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This series consists of records of the Commission on the Provincial Gaol at Kamloops, 1898, including a typewritten report of Commissioner Albert Beck, correspondence, and handwritten notes of evidence.

This series consists of a three page report and four pages of evidence taken by the commission appointed to examine into the conduct and management of the Royal Columbian Hospital. Report printed in Sessional Papers, 1883-84, p. 283-284.

This series consists of transcripts of evidence of the Commission on Claims of Settlers in the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Belt, 1900.

This series consists of the report and evidence of the Commission on the Conduct of Hugh Hunter As An Officer of the Provincial Government, 1905.

This series consists of the report and evidence of the Commission to Enquire into the Standing of the Liquor License Granted to James Hill, One of the Proprietors of the Cecil Hotel in the City of Ladysmith, and Into the Conduct of the License Commissioners for the City of Ladysmith or Any of Those in Connection with Said License, 1907.

This series consists of the report and evidence of the Commission on the Administration of Justice in the City of Phoenix, 1904.

This series consists of the records of the Commission to Investigate Claims of Squatters on Crown Lands in the District of Kootenay, 1908. Records include letters patent appointing the Commissioner, report and evidence presented at the hearing in Creston.

This series consists of records of the British Columbia. Commission to Ascertain the Facts in Connection With the Proposed Sale of Government Property at Laurel Point in Victoria Harbour, 1908, commonly known as the Pendray Commission. Records include letters patent, report, transcripts of evidence presented at proceedings and exhibits.

This series consists of the records of the Royal Commission on Taxation, 1911. Commission records consist of transcripts of evidence presented at proceedings and the published synopsis and full report of the Commission (note dated 1934 attached to published reports refers to original as missing).

This series consists of the records of the Royal Commission on the Incorporation of Courtenay, B.C., 1914. Commission records consist of a Provincial Secretary file on the incorporation of Courtenay which contains the original signed report, exhibits presented at the hearings, petitions in favour of and opposed to incorporation, and correspondence.

This series consists of the records of the Commission into the matters connected with the occupants of land comprised in the timber leases held by The North Pacific Lumber Company , 1913-1915. Commission records consist of typewritten transcripts of evidence presented at the proceedings, argument on behalf of the North Pacific Lumber Company and the report in which he recommended a settlement with the company.

This series consists of records of the Commission on the 1916 By-Election in Vancouver, 1916-1917. Commission records consist of transcripts of evidence presented at proceedings, exhibits and the commissioners original signed report.

This series consists of documents prepared and accumulated by the Bureau of Economics and Statistics for British Columbia's case before the Board of Transport commissioners for removal of the mountain differential freight rate, 1948; and brief to the Royal Commission on the Coasting Trade, 1954.

This series consists of records of the Commission of Inquiry into Road-user Charges, 1958-1959. Records include report, proceedings, exhibits and correspondence.

This series consists of the records of the Commission on Coal, 1921. The records include transcripts of proceedings of hearings, exhibits, Mining engineer, R.G.E. Leckie's report and accountant P.A. Foster's report. Also included is the commissioner's report in which he recommended that the short ton be used in government compilations and all sales, dealers be licensed and required to submit monthly returns, that coal stocks be accumulated during summer months, grading standards be adopted, combines be dissolved, and an effort be made to reduce freight rates on both land and water.

The series consists of the records of the Commission on the Overseas Vote in Connection With the British Columbia Prohibition Act, 1917. Commission records include transcripts of proceedings for the eleven days of hearings in London during June and July 1917.

This series consists of the records of the Commission Regarding Campaign Funds, 1927. Commission records consist of correspondence, proceedings, exhibits and the report in which the commissioners stated that they found no evidence to support the charges.

This series consists of the records of the Commission on Mount Douglas Park, 1930-1931. Unit consists of Letters Patent appointing the commissioner, correspondence, exhibits, notes, photographs, submissions and the report.

This series consists of records of the Commission on School Taxation, 1947-1948. Commission records include the Provincial Secretary file P5 which contains correspondence, vouchers, and copy of Letters Patent appointing the commissioners; commission correspondences files; transcripts of evidence presented at the hearings; commissioners' notes; briefs; and reports.

