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workers laying street railway tracks Vancouver 1893

Street Railway Company must repair its tracks – April 19, 1894

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A special meeting decided that instead of removing its tracks from Vancouver streets, the Street Railway Company be instructed to upgrade its tracks to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.…

Tenders called to supply groceries to hospital – December 17, 1888

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Tenders called for food supplies to city hospital. Mayor may spend up to $125 per month to subsidize steamer service to Nanaimo 3 times per week. Alderman Brighouse to purchase a horse to flush out the sewers regularly. A.E. McCarney to be paid $75 for drawing plans for hospital, morgue.

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