PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL REPORTS OF the COMMISSIONER OF PROVINCIAL POLICE FOR THE YEAR 1943 AND INSPECTOR OF GAOLS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31st, 1944 VICTORIA, B.C. : Printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1945. PROVINCE UBRARY To His Honour W. C. Woodward, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of British Columbia. May it please Your Honour: The undersigned has the honour to submit the reports of the Commissioner of Provincial Police for the year ended December 31st, 1943, and the Inspector of Gaols for the year ended March 31st, 1944. R. L. MAITLAND, Attorney-General. Attorney-General's Department, Victoria, B.C., 19UU. Victoria, B.C., November 1st, 1944. The Honourable the Attorney-General, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. Sir,—I have the honour to enclose herewith for your perusal my Annual Report for the year ended December 31st, 1943, which includes a report on the Provincial Gaols for the year ended March 31st, 1944. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, T. W. S. PARSONS, Commissioner of Provincial Police. Report of the Commissioner of Provincial Police, 1943. The Honourable R. L. Maitland, K.C., Attorney-General, Victoria, B.C. Sir,—I have the honour to submit my Annual Report for the year ended December 31st, 1943. STRENGTH AND DISTRIBUTION. At midnight of December 31st, 1943, the strength of the Force stood as follows: Seventeen officers and 425 N.C.O.'s and men, exclusive of Special Constables, stenographers, and junior clerks. The following table shows its distribution at the end of the year:— Statement of Strength as at December 31st, 1943. o S S3 U « o +j o m 3 o O C u a o gl c : o . Wo c _o \> 5 < 3 _o in "> 5 c c '> 5 a to '> 3 a c '> 3 H 8-2 o > *~a o 3 few S3 oj 3 o Eh 1 2 2 1 4 1 23 2 44 1 l l l 2 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 7 3 17 i i 3 1 4 3 28 1 1 6 1 19 1 4 1 l l 2 1 4 1 1 31 1 1 6 10 2 3 1 1 6 1 1 2 1 32 1 7 1 11 1 1 i i 2 3 1 1 2 9 1 ■2 4 1 11 1 1 2 1 6 1 5 1 1 1 1 45 1 5 26 1 1 1 3 1 1 5 1 1 7 1 1 1 7 3 1 4 Inspectors Sub-Inspectors _ 8 6 1 6 Chief Clerks 2 24 5 Chief Radio Operator 1 Assistant Mechanical Supervisors... Assistant Supervisor, F.P.B First Engineer.... 2 21 8 5 Third-class Skippers... 6 3 2 Detectives Photographer. 2 158 First-class Clerks First Radio Operators 26 5 3 1 33 4 95 3 4 10 71 Messenger 1 81 9 50 75 65 67 40 103 16 18 524 W 6 BRITISH COLUMBIA. MEMORIAM. During the year the Force lost another link with the past in the passing of ex-Commissioner Lieut.-Col. J. H. McMullin. Colonel McMullin died at his home in Victoria on May 11th. Charged with the reorganization of the Provincial Police in 1923, his sterling administrative qualities had much to do with the Force's present-day efficiency and his sudden passing was a source of deep regret to all who knew him. COMMISSIONER. Under date of June 2nd, 1943, His Majesty the King was graciously pleased to appoint Thomas William Stanner Parsons an Additional Officer of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Under date of July 23rd, 1943, His Majesty the King was graciously pleased to sanction the admission of Thomas William Stanner Parsons as a Serving Brother of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. POLICING OF MUNICIPALITIES. The Department now polices forty-two cities and municipalities and we feel the arrangement has proved its worth. Municipal administrators are relieved of a heavy burden and the Province derives all the advantages pertaining to a closely knit harmonious organization. POLICE TRAINING SCHOOL. Sub-Inspector C. K. Mackenzie, Officer Commanding Police Training, reports as follows:— " During the year three instructional classes were conducted, Nos. 8, 9, and 10. Class 8 was of six weeks' duration, but in view of the increasingly complex nature of police work in general it was felt that the time should be increased to at least three months for junior officers. Accordingly Class 9 was in session for that period and Class 10, on a similar basis, was scheduled to run into 1944. Names of men attending were:— "Class No. 8. January 11th to March 3rd: First-class Constable N. E. Asel, Second-class Constable C. S. Dryden, Third-class Constables G. A. Perry, R. W. Sinclair, E. Bradley, G. D. Bell, W. L. Cowan, P. W. Howarth, N. W. Wells, D. H. Pye, J. E. D. Cox, F. D. Patton, F. J. Clunk, R. J. Brotherstone, M. Cramond, E. J. Hooker, W. H. Kemp, and G. Redhead. " Class No. 9. July 12th to October 6th: Special Constables F. C. Abrahamson, R. Biswanger, C. A. Cawdell, W. A. Demmon, H. Duddy, J. M. Ehly, R. J. Ivens, D. C. McColl, G. W. M. Mutter, J. D. Tateson, and R. H. Turnbull. " Class No. 10. November 1st to December 31st (continuing into 1944) : Third- class Constables T. R. Maxwell, H. D. Johnstone, G. M. Brassard, N. D. Gibbon, R. I. Stringer, J. L. Campbell, T. D. Douglas, and R. J. Cofield; Special Constables D. R. Hodgins, D. A. Jobling, J. J. Ehly, and S. A. L. Hamblin. " The course of instruction and study was much along the lines indicated in previous Annual Reports, the extension of time to three months permitting much more thorough work than heretofore. A pleasant feature on graduation is the presentation of certificates of competency by Attorney-General the Honourable R. L. Maitland, K.C., in person. These little ceremonies, appreciated by all concerned, afford the Minister an excellent opportunity to inspect the men and then meet them individually. " Throughout each class conduct and discipline were well maintained." POLICE TRAINING SCHOOL. Class No. 8. Class No. 9. Class No. 10. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 7 CIVILIAN PROTECTION (A.R.P.) BRANCH. Inspector S. F. M. Moodie, in charge of the Police section assigned to the Provincial Civilian Protection Committee, reports:— " Training. " The framework of organization having been largely completed, emphasis has been placed upon training. Due to the very large number of volunteers involved and to the fact that new weapons of warfare necessitate continuous changes in training technique, it was considered advisable to hold schools for potential instructors from the various areas and especially so since the small number of instructors available at Headquarters would be unable to provide all the local courses required. During the year a total of over 500 such persons were trained, bringing the cumulative total of those receiving instructors' courses to approximately 1,000. .- . " Organization of the anti-gas services has been completed and a Provincial Gas Officer, Dr. C. S. Beals, appointed. "A very great deal of assistance and co-operation was received from the Army and Air Force in the matter of instruction during the year. Of particular interest and value was a demonstration of bombing and high explosives arranged by Army, Air Force, and Civil Defence jointly and attended by selected personnel from the three. " In addition to instruction provided for Civil Defence volunteers, motion pictures dealing with Civil Defence were displayed before many thousands of the public. " Personnel. "As at December 31st, the total number of volunteers enrolled in the 155 active organizations was: Male, 46,140; female, 16,804; total, 62,944. " General. " Colonel R. J. Manion, M.C., M.D., Federal Director, whose death occurred during the year, was succeeded by Brigadier-General Alex. Ross, C.M.G., D.S.O. General Ross visited the Province and made a thorough inspection of areas in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. "A reassessment of risk caused some changes in the regions in which Civil Defence was deemed necessary. The Civil Defence forces in the Province of Ontario were demobilized, but on the Pacific Coast the area of second degree risk was increased. " During the year the official designation of the Federal organization was changed from ' Civil Air Raid Precautions ' to ' Civil Defence,' and this latter term is now in general use throughout the areas in the Province," MARKSMANSHIP. Inspector C. C. Clark, in charge of Personnel and Records Branch, reports:— " For the first time since the outbreak of hostilities the Force as a whole was able to participate in annual revolver practice. The course shot is the standard Camp Perry or Police Course, thirty shots in three stages. Considering the lapse of time since the last practice results were most encouraging and showed that the groundwork of previous training had been well laid. Highest score turned in was from Constable Walter G. Bailey (' C ' Division), who had 296 x 300. In the subsequent open competition for the Fraser Trophy (competed for annually to distinguish the Force's high individual revolver shot), Sergeant J. A. Young took first place. The Tyro prize for the man W 8 BRITISH COLUMBIA. making the highest score when qualifying for the first time went to Clerk C. T. Pughe, of the Vancouver Motor Licence Office." PAY AND QUARTERMASTER BRANCH. Paymaster D. D. Moses reporting on police accounts and stores states that 16,403 expense vouchers totalling $1,283,370.96 were checked and passed through the Accounts Branch during the year, and individual records were kept for pay and allowances of 928 individuals. Collections for Police services from city and district municipalities and other branches of the Government amounted to $265,520.67. ENLISTMENTS, DISCHARGES, ETC. The gross strength of the Force was increased by eleven over the previous year's total, and in the permanent ranks the following is a tabulation of enlistments and discharges:— Engagements 42 Discharges— By purchase 19 By expiration of engagement 8 By invaliding 1 By dismissal 4 To pension 4 — 36 DISTRIBUTION. Reduction in strength included one at Headquarters, four in " B " Division, one in " C " Division, and one in " D " Division. On the other hand the strength of " E " Division was increased by nine, Fort George Subdivision by two, and seven in the Peace River Subdivision. Increase in " E " Division is accounted for by assignment of a Constable to the Game Department's launch " P.M.L. 3," patrolling the Howe Sound area; Squamish Detachment returned to two-man status; the policing of the Municipality of Langley added another two men to the strength; Pattullo Bridge patrol was increased by two men; and a stenographer was added to the plain clothes section in Vancouver. In addition, a relieving Sergeant was attached to " E " Division at the end of the year and is so shown. Additional police responsibilities in the Fort George Subdivision called for two men extra at Prince George and postings at Pouce Coupe, Dawson Creek, and the opening of detachments at Liard River and Muskwa added another seven men to our strength in the Peace River area. CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE. Generally, although the standard of conduct was good, disciplinary action was necessary in a few instances. Four men were dismissed, eight reprimanded, and five fined. On the other hand many non-commissioned officers and men distinguished themselves by devotion to duty and outstanding work. In proof of this sixty-nine were commended in General Orders, one was awarded $25 and another received $10 from the Reward Fund. POLICE RADIO. Our network of short wave radio stations continues to provide us with Province- wide coverage and 23,278 messages were passed between police posts equipped with this means of communication. In 1943 these messages totalled 958,453 words. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 9 During the year a new installation permitting ship-to-shore contact between the P.M.L. 7 and its base was added to the system at Ocean Falls. By arrangement with the Provincial Game Commission equipment was also installed on the Game Commission's patrol launch " P.M.L. 3 " and a Police Operator- Constable assigned to the vessel. In passing I should like to make special reference to the very conscientious manner in which the radio personnel have carried out their duties; in fact, over the years, our success in this field of communication has been mainly due to the whole-hearted interest and enthusiasm of those in the Communication Branch. The work of Chief Operator W. F. Conlan who supervises the system is particularly worthy of mention. POLICE TRANSPORT. Mechanical Supervisor J. F. McNaught submits the following report on the operation and maintenance of Police Transport, including launches:— " Mileage. Railway. Cars. Launches. Horse. Foot. Otherwise. Total. Police. Other. Police. Other. Headquarters 24,441 3,936 75,880 68,266 34,434 5,478 54,055 15,476 60,276 349,641 378,436 315,284 68,918 44,360 62,409 661,149 29,173 3,527 618 22.387 2,033 48 15,948 1,212 3,263 108,058 53,717 66,405 34,000 6,139 15,894 86,736 12,095 40,523 7,587 11,040 45,649 3,609 5,867 98,697 129,866 2,391 483 566 2,110 339 90 871 408 40 3,869 1,769 20 108 530,871 518,176 " C " Division " D " Division Fort George Subdivision 38,446 8,829 3,263 6,132 622 503,924 211,657 64,420 144,555 " E " Division 7,920 871,471 281,966 1,940,473 89,992 50,166 6,850 6,214 374,212 225,067 2,974,940 846 52,936 -- 230 2,951 56,963 282,812 1,993,409 89,992 50,166 6,850 6,214 374,442 228,0-18 3,031,903 " Every effort has been made to reduce mileage and in the year under review it has been found possible to cut down travel by some 115,000 miles. However, although by careful rearrangement each Division has made a notable contribution to the total saving, increased work in the Fort George and Peace River Subdivisions and activity on the Alaska Highway has necessitated the employment of two additional Police cars with their concomitant overhead. "All water-craft, and 281 Police cars and twenty-three vehicles belonging to the Game Branch were inspected during 1943. " Marine Section. "Police motor launches and boats are based at the following stations: P.G.D. 2, Powell River; P.M.L. 6, Ganges; P.M.L. 7, Ocean Falls; P.M.L. 8, Port Alberni; P.M.L. 9, Campbell River; P.M.L. 10, Port Alice; P.M.L. 11, Kaslo; P.M.L. 15, Prince Rupert; R-3, rowboat and outboard, Sicamous; R-4, rowboat and outboard, Prince George; R-7, canoe, Squamish; R-10, rowboat and inboard, Ucluelet; R-12, rowboat and outboard, Squamish; R-13, rowboat and inboard, Shawnigan Lake; R-14, river- boat and outboards, Fort St. James. Outboard motors are on inventory at Fort St. John, Kamloops, Stewart, and Victoria; we also maintain a rowboat and outboard at Atlin and a river-boat at McDame Creek. " During the year a new river-boat, R-14, was constructed by Game Warden Roumieu to replace canoe R-9, formerly stationed at Fort St. James. River-boat R-5 on charge to Fort St. John was also condemned and struck off records as a total loss. W 10 BRITISH COLUMBIA. " Extensive repairs were carried out on P.M.L. 8, 9, 10, and 15. In this connection attention is again drawn to the fact that with the exception of P.M.L. 15 all vessels operated by the Police are showing signs of age. Because of this and in order to keep them in a seaworthy condition heavy expenditures will continue until such time as it becomes possible to replace a major portion of the fleet." ASSISTANCE TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. As is usual, we co-operated very fully with the Departments of National Defence; Wartime Prices and Trade Board; National War and Selective Service; Customs and Excise; Mines and Resources; Fisheries; Indian Affairs; Immigration; Transport; Radio Branch; Pension; National Health; and Soldiers Settlement. From time to time there has been acknowledgment of the services rendered by Provincial Police men in aiding the search and recovery of missing aircraft. Nanaimo Office reported three planes crashed in their area with a loss of eleven lives and that three soldiers from the same district were killed while driving Army equipment. In each instance the fatality was duly investigated by the Force. Hundreds of cases were handled for the Department of Labour—National Selective Service Mobilization and National Selective Service Civilian Regulations. In addition we received continued requests for information from the Chairman of the Mobilization Board. Very considerable assistance was also afforded the Department of Mines and Resources (Explosives Branch) which frequently enlists our facilities in the supervision of powder-magazines and the issuance of permits. ASSISTANCE TO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. "A" Division (Inspector R. Owens).—"Assistance was rendered throughout the year to the following departments of the Provincial Government: B.C. Forest Service (Camp-fire Permits and complaints), Fire Marshal's Department, Superintendent of Child Welfare, Department of Education (prosecutions under the ' Public Schools Act'), Game Department, the Departments of Labour, Health, Public Works, Agriculture, and Welfare." "B" Division (Inspector John Macdonald).