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William Herbert Warren interview

RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1974-11-13 SUMMARY: Boulevard trees of Victoria; brief background information about W.H. Warren, superintendent of Parks Victoria for forty years; detailed discussion of history of Victoria trees, their planting and their care; relationship of people to trees.

George R. Pearkes interview : [Chambers, 1975]

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Lusitania riots in Victoria, B.C., May 1915
PERIOD COVERED: 1914-1915
RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-10-21
SUMMARY: In introducing her interview with retired Major General George R. Pearkes, Ruth Chambers provides historical background on the "Lusitania Riots" of 1915. General Pearkes recalls witnessing part of the Lusitania riots in Victoria, B.C. Camped at Willows with the Second Canadian Mounted Rifles; news of the sinking of the "Lusitania" and the loss of James Dunsmuir [i.e., James A. Dunsmuir, Jr.]; frustration of waiting to go overseas; the attack on the Kaiserhof Hotel; being stationed at the Phoenix Brewery. Pearkes' theory on how the riot started. The "carnival" atmosphere.

These are to certify that J.W. Bland....

The item is a large colour illustrated presentation certificate dated January 21, 1886. It certifies that J.W. Bland had served in the V. H. & L. Co. (Victoria hook and ladder co.), Victoria Fire Dept. for fifteen years and exempts him from all British Columbia jury duty. The certificate bears marks of framing and is accompanied by a framing notice of Jos. Sommers of Government St., Victoria.

Victoria, B.C.

Petition of the City of Victoria to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia requesting legislation to authorize alteration of the "City of Victoria Official Map Act 1880."

Victoria, B.C.

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