 1900
In response to charges from the Vancouver & District Labour Council that the steel swing on Granville St. Bridge was being constructed by unskilled labour, Council ordered that the City Engineer have Granville Street Bridge examined, and Report to the Council, as to the condition of Caps, Piles etc. at its next Meeting.
Vancouver Mayor and Council 1900
Mayor:James F. Garden Aldermen:Robert Grant (Ward 1)Thomas O. Townley (Ward 1)James McQueen (Ward 2)Thomas F. Neelands (Ward 2)W. J. McGuigan (Ward 3)D. McPhaiden (Ward 3)William Barker (Ward 4)C. F. Foreman…