—"Thirty-seven reports relating to fires affecting buildings and automobiles were prepared and forwarded to the Fire Marshal at Vancouver. " Camp sanitation received a good deal of attention. We also assisted the Live Stock Commissioner in reporting upon a number of cases under the ' Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act.' " The Inspector of Municipalities requested investigations and reports and in some instances it was necessary for our Constables to arrange for the renting, sale, and care of properties of which he is the official custodian." "C" Division (Inspector G. Barber).—"Considerable assistance was rendered to the Provincial Health Department, particularly in connection with the suppression of venereal disease." "D " Division (Inspector E. Gammon).—"At Prince Rupert a good deal of assistance was given to the local Health Department in connection with its efforts to suppress venereal disease and throughout the Division we have done a considerable amount of work for the Department of Agriculture, Social Assistance Branch, and many others." " E " Division (Assistant Commissioner John Shirras).—" All departments of our Provincial Government received assistance in some form, and in particular I would mention the Provincial Secretary's Collection Office, the Social Assistance Branch, REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 11 Child Welfare section, the Fire Marshal, Game Commission, Motor Carrier Branch, Liquor Control Board, etc." Peace River Subdivision (Sub-Inspector H. H. Mansell).—"We have assisted the Game Department in many ways, also local representatives of the Health Department. Brand Inspections have been carried out for the Department of Agriculture and some assistance was given the Provincial Secretary's Department. Over a score of investigations were made for the Fire Marshal, one of which included the inspection of some 250 dwellings in Dawson Creek for possible chimney damage." Fort George Subdivision (Sergeant G. K. Clark, M.C.).—"Many investigations have been made for the Provincial Secretary's Department, the Department of Health, Fire Marshal's Department, and the Provincial Game Department." ASSISTANCE TO OTHER FORCES. During the year we were able to render a great deal of assistance to other police organizations. It is also a pleasure to report continuation of the happy relationship existing between ourselves and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the city and municipal forces of Greater Victoria and Greater Vancouver, the Investigation Departments of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways, the Provincial Game Commission, and the Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police of the Puget Sound area in the neighbouring State of Washington. Reference also should be made to our close and extreme friendly contacts with the Navy, Army, and Air Forces of Canada and the United States. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BRANCH. Inspector Roger Peachey, M.C., reports as follows:-— " An analysis of the criminal statistics set out in Appendix I. reveals certain new trends in crime. For instance, in 1942 some 10,151 charges resulted in 9,555 convictions whereas this year 9,256 charges resulted in 8,750. However, this decrease in ' general' crime is offset by an increase in serious offences relating to public order, morals, and theft, and to those lesser regulations and by-laws designed in the public interests by municipalities. To particularize, we find 570 offences against morality in 1942 increased to 922 in the next following twelve months and 894 cases involving property rights increased to 1,286. In crime ' reduction ' the most noteworthy appears to have been in relation to Provincial Statutes—4,301 charges in 1942 dropped to 3,625 in 1943. Perhaps ' war conditions ' explain the situation; in any event it is interesting to note that 1,763 charges under the ' Government Liquor Act' in 1942 decreased to 1,493—a drop of 16 per cent. Perhaps rationing may have played a part—certainly this suggestion would seem to find some support in our statistics under the ' Indian Act '—1,676 cases in 1942, 593 in 1943. " Due, no doubt, to gasoline and tire rationing and general war-time restrictions, offences relating to motor-vehicles have also shown a marked decrease. Again, under the ' Motor Carrier Act,' there were 339 cases in 1942 and less than one-third of that number in 1943. A similar reduction is to be observed in connection with the ' Motor- vehicle Act'—1,441 cases, and in 1943, 1,258. In particular, charges of ' furious driving' under the Criminal Code decreased from 425 in 1942 to 317 in 1943. " Offences connected with delinquency and the ' Infants Act' increased by 22— 60 cases against 82. " Under the Wartime Prices and Trade Board Regulations there has been a very definite increase from 443 cases in 1942 to 780 in 1943. Charges of theft increased from 373 in 1942 to 569 in 1943. Receiving stolen goods from 103 to 140. House and shop breaking from 107 to 262. W 12 BRITISH COLUMBIA. " There is no question that the increase in theft and juvenile delinquency can be attributed to a more or less transient population and unsettled conditions, and to improper home supervision on the part of parents who either work in war industry or reside elsewhere than in British Columbia. "At this point I particularly wish to refer to one important phase in the moral field of law enforcement. Compelled by urgent war-time necessity the Governments of the United States and Canada undertook vast projects in the Northern parts of this Province. In the nature of things their camps, denied all ordinary forms of entertainment, offered an attractive objective to the underworld and something had to be done about it. With this in mind, the Attorney-General instructed that no effort should be spared in conducting a vigorous campaign against the various undesirable elements preying on construction-workers—an effort to be applied throughout the Province. Implementing these instructions, Detective D. Shand of the Criminal Investigation Branch was detailed to make a series of special investigations and obtain such evidence as might be necessary to prosecute the operators. In this he proved highly successful and a large number of convictions were secured in the Peace River, Prince George, Prince Rupert, and other districts. At the same time a sustained ' drive ' against prostitution was followed by the elimination of bawdy-houses and dispersal of those frequenting them. In this connection our thanks are due to Mr. H. Alan Maclean, departmental solicitor, who rendered extremely valuable assistance in advising our officers on matters of evidence and in conducting the prosecutions. " As in the past, close co-operation exists between the Criminal Investigation Branch of this Force and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Ontario Provincial Police, the Vancouver and Victoria City Police, the Investigation Departments of the Canadian National and the Canadian Pacific Railways, and other law enforcement agencies throughout the country. Attention is also drawn to the fact that on a number of occasions the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States Government sent its agents to Canada to conduct inquiries initiated in American territory. Our facilities were always at their disposal and I am glad to say that in many cases their missions were entirely successful. " Since the various Northern development programmes came into being, a great many United States citizens have come to Canada and Canadians have had to go to the United States in connection with business and technical matters. Naturally this has given the Branch much additional work of an international nature. Missing persons, offences against United States citizens, and offences by United States citizens have all furnished their quota, and attention is particularly drawn to the fact that the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Washington State Patrol, and the Seattle Police Department have always given us prompt and unstinted co-operation whenever called upon. Assistance was also rendered the Defence Services in security investigations, tracing deserters, thefts of Government property, suspicious persons, and so forth. " The Doukhobor situation during the year 1943 was not of the best. There seemed to be a general antipathy towards the National Registration Regulations and war-time measures and this resulted in a number of prosecutions for failing to cooperate with the authorities. We also had to deal with incendiary fires. The Crestova School was damaged and an incendiary bomb was found at the Slocan Park School. Another fire which broke out on December 13th, 1943, at Brilliant, destroyed a jam- factory, a general store, a service-station and garage, and a packing-shed, the collective property loss amounting to approximately $85,000. Finally, on December 28th a packing-shed near Castlegar was destroyed. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 13 " The Modus Operandi Section of the Branch has been very active and every section of the Force has done much towards building up the files of this Department. Briefly, in all cases where any crime appears to conform to a definite pattern of operation the Modus Operandi Section is given a detailed statement of the special methods employed. These, set out on a prescribed form, are classified, filed, and then indexed and cross-indexed under some 200 different headings. Thereafter, whenever a crime of any particular nature in reported, search is immediately made to compare its ' trademarks ' with those of a like nature already filed by the M.O. Section. Another duty is that of photostating all bogus and forged cheques uttered in any area policed by this Force. These cheques or other documents are then indexed and filed for ready reference against the time when other documents of like character are received for comparison. " In accordance with custom two members of the Criminal Investigation Branch were on detached duty during the year. They are Senior Finger-print Operator J. W. Edwards, stationed at Oakalla Prison Farm, and Detective J. A. Macdonald, who is seconded to the Officer Commanding " E " Division, Vancouver, for investigational duties. " I should also like to draw attention to the fact that our Criminal Investigation Branch contributes from one-quarter to one-third of the total instructional time given at the British Columbia Provincial Training School at Victoria. Subjects lectured upon by members of the C.I.B. are Crime Detection, Finger-print Identification, Statements and Confessions, Modus Operandi, Ballistics, Photography, Plan-drawing, Firearms Registration, Report Writing, and General Police Science. " In conclusion may I say that in spite of the present shortage of scientific apparatus the Branch was able to secure a Zeiss comparison microscope. Since coming into our possession this piece of equipment has proved of great value in making identification in the physical field of scientific investigation. In one case of manslaughter certain fibres were found on an automobile radiator which the Crown alleged struck the deceased. A comparison was made between these fibres and some taken from clothing worn by the deceased at the time he sustained his fatal injuries. Evidence was adduced that the fibres compared favourably; however, the defence sought to introduce other fibres which they contended could have been similar to those left in the radiator grill. Again, with the aid of the comparison microscope, an examination definitely showed these fibres were dissimilar as to colour, etc. " In January, 1943, this instrument was used for the first time in firearms identification work by our ballistics expert, Detective Sergeant J. A. Young. He was successful in eliminating a 7.65 mm. Ortgies pistol from suspicion in connection with the investigation of two murder cases then under inquiry. This saved a long, fruitless, and expensive search for the owner of the weapon. Since then many more identifications and eliminations have been made by Detective Young. Mr. G. C. B. Cave, the Chief Analyst and Assayer of the Department of Mines, has also found the instrument of great use in connection with examinations made on our behalf." From the files of the Criminal Investigation Branch Records Office the following additional figures are quoted:— Missing Persons.—Of 337 searches to locate missing persons 176 were successful. Accidental Deaths.—Accidental deaths for the year 1943 totalled 381, a decrease of fifty-five from the 1942 figure and ten less than the total for 1941. There were 110 drowning accidents, while logging accounted for fifty-two and mining twenty-four. Automobile accidents added seventy-eight to the list. (The figures cited are for those accidents occurring in unorganized districts and cities or municipalities policed by this Force; they do not include accidental deaths taking place in cities and municipalities W 14 BRITISH COLUMBIA. employing their own police organizations.) Various other circumstances occasioned 117 fatal accidents. Aeroplane crashes accounted for thirteen. Nineteen persons, including one 2-year-old child, were killed in railway accidents. Fifteen persons, including five children or infants, died as a result of burns. Seven persons, three of whom were babies accidentally suffocated in bed, died from suffocation. Two persons died from carbon monoxide generated by an automobile and one from the same cause in a boat. Another person suffocated under a collapsed building. There were four deaths due to poisoning. In one instance a 19-month-old child swallowed strychnine and in another death by nicotine poisoning followed from a child of six eating some cigarettes. One adult was poisoned by taking cyanide in error for water and an infant died as a result of eating smoked salmon. There were nine fatal shooting accidents and a soldier was killed in battle exercises. Another military death was due to a guard at a camp shooting in error. One 3-year-old child was scalded to death, while an adult also died from scalds sustained when a crane overturned. " Slides " accounted for seven deaths; of these three were caused by rock-slides, three by snowslides, and one by a gravel-slide. Accidental deaths from other causes were as follows: A person struck by a flying buzz- saw wheel; one shipyard-worker crushed between a truck and a wall; a shipwright killed by a falling bulkhead. Two people died as a result of being struck by falling trees; one by falling timber at an airport; another by a falling trestle; and two others by falling rock. One 14-year-old girl was killed by a shock received from a high- tension wire when her younger brother tried to make a radio receiving set. Two persons were trampled by bulls; one child died as the result of falling on a nail; two people died when an auto was hit by a train. One person was killed when struck by a street-car, and another died of suffocation through some foreign object lodged in the throat. Finger-print and Photographic Section.—Two thousand two hundred and thirty- eight sets of finger-prints were received for classification and filing from January 1st until December 31st, 1943. Of this total, 722 were identified as persons previously registered at our Bureau. Seven hundred and fifty-two were arrested and fingerprinted by our own officers and 816 were finger-printed by Senior Finger-print Operator J. W. Edwards at Oakalla Prison Farm. In most cases of identification criminal records were mailed or transmitted by radio to the Division, District, or Detachment immediately concerned. Two hundred and seventy-seven certified " complete " criminal records were sent out for Court use. The Warden at Oakalla Prison Farm was supplied with sixty-six " complete " records and a number were sent to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. A " complete " record is one containing the known criminal life-history of the individual under review. During the year 1943 a form known as the " Final Disposition Form " was adopted by the Finger-print Section. It has been of great value to the Bureau in keeping our records up to date and for their assistance 302 F.D.F.'s were sent to the R.C.M.P., Ottawa. Non-criminal finger-prints were received, classified, and searched as follows:— Received. Identified. U.S. Army Intelligence, Prince Rupert, B.C 500 36 Persons going to the United States 229 3 Applicants for the B.C. Police Force and Industrial Guards 120 4 Totals j 849 43 One hundred and forty sets of single finger-prints were forwarded to the R.C.M.P. Finger-print Section for their files and 120 sets were added to our own single-print file. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 15 At the close of the year 1943, the number of persons with criminal records registered at this Bureau totalled 28,498. We received 1,459 additional records from the R.C.M.P., Calgary and Vancouver City Police, Oakalla Prison Farm, and the F.B.I.; and supplied 2,877 " complete " records to the R.C.M.P., and Calgary, Vancouver, and New Westminster City Police. Photographs.