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Street railway proposition lost; Council wraps up business – December 28, 1891

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Final meeting of the Council of 1891 Fire Chief allowed to order caps for the whole department from New York, as “they are not manufactured in this city”. A Trades…
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One Vancouver leper placed on Darcy Island – December 21, 1891

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Duncan MacRae to be paid $87.50 for building on Darcy Island. One Vancouver leper established there. Accounts were submitted before year end, particularly from the Board of Works. By-Law was…
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City may acquire Electric Light and Street Railway – December 16, 1891

City may acquire Electric Light and Street Railway – December 16, 1891

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Special Meeting to review purchase of the Vancouver Electric Light and Street Railway Co. and to revise the Liquor License By-Law. This transcript was made in 2016 by Transcribimus volunteer…
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More pipes needed to extend the Water Works – December 14, 1891

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City Engineer presented a plan of the city showing where more pipes were needed to extend the Water Works. Tenders were invited to supply appropriate pipes. City Clerk to advertise…
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Several new by-laws formed – December 11, 1891

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Several by-laws were completed: Vagrancy, Bread, Guns etc., Pound, Market, Liquor, Fire Limit & Trades License. Use of the Market Hall was granted for the 26th of December to hold…
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Water Works debentures sold at 96% – December 10, 1891

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The rate for the sale of the Water Works Debentures was set at 96% (The City had wanted a minimum of 97.5%, the bank had advised a straight 95). The…
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Sidewalk to be put in for Baptist Church – December 7, 1891

Sidewalk to be put in for Baptist Church – December 7, 1891

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A six foot sidewalk to be put on 7th Avenue to the Baptist Church, with stumps and roots “which may be obstructions” to be removed. The new Crematory (garbage burning)…
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G.A. Jordan new Police Magistrate – November 30 1891

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G.A. Jordan elected Police Magistrate. Matron “not to admit D.T. patients*” to the city jail. City scavengers must dump all watery matter into manholes using proper chutes from the carts…
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Police Magistrate appointment delayed, $500 for free library – November 23, 1891

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A. Williams declined appointment as Police Magistrate with restrictions. $500 was set aside for the Free Library for the purchase of books only. Market Committee empowered to find out what…
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Council selects new Police Magistrate – November 18, 1891

Council selects new Police Magistrate – November 18, 1891

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A Special Meeting was held to appoint a Police Magistrate at a salary $125 per month. A. Williams was unanimously selected. This transcript was made in 2016 by Transcribimus volunteer…
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