A Public Inquiry, under section 728 of the Municipal Act, re the Corporation of the District of Surrey, Donald S. White, Esq., Commissioner: report of the Commissioner, January 28, 1974. The Commissioner was appointed by Order in Council 1586/73 to Inquire into (1) the affairs of the Corporation of Surrey involving land transactions and re-zoning applications, and any involvement therein of members of Council, officials or employees since January 1, 1971, (2) whether information gathered in the pursuit of official business was disclosed for private advantage, and (3) any matter affecting the good government of Surrey that may come to the attention of the Inquiry.

The series consists of two copies of a three volume submission to the Royal Commission on Forestry by the Bureau of Economics and Statistics. It includes a statement showing the amount of timber held under all types of tenure, by individuals and firms in B.C. during 1938 and 1944.

The series consists of records created by the Inquiry on Mobile Homes in British Columbia (also known as the Audain Commission) in 1975. It includes minutes of hearings (with a list of briefs presented at the hearings) in Kamloops, Cranbrook, Penticton, Kelowna, Chilliwack, Nelson, Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George, Terrace, Surrey; a report (printed); and briefs submitted to the Commission.

CALL NUMBER: T4001:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Workers' Compensation Board of BC : accident prevention (tape 1) PERIOD COVERED: 1942-1952 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1978-02 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Safety efforts at Port Mellon mill. Reasons for joining WCB. Safety work with shipyards. Origin of BC Safety Council. Felt need for broader attack on accidents. Different approaches of commissioners. TRACK 2: Growth of accident prevention in industry. Labour takes larger part in safety. Depression has adverse effects on accident prevention. BC gains from experience in U.S. discussion of factors favouring safety in the 1940s. Pineo Report recommends accident prevention be administered by Board. First step was use of inspectors from other government departments. CALL NUMBER: T4001:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Workers' Compensation Board of BC : accident prevention (tape 2) PERIOD COVERED: 1942-1952 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1978-02 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Accident prevention work of H. Gilmour and J. Pillsbury. Poor accident record results in WCB building up inspection staff. Impractical for Board to administer other inspection acts. Discussion of safety efforts in forest industry. Contribution of W. Jenkins, safety director for BC Lumber Manufacturing Association. Description and comment on early field inspectors of the Board. Resistance to hard hats. TRACK 2: Description and comments on field inspectors. Travel conditions. Inspectors are eyes and ears of the Board. Accident prevention department was a team. Origin and effect of posters. Discussion of safety courses. Purpose of accident frequency ratings. Management responsible for safety but organized labour contributes.; CALL NUMBER: T4001:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Workers' Compensation Board of BC : accident prevention (tape 3) PERIOD COVERED: 1942-1952 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1978-02 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Every device should be used for safety. Early reluctance to demand high standards of accident prevention. Approach to penalties. Origin of WCB industrial hygiene work. complications of administering industrial hygiene department. Changing job of head of accident prevention department. Adam Bell strong supporter of accident prevention activities. Board becomes larger and more complex. Board subject to outside pressures. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T4016:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Workers' Compensation Board of BC history : accident prevention (tape 1) PERIOD COVERED: 1950-1978 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1978-10-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Description of lecture techniques for blasting course and speech eccentricities of colleague, John Coggins. Unsafe blasting practices lead to WCB control over certification. Story about blaster Scotty Robertson. Examination procedures less orthodox when on the road. Details of blasting knowledge required to pass exam. Early inspectors have rapport with workmen. Mr. Paton pulls certificate of men on Squamish Highway project. Other provinces have limited control over blasters. Description of technical advances in blasting. TRACK 2: Labour and management have input setting regulations. WCB inspectors gain confidence of blasters. Outlook of blasting fraternity changes due to inspectors' efforts. Mr. Paton's previous experience centered around explosives. Mr. Paton no coddled when learning inspector's duties. Description of inspection work in addition to blasting. Priorities of inspection was by intuition. Major Rindal's advice. Description of training program for inspectors today. Early inspector learn through practice. Safety methods stemmed from practical experience. CALL NUMBER: T4016:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Workers' Compensation Board of BC history : accident prevention (tape 2) PERIOD COVERED: 1950-1978 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1978-10-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: C.S.A. work coordinated with WCB. BC develops some standards. Early inspectors were on their own when in the field. How Harold Rindal earned the title of Major. Major Rindal versatile in getting around. Regular hours not practical for field inspectors. Inspector Jim Newton's dedicated, no nonsense approach. Jim Paton introduces WCB standards to American pipeline crews in BC. Organized labour has increased role in accident prevention. TRACK 2: Labour/management relations influence accident prevention effort. Art Francis credited with recruiting good staff. Industries which complained most got WCB attention. New system spreads accident prevention work around more evenly. Today Board concentrates on problem areas. Computers so far not too useful. A.P. officers today part of centrally organized system. Industry and labour expect uniformity. Board economy minded in the 1950s, early 1960s. Board should have had more inspectors. Organized labour pressures WCB to double inspection force. Mr. Eades and Art Francis economy minded. BC Board only on in Canada with prevention services due to success of A.P. department with industry and unions. WCB has necessary information to carry on A.P. and has built up organization. Commissioners of today have time to devote to A.P., unlike earlier years. A.P. department added research and educational capacity. Area office gave A.P. officers closer contact with industry. CALL NUMBER: T4016:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Workers' Compensation Board of BC history : accident prevention (tape 3) PERIOD COVERED: 1950-1978 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1978-10-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Field inspector never looked upon themselves as civil servants, got dirty. Pineo, Sloan and Tysoe state that accident prevention is primary purpose of workers' compensation. BC is leader in field of accident prevention. BC terrain hazardous, organized labour a factor. Early inspectors had drive. [TRACK 2: blank.]