—Ten thousand and sixty-six photographs of prisoners were processed during the year. From this large collection we supplied photographs to those with whom we exchange finger-prints as well as to the British Columbia Gaols; the Ticket- of-leave Branch, Ottawa; the Immigration Department, Vancouver, B.C.; the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.; the R.C.M.P., Vancouver; the Modus Operandi Section and the municipalities surrounding Victoria. Miscellaneous photographic prints supplied amounted to 597 and involved the processing of 271 negatives. This work was done and supplied to the office of the Attorney-General; the Commissioner; Supreme, County, and Magisterial Courts; the Victoria City Police; the Provincial Analyst; the B.C. Police Training School; the Department of Mines; the Provincial Museum; the Provincial Archivist; to H. McLean, examiner of questioned documents, Vancouver, B.C.; the Saanich Police; the Royal Canadian Air Force; the Royal Canadian Navy; the Department of National Defence; the B.C.P. Motor Branch; the Civilian Protection Branch and our own Criminal Investigation Branch. Firearms Registration Section.—This section handles all registrations of firearms within the Province of British Columbia. Its files are referred to continuously in matters relating to the identification of revolvers, shotguns, and small arms, and in many instances these records have played an important part in clearing up crimes of a serious and difficult nature. The routine work, which calls for great care and accuracy upon the part of the staff, is carried out under the direction of Senior Clerk F. E. Grimshaw, whose long experience in the Force is of great value in all matters pertaining to his office. During the year 1943 the section was concerned in the recommendation and issue of 19,211 permits of all classes. This entailed an immense amount of inquiry and frequent reference to the central bureau maintained at Ottawa by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Outstanding Cases. Rex vs. Poole, Stephen (Murder).—On January 11th, 1943, word was received from Fort Ware, on the Upper Finlay River, that an Indian woman had died under circumstances pointing to murder. The only way of reaching Fort Ware at that time of year was by plane and as the weather was bad Sergeant G. H. Clark, of Prince George, was unable to reach Fort Ware until January 30th. On arrival he found that on January 8th Margaret Poole had visited the cabin of Chas. Van Somer, a trapper, married to an Indian woman. There was dancing and some drinking. Later in the afternoon Stephen Poole came to get his wife and stayed to supper. About 9 p.m. they left to return to their own cabin some distance down the river. Tommy, a 10-year-old son of the Poole's, had followed his father and hung around outside until they came out. He followed them in the cover of the trees and saw his father attack and beat his mother about the head with a rifle. He tried to interfere but was also struck by his father. Poole removed most of his wife's clothing to make it appear she had frozen to death. He later returned and carried the body to his cabin where it was seen on Sunday, January 10th, by Del Miller, a trapper on his way to Fort Ware. Owing to weather conditions the plane had to leave immediately on the return trip and Special Constable Davidson was left to locate Poole who was away on his trap-line. However, when the plane finally landed for fuel at Finlay Forks bad W 16 BRITISH COLUMBIA. weather and a cracked cylinder forced the party to remain there until February 15th, when a new engine part was flown in from Edmonton. On March 2nd a party consisting of Magistrate and Coroner W. Harris, Capt. J. C. C. Dawson, R.C.A.M.C, Sergeant Clark, Constable G. P. W. Russell, and Indian Agent R. Howe flew to Fort Ware. The body of Margaret Poole was exhumed. Captain Dawson performed an autopsy and Coroner Harris held an inquest. Subsequently charged with murder of his wife, Poole was committed for trial. As it was impossible to get witnesses out in time for the spring assizes in May, the case was traversed to the fall assizes when the Hon. R. L. Maitland, K.C., Attorney- General, conducted the prosecution. Upon a verdict of manslaughter, Stephen Poole was sentenced to imprisonment for life by Mr. Justice Bird. Rex vs. MacGregor, Donald John (Murder).—On Tuesday afternoon, March 30th, 1943, Donald John MacGregor, a parole patient from the Mental Hospital, then living with his parents at Appledale, about 36 miles north of Nelson, shot and killed his; mother, Mrs. Greta Margaret MacGregor. Neighbours across the road from the MacGregor residence heard a shot and looking out saw Mrs. MacGregor emerging from her gate on to the road. Another shot was heard and Mrs. MacGregor, struck in the back and killed instantly, dropped to the ground. Her son then opened the screen-door of the house, came out and walked over to her. Leaning the rifle against a post he knelt beside his mother, got up again, returned to the house, left the rifle inside, came out and walked up the road. Shortly afterwards Constable R. A. Huber, of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Mr. Julius Hornstra, one of the neighbours, met Donald on the road and took him to the store at Appledale, there to await arrival of the Provincial Police. Inspector J. Macdonald with other members of the Force presently arrived from Nelson and took MacGregor into custody. On April 2nd, 1943, he appeared before J. Cartmel, Stipendiary Magistrate at Nelson, and was committed for trial on a charge of murder. On April 19th at the Nelson spring assize, before Mr. Justice Coady and a jury, the accused was arraigned, found mentally unfitted to stand trial, and committed to the Mental Hospital at Essondale. Rex vs. Sellars, Michel Maurice, and Mrs. Sellars, Evelyn Maurice (Murder).—On April 19th, 1943, Constable J. Ritson, Wells Detachment, received a complaint that one Joseph Michaud, an employee of the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine at Wells had been missing for about a week. Constable Ritson accompanied by Game Warden E. Holmes proceeded to Michaud's home. Doors were locked so they entered with a pass-key. The house appeared to be in order, but upon closer examination blood was discovered on the walls and ceilings of the kitchen and bedroom. Sergeant T. R. Baker, Williams Lake, N.C.O. in charge of the District, and Constable D. D. Mclndoe, Quesnel, were notified and Constable Mclndoe, from information received, inquired into the movements of an Indian named Sellars and his wife, who had left Wells for Soda Creek on April 11th. Located at the Sugar Cane Reserve near Williams Lake they were taken to Quesnel where Mrs. Sellars admitted to the slaying of Michaud. She indicated that the body had been thrown into a lake near Wells and police commenced dragging operations but ceased when Sellars stated that the remains had been hidden in the bush near-by. Following this a search revealed parts of the body wrapped in canvas and tied with wire. When opened these proved to be the torso, arms and portions of legs below the knee. In another gunny- sack police found upper legs and the right arm. Michaud's National Registration Certificate was also recovered as were two knives thrown away by the Sellars. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 17 From statements received it appears that Michaud called upon Mr. and Mrs. Sellars and invited them to his house for a drink. The three sat drinking and Michel Sellars, served with the larger share of liquor, collapsed. Deceased then attempted to drag the woman into the bedroom. Seizing a chair she tried to strike Michaud over the head; however, unsuccessful in this, she finally managed to pick up a hammer and beat him into insensibility. That night she left the house to return next morning to find her husband still asleep. Michaud was dead. Cleaning up the blood they waited until after dark; then, loading the body on to a sleigh, they took it to their own house and commenced dismembering the remains with axe and knife. The head was put into the kitchen stove and a fire lighted. Next day an arm was thrown into the stove but, as the process of burning was slow, it was decided to dispose of the remainder in the woods. This done, they left for Williams Lake. Later, upon the positive identification of the remains by the widow, Mrs. Joseph Michaud and expert opinion offered in relation to the exhibits by Dr. A. G. Naismith, of Kamloops, both were arrested and committed for trial on October 4th, 1943, before Mr. Justice Bird. The jury returned a verdict of " not guilty " and Sellars and his wife were discharged. Commenting upon the case, Mr. Justice Bird commended Constables Ritson and E. A. Wales upon the manner in which they conducted the investigation and gave their evidence. The efforts of Constables Mclndoe and Sharpe, Game Warden Holmes, and Detective Sergeant Young are also deserving of mention. Rex vs. Hughes, James Wilson (Murder).—Nanaimo. On the morning of May 1st, 1943, a car was discovered on one of Nanaimo's back streets with a fence-post and fencing-wire attached to the rear axle. On examination, it was found to contain the naked and blood-stained corpse of a woman. Seated beside the body in the front seat was the accused, Hughes, who was immediately taken into custody. As the investigation proceeded it became apparent that Hughes, who had been separated from his wife for some time, had come from Cumberland to see her with regard to a settlement over jointly owned property. He picked her up when she left work at 5 p.m. and they drove to a quiet playground in Nanaimo where an argument followed. After spending some time at this point they drove to a more isolated spot in an open field near Departure Bay north from Nanaimo. Here further argument resolved in an assault which culminated in the woman's death. On leaving, Hughes drove his car over a Paige wire fence that had been down for several years and in doing so the wire became entangled with the rear axle. This resulted in several posts and much wire being dragged along behind the car. As the car neared Nanaimo some of the posts and wire dropped off along the highway, a fact which led the investigators to the scene of the fatal assault where tufts of hair, false teeth, and a land title were found. Evidently Hughes was quite unaware of what had happened for he drove to a friend's house in the middle of the night and very incoherently kept repeating " Daisy, speak to me." Charged with murder and tried at the Nanaimo fall assize he was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to eight years' imprisonment in the B.C. Penitentiary. Davies, Frank (Murder of).—On the morning of July 9th, 1943, Lum, Chinese employee of the Davies Greenhouses, Kingsway, Burnaby, B.C., arrived at work about 7.05 a.m. He looked around for his employer, Frank Davies, and went into his bedroom which was situated on the premises but was unable to find him. The greenhouses cover considerable area and Lum proceeded to the centre greenhouse searching for his employer. There he found a pool of partly congealed blood and spatterings of blood on fragments of glass which had been broken at one end of the greenhouse. 2 W 18 BRITISH COLUMBIA. The Chinaman notified Thomas Davies, brother of his employer, who immediately informed the Provincial Police. After search Davies was eventually located some 50 feet from the rear door. He was in a dazed condition, practically insensible and suffering from lacerations about the head. However, while blood on the surrounding long grass offered a possible clue to what may have transpired, further search revealed neither weapons nor instruments likely to support a theory of assault. Removed to hospital, Davies recovered sufficiently to be interviewed but, despite repeated questioning by Police and friends, he steadfastly maintained his inability to explain the matter or assist those charged with carrying out the inquiry. All persons with whom he was known to have had business or personal contacts were interviewed but no apparent motive for the assault could be learned and there was no evidence of robbery. Actually, from information supplied by the victim, considerable sums of money were found in hiding-places which he himself had described. Davies was thought to be recovering, but on July 21st he was reported to be in a critical condition; in fact, when officers called at the hospital with a view to obtaining an ante-mortem statement he was too ill to see them. Following the death of Davies a great number of people were interviewed and his whole past history was traced for a possible motive, however every " lead " was followed without success and up to this time the crime remains a mystery. Rex vs. Lockwood, Harold William John (Arson).—In July of 1943 within a space of two days three fires all within two blocks of each other occurred in the City of Penticton. At the last fire, on July 18th, two distinct attempts were made to burn the barn of E. W. Unwin, of 801 King Street, by lighting dry grass under the flooring. On one side the fire had gone out and two burned matches were found. On the other side, the fire had burned through the floor and into the barn before it was put out by the Penticton Fire Department. Constable W. F. Armson was detailed to assist Fire Chief Foreman to make a thorough investigation and as it was thought that the fires had been set by juveniles a map, listing all houses and the names of their occupants within a radius of six blocks of the fires, was prepared. On its completion every one in the area was interviewed. Work continued day after day for almost a month and some 200 juveniles as well as adults were interviewed. It was a slow and difficult inquiry as the case would seem to rely entirely on a confession: however, on August 11th one John Lockwood, age 19, was interviewed. His story as to his movements at the time of the fires was full of discrepancies and he finally admitted to being at the Unwin barn on the day of the fire. " He had been smoking and might have thrown a match in the grass." After being warned Lockwood made a full confession to the effect that he had set fire to the grass round the barn and the other two fires in order that he might " watch the fire engines put them out." On September 8th, before His Honour Judge Colquhoun, Lockwood pleaded " guilty " to three charges of arson. Witnesses gave character evidence to the effect that the accused was of good morals and honest but subnormal and lacking in responsibility, and an aunt living elsewhere in Canada offered to provide a home for him. Accepting this offer, the Court agreed to a recognizance in the sum of $500 and suspended its sentence of eighteen months' imprisonment with hard labour. Evans, W. (Attempted Rape).—Dawson Creek, B.C. At 1 a.m., February 3rd, 1943, Constables W. W. Rands and M. L. Begallie on patrol in the town of Dawson Creek were advised that a woman, later identified, had been violently assaulted and in such manner as to constitute the offence of attempted rape. The man allegedly responsible was said to be a United States coloured soldier. The matter was given immediate attention by United States Military Police and our officers, with the result that W. Evans, a member of the United States coloured troops in camp near Dawson REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 19 Creek, was apprehended by Military Police and held by the United States Army authorities. Identified as the culprit and following instructions from the Hon. the Attorney-General, a charge of " attempted rape " was laid against Evans and a warrant issued for his arrest. Advised of our action the United States authorities refused to hand the man over to us for trial. Instead, they chose to try him by United States Military Court Martial and on March 9th, 1943, Evans was brought before such Court for trial. United States Military Police personnel, civilians, and Constables Rands and Begallie all gave evidence on behalf of the prosecution. Found " guilty," the accused was sentenced to fifteen years' imprisonment at hard labour, dishonourably discharged from the United States Army and immediately returned to the United States to serve sentence. In the investigation of this serious matter the closest co-operation existed between the United States authorities and ourselves. It might also be noted that under the Canadian Criminal Code the maximum punishment for this offence is seven years' imprisonment and whipping. Rex vs. Oneski, Fred, et al. (False Pretences).