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Future of City Wharf uncertain – May 20, 1889

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Committee formed to either settle with Vancouver Wharfage and Storage re: purchase of wharf as previously agreed or that “the right to purchase same should be abandoned.” Cost of installing…
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Vancouver to set aside $2,400 for hospital, seeks property owner to donate site – January 17, 1887

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Hospital will need $2,400 for the current year. Board of health recommends Council grant $2,000 toward new hospital building, and solicit provincial government to grant the same; also to solicit…
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Carrall Street wharf will be built by David Oppenheimer – October 15, 1886

Carrall Street wharf will be built by David Oppenheimer – October 15, 1886

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David Oppenheimer’s company will continue to develop the wharf at the North End of Carrall Street and will eventually “convey” it to the City of Vancouver. Letter received from Chief Justice Sir Matthew Begbie declining to hold a Court of Appeal on the Voters List.

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Water, fuel to be held ready for fire engine at each wharf – August 13, 1886

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“To have everything in readiness in case of sudden fire” tanks to be placed on each of the two City wharves, each tank large enough to hold 200 gallons of fresh water. Near each water tank to be set a locked coal bin containing half a ton of coal.

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