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Opening of Bamberton cement works, with Premier Richard McBride and H.K.G. Bamber, at Bamberton, B.C., June 17, 1913

The item consists of a black and white photograph taken at the official opening of the Bamberton cement plant on June 17, 1913. The premier of B.C., Sir Richard McBride is standing on the porch at left of the post. In the front row, third from right, is H.K.G. (Henry Kelway Gwyer) Bamber, of the Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers of London, England.

Between 1912 and 1914 the Bamberton cement works was built by a subsidiary of the Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers, under the direction of H.K.G. Bamber.

The photographer is undetermined.