library – Transcribimus

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

By 1891

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…

Library budget increased, building planned – December 1, 1890

By 1890

Budget for library increased to $125 per month from $60. A Committee of four Aldermen and the Mayor find a site and develop a building suitable for a Reading Room,…

Library requests $125 per month – November 3, 1890

By 1890

Mr. M.H. Hirschberg, President of The Vancouver Free Reading Room and Library requested $125 per month in order to rent a suitable room - $25 per month to rent a…