The series consists of records related to the Commission of Inquiry into Educational Finance, 1944-1946. Records include Provincial Secretary file 145-20 (1944-1946) which contains correspondence, vouchers and copy of the order in council appointing Maxwell A. Cameron as the commissioner; 75 briefs (1945) presented to the commission; the commissioner's signed report (1945) and a copy of the published report (1945).

The series consists of records of the Royal Commission Appointed to Inquire into Health and Accident Insurance Associations Operating in the Province of British Columbia, 1944-1947. The records consist of the Provincial Secretary file 145-19 which contains correspondence, vouchers, copy of Letters Patent appointing the Commissioner; transcripts of evidence presented at the proceedings; and briefs and exhibits. Also included is the report in which the Commissioner recommended that the societies should be compelled to become licensed under the Insurance Act because they operate for the sole purpose of insuring members and carrying on an insurance business.

The series is arranged into the following sub-series:
A. Correspondence
B. Proceedings
C. Briefs, Exhibits (for list of exhibits see file 2, box 1)
D. Commission Reports

This series consists of the records of the Commission on Provincial-Municipal Relations, 1946-1947. Commission records include Provincial Secretary file 145-23 which contains correspondence, vouchers and a copy of the Letters Patent appointing the commissioner; commission correspondence; transcripts of evidence presented; briefs; submissions; subject files; questionnaires on municipal finances and services; and the report. Proceedings were held in Victoria, Vancouver, New Westminster, Nanaimo, Prince Rupert, Prince George, Nelson, Trail, Kamloops and Kelowna.

The records in this series consist of correspondence and reports inward to the Provincial Secretary from the Joint Indian Reserve Commission (Alexander Caulfield Anderson, Dominion Commissioner, Archibald McKinlay, Provincial Commissioner, and Gilbert Malcolm Sproat, Joint Commissioner). The records include reports; summaries of work; minutes of decision; census of Indian population, livestock and acreage of reserves; and two memoranda dated 1869 by J.W. Trutch regarding disputes about Indian lands in Cowichan district.

Copies of correspondence inward to the Lieutenant Governor from the Commissioners and certain correspondence with Dominion Officials is also included in the record. The records are as originally filed. In most cases, the original Provincial Secretary's file number may be seen on the first document in a file, eg., for file 3 the number is 664/76, representing the 664 document received in the year 1876.

This series consists of reports (not printed) of Joint Commissioner Malcolm Sproat of the Indian Reserve Commission to the Dominion Minister of the Interior, 1876-1877.

Daily journal relating to investigations pursuant to Evans' commission to investigate the fruit industry, September 1929 - April 1930. For related government records, see GR-0904.