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Dry dock needed in Vancouver, says Board of Trade – October 31, 1892

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The Opera House to gain an awning or covered walkway.  Oppenheimer Brothers must clear their lots in Mount Pleasant.  Mr. St. Armand granted permission to build his house over running water, provided he does not hold the City liable for damages, or “block the waterway”.

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Cemetery road must be repaired, Vancouver & South Vancouver tell Victoria – October 17, 1892

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Mr. Abbott of the C. P. R. allowed 180 cubic yards of rock at the same prices as City. Thomas Allen to be paid $450.00 for purchase of a team of horses for the Fire Department.

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Liquor license by-law amended – April 4, 1892

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The C. P. R. will be asked to donate land for a Fairview recreation ground. The W. C. T. U. and the Barbers press for greater enforcement of the Sunday closing by-law. The City needs to acquire a triangular piece of land at the corner of Cambie and Hastings Streets.

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Regulations formed for the sanitary storage & transportation of the deceased – June 29, 1891

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Firemens' salaries were raised to $10 per month ($25 for Fire Chief J. H. Carlisle). Nurses' salaries were raised by $5 per month ($10 for matron Swan). Council chambers were…
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Garden resigns council, Brighouse now Works chairman – Jan 12, 1891

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Alderman James F. Garden resigns.  Hansen brothers of Montreal purchase $25,000 of city debentures. Crowder and Penzer granted contracts for coal and feed, provided that both be weighed on the…
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