—In the latter part of 1942 the North Vancouver ship-building industry reported a series of pay-roll frauds which gradually increased in number during the early part of 1943. All these frauds were similar in nature and appeared to be the work of a small group who operated both in the North Vancouver Ship Repairs' and the Burrard Drydock Company's shipyards. Due to the large staffs employed at both of these yards, some 14,000 men, discovery of the culprits proved to be very difficult. The modus operandi was quite simple. The operator would appear at a wicket on pay-day and represent himself as being one of the staff; then, by way of identification, he would display a forged brass identification tag or badge and also produce a forged National Registration Certificate. At the North Vancouver Ship Repairs he received a pay-cheque which he cashed as soon as possible in a local store or at the bank. In the case of Burrard Drydock Company the operator would receive the pay envelope and forge the employee's signature on the receipt-card. These operators were very clever in selecting employees who were off shift at the time, a practice which prevented immediate discovery as the offence would not be known until, calling for his pay, the bona-fide employee would find some one else had collected it. Such methods indicated a close knowledge of conditions on the part of the operator and the investigation which lasted several months ultimately centred about shipyard-workers. During the inquiry we discovered another type of fraud which, for want of a better name, might be called " criminal absenteeism." It was found that a large number of men were drawing pay without actually working at the yards. The method adopted here was again quite simple. The culprit would enter the yard with his own shift and punch the clock. Then, as there was a little overlapping in shift movements, he would leave the yard with the outgoing shift but fail to punch the clock. Later in the day, when his own shift was to go off duty, he would re-enter the yard with the men of the next shift and a few minutes later leave with his own shift and punch the clock. A time-slip would be placed in the yard-box claiming the number of hours worked. Sometimes, not even bothering to go down to the yard, the culprit would get a fellow employee to punch the clock for him. This practice was facilitated by the large number of men employed and the fact that the guards placed at the gates could not watch all the men, perhaps 2,000, as they punched in or out. At first this " clock-punching " matter was considered to be a problem only to be dealt with by plant authorities. However, upon examination of the facts by the Police, it was decided to make a test case and charge one of the men with " attempting to obtain money by false pretences," the " false pretences " being the time-slip inserted in a yard collecting box. In collaboration with plant police, a number of W 20 BRITISH COLUMBIA. suspects were watched and upon securing definite proof that an employee who should have been on shift was actually out of the yard, his record-slips were examined for that period, then if he had put in a slip for the time he was absent prosecution followed. Within a short time, six men were prosecuted and convicted. Later, as the investigations proceeded, it seemed that there was a connection between some of the criminal absentees and pay-cheque thieves. A detailed explanation of the work performed would be too lengthy for this report, but I am glad to say that before the end of 1943 the practice of pay-roll frauds was entirely eliminated. There were seventeen charges laid of which twelve were for obtaining or attempting to obtain' money by false pretences; one charge of theft of pay-roll cheque; one charge of obtaining money by means of a forged document; and three charges under the National Registration Regulations. Sentences varied, the most severe being three years' imprisonment with hard labour in the British Columbia Penitentiary. Altogether twelve persons were involved. During the investigations two officers, Constables J. A. Williams and D. A. McDonald, were assigned to this work and the successful suppression of these frauds was due largely to their efforts. As forgeries were involved, Mr. Henry B. MacLean, handwriting expert, assisted in the investigation. Valuable assistance was also rendered by C.I.B. personnel who carried out the chemical treatment of forged National Registration Certificates. Rex vs. Bachynski, Anthony (Breaking, Entering, and Theft).—On May 10th Alex. Zuckerberg complained to the Constable at Castlegar that a small electric motor had been stolen from his shop within the past few days. Investigating the complaint our officer found entry had been made by prying a padlock off the rear door. A number of juveniles were questioned and the premises of one of them searched without result. The investigation was continued and finally Bachynski came under suspicion. Working with Deputy Chief W. F. Fleming of the Tadanac Police, the residence of Bachynski at Castlegar was searched and numerous articles belonging to the Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company were discovered on the property. In view of this it was considered expedient to immediately search the premises of his brother Joseph at Trail. This was done and a quantity of goods belonging to the Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company, together with the motor belonging to Zuckerberg, were found there. Duly arrested Anthony Bachynski was found guilty of theft in the Magistrate's Court in Trail and before the County Court Judge at Nelson. Sentenced respectively to four and six months' imprisonment with hard labour the prisoner was then removed to Oakalla Prison Farm. Constable J. L. DeVoin was commended in G.O. 295 for his good work on this case which continued over a period of four months and resulted not only in the successful conclusion of this case but the recovery of a large amount of stolen property at Trail. Rex vs. Gatyshun, James, and Trottier, Leopold Alexander (Possession of Narcotics).—March 22nd, 1943, Gordon Wood, proprietor of Wood's Drug Store, Prince George, reported that the store had been broken into and his stock of narcotic drugs and a .45 Colt automatic pistol stolen. About the same time Dr. Carl Ewert discovered that his office had been entered and the supply of narcotics stolen. An intensive investigation resulted in arrests under the " Government Liquor Act " of two men employed as kitchen help by Carter, Halls, Aldinger Construction Company, Limited, Prince George. Released on payment of their fines these men were kept under observation until April 1st, when a special agent reported accompanying one of them on a trip to recover a parcel of drugs hidden beneath a sidewalk. Duly located and taken to a hotel the packet was opened, phials were broken and the contents placed in rubber finger-stalls which Gatyshun and Trottier concealed in each other's bodies. Arrested forthwith J REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 21 and removed to hospital the finger-stalls were recovered. Charged with possession of narcotic drugs, Gatyshun admitted to his part in both robberies and took police to a latrine at the air port where the Colt pistol was found. He also showed them where some drugs had been concealed in a hollow stump beside the highway. Subsequently taken to Vancouver for analysis we were advised that in diluted form the drugs would sell for $10,000 on the underworld market. The prisoners elected for speedy trial and pleaded " guilty." Both had long previous records. Trottier was sentenced to imprisonment for four years, a fine of $500 or a further six months in default of payment. In view of Gatyshun's assistance to the Police, His Honour Judge Woodburn was more lenient and sentenced him to three years' imprisonment with hard labour and a fine of $300 and in default of payment imprisonment for an additional four months. Rex vs. Eldridge, George Alfred, and Bell, Frank (Breaking, Entering, and Theft, Section U60 CC), and Rex vs. Bell, Frank, and Lane, Patricia (Possession of Drugs, Section U (d), "Opium and Narcotic Drug Act").—On Monday, June 7th, 1943, a report was received at Kamloops Police Office that the drug-room at Tranquille Sanatorium had been entered over the week-end and a quantity of drugs stolen. On investigation it was found that entry to this room had been made by pushing back the Yale lock with a piece of celluloid which was found on the floor. On the day previous, Sunday, June 6th, Constable J. Campbell while visiting at the Sanatorium had seen two men driving a Buick sedan leave the grounds. Police were instructed to keep a watch for this car and the men, suspected of stealing drugs from hospitals and drug-stores, were later located at a Kamloops Hotel and taken into custody. Subsequent finger-printing brought out the fact that both were old offenders. One, Lillian, wife of George A. Eldridge, and a Patricia Lane were also " picked up." Finger-print Operator A. G. Carmichael, C.I.B., was sent for and conducted an examination and tests at Kamloops and Tranquille, but nothing implicating Eldridge and Bell was brought to light. In view of this it appeared useless to proceed with a charge of breaking and entering and Eldridge was released. Per contra, having been found in the unlawful possession of drugs, Bell was detained and dealt with later. As they were not connected with the theft, Mrs. Eldridge and Miss Lane were also released. These women then commenced to visit Eldridge and Bell at the Kamloops Gaol and as both were drug addicts and in desperate condition for lack of narcotics it was believed they might attempt to hand drugs to their male associates. In view of this the staff was especially vigilant. On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 8th, Miss Lane embraced Bell and attempted to pass a drug. A struggle ensued and the Lane woman and Bell were seized. In the woman's right hand was found a yellow finger-stall containing a drug. Bell and Miss Lane were charged with possession of drugs. Pleading " guilty " in City Police Court on June 16th, each was sentenced to six months' imprisonment at Oakalla Prison Farm, a fine of $200 and additional imprisonment in default of payment. Rex vs. Lynde, Elmer Merritt, Nendick, Daniel Armond, and Nendick, Neil (Attempted Theft of Gasoline).—In the early morning of Friday, July 2nd, 1943, Constable M. S. Parsons, of the Fernie City Detachment, surprised a car parked in the driveway of the Texaco Service Station in Fernie with its engine running and the occupants acting in a suspicious manner. On seeing the Constable, one man started to run and the driver, failing to heed the Constable's shouted warning to stop, drove down the street. The Constable again shouted a warning to stop but as this was ignored he fired three shots from his revolver at the gas-tank and tires of the car. After proceeding about a block the car stopped and, coming up to it, the Constable found a third man with a woman and a little girl in the back seat. W 22 BRITISH COLUMBIA. The woman was moaning and complaining of pain. She had been hit by one of the shots which had pierced the body of the car through the trunk and lodged in the lower part of her back. She was rushed to the hospital, operated on, and subsequently recovered. All three men were taken into custody, and later all three were found to possess criminal records. The car was fitted up with an ingenious contrivance for siphoning gasoline into a large extra tank built into the trunk of the car. A quantity of stolen goods was also found. On July 10th, before His Worship Mr. J. V. Rewers, Police Magistrate at Fernie, they were found guilty of attempted theft of gasoline and sentenced to two months' hard labour in the Nelson Gaol. Lynde, the driver of the car was later convicted on two charges of retaining stolen property and sentenced to six months' and one year's hard labour consecutively in Oakalla Prison Farm. Neil Nendrick paid a fine of $20 and costs for an offence under the " Government Liquor Act," and sentenced to six months in Oakalla Prison Farm under the National Selective Service Mobilization Regulations. Rex vs. Farnell, Parker Howe, and Dubrueil, Wilfred Fritz (Breaking, Entering, and Theft).—On November 11th, 1943, James Stewart, who had recently purchased the McBride Trading Company Store at McBride, B.C., reported that his store had been entered the previous night and a large quantity of merchandise stolen. This consisted of clothing, boots, shirts, sweaters, and jewellery to the value of $400. Investigation disclosed that two strangers had been seen in the furnace-room of the C.N.R. shops at McBride. Later, a conductor on the way freight observed two men with large packs and suit-cases leave the train at a flag-stop. At 3.30 a.m., November 14th, Constable E. T. Corey, on duty at Prince George, saw two suspicious characters at the C.N.R. station and arrested them. On search at the lockup it was noticed that all their clothing was new and corresponded with articles on the stolen property list, also as a key to the public lockers at the C.N.R. station was found on one of them, the Company's Special Agent was called to open the locker. It contained a suit-case full of stolen property. The other prisoner had an express shipping bill for a shipment to Edmonton and when this was returned it proved to be a large pack and suit-case containing further stolen property. The man had shipped it to himself. Both Farnell and Dubrueil had previous records. Electing speedy trial, they entered a plea of " guilty " and were each sentenced by His Honour Judge Woodburn to two years in the B.C. Penitentiary. Rex vs. Mallock, John (Breaking and Entering with Intent).—At 1.40 a.m., Monday, September 6th, 1943, Constables G. A. Perry and C. W. Price, on patrol in the City of Prince George, heard a noise in the Strand Theatre. They found the doors all securely fastened. While Constable Perry guarded the theatre Constable Price phoned the owner and the N.C.O. i/c. On entering the building it was discovered that the safe had been dragged from the office to the runway leading into the auditorium; the dial had been knocked off, one hinge was off and the other partly removed. On the floor was a large hammer, a pinch-bar, and chisel. Constables were called out and the building surrounded. On searching the premises a man was found in the basement attempting to dig himself out under the foundations. He was arrested and gave his name as John Mallock. A steel punch was found on his person. Entry of the building had been made through a trap-door on the roof where Police found a rope still dangling. Mallock was found to have a long criminal record in Winnipeg. On Septem- REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 23 ber 14th he appeared before His Honour Judge Woodburn and elected for speedy trial. Pleading " guilty " he was sentenced to five years in the B.C. Penitentiary. Rex vs. Pitt, Joseph Kenneth Lester Alfonso (19 Years), and Three Juveniles (Theft; Theft of Horses; Retaining Stolen Property).—Thirteen charges in all; value of property stolen, $500; number of horses stolen, seven; one horse and two calves shot. The culprits in this case commenced their series of crimes on Saturday, July 10th, 1943, when they hired four horses from the Kamloops Livery Stable. On Sunday, July 11th, as the horses had not been returned the matter was reported to the Police at Kamloops. It was believed the youths were heading towards Merritt via Cherry Creek and Savona, and Constable T. C. Fraser at Merritt Detachment was advised. He immediately patrolled to the Mamette Lake District and made inquiries among the ranchers thereabouts but without success. On Monday, July 12th, a report was received at Kamloops that two horses together with riding equipment had been stolen at about midnight, July 11th, from Heron Brothers, Cherry Creek. The same party of youths were suspected and further patrols and inquiries were made from Kamloops and Merritt, but still without results. Up to Sunday, July 18th, other thefts including a wagon, another horse, a set of harness, etc., and cattle shootings were reported. Finally two of the juveniles were apprehended by Constable Fraser and R.C.M.P. Constable R. Clayton from Merritt. Search then continued for Pitt and the remaining juvenile who was picked up near Merritt. On Sunday, July 25th, Pitt surrendered to the Police. The youths stated that after hiring the horses in Kamloops they proceeded to Meadow Creek. En route they broke into the Heron ranch where they stole horses, saddles, and foodstuffs. Next day, after sleeping in the woods, they proceeded overland to the Fish Lake Road. Following this road down to what is known as Meadow Creek they eventually broke into a cabin and stole more foodstuff, rifles, and ammunition. Two of the lads then shot a calf for meat. After a couple of days these supplies ran out so another calf was killed. They also entered a vacant farm-house and took more foodstuff and a sawed-off 30.30 rifle which could be used as a small arm. Here also they stole a wagon and proceeded towards Mamette Lake where two of the party were arrested. Constable T. C. Fraser conducted the search from Merritt and Constables G. D. Heatley and M. L. Thomson worked out of Kamloops. All three were commended in G.O. 294 for their excellent work. Pitt was sentenced to imprisonment for one year at Oakalla Prison Farm. Two of the juveniles were sentenced to six months' imprisonment and a third was committed to the Boys' Industrial School. Fire and Explosion, Dawson Creek, February 13th, 19U3.