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Vancouver to acquire its own water works – January 27, 1891

Posted by By Posted in1891
Council agrees to acquire the Water Works from its current private owners. It was agreed to request the provincial government not to dissolve the current Small Debts Court Act until…
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Progress in drydock negotiations – Jan 14, 1891

Progress in drydock negotiations – Jan 14, 1891

Posted by By Posted in1891
Council met with Mr. Imrie Bell to discuss the proposed graving dock (drydock). Bank of BC confirmed that the investors were good for the amount required. Mr. Bell agreed that…
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Council seeks company to build drydock for less than $100,000 – December 29, 1890, 10:00 am

Posted by By Posted in1890
A Special Meeting to resolve to offer financial incentive to any company who could build a “graving dock” (dry dock) for less than $100,000. A By-Law was drafted, and a…
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Recommendations needed to guard against electrical accidents – February 3, 1890

Recommendations needed to guard against electrical accidents – February 3, 1890

Posted by By Posted in1890
The Fire, Water and Light Committee directed to recommend safeguards against accidents “from the wires of the Telegraph, Telephone and Electric Light Companies when the Electric currents are of such…
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Vancouver to acquire its own Water Works – January 27, 1890

Posted by By Posted in1890
Council agrees to acquire the Water Works from its current private owners. It was agreed to request the provincial government not to dissolve the current Small Debts Court Act until…
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