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Police Magistrate appointment delayed, $500 for free library – November 23, 1891

Posted by By Posted in1891
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

Posted by By Posted in1891
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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C.L. Brown wins seat in Ward 5 – October 5, 1891

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C.L. Brown elected as Alderman for Ward 5, and appointed to the Board of Works, Police, and License Committees. City will purchase 20,000 cubic yards of crushed rock from Dr.…
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    • 1891 Vancouver City Council Minutes
    • 1892 Vancouver City Council Minutes
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naming Vancouver How did Vancouver get its name? The standard answer does not explain the intense battle and the emotions it aroused.
Vancouver’s Three Cities

Naming Vancouver
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