—During the early evening of February 13th, fire was observed in a structure in the business section of Dawson Creek. The building was occupied by Miller Construction Company and subcontractors Oman-Smith Company as a storage warehouse for supplies and material. Both United States firms and employed by the American Government they were engaged in erecting telephone-lines along the Alaska Highway. Local fire departments—U.S. Army and Canadian civil—were soon on the scene and the fire appeared to be under control. However, it was found that sixty cases of 40 per cent, dynamite and sixteen cases of electric detonators were stored on the Oman- Smith portion of the building. The explosive material ignited and resulted in a terrific explosion which scattered burning debris over a large area and was followed by a serious conflagration. Hardly a pane of glass in the town was left intact and, with the exception of one building, a whole city block covered with business premises was wiped out. Damage of more than a quarter million dollars resulted. Scores of persons were injured and five men lost their lives. W 24 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Following a full departmental investigation a charge of criminal negligence was laid against the Oman-Smith Company. At a trial held at Pouce Coupe on October 1st before His Honour Judge Woodburn the accused company was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of $10,000. An appeal against sentence was taken to the Appeal Court of British Columbia who reversed the decision of the trial Judge and acquitted the defendants: however, it is of interest to note that civil claims amounting to several thousand dollars have since been paid by the Government of the United States. MOTOR-VEHICLE BRANCH. Inspector George A. Hood reports as follows:— While there was a decrease of 1,662 in the number of passenger motor-vehicles licensed during the 1943 licence-year under the number so licensed during the previous corresponding year, there was an increase of 2,062 in the number of commercial motor- vehicles licensed, so that an increase of 400 was recorded in the total number of motor-vehicles licensed this licence-year as compared with last licence-year. Of the total of 130,066 motor-vehicles licensed during the year, 98,920 were of the passenger type and 31,146 of the commercial type. Of the 98,920 passenger type motor-vehicles licensed, 2,526 were motor-vehicles which were being licensed in this Province for the first time, and of these 2,526 passenger motor-vehicles 259 were new and 2,267 were motor-vehicles which had been licensed elsewhere. Of the 31,146 commercial motor-vehicles licensed, 2,198 were motor-vehicles which were being licensed in this Province for the first time, and of these 984 were new and the balance of 1,214 were motor-vehicles which had been licensed elsewhere. The motor-vehicles which had been previously licensed elsewhere came into this Province from the following places: — Place. Passenger. Commercial. Alberta 1,040 758 Saskatchewan 542 274 Manitoba 229 64 Ontario - 242 81 Quebec 27 1 New Brunswick 4 Nova Scotia 8 1 Northwest Territory 1 Total used car registrations (Canadian).... 2,093 1,179 Alaska 1 3 California 53 6 Colorado 3 Connecticut 1 Columbia 1 Idaho : 5 Illinois 4 Kansas 2 Louisiana 1 Maryland 1 Massachusetts , 2 Michigan 1 Minnesota 7 Missouri 3 Montana 10 11 Nebraska 1 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 25 Place. Nevada Passenger. 2 Commercial. New York 3 North Dakota 2 Oregon 13 2 Pennsylvania 1 Rhode Island 1 South Dakota 1 Texas 3 Utah 1 Washington 46 10 Wisconsin 2 Wyoming . 2 1 car registrations (U Total used S.A.) 171 35 1 China England 1 Hawaii 1 • registrations (other Total used cai countries) 3 Total used car registrations, 1943 licence-year 2,267 1,214 The number of used passenger motor-vehicles previously licensed elsewhere and brought into this Province this year showed a decrease of 177 (7.2 per cent.) under the number brought in last year, but an increase of 367 (43.3 per cent.) was registered in the number of commercial motor-vehicles previously licensed elsewhere and brought into this Province during the 1943 licence-year. Increases and decreases in certain types of licences, etc., have again reflected existing war-time conditions. This year, incidentally, the classes affected are similar to those noted in 1942. General increases over last year were registered in the following licences and permits : Increase. Per Cent. Commercial, renewals 3,734 14.8 Permits for temporary operation 17 12.1 Motor-cycle licences 79 2.4 Trailer licences 872 20.9 Transfers 6,145 12.9 Total substitutions 187 16.8 Class " A " chauffeurs' licences .__. 155 11.8 Class " A " chauffeurs' licences (substitutional) .... 3 27.3 Class " B " chauffeurs' licences 85 5.0 Class " C " chauffeurs' licences 1,889 10.8 Class " C " chauffeurs' licences (substitutional) _ 23 18.1 Chauffeurs' drivers' licences (original) 759 45.2 Chauffeurs' drivers' licences (renewal) 1,963 13.6 Permits to minors (duplicate) 175 66.4 Learners' permits 6 0.8 Duplicate motor-vehicle licences 413 14.2 W 26 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Decreases were also registered under last year in the following licences, permits, and fees:— Passenger Decrease. Per Cent. New registrations 711 22.0 Renewals 951 1.0 Commercial, new registrations 1,672 4.3 Non-resident touring motor-vehicle permits 715 29.1 Non-resident special motor-vehicle permits 76 30.4 Non-resident commercial motor-vehicle permits _ 631 65.6 Original motor-dealers' licences 39 17.1 Additional plates, motor-dealers' licences 47 18.8 Original motor-cycle dealers' licences 4 66.6 Salesmen's licences 139 43.6 Class " B " chauffeurs' licences (substitutional) .... 6 16.2 Drivers' licences (original) 256 2.2 Drivers' licences (renewal) 6,287 4.5 Salesmen's drivers' licences (renewals) 136 46.9 Permits to minors 605 11.2 Learners' licences 303 11.7 Search fees 6,348 15.6 For purposes of comparison the following table shows the issuance of licences, permits, etc., under the " Motor-vehicle Act " during the licence-years 1936 to 1943, inclusive, and a study of the same will reveal some interesting facts; such as, there are now twice as many trailers licensed in this Province as in 1936, and that there are more than twice as many chauffeurs licensed as in 1936, and that in both these cases more trailer licences and chauffeurs' licences were taken out this licence-year than during any previous licence-year:— REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 27 Comparative Statement of Licences, Permits, etc., issued during the Licence-years 1936 to 1943, inclusive. Licences issued. 1936. 1937. 1938. 1939. 1940. 1941. 1942. 1943. Motor-vehicles— 10,585 73,477 12,732 78,817 9,416 84,930 9,213 87,524 9,608 91,844 8,543 96,867 3,237 97,346 2,£26 96,394 Total passenger 84,062 91,549 94,346 96,737 101,452 105,410 100,582 98,920 2,511 17,871 3,323 19,656 2,149 20,856 2,209 21,203 2,603 21,735 3,652 23,016 3,870 25,214 2,198 Commercial (renewal) 28,948 20,382 22,979 23,005 23,412 24,338 26,668 29,084 31,146 104,444 114,528 117,351 120,149 125,790 132,078 129,666 130,066 Non-resident touring motor-vehicle permits Total non-resident special motor-vehicle per- 6,885 339 15 266 8,522 565 21 290 8,180 603 59 309 7,646 530 87 425 6,015 503 116 292 7,159 541 112 280 2,456 250 141 961 1,741 174 158 Total non-resident commercial motor-vehicle permits - - - 330 Motor-cycles— 200 1,435 258 1,555 188 1,681 197 1,741 478 1,776 337 2,084 981 2,246 237 Renewals ., 3,069 Total motor-cycles 1,635 1,813 1,869 1,938 2,254 2,421 3,227 3,306 2,525 286 434 23 457 1 3,186 323 488 47 692 2 3,351 327 483 21 713 3 3,549 322 450 19 650 3 3,753 321 437 23 612 3 8 4 1,695 48 27 72,388 1,020 8 1,333 21 10,880 66 14,282 141,387 2,607 548 10,038 7 499 7,025 173 6,163 1,754 4,213 163,335 4,165 294 412 19 538 4,169 228 250 6 319 5,041 Motor-dealers— 189 203 Substitutions- Salesmen's licences „ 5 180 1 11 5 1,600 63 24 68,604 1,184 9 1,507 26 14,355 91 14,364 145,592 2,184 992 12,637 6 477 7,266 134 5,203 1,543 4,139 75,320 6 1 1,053 35 19 47,677 1,310 11 1,685 37 17,478 127 11,691 140,456 1,805 1,856 14,420 2 1,735 47 22 66,429 799 5 1,318 14 9,006 42 18,248 127,226 2,609 510 8,184 17 462 5,082 90 2,093 721 4,527 107,478 1 1,699 27 9 52,547 695 5 1,273 7 7,070 36 14,764 117,098 2,253 346 6,635 2 8 3,818 96 1,450 497 3,555 54,936 1,416 36 21 62,576 857 6 1,304 5 9,218 56 15,605 134,934 2,718 403 9,045 4 532 5,009 74 2,537 907 4,267 148,298 1,512 40 10 64,325 911 6 1,307 8 9,601 38 11,764 136,610 2,865 299 9,610 6 532 6,351 127 4,530 1,389 3,926 80,930 1,258 Motor-cycle (substitutions) - - 18 19 Transfers Chauffeurs— 53,822 1,465 Substitutional " A " - - Original Class " B ". - Substitutional " B " , 13 1,770 31 19,367 Substitutional " C " Drivers— 150 11,435 134,169 Duplicate - - Chauffeurs' (original) 1,439 2,615 16,383 290 5,413 262 2,585 778 2,919 40,782 154 4,808 437 Learners' licences - 2,282 784 3,332 34,434 W 28 BRITISH COLUMBIA. In the distribution of motor-vehicles throughout the Province, 102,776 or 79 per cent, were licensed at coastal points, the balance of 27,290 or 21 per cent, being licensed at Interior points, which is approximately the same percentage as last year. With the exception of the issuance shown at Victoria and Fernie, the distribution of motor-vehicles throughout the Province can be fairly well gauged from the following table:— 1943 Motor-vehicle Licences issued according to Issuing Offices. Passenger Motor-vehicles. Commercial Motor-vehicles. Grand Total. Issuing Office. Used. New. Renewals. Total. Used. New. Renewals. Total. 825 223 327 18 42 40 29 7 8 29 32 404 25 12 5 118 37 11 3 11 11 4 7 2 4 4 4 1 135 1 39.404 40,364 17,658 14,699 2,457 1,983 1,714 2,011 1,852 1,804 1,622 1,382 830 1,491 1,276 1,134 683 579 449 577 446 376 419 313 367 278 236 248 249 188 200 164 194 144 134 92 108 87 64 25 22 1 147 16 31 3 11 10 13 7 3 810 8 5 1 82 20 19 2 4 9 1 3 1 2 3 1 1 1 685 128 28 6 6 7 10 3 4 6 7 8 18 13 12 4 6 1 8 1 - 2 3 2 2 3 1 5 1 4 10,645 4,022 3,631 762 989 899 525 447 430 568 741 541 427 638 268 188 286 324 175 200 266 212 224 167 167 197 129 115 119 85 97 65 92 84 58 33 49 34 23 18 S 11,477 4,166 3,690 771 1,006 916 548 450 434 681 751 1,359 453 656 269 282 310 349 176 210 271 212 235 170 170 202 133 115 122 85 105 67 93 84 58 34 49 34 23 18 12 51,841 90 18 2 17,345 14,354 2,437 1,941 1,674 1,981 1,843 1,796 1,593 1,349 424 1,464 1,262 1,129 564 542 436 574 435 365 415 306 365 274 232 244 248 186 192 157 193 143 134 91 107 85 62 25 22 1 21,824 18,389 Nanaimo 3,228 2,989 Nelson 1 2 2,630 2,559 2,302 2,238 2,203 Kelowna - 1 2 2 2 2,133 2,189 Cranbrook Kamloops , 1,944 1,932 1,403 1 965 889 2 798 753 656 647 631 537 448 438 1 2 8 7 1 1 237 218 150 1 1 2 2 136 98 48 40 13 Atlin Totals 2,267 | 259 i 96.394 98,920 1,214 984 28,948 31,146 130,066 As the Victoria office issued 4,310 passenger motor-vehicle licences and 1,285 commercial motor-vehicle licences by mail during the year, the total of 17,658 passenger motor-vehicle licences and 4,166 commercial motor-vehicle licences shown as being issued at this office does not represent motor-vehicles operating in the immediate vicinity of Victoria, as 3,230 passenger motor-vehicle licences and 755 commercial motor-vehicle licences were issued by mail to various other points as follows:— REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 29 Passenger. Commercial. Vancouver 1,435 205 New Westminster 127 16 Vancouver Island and Islands 577 201 Balance of Province 1,040 302 Out of Province 51 31 Totals 3,230 755 Issuance to residents of Victoria and vicinity was 14,428 passenger motor-vehicle licences and 3,411 commercial motor-vehicle licences. The issuance at Fernie also included 83 passenger motor-vehicle licences and 43 commercial motor-vehicle licences which were issued to motor-vehicles entering this Province from the East and proceeding to other points in the Province, so that the number of passenger motor-vehicle licences and commercial motor-vehicle licences issued at the Fernie office for residents of that vicinity is 600 and 239 respectively instead of as shown in the foregoing table. Makes of Motor-vehicles Licensed. The passenger motor-vehicles licensed this year were made up of 97 different makes (a reduction of 7 makes) and the commercial motor-vehicles of 124 different makes (an increase of 6 makes) as compared with last year. The standing of the first 10 leading makes of both passenger and commercial motor-vehicles remained the same as last year. The following table shows the standing and the number of motor-vehicles of these makes which were licensed during the years 1941, 1942, and 1943:— Passenger. 1941. 1942. 1943. Place. Make. j Number. Place. Make. Number. Place. Make. Number. 1 Ford Chevrolet Plymouth — Dodge Pontiac Chrysler .... Essex-Terraplane ... McLaughlin-Buick . Oldsmobile Nash —. . 23,950 19,985 | 9,570 | 8,185 | 5,165 | 4,166 - ! 4,121 _| 3,920 .1 2,991 . 2,928 i 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Ford - 23,300 18,992 9,677 8,182 4,849 3,784 3,706 3,561 2,874 2,677 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Ford Chevrolet - 23,019 18,559 9,777 Dodge — 8,221 4,746 6 7 8 Chrysler Essex-Terraplane — McLaughlin-Buick ... Chrysler Essex-Terraplane McLaughlin-Buick „_ Oldsmobile Nash — 3,593 3,551 3,471 2,846 2,573 Commercial. Ford Chevrolet —- International Dodge G.M.C. Fargo -. Maple Leaf Federal —- - Eeo White -| 8,708 .1 5,906 | 3,384 -| 1,834 _| 943 | 866 479 | 354 -| 342 | 249 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Ford 9,474 5,964 3,583 1,973 1,262 1,000 519 385 334 334 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 | Ford 1 Chevrolet -— | International . | 10,761 2 3 Chevrolet International [ 6,201 3,873 | 2,112 5 6 7 8 9 10 G.M.C. Fargo ; G.M.C _ ...... | 1,372 -.- 1,106 j Maple Leaf | Willys . .1 625 Willys . Federal Eeo | 455 Federal | Reo [ | 331 j 323 1 W 30 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Revenue. The gross revenue collected from licences, permits, and fees under the " Motor- vehicle Act " during the licence-year 1943, less fees received for drivers' examinations (which are credited against the cost of salaries and expenses in this connection), amounted to $3,175,392.39, which is an increase of $44,340.30 over the amount so collected during the previous licence-year. The bulk of these collections—namely, $2,196,734.13 (69.2 per cent.)—were made by the three main issuing offices of this Branch located at New Westminster, Vancouver, and Victoria, which collected $448,- 503.72, $1,231,428.25, and $516,802.34 respectively, the balance of $978,658.08 being collected through the various Government Agencies throughout the Province and Police Detachments reporting through such agencies. The amount of fees collected for drivers' examinations during the same period was $15,641, which is a decrease of $845 (5.1 per cent.) under the amount collected from this source during the previous year. Of this amount $6,054 was collected at the Vancouver motor licence office, $2,388 at the New Westminster motor licence office, and the balance of $7,199 was collected at the Victoria office and by travelling units operating throughout the Province and reporting to such office. In addition to the above, $6,584.85 was collected during the calendar year 1943 at the Victoria office in connection with the registration of documents under the " Bills of Sale Act," " Conditional Sales Act," and " Mechanics' Lien Act," and searches, etc., made thereunder. Refunds made totalled 2,160, amounting to $16,178.17, and although this was a decrease of 510 (19.1 per cent.) in the number of refunds made, the amount refunded only decreased $597.65 (3.5 per cent.). This is partly accounted for owing to the fact that although there was a decrease of 27 (12.6 per cent.) in the number of miscellaneous refunds made, there was an increase of $1,602.40 (87.5 per cent.) in the amount refunded, and in a similar manner, although there was a decrease of 115 (11 per cent.) in the number of refunds made upon relinquishment of motor-vehicle licences, there was an increase of $68.85 (or slightly over 1 per cent.) in the amount refunded in such cases. Examination of Motor-vehicle Drivers. Drivers' examinations were completed by 14,617 persons this year, of which 12,455 (85.2 per cent.) were male and 2,162 (14.8 per cent.) were female. This is a decrease of 383 (2.98 per cent.) in the number of examinations completed by males and 180 (7.68 per cent.) in the number completed by females, a total of 563 (3.71 per cent.) under last year. As a result of these examinations it was found necessary to place restrictions on the drivers' licences of 2,688 persons, of which 2,316 (86.16 per cent.) were male and 372 (13.84 per cent.) were female, and to prohibit 4 males and 1 female from driving. Particulars of the reasons for the restrictions imposed, as well as for the failures, segregated into age-groups, are given in the following table:— REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 31 3> s~ a s s 6Q CO S ga o o cs o .s •<s> CO s >iJ 8 ttj bq t) 00 Co rH CO i-l H 50 ta 1-1 (M ~J Si CO IO 6 IS ! ! M CC !S H CO i-H ! 