Chris Stephenson – Transcribimus

Police to enforce tramway construction ban – August 10, 1891

By 1891

The Police Chief authorized to prevent the New Westminster Tramway Co to interfere with Vancouver streets, and to obtain extra assistance if necessary. Alderman Carroll authorized to purchase an artificial…

Street railway construction halted – August 6, 1891

By 1891

A bylaw was introduced to license Master Plumbers within the City. The City to immediately file an injunction to prevent further construction of a street railway along Venables Street to…

Street lights not to be lit during full moon – May 18, 1891

By 1891

The Electric Light Co. was instructed not to light the street lights on the night of full moon and for two nights before and after full moon. The appointment of…

Browning appointment finalized – Apr 29, 1891

By 1891

Appointment of Browning finalized. This transcript was made in 2016 by Transcribimus volunteer Christopher Stephenson and sponsored by Arnold Silber original handwritten minutes here City of Vancouver Archives Series 23-A…

Browning named to Water Works arbitration panel – Apr 22, 1891

By 1891

Council appointed J.M. Browning as their arbitrator in the Water Works arbitration. A list of potential third arbitrators was presented - the City Solicitor to contact each of them to…

Battle re City Engineer continues – Apr 20, 1891

By 1891

In consideration of $2,000 grant given to the women’s and children’s hospital by the City, the Chairman of the Board of Health to be one of directors of the hospital.…

Fire Department given raises – Apr 13, 1891

By 1891

The entire Fire Department budget was reviewed and the staff given raises. City Clerk asked to contact telephone company for a discount on rates to city government telephones. This transcript…

Oppenheimer obliged to sign minutes – Mar 16, 1891

By 1891

A majority vote of two thirds of the aldermen present compelled Mayor Oppenheimer to sign the minutes of February 23, 24, 28 and March 9. Vancouver Trades and Labour council…

Six aldermen walk out, leaving no quorum – Mar 9, 1891

By 1891

Mayor David Oppenheimer declined to sign the minutes of the last meeting beyond the point at which he left the Chair and the special meetings. Alderman Brighouse moved and Alderman…

Committee off to Victoria to oppose Water Works amendments – Feb 28, 1891

By 1891

Mayor and Aldermen Godfrey, Brown, Hobson, Scoullar, Carroll, McDowell, and Templeton to go to Victoria to meet the members of the Legislature with the view of having the proposed amendments…