1 co CM c- h s si rH CM M «> 3 .!,« eo>H H j.0 CO J < 10 >4 Ph »o S-. H N ! | ! H H c >o 4*8 i *& IO -^>H o co -* *- c- cn W^H ! C CM <NfH rH W ,AS Tf ^t* ""3 ffi £.3 ID'l'tOIMHNfflWN^ H CQ H H CO CO EH£ 1-1 CM ^ ft j i-H tr- "= cfl 1 * 8) liS r1 W t- W C JL n <P>< O co ^O *H IO 5 10 |* !OOt-OH<D'*^MCC ■d«{H t-t-OMWNt-uSeO» CO C0 CN *# C0[H O CO lONmcOWt-MC-WK f Ji CO CM CM t- CM Gi IO <M>H iO rH tO tM U 1 01 m o> COMOCCI'NCllflHO: H U5 CM CC o rH[* M r | a Is M ,5 * S 60 M c sion, including g pth, including gl riphery, includin plopia, including o 3 S ft b 9 J §4 1 = .a 5 co t, >> ffi a +~ a 0 — O QJ .-. C t > C Ch p o P. & Oi Eh a CO CM U3 h : - - H CM CM « rt - - - ~ i - « j - CO > oi ; CO ; CO ! 3 ! M o .S P 5 o 5 u o 3 3,5 > fin 7i c W 32 BRITISH COLUMBIA. In accordance with existing arrangements with the Military, Naval, and Air Force authorities, drivers' examinations were conducted for their mechanical transport personnel at various places throughout the Province during the year. The following summary shows the places at which such examinations were conducted, for the particular service, and the number of personnel given examinations:— Place. Military. Navy. Air Force. Total. 394 181 20 48 35 443 22 183 94 57 368 288 677 1 26 309 22 186 3 394 181 21 48 35 443 22 183 116 57 580 288 989 Totals - .... 2,810 336 211 3,357 As a new type of Standing Order containing mechanical transport drivers' certificates was issued to all mechanical transport personnel, it was necessary, before the old type could be disposed of, to have the new type marked in accordance with the examination stamps which had been placed on the type being substituted, and quite an amount of time was spent in stamping the mechanical transport drivers' certificates in these new Orders. _. Convictions. During 1943 there were 3,692 convictions reported under the provisions of the "Motor-vehicle Act" and regulations; 706 convictions reported under section 285 of the Criminal Code; 320 convictions reported under the provisions of Order in Council No. 2800 (40-miles-per-hour speed limit), and 49 convictions reported under the Lighting and Black-out Regulations, a total of 4,767 convictions, which is a decrease of 1,721 (26.5 per cent.) under the number of convictions reported last year. Particulars of the types of convictions reported under the provisions of the " Motor- vehicle Act" and regulations and under section 285 of the Criminal Code during the years 1940 to 1943, inclusive, are given in the following table:— Convictions under " Motor-vehicle Act " and Section 285, Criminal Code, 19U0-U3. Offence. 1941. Failing to stop after accident- — Unlawfully taking a motor-vehicle — __ Driving a motor-vehicle while intoxicated _ - Failure to obtain motor-vehicle licence or permit, mount same, etc.- Failure of dealer to notify re sale, misuse of dealers' plates, etc Operating with " D " plates without salesman's licence or permit, etc.- Failure to register as a tourist Employing unlicensed chauffeur __ _. No driver's licence or failure to produce same, etc.- _. Failing to take necessary precaution re horse-drawn vehicles.. Failing to take necessary precaution re street-cars Failing to stop on approach of fire and police patrol - Exceeding speed-limit passing schools and playgrounds Exceeding speed-limit indicated by " speed " signs Driving to common danger, exceeding speed-limit in cities, etc. Failing to report accident, etc. 52 10 1,305 624 2,466 59 59 74 16 17 12 52 701 65 62 8 31 1,520 1,256 723 708 3,098 2,223 56 50 32 84 33 14 2 621 2 42 13 834 471 1,384 59 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 33 Convictions under " Motor-vehicle Act " and Section 285, Criminal Code, 19U0-U3—Continued.. Offence. 1940. 1941. 1942. 1943. 30 1 3 39 38 11 43 128 12 22,1 6 2 3 2 27 43 199 8 20 1 28 25 2 6 1 68 1 4 7 60 3 5 64 28 20 48 78 21 2 149 5 1 5 2 32 63 45 7 46 1 31 69 2 2 5 8 1 82 2 4 34 1 7 82 41 13 39 100 17 1 1 164 2 4 2 34 58 23 5 23 8 52 46 6 6 87 2 19 1 4 102 Operating motor-vehicle without displaying plates as required 25 21 Using licence belonging to another, refusing to show licence, etc Driving motor-vehicle as chauffeur without chauffeur's licence or permit. Making false statement, permitting another to use licence, etc 43 59 16 1 Failing to display number-plates unobstructed, clean, etc Failing to notify re change of address — - 2 1 3 1 Driving while driver's licence under suspension.—. Driving without head-lights or improper head-lights 28 31 Driving overwidth motor-vehicle without clearance-lights..- 8 Driving motor-vehicle without muffler Failing to give required signals on turning or stopping.— Driving with windshield obstructed- - 30 63 1 Driving motor-vehicle otherwise than as restricted on driver's licence Altering number-plates and use of fictitious plates - 71 3 Operating motor-vehicle with improperly mounted or unauthorized fog, spot, or auxiliary lights — - ., Totals 6,488 7,396 6,178 4,398 Suspensions and Cancellations. The number of drivers' licences it was found necessary to suspend this year or to refuse the right to obtain a driver's licence amounted to 618, which is a sharp decrease of 304 (32.9 per cent.) under the number it was found necessary to take similar action in connection with last year. Drivers' licences held by minors were the largest group affected, amounting to 57.2 per cent, of the total. I am pleased to state that there was a very sharp decrease in the number of drivers' licences it was necessary to deal with by way of suspension for driving to the common danger, driving a motor-vehicle while intoxicated, and for exceeding the speed-limits, it being necessary this year to deal with 130 drivers' licences for driving to the common danger, 24 drivers' licences for driving while intoxicated, and 19 drivers' licences for exceeding speed-limits, as compared with 273 for driving to the common danger, 74 for driving while intoxicated, and 57 for exceeding speed- limits dealt with last year, a reduction of 143 (52.3 per cent.), 50 (67.5 per cent.), and 38 (66.6 per cent.) respectively. The following table gives the reason for the suspensions imposed as well as the length of time of such suspensions:— 3 W 34 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Reason. ft O a BO J3 . X « H 8 CO S'o d a, 3 t*. c co u 3 S'O r° C C"c3 fa a "3 . S'0 S 3 CO CJ m o) *■ CO s 0} O cu m a. = Co S c A BJ a 0) o Sb e fi c£ OJ CJ p, wCD 'e5 Driving to the common danger and reckless 36 5 1 1 11 7 6 1 2 35 1 9 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 5 28 21 10 2 1 6 2 1 3 3 1 16 20 2 2 292 2 3 1 5 4 1 24 36 130 Driving a motor-vehicle while intoxicated ._. 24 5 6 354 Accidents, failing to return to, report, etc. Driving while licence suspended : 6 6 19 1 Not in possession of a driver's licence Defence of Canada Regulations (O.C. 2800) Unfit 5 2 24 Failed to appear for examination...- 36 Totals 54 16 51 6 5 70 4 3 17 322 70 618 A decrease was also registered in the number of drivers' licences and motor- vehicle licences it was found necessary to suspend under the financial responsibility sections of the " Motor-vehicle Act," 730 drivers' licences being suspended this year as compared with 941 last year, a decrease of 211 (22.4 per cent.), and 434 motor-vehicle licences were suspended this year as compared with 579 last year, a decrease of 145 (25 per cent.). During this year 499 drivers' licences were reinstated upon the necessary proof of financial responsibility being submitted, which is an increase of 22 (4.6 per cent.) over the number reinstated last year, and 507 motor-vehicle licences were reinstated upon bona-fide sale being made to another person or proof of financial responsibility being submitted, which is a decrease of 87 (14.6 per cent.) under the number reinstated last year. Suspensions and reinstatements of drivers' licences and motor-vehicle licences made under the financial responsibility sections of the " Motor-vehicle Act " during the year were as follows:— Reason. Drivers' Licences. Motor-vehicle Licences. Suspended. Reinstated. Suspended. Reinstated. 823 284 14 1 1 69 25 4 9 266 173 14 2 2 7 30 3 2 191 204 8 1 1 6 19 1 3 143 No further proof of financial responsibility given upon expiration 113 2 Taking motor-vehicle without owner's consent 1 16 224 Driving while driver's licence under suspension - Totals - 730 499 434 507 Motor-vehicle Accidents. Although there was an increase of slightly over one-half of 1 per cent, in the number of motor-vehicles licensed this year there was a decrease of 4.3 per cent, in the number of reportable motor-vehicle accidents, there being 5,213 of such accidents this REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 35 year as compared with 5,451 last year. As a result of these accidents 2,403 persons were injured as compared with 2,437 last year, a decrease of 34 (0.139 per cent.) ; 121 persons received fatal injuries as compared with 129 last year, a decrease of 4 (3.2 per cent.) ; and property damage amounted to $592,973.38 as compared with $620,440.31 last year, a decrease of $27,466.83 (4.4 per cent.). There does not appear to be any doubt but that gasoline rationing has had a definite bearing on the decrease in the number of motor-vehicle accidents, as although the number of private passenger motor-vehicle licences decreased by 1.6 per cent., the number of reportable motor-vehicle accidents in which private passenger motor-vehicles were involved decreased by 9 per cent., and while the number of motor-cycles licensed decreased by 5.5 per cent., the number of reportable motor-vehicle accidents in which motor-cycles were involved decreased by 14.2 per cent. Both of these types of motor- vehicles have been strictly rationed. In the commercial truck and delivery motor- vehicles, however, it is significant that while there has been an increase of 8 per cent, in the number of such motor-vehicles licensed, there has been an increase of 14 per cent, in the number of reportable motor-vehicle accidents in which this type of vehicle has been involved. While there was a decrease in the number of persons who received fatal injuries this year, there was an increase of 8 (7.5 per cent.) in the number of fatal motor-vehicle accidents, there being 114 of such accidents this year as compared with 106 last year. Last year 21 persons were fatally injured in 7 motor-vehicle accidents, while this year 11 persons were fatally injured in 5 such accidents. An increase was also recorded this year in the number of members of the National Defence Forces who received fatal injuries in motor-vehicle accidents, there being 16 of such members so injured as compared with 13 last year. Of the motor-vehicle accidents occurring during the year 3,736 (71.6 per cent.) occurred in city municipalities, resulting in 45 (37.1 per cent.) of the fatalities, 1,504 (62.5 per cent.) of the persons injured, and $364,605.69 (61.4 per cent.) of the property damage caused. This was a decrease of 39 (1.03 per cent.) in the number of accidents and a decrease of 63 (4.02 per cent.) in the number of persons injured, but an increase of 1 (2.2 per cent.) and an increase of $12,776 in the amount of property damage caused in city municipalities in comparison with last year. Motor-vehicle accidents occurring in district municipalities totalled 729, which was 13.9 per cent, of the total motor-vehicle accidents in the Province. These accidents caused 28 (23.1 per cent.) of the fatalities, 460 (19.1 per cent.) of the injuries, and $105,666.24 (17.8 per cent.) of the property damage. This was a decrease of 6 (17.6 per cent.) in the number of fatalities, a decrease of 8 (1.08 per cent.) in the number of injuries, and a decrease of $2,509.87 (2.3 per cent.) in the amount of property damage, but an increase of 52 (12.7 per cent.) in the number of persons injured in district municipalities in comparison with last year. In the unorganized portions of the Province the number of reportable motor-vehicle accidents which occurred this year was 748 or 14.3 per cent, of the total motor-vehicle accidents. In these accidents 48 persons received fatal injuries, which was 39.6 per cent, of the total fatalities; 439 persons were injured, which was 18.2 per cent, of the persons injured; and property damage amounted to $122,701.45, or 20.6 per cent, of the property damage caused. This was a decrease of 191 (23.4 per cent.) in the number of accidents, a decrease of 23 (4.9 per cent.) in the number of persons injured, a decrease of $37,733.15 (23.5 per cent.) in the amount of property damage caused, but an increase of 1 (2.1 per cent.) in the number of fatalities which occurred in unorganized territory as compared with last year. For purposes of comparison a statement showing further details according to location of the motor-vehicle accidents occurring during this year and last year is given in Appendix No. V. W 36 BRITISH COLUMBIA. More accidents again took place on Saturday than on any other day, and the peak hour for accidents again was between 4 and 5 p.m. While the same number of accidents took place at railway crossings this year as last year, unfortunately they were twice as fatal. Of the drivers involved in motor-vehicle accidents 93 per cent, were male and 7 per cent, female, but of those drivers involved in fatal accidents 94.4 per cent, were male. Of the drivers involved 3,792 (45.3 per cent.) were between 25 and 40 years of age, while 7,012 (84.1 per cent.) had a driving experience of 5 years and over. A decrease of 20.8 per cent, was registered in the number of unlicensed drivers involved in motor-vehicle accidents, and the number of non-resident drivers so involved also showed a decrease of 28.5 per cent, when compared with last year. Drivers who did not have the right-of-way were again responsible for contributing to more accidents than any other group, although those who drove off the highway were involved in considerably more fatalities. This year 48 pedestrians were fatally injured and 619 received non-fatal injuries. This is one more pedestrian fatality and 64 more pedestrians who received non-fatal injuries than last year. Pedestrian fatalities this year comprised 39.6 per cent, of the total fatalities, which is an increase of 2 per cent, over last year, and pedestrians who were non-fatally injured comprised 25.7 per cent, of the total who were not fatally injured, which is an increase of 3.3 per cent, over last year. In at least 191 or 28.7 per cent, of these accidents which resulted in 14 pedestrians being fatally injured and 177 receiving non-fatal injuries, such accidents were caused by carelessness on the part of the pedestrians who suffered as a result of the same. Last year there were 6 pedestrians under the age of 14 years and 29 pedestrians over the age of 50 years who were fatally injured, while this year 11 pedestrians under the age of 14 years and 30 pedestrians over the age of 50 years were fatally injured. There were 7 bicyclists fatally injured and 225 bicyclists received non-fatal injuries this year in accidents involving motor-vehicles and bicycles. This is a reduction of 3 in the number of those fatally injured and 53 in the number of those receiving non-fatal injuries as compared with last year. Again this year the accidents which occurred during the hours of darkness were twice as fatal as those occurring during the daylight hours; 1 accident in every 55 accidents taking place during daylight hours was fatal, while 1 accident in every 27 accidents taking place this year during hours of darkness was fatal. For purposes of comparison a brief summary of motor-vehicle accidents reported during the years 1940 to 1943, inclusive, is given hereunder, from which it will be noted that the year 1943 shows a very favourable decrease in the number of accidents taking place, in the number of persons receiving non-fatal injuries, and in the amount of property damage caused, but that although the fatalities have decreased since 1941 we are still above the ratio of fatalities in 1940. Summary of Motor-vehicle Accidents, 19U0-U3. 1940. [ 1941. | 1942. 1943. 126.648 6,246 20 108 1.172 2,937 43 $661,210.86 $5.22 1 133,231 | 132,435 6,799 | 5,451 19 | 24 129 j 125 1,032 j 1,059 3,227 | 2,437 41 [ 54 $796,321.87 $620,440.31 $5.97 j $4.68 133,150 5,213 25 Number of motor-vehicles per accident 1.100 2,403 55 $592,973.38 $4.45 Number of persons injured in motor-vehicle accidents Number of motor-vehicles per person injured Amount of property damage caused by motor-vehicle accidents Amount of property damage per motor-vehicle Statistical summary of reportable motor-vehicle accidents which occurred during the year is given in Appendix No. IV. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 37 Highway Patrol. This year 179,774 check-ups were made by members of the Force whose principal duties are the enforcement of all legislation relating to the control of traffic, and in doing so they travelled 164,444 miles and investigated 345 motor-vehicle accidents. This was a decrease of 48,069 (21 per cent.) in the number of check-ups made, a decrease of 94,740 (36.5 per cent.) in the number of miles travelled, and a decrease of 146 (29.7 per cent.) in the number of motor-vehicle accidents investigated as compared with last year. The type of check-ups made and the number of the same according to Division was as follows:— • "A" Division. "B" Division. "C" Division. "E" Division. Total. 11,264 205 483 2,549 11,115 4,930 11,202 675 127 5,301 2,372 11,202 4,978 1,856 2,167 5,557 153 298 1,486 5,425 2,178 5,504 1,141 272 1,035 842 5,559 2,392 1,207 1,601 7,321 173 71 3,118 7,355 743 7,346 4,187 1,225 1,538 1,444 1,364 1,028 1,602 1,770 6,815 13 192 982 6,296 885 6,833 30,957 Motor-vehicle salesmen's licences : — 544 1,044 Chauffeurs' licences —. Drivers' licences - Operation of motor-vehicles — - ' - 8,135 30,191 8,736 30,885 Motor-vehicle head-lights, etc., tested - 6,003 2 2,162 366 5,610 3,211 357 689 1,626 10,036 5,024 23,735 Miscellaneous regulations - " Highway Act," regulations, licences, etc.— " Motor Carrier Act," licences, regulations, etc. 11,609 6,022 6,227 70,426 34,650 40,285 34,413 179,774 As a result of these check-ups 632 convictions were registered, resulting in $8,167.60 being collected in fines and costs and 4 cases of imprisonment. This was a sharp decrease in the number of convictions of 403 (38 per cent.) and a decrease in the amount of fines and costs of $3,908.15 (32.3 per cent.) under last year. Convictions obtained in this connection were as follows:— Convictions. Fines and Costs. Imprisonments. " Motor-vehicle Act " and regulations - " Highway Act " and regulations " Motor Carrier Act " and regulations Criminal Code " Government Liquor Act " I'attullo Bridge regulations ..— City by-laws — - — " Munitions and Supply Act," D.C.R.O.C. Miscellaneous - — Totals - - 328 65 53 44 13 16 36 69 632 $3,332.50 782.00 778.00 1,076.00 232.75 155.00 236.50 1,525.00 48.85 $8,167.60 In addition to the sums collected for fines and costs, the sum of $3,011.64 was collected as a direct result of these check-ups; namely, $2,296.60 under the provisions of the " Motor-vehicle Act " and $715.04 under the provisions of the " Motor Carrier Act," a decrease of $3,553.92 (54.1 per cent.) under the amount so collected last year. W 38 BRITISH COLUMBIA. " Bills of Sale Act," Conditional Sales Act," and Lien Act." Mechanics' While a decrease in the number of documents being filed under the " Bills of Sale Act," " Conditional Sales Act," and " Mechanics' Lien Act " was again registered this year, this decrease was not nearly so heavy as that registered last year; and although a decrease was registered last year in the number of searches made under the " Bills of Sale Act" and the " Conditional Sales Act " a sharp increase was registered this year in the number of such searches, there being more searches made this year than in any year since 1932, at which time the filing of documents under the " Bills of Sale Act " and " Conditional Sales Act " in connection with motor-vehicles was centralized for the Province in this office. The total revenue, however, received under these Acts for filing and searching documents, etc., showed a decrease. The following table shows the number of registration's and releases filed as well as the number of searches made and the sources of revenue this year under these Acts as compared with last year:— Item. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. Per Cent. 9,866 1,758 75 273 118 1,045 1.052 7,320 1,672 41 223 150 1,554 1,547 2,546 86 34 50 25.81 4.32 45.33 18.31 Releases filed under " Bills of Sale Act " 32 509 495 27.12 48.71 Searches made under " Bills of Sale Act " 47.05 $7,048.00 6,762.50 367.50 44.60 $6,005.00 4,679.50 542.15 37.70 $1,043.00 2,083.00 14 80 30.62 Value of search tickets sold under " Bills of Sale Act " and $174.65 47 44 Value of miscellaneous searches and certificates made— 6.90 15.47 $14,222.60 $11,264.35 $174.65 $2,958.25 Public Passenger Vehicles. During the year 673 inspections of public passenger motor-vehicles were carried out by our Mechanical Inspectors, as a result of which 88 vehicles were found to have defective brakes and 188 defective steering. The necessary action was taken immediately to have these defects corrected before the vehicles concerned were allowed to continue to operate as public carriers. An increase in the number of accidents in which these vehicles were involved was shown over last year, being as follows:— 1942. 1943. Total accidents : 87 113 Resulting in— Passengers injured 58* 91 Cyclists injured 6 Pedestrians injured 13 58 110 Passenger fatalities Nil 3 Cyclist fatalities Nil 2 Pedestrian fatalities Nil 3 NU ~8 Hospitalization required 30 68 * Not segregated in 1942. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 39 School Buses. This year 213 school-bus permits were issued for the operation of motor-vehicles used for the conveyance of children to and from school, and operated by, or under contract with, the Board of School Trustees or other authority in charge of the schools. This shows an increase of 16 permits over last year. These vehicles were inspected from time to time as warranted, 142 such inspections being made. Brakes were found defective in 17 cases and steering-gear defective in 33 cases. The defects were of minor nature and immediately corrected. During the year no accidents were reported in which school buses were involved. Gasoline Licence and Ration Coupon Books. Again this year the Department gave its full co-operation to the Dominion Oil Controller in connection with the issuance of gasoline licence and ration coupon books by motor licence issuing offices throughout the Province. From experience gained in connection with the issuance of these books last year a different system was inaugurated by the Dominion Oil Controller, and instead of having applications for commercial and special categories returned from the office of the Regional Oil Controller to the applicant, who in turn had to again present himself at a motor licence issuing office to obtain a commercial or special category which had been approved for him, such commercial and special category ration coupon books were issued this year direct by the Regional Oil Controller to the applicant concerned. It was therefore only necessary for our motor licence issuing offices to handle the "AA" category gasoline ration coupon books for motor-vehicles of the private passenger type and for privately operated motorcycles. The number of " AA " category gasoline licence and ration coupon books issued by our offices was 90,280, and 1,451 were issued for motor-cycles, the revenue -collected for the Dominion Oil Controller in this connection being $91,731. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, T. W. S. PARSONS, Commissioner of Provincial Police. W 42 BRITISH COLUMBIA. X r—I P w PL, CL, < M 5 "I^HX SuiqiBA\y pUB S[BSStUISIQ rH j OJ , CO rH ! OJ OJ 'SUOljOIAUOO OS IO rH rH OJ rH CO CO OJ CO \ rH OJ -tf IM "V rH •poja^ua sasBQ ■^J- IO rH CO OJ rH Ci "■* OJ CO CJ rH CJ tE OJ tj< rH > o S m w g P-iK 'IBiJX Sui^ibavy -sp3M.i3.ipir}ijV\. puB sjbssiuisici Mill ill!!! i II "SUOI^OIAUOQ CO | , fc- . rH •paja^ua sasBO i ! CO t- j 1 §z i 2 o> few •[BIJX SUIlIBAVy "S[BA\.BJpu;iI^ pUB SJBSSllUSIQ 1 j J 1 1 j *"* j j j | ; j j CO Oi ■SUOI^OIAUOQ M ! 1 1 1 1 tH o r—1 « Q a H r—1 •paja;ua sdsbq rH IO rH , z " p "l^HX 3ui^jBA\.y •SJBAiBjpmi^. pUB S[BSSIUISIQ CJ ! , W rH . , rH OJ 'SUOpOIAUOQ OJ rH . 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Totals. 42 9,747 29 114 10 6 2 27 105 178 3 6 43,953 2 22 28 202 18 3 1 3 94 3,629 2 57 1 7 21 3,832 15 62 3 7 3 20 74 55 15 2,931 1 26 12 8,781 10 75 9 23 2 25 128 443 1 3 39,273 1 8 461 1,698 5 26 497 24 1,023 234 Complaints investigated 30,440 57 12 26 372 23 1 44 2 26 119 39 1 10,513 9 Mentally ill persons Inquests , , 20 56 38 9 28 39 8 27 145 135 537 937 4 1 25,694 1 35,667 5 9 24 141 49 12 Patrols made 2,343 5,274 1 2 10 162,717 9 3 23 65 13 1 2 2 68 5 3 18 7 49 39 90 30 588 2,214 122 8 12 3 4 25 4 43 566 52 National Selective Service Mobiliza- 1 11 11 Investigations for Departments of 3 1 1 76 78 54,501 29,791 40,601 13,851 51,035 2,987 6,571 199,337 APPENDIX III. BRITISH COLUMBIA POLICE. Nominal Roll as at December 31st, 1943. Headquarters. Commissioner—T. W. S. Parsons, Victoria. Assistant Commissioner—J. Shirras, Vancouver. Commissioner's Office— Rest. No. Inspector Clark, C, Victoria Asst. Chief Clerk Patterson, E., Victoria 134 Miss J. M. Whitehead (steno.), Victoria Radio Branch— Chief Radio Opr. Conlan, W. F., Victoria 493 Sr. Radio Opr. Weld, B. C, Victoria 495 1/Radio Opr. Hicks, J. M., Victoria. 588 Criminal Investigation Branch— Regt. No. Inspector Peachey, R., Victoria Sergt. Young, J. A., Victoria 524 Det. Shand, D. J., Victoria 436 Sr. Clerk Ockenden, C. O., Victoria., 273 Miss D. P. Neate (steno.), Victoria Miss P. S. Byrom (steno.), Victoria Miss M. R. Smith (steno.), Victoria Miss V. C. Burnett (steno.), Victoria Miss E. Kinghorn (steno.), Victoria W 48 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Headquarters- —Continued. C.I.B.—Finger-print Bureau— Reg- ..No. Police Training School—Continued. Reg- .. No. Sr. F.P. Opr. Edwards, J. W., Van Spec. Cst. Hamblin, S. A. L., Victoria couver 338 Motor Branch— Sr. F.P. Opr. Carmichael, A. G., Vic Inspr. Hood, G. A., Victoria toria 644 S/Inspr. Hannah, J. P. M., Victoria_ F.P. Opr. Tinnion, R., Victoria 836 Chief Clerk Paulding, J. E., Victoria 289 Miss D. Lancaster (steno.), Victoria Chief Clerk Cooke, A. 0., Victoria.... 292 C.I.B.—Firearms Registration Bureau— Sr. Clerk Ellis, W. G., Victoria 451 Sr. Clerk Grimshaw, F., Victoria 445 Sr. Clerk Brown, P. H., Victoria 463 Miss M. E. Brinn (steno.), Victoria.. Mechanic J affray, W. A., Victoria 583 Miss T. M. Vye (steno.), Victoria -. UClerk Sharpe, A., Victoria 676 Miss J. R. Robson (steno.), Victoria.. 1/Clerk Moore, H. G., Victoria 693 Miss M. D. Rogerson (steno.), Vic 1/Clerk Hadfield, R. A., Victoria 694 toria .' 1/Clerk James, G. H., Victoria 748 Mrs. F. J. Ritchie (steno.), Victoria 1/Clerk Wilkinson, E., Victoria 753 Advisory Council (P.C.P.C. and 1/Clerk Merkley, L. W., Victoria 754 A.R.P.) — 1/Clerk Colpman, W. H., Victoria...... 755 Inspr. Moodie, S. F. M., Vancouver_ 1/Clerk Copeland, C. E., Victoria. 756 Sergt. Cline, S., Vancouver 78 2/Clerk Cox, R. A., Victoria 811 Sergt. Hughes, H. P., Vancouver 225 2/Clerk Jewkes, F. R., Victoria 846 Corpl. Taylor, D. W., Vancouver 396 Messenger Prezeau, D. S., Victoria ... 1/Cst. Deane, J. M., Vancouver 577 Miss R. M. Steele (steno.), Victoria.. 3/Cst. Gilbert, R., Vancouver 890 Miss N. E. Johnson (steno.), Vic 3/Cst. Tuttle, A. J., Vancouver 892 toria '3/Cst. Duddy, H., Vancouver 956 Miss V. Jacklin (steno.), Victoria.— Miss N. Munkley (steno.), Vancouver Miss J. M. Thorburn (steno.), Vic Miss M. G. Haskell (steno.), Vancou- toria Miss M. Metro (steno.), Victoria S/Sergt. Johnson, G. A., Victoria 202 Miss E. Bourne (steno.), Victoria 3/Cst. Walters, J. A., Victoria 893 Miss E. A. Kay (steno.), Victoria 3/Cst. Johnstone, H. D., Victoria 924 Miss I. R. Casilio (steno.), Victoria - 3/Cst. Domay, E. C, Victoria ■ 933 Miss R. Balcom (steno.), Victoria.— 3/Cst. Cawdell, C. A., Victoria 958 Miss E. J. M. Coates (steno.), Vic- Spec. Cst. Thornton, J. F., Victoria . Miss J. M. A. Smith (steno.), Victoria Accounts Branch— Paymaster Moses, D. D., Victoria Sr. Clerk Embleton, C. V., Victoria... 327 2/Clerk Campbell, C. C, Victoria— 812 3/Clerk Excell, L. B., Victoria 876 3/Clerk Walkinshaw, J. B., Victoria.. 942 Miss J. N. Smith (steno.), Victoria... Miss A. H. Chaney (steno.), Victoria Q.M. Stores— 1/Clerk Kirkpatrick, D. C, Victoria.. 710 2/Clerk Forbes, A. C, Victoria 943 Transport Branch— Mech. Supr. McNaught, J. F., Victoria 409 Mrs. E. Mcintosh (steno.), Victoria Mrs. M. Johnson (steno.), Victoria ... Police Training School— S/Inspr. Mackenzie, C. K., Victoria. 2/Cst. McVie, W., Victoria 815 Spec. Cst. Ehly, J. J., Victoria toria . Miss E. J. Thorne (steno.), Victoria . Miss J. D. McGraw (steno.), Victoria . Miss S. A. P. Sangster (steno.), Victoria . Miss M. E. Dykes (steno.), Victoria.. . Miss M. D. King (steno.), Victoria... . Miss M. L. Hood (steno.), Victoria... . Miss E. V. Watson (steno.), Victoria. Miss J. M. Robinson (steno.), Victoria . Miss D. E. Hemingsen (steno.), Victoria ; . Miss A. D. Pattinson (steno.), Victoria , Miss V. C. Ross (steno.), Victoria Miss D. Jeeves (steno.), Victoria ... Miss F. S. Porter (steno.), Victoria. Miss L. M. Huzzey (steno.), Victoria Miss A. M. Wilkinson (steno.), Victoria Miss J. B. M. Speck (steno.), Victoria Miss P. D. Green (steno.), Victoria.-. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 49 Headquarters—Continued. Motor Branch—Continued. Regt. No. Miss I. M. Mclndoe (steno.), Victoria Miss V. Lea (steno.), Victoria Miss E. M. Noble (steno.), Victoria ... Miss F. M. Byatt (steno.), Victoria Mrs. A. D. Johnston (steno.), Victoria Miss J. W. Howell (steno.), Victoria Mrs. G. E. Phillion (steno.), Victoria Mrs. M. A. McKay (steno.), Victoria Mrs. E. R. Slegg (steno.), Victoria Mrs. C. W. Kaehn (steno.), Victoria Miss B. F. Barrick (steno.), Victoria S/Inspr. Lord, J. S., Vancouver Sr. Clerk Lord, F. N., Vancouver .... 498 Sr. Clerk Bestwick, A. M., Vancouver 416 1/Clerk Barclay, J., Vancouver 519 1/Clerk Ellis, J. N. L., Vancouver..- 531 1/Clerk McPherson, A. B., Vancouver 539 1/Clerk Pughe, C. T., Vancouver 743 1/Clerk Hamilton, S., Vancouver 745 1/Clerk Niven, J. J., Vancouver 747 Motor Branch—Continued. Regt. No. 1/Clerk Archibald, W., Vancouver ... 760 Miss G. Beattie (steno.), Vancouver.. Mrs. V. Stone (steno.), Vancouver.... Miss C. A. Stevenson (steno.), Vancouver Mrs. M. Godwin (steno.), Vancouver Asst. Chief Clerk Lindsay, G., New Westminster 525 1/Clerk Fraser, P. R., New Westminster 623 1/Clerk Denyer, F., New Westminster 750 1/Clerk Gunn, J. A., New Westminster 751 Mrs. T. McMillan (steno.), New Westminster 1/Clerk Gordon, W. K., Nanaimo 757 1/Clerk Pennock, C. S., Chilliwack- 746 Miss E. C. Leary (steno.), Chilliwack 1/Clerk Moore, M., Vernon 744 1/Clerk Fehner, H. H., Nelson 749 1/Clerk Jacklin, B. R., Dawson Creek 661 " A " Division. Officer Commanding—Inspector R. Owens, Victoria. Divisional Clerk—Asst. Chief Clerk Kennelly, T., Victoria, Regt. No. 303. Stenographer—Miss V. M. Page, Victoria. Motor Traffic Detail— Regt. No. 1/Cst. Lockie, J., Victoria 658 1/Cst. Ring, R., Nanaimo 961 Victoria District— Sergt. Jacklin, C. C, Victoria 265 Corpl. Backler, L., Victoria 470 1/Cst. Smyth, H., Victoria 578 1/Cst. Dryden, C. S., Victoria 779 2/Cst. Sinclair, R. W., Victoria 838 3/Cst. Coupland, W. B., Victoria 898 3/Cst. Hooker, E. J., Victoria 900 3/Cst. Douglas, D. T., Victoria 936 3/Cst. Tateson, J. D., Victoria 954 3/Cst. Mutter, G. W. M., Victoria _ 957 Spec. Cst. Hodgins, D. R., Victoria _ Spec. Cst. Jobling, D. A., Victoria Spec. Cst. Medley, H. E. J., Victoria 3/Skpr. Lockwood, E. W., Ganges.— 492 1/Cst. Currie, W. J., Ganges 635 1/Cst. Gibault, J. G., Sidney 709 3/Cst. Weeks, G. D., Sidney 911 2/Cst. Quinn, A. W., Sooke 793 Duncan District— Corpl. Henry, J. A., Duncan 414 1/Cst. Parsley, H., Duncan 613 1/Cst. Deans, W. W., Duncan 732 2/Cst. McNamara, J. K., Duncan 806 Duncan District—Continued. Rest. No. 1/Cst. Holm, E., Chemainus 573 3/Cst. Clunk, F. J., Chemainus 852 1/Cst. Grant, A., Cowichan Lake 251 1/Cst. Ross, R., Shawnigan Lake 515 Nanaimo District— S/Sergt. Russell, J., Nanaimo 44 Corpl. Howe, J., Nanaimo 365 1/Cst. Martin, M., Nanaimo 282 1/Cst. Tannock, A., Nanaimo 572 1/Cst. Vickers, A. E., Nanaimo 605 1/Cst. Wellens, A. S., Nanaimo 385 1/Cst. Stewart, T. A., Nanaimo 639 1/Cst. Healey, W. L., Nanaimo 609 1/Cst. Colquhoun, D., Nanaimo 637 3/Cst. Avis, F. D., Nanaimo 859 3/Cst. Brassard, G. M., Nanaimo __ 927 3/Cst. VanMeer, A. N., Nanaimo 870 1/Cst. Taylor, A. H., Ladysmith 530 3/Cst. Patton, F. D., Ladysmith 849 1/Cst. Clay, L. W., Qualicum 669 Courtenay District— Sergt. Hatcher, W. J., Courtenay 210 1/Cst. Matheson, M., Courtenay 616 1/Radio Opr. Halsey-Brandt, C. G., Courtenay 633 W 50 BRITISH COLUMBIA. " A " Division—Continued. Courtenay District—Continued. Regt. No. 1/Cst. Figueiredo, C. T. J., Courtenay 777 3/Cst. Corson, E., Courtenay.—. 858 3/Cst. Cawdell, F. L., Courtenay 895 3/Cst. Ehly, J. M., Courtenay "960 1/Cst. Shepherd, J., Cumberland 699 Corpl. Davidson, W. H., Alert Bay... 403 2/Cst. Cunningham, A. B., Alert Bay 830 Spec. Cst. Humphreys, P. J., Alert Bay 1/Cst. MacAlpine, M. N., Campbell River 533 3/Cst. Ennals, C. E., Campbell River 885 3/Cst. Morrison, W. R., Campbell River ; 894 3/Skpr. Bellhouse, C. A., Port Alice _ 471 2/Radio Opr. Muskett, A. H., Port Alice 807 West Coast District— Regt. No. Sergt. Service, S., Port Alberni 126 1/Cst. Hutchison, P. R., Port Alberni 528 . 1/Cst. Carlson, T., Port Alberni 646 2/Cst. Mann, H., Port Alberni ..... .... 822 3/Cst. Cramond, M. G. W., Port Alberni 850 3/Cst. Hornsby, M. A., Port Alberni., 888 3/Radio Opr. Mowatt, H. B., Port Alberni 896 3/Skpr. Bond, V. J., P.M.L. 8, Port Alberni 458 1/Cst. Good, R. C, P.M.L. 8, Port Alberni 835 3/Engnr. Hardiman, I. R., P.M.L. 8, Port Alberni -«75 1/Cst. Sarsiat, E. G., Alberni 697 2/Cst. Howell, D. H., Ucluelet 826 3/Cst. Redhead, G., Ucluelet 918 " B " Division. Officer Commanding—Inspector J. Macdonald, Nelson. Divisional Clerk—Asst. Chief Clerk Smith, J. L., Nelson, Regt. No. 439. Radio Operator—Sr. Radio Opr. Kidd, E. G., Nelson, Regt. No. 538. Stenographer—Mrs. B. E. Romano, Nelson. Motor Traffic Detail— Regt. No. Mechanic Lock, J. G. M., Nelson 453 1/Cst. Slater, F., Nelson 507 1/Cst. McCulloch, W., Penticton 491 1/Cst. Elphick, N. H., Trail 735 Boundary District— Sergt. Halcrow, D., Penticton 440 Corpl. Murray, W. C, Penticton 424 1/Cst. Cartmell, H., Penticton 419 1/Cst. Georgeson, D. C, Penticton ... 632 1/Radio Opr. Fleet, W. G., Penticton 660 3/Cst. Lafek, J., Penticton 869 Spec. Cst. Waddell, W. D., Penticton — 1/Cst. Stewart, W. B., Keremeos —- 39 1/Cst. Winegarden, N. J., Oliver 415 1/Cst. Hassard, R. H., Princeton 313 1/Cst. Haynes, B. H., Princeton 682 2/Cst. Atchison, C. H., Princeton ..... 819 1/Cst. Hemingway, W. W., Summer- land 522 Grand Forks District— Corpl. McKay, E. F., Grand Forks ... 456 2/Cst. Drew, D. V., Grand Forks .. 796 3/Cst. Pelton, G. A., Grand Forks ... 862 3/Cst. Cox, J. E. D., Grand Forks .... 871 1/Cst. Emsley, G. J., Greenwood 509 Fernie Police District— Corpl. Pomeroy, A. J., Fernie 372 1/Cst. Neff, D. G., Fernie 666 1/Cst. Gaunt, A., Fernie.—__,-.„— 670 Fernie Police District—Continued. Regt. No. 3/Cst. Ivens, R. J., Fernie 952 3/Cst. Jamieson, H. O., Fernie 962 1/Cst. Doree, L. A., Natal 360 3/Cst. Spiers, D. A., Natal 910 East Kootenay District— Sergt. McKay, W. J., Cranbrook 337 1/Cst. Scott, J., Cranbrook 468 1/Cst. Shiell, R., Cranbrook 506 2/Cst. Roberts, J. A., Cranbrook 831 3/Cst. Howarth, P. W., Cranbrook ... 883 3/Cst. Wells, N. W., Cranbrook 889 Spec. Cst. Davis, T. E., Cranbrook ._. 1/Cst. Brabazon, A. G., Invermere _. 434 1/Cst. Sweeney, J. P., Kimberley 618 3/Cst. Baker, T. F., Kimberley 905 Miss M. D. V. Howey (steno.), Kimberley West Kootenay District— S/Sergt. Wood, H. N., Nelson 73 Corpl. White, J., Nelson 402 1/Cst. Blaney, G. S., Nelson 552 1/Cst. Quigley, T. A., Nelson 562 1/Clerk Amsden, P. H., Nelson 591 1/Cst. Lindsay, H., Nelson 711 2/Cst. Rogers, D. G., Nelson 795 2/Cst. Martin, W., Lower Bonnington 786 1/Cst. DeVoin, J. L., Castlegar 648 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 51 " B " Division —Continued. Reg . No. Regt. No. West Kootenay District—Continued. West Kootenay District—Continued. 2/Cst. Pye, D. H., Castlegar 829 1/Cst. Armson, W. F., New Denver. 590 1/Cst. Nelson, F. E., Creston 586 1/Cst. Jackson, J. S., Rossland City.. 627 1/Cst. Lemm, W. L, Creston 555 3/Cst. Bacon, H. F., Rossland City ... 904 1/Cst. Parsons, M. S., Fruitvale 713 1/Cst. Payne, J. R., Salmo 776 1/Cst. Glaholm, T. W., Kaslo 566 1/Cst. Anderson, G. W., Trail 774 1/Cst. Butler, H. J., Nakusp 571 Mrs. M. G. Cook (steno.), Trail " C " Division. Officer Commanding—Inspector C. G. Barber, Kamloops. • Divisional Clerk—Asst. Chief Clerk Wellings, J. E., Kamloops, Regt. No. 399. Radio Operator—Sr. Radio Opi . Reith, S. V., Kamloops, Regt. No. 422. Motor Traffic Detail— Reg ,. No. Cariboo District—Continued. Regt. No. Asst. Mech. Supvr. Fiander, T. A., 1/Cst. Wales, E. A., Quesnel 614 Kamloops 447 3/Cst. Ritson, J. C. W., Quesnel ...... 940 1/Cst. Gurr, C. J., Vernon ... 523 1/Cst. Anderson, E. D., Barkerville . 625 1/Cst. Whisker, C, Salmon Arm 703 1/Cst. Bailey, W. G„ Alexis Creek ... 547 Kamloops City— Yale District— Corpl. Jennings, H. J., Kamloops 335 Sergt. Hooker, J. W., Ashcroft 388 1/Cst. Quaite, T. C. S., Kamloops .... 680 1/Cst. Grahame, M. G., Ashcroft 526 1/Cst. Forrester, R., Kamloops 770 3/Cst. Dykes, J. N., Ashcroft 907 2/Cst. Thomson, M. L., Kamloops 828 2/Cst. Holley, J. R., Bralorne 827 3/Cst. Campbell, J. L., Kamloops 935 1/Cst. Olson, L. I., Bridge River 946 3/Cst. Roberts, W. P., Kamloops _ 938 1/Cst. Gray, J. D. L., Clinton 663 3/Cst. MacColl, D. C, Kamloops 953 1/Cst. Welsman, R. S., Lillooet 484 North-east Kootenay District— 1/Cst. Blakiston-Gray, J., Lytton 652 Sergt. Dunbar, A., Revelstoke 353 1/Cst. Gregory, J. F., Spences Bridge 772 Sergt. Jarvis, E. A., Revelstoke 375 Kelowna District— 1/Cst. Macdonald, M., Revelstoke — 692 Sergt. Macdonald, A., Kelowna 298 1/Cst. Brandon, J. Q. W., Revelstoke 765 1/Cst. Wyman, G. A., Kelowna 549 2/Radio Opr. Bulman-Fleming, S. E., 1/Cst. Murdoch, J. W., Kelowna 557 Revelstoke 808 1/Cst. Olts, W. H, Kelowna 606 2/Cst. Godfrey, M. R., Revelstoke 841 1/Cst. Nicklen, F. W., Kelowna 761 1/Cst. King, J., Golden 476 3/Cst. Callens, J. H., Kelowna 939 Kamloops District— S/Sergt. Fairbairn, A., Kamloops — 33 Vernon District— 1/Clerk Brown, J. M., Kamloops 517 Sergt. Nelson, R. S., Vernon 262 1/Cst. Heatley, G. D., Kamloops 559 Corpl. Hodgkin, W. L., Vernon 397 2/Cst. Bruce, W. A., Kamloops 787 1/Cst. Duncan, A., Vernon 721 1/Cst. Teal, W. T., Kamloops 805 1/Cst. Craig, W. A., Vernon 782 Mrs. M. J. Harris (steno.), Kamloops 3/Cst. Drysdale, P. Q., Vernon 865 2/Cst. Ball, G. D., Blue River 837 3/Cst. Dale, H. M., Vernon 877 1/Cst. Waddell, C. J., Chase 546 3/Cst. Hamilton, J. F., Vernon 945 1/Cst. Fraser, T. C, Merritt 706 3/Cst. Gibbon, A. E., Vernon 947 2/Cst. Wisenden, J. A., Red Pass 790 1/Cst. Hay ward, R. H. P., Armstrong 412 Sergt. Baker, T. W., Williams Lake . 135 1/Cst. Mackmlay, R., Enderby 802 1/Cst. Sharpe, W. H, Williams Lake 601 1/Cst. Quesnel, J. A., Lumby 269 2/Cst. Kemp, W. H., Williams Lake. 818 1/Cst. Moore, T., Salmon Arm 580 3 /Radio Opr. Patrick, H. ft, Williams 3/Cst. Calvert, A., Salmon Arm 861 Lake 880 1/Cst. Smith, A. G., Sicamous , 656 W 52 BRITISH COLUMBIA. " D *' Division. Officer Commanding—Inspector E. Gammon, Prince Rupert. Divisional Clerk—Sr. Clerk Mead, G. D., Prince Rupert, Regt. No. 201. Radio Operator—Sr. Radio Opr. Davis, W. T., Prince Rupert, Regt. No. 778. Radio Operator—2/Radio Opr. Ward, J., Prince Rupert, Regt. No. 847. Prince Rupert District— Regt. No. Sergt. Hall, 0. L., Prince Rupert _ 278 1/Cst. Oland, C. F., Prince Rupert._ 41 3/Skpr. Brooksbank, F. H., P.M.L. 15, Prince Rupert 675 3/Engnr. Moorehouse, T., P.M.L. 15, Prince Rupert 848 3/Radio Opr. Shantz, D. O., P.M.L. 15, Prince Rupert 937 1/Cst. Knox, J. A., Stewart 500 2/Cst. Kelly, T. J., Atlin 794 1/Cst. Todd, J. W., Telegraph Creek 727 2/Cst. Meredith-Jones, J. H., Terrace 834 3/Cst. McKinnon, L. W., Terrace _ 903 3/Cst. Richmond, W. H., Terrace 919 1/Cst. Bell, E. W., Port Essington— 798 Ocean Falls District— Corpl. Potterton, L. A. N., Ocean Falls 297 3/Skpr. Mason, W. J., P.M.L. 7, Ocean Falls 813 1/Radio Opr. Robson, A., P.M.L. 7, Ocean Falls 784 3/Engnr. Gorrie, C. D., P.M.L. 7, Ocean Falls 810 1/Cst. Trant, W. F. ft, Bella Coola.. 622 Prince Rupert City Detachment— Regt. No. S/Sergt. Gallagher, F. W., Prince Rupert 68 Corpl. Lashmar, A. T., Prince Rupert 425 1/Cst. Moore, R. ft, Prince Rupert.. 771 2/Cst. McLeod, M. H., Prince Rupert 844 3/Cst. Ferguson, S., Prince Rupert. 856 3/Cst. Gardiner, W. ft, Prince Rupert 866 3/Cst. Walker, F. J., Prince Rupert. 867 3/Cst. Brotherstone, G. Y., Prince Rupert 906 3/Cst. Strouts, R. W., Prince Rupert 915 3/Cst. McAllister, J. R., Prince Rupert . ..... 941 3/Cst. Turtle, E. M. ft, Prince Rupert 959 Hazelton District— Sergt. Boyt, F. W. B., Smithers 310 1/Cst. Ramsay, C. N., Smithers 718 2/Cst. West, W. A. A., Smithers 824 3/Cst. Taylor, J. R., Smithers 913 1/Cst. Clark, J. S., Burns Lake 684 1/Cst. Irving, W. B., Hazelton 769 Queen Charlotte District— Corpl. Brunton, T. D., Queen Charlotte City 449 3/Cst. Bradley, E., Masset 855 " E " Division. Officer Commanding—Assistant Commissioner J. Shirras, Vancouver. Sub-Inspr. R. Harvey, Vancouver. Divisional Clerk—Sub-Inspr. F. Swanson, Vancouver. Asst. Divisional Clerk—3/Clerk Ferguson, W. ft, Vancouver, Regt. No. 901. Radio Operator—Sr. Radio Opr. Putland, R., Vancouver, Regt. No. 438. Stenographer—Miss A. Welch, Vancouver. Stenographer—Miss M. C. Thibaudeau, Vancouver. Motor Traffic Detail— Regt. No. Asst. Mech. Supvr. Macdonald, H. D., Vancouver 520 Mechanic Lees, R. A., Vancouver 433 1/Cst. Dillabough, A. J., Chilliwack.. 558 Vancouver District— s S/Sergt. Duncan, G. J., Vancouver 75 Sergt. Ledoux, ft, Vancouver 253 Sergt. Barwis, C. W. A., Vancouver.. 352 Corpl. Phipps, M. T., Vancouver 446 Det. Macdonald, J. A., Vancouver 489 1/Cst. Thomson, D. S. E„ Vancouver 428 1/Cst. Orchard, W. ft, Vancouver.... 502 1/Cst. Kelsberg, P., Vancouver 542 Vancouver District—Continued. Hegt. No. 1/Cst. Bradner, F. E., Vancouver 567 1/Cst. Cameron, J., Vancouver 653 1/Cst. Walker, R., Vancouver 704 1/Cst. Williamson, J. O., Vancouver.. 736 1/Cst. Johnston, W. A., Vancouver 797 3/Cst. Abrahamson, F. ft, Vancouver 949 3/Cst. Cofield, R. J., Vancouver 963 Miss L. K. Reid (steno.), Vancouver 1/Cst. Aylward, W. P., University 738 1/Cst. Fox, A. E. P., Squamish 602 3/Cst. Cottingham, W. L., Squamish 932 Corpl. Jeeves, F. L., Powell River . 483 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 53 E " Division—Continued. Vancouver District—Continued. Regt. No. 3/Skpr. Allan, R. E., Powell River.... 887 2/Cst. Betts, J. F., Powell River 820 3/Radio Opr. Lane, L. R. ft, Powell River 878 1/Cst. Home, A. G., Sechelt 723 Chilliwack District— Sergt. Thomson, W. J., Chilliwack .... 293 1/Cst. McWhirter, D. R., Chilliwack 503 1/Radio Opr. Dobell, J. D., Chilliwack 599 1/Cst. Sutherland, A. J., Chilliwack.. 695 1/Cst. Ellis, R. N., Chilliwack 708 2/Cst. Fleming, B. B., Chilliwack— 840 3/Cst. Turnbull, R. H., Chilliwack ... 955 Spec. Cst. Fielders, J. A., Chilliwack Corpl. MacAndrew, G. A., Abbotsford . 421 3/Cst. Nelson, G. S., Abbotsford 851 1/Cst. Frazer, H. J., Alexandria Bridge 886 1/Cst. Davey, J. H., Agassiz 529 1/Cst. Norman, H. L., Hope 423 1/Cst. Bell, J., Sumas 737 Burnaby District— Sergt. Anderson, ft, Burnaby 679 1/Cst. Asel, N. E., Burnaby 569 1/Cst. Pearson, G. S., Burnaby 579 1/Cst. Twist, H., Burnaby 607 1/Cst. Dowling, J. T. E., Burnaby- 624 1/Cst. Marsh, T. B., Burnaby 698 1/Cst. Dilworth, G. R., Burnaby 700 1/Cst. Cave, E. E., Burnaby 702 1/Cst. Nelson, N. C. B., Burnaby..- 733 3/Cst. Brown, T. G., Burnaby 860 3/Cst. Abrahamson, A. A., Burnaby, 874 3/Cst. Innis, R. J., Burnaby 891 3/Cst. Curie, W. G., Burnaby 897 3/Cst. Smith, L. G., Burnaby 909 3/Cst. Klick, H. E., Burnaby 923 3/Cst. Stringer, R. I., Burnaby 934 New Westminster District— Sergt. Woods-Johnson, F. B., New Westminster 430 1/Cst. Vise, R., New Westminster— 556 1/Cst. Scales, T., New Westminster,. 600 1/Cst. Causton, I. R., New Westminster 677 3/Cst. Estlin, C. E., New Westminster 914 3/Cst. Bonner, H. G. G., New Westminster 864 Regt. No. New Westminster District—Continued. 3/Cst. James, W., Pattullo Bridge . 926 3/Cst. Davies, H. G., Pattullo Bridge 928 3/Cst. Gibbon, N. D., Pattullo Bridge 931 3/Cst. Biswanger, R., Pattullo Bridge 950 1/Cst. Saunders, F. G., Port Coquitlam 662 1/Cst. Dale-Johnson, V. L. E., Port Coquitlam 712 2/Cst. McGary, J. D., Coquitlam _ 825 Corpl. Kirkup, J., Essondale 387 3/Cst. Robertson, T. D., Haney 879 1/Cst. McGeachan, J., Haney 568 1/Cst. Johnston, J. A., Langley Municipality 541 2/Cst. Malins, E. M., Langley Municipality 839 1/Cst. Leighton, R. K., Mission 610 3/Cst. Cummins, J. N., Mission 853 3/Cst. Piers, C. E., Mission 912 North Vancouver District— Sergt. Herdman, T., North Vancouver , 315 1/Cst. Williams, J. A., North Vancouver 59 1/Cst. Sharpe, G. ft, North Vancouver 153 1/Cst. Kirkham, J. W., North Vancouver .,_ .__. _. 442 1/Cst. MacBrayne, M. B., North Vancouver . 486 1/Cst. Cummings, R., North Vancouver 571) 1/Cst. McDonald, D. A., North Vancouver ._. , 683 1/Cst. Chamberlin, D. E., North Vancouver , 696 3/Cst. Nott, S. T., North Vancouver 908 3/Cst. Felker, D. B., North Vancouver . 916 3/Cst. Fletcher, J. M., North Vancouver 917 3/Cst. Stevens, M., North Vancouver 930 1/Cst. Murdoch, W., Deep Cove ._ 766 1/Cst. Payne, D. A. B., Lynn Creek , 640 Richmond District— Corpl. Watt, J. ft, Brighouse 469 1/Cst. Spall, A. E., Brighouse 801 2/Cst. Mumford, C. W., Brighouse . 800 3/Cst. Brue, T., Brighouse 873 W 54 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Fort George Subdivision. Regt. No. Sergt. Clark, G. H., Prince George 186 Corpl. De Witt, N. 0., Prince George .... 368 1/Cst. McKenney, H. L., Prince George 205 1/Cst. Smith, W., Prince George 270 2/Cst. Russell, J. H., Prince George _____ 817 2/Radio Opr. Lennox, S. J., Prince George 843 3/Cst. Cowan, W. L., Prince George __ 863 3/Cst. Perry, G. A., Prince George 920 Regt. No. 3/Cst. Maxwell, T. R., Prince George.... 921 3/Cst. Jakeman, L. H., Prince George. 922 3/Cst. Corey, E. T., Prince George 944 3/Cst. Demmon, W. A., Prince George _ 951 1/Cst. Munkley, B. E., Fort St. James_ 716 1/Cst. Blezard, J., McBride 441 3/Cst. Price, C. W., Pinchi Lake 899 1/Cst. Mclndoe, D. D., Vanderhoof 481 Peace River Subdivision. Regt. No. S/Inspr. Mansell, H. H., Pouce Coupe.. Sergt. Raybone, S. E., Pouce Coupe 369 1/Cst. Smith, P. B., Pouce Coupe 362 2/Radio Opr. Harrison, R. P., Pouce Coupe 809 3/Cst. Hughes, G. B., Pouce Coupe 925 Corpl. Sweeney, J. ft, Dawson Creek — 490 1/Cst. Begallie, M. L., Dawson Creek ... 722 1/Cst. Lewis, H. S., Dawson Creek 734 2/Cst. Drysdale, W., Dawson Creek .... 814 Regt. No. 2/Cst. Faryon, L. E., Dawson Creek - 823 3/Cst. Rosberg, E. L., Dawson Creek... 902 3/Cst. Fletcher, W. D., Dawson Creek.. 948 3/Cst. Youngberg, G. E., Dawson Creek 964 1/Cst. Mew, E. W., Fort St. John 592 1/Cst. Lumsden, W. J. F., Fort St. John 731 1/Cst. Poole, J. G., Fort St. John 781 2/Cst. Blair, W. F., Liard River 842 1/Cst. Boulton, P., Muskwa 667 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 55 o__ w -d .S *° pT3 H s cm co t- co io : t- rH 1HG1 QJ OL-fflt- | i-l tf ! (M CO CO J CO i < tH tJ« rH M CM a c > 1 <_ (_ (M CO rH ! -*f [ rH CO ! in o W — K 0) OOC-O.'^'tr-'CfCOOit- trHrH CO tH COt-rHO CM lOltNrH | © B Si US IOMH ft- : US rH CO 1 IO 3 00 CO rH (M rH CO ■* " 8 CO ! -* ! ! 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Property Damage only. 145 94 61 49 29 17 58 231 206 262 311 323 236 198 253 333 466 436 325 301 224 193 201 219 42 3 1 3 2 1 4 4 6 4 7 3 7 2 2 6 6 4 12 9 6 4 5 9 4 56 36 21 19 13 4 21 95 55 66 70 88 82 64 81 113 152 155 123 106 84 71 77 73 20 86 57 2 to 3 a.m. - 3 to 4 a.m. 37 28 15 13 33 7 to 8 a.m 132 192 10 to 11 a.m 11 to 12 m... _ 234 232 147 132 2 to 3 p.m 170 3 to 4 p.m _ ... _ 214 308 7 to 8 p.m _ 186 134 9 to 10 p.m.- , 10 to 11 p.m _ _ 119 11 to 12 p.m _ 137 18 Totals __ 5,213 114 1,745 3,354 Number of Accidents. 3. Day of Occurrence. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 1. Sunday _ _ _„.. 509 712 733 651 667 938 1,001 2 19 12 18 7 15 20 23 190 235 237 229 212 307 334 1 300 3. Tuesday 478 415 440 611 4. Wednesday _ _ __ _ _ 5. Thursday.. 6. Friday 8. Not stated-.. - Totals 5,213 114 1,745 3,354 Number of Vehicles involved. 4. Type of Vehicles involved. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 1. Private passenger 5,605 145 12 266 138 560 39 1,728 2 53 7 5 1 4 10 46 2 1,594 112 2 71 50 154 10 424 3,958 26 5 194 3. Stage . . 4 T»*' 5. Una 84 396 7. " Drive Yourself " 8. Trur-lc 9. Not stated 29 1,258 Totals 8,495 128 2,417 5,950 REPORT OP PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 57 Statistical Summary—Motor-vehicle Accidents, British Columbia—Continued. Number of Accidents. 5. Railroad Crossings. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 1 17 4 3 2 2 2 1 4. Unguarded crossing _ 13 Totals 25 4 3 Number of Drivers. 6. Drivers involved, Description of. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 1 Male -— - 7,858 591 46 119 7 2 2,233 173 11 5,506 411 2. Female- - Totals 8,495 128 2,417 5,950 Age of Driver. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 220 1,300 3,792 1,903 867 272 141 2 25 59 24 7 4 7 86 392 1,097 469 271 69 33 2,636 1,410 589 199 101 Driving Experience. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 48 53 90 1,133 7,012 159 1 19 97 11 20 22 30 351 1,945 49 27 31 4,970 Condition of Driver. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 21 18 22 7,793 7 634 1 3 96 28 7 10 7 2,208 2 183 13 5,489 5 423 5. Other _ - Licence of Driver. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 8,172 183 135 5 116 6 4 2 2,303 , 66 48 5,753 111 83 3 W 58 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Amount of property damage for period covered by this report, $592,973.1 Amount of property damage this year to date, $592,973.38. Number of Pedestrians. 8. Pedestrians involved, Actions of. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. 19 10 20 20 94 9' 112 6 8 7 81 52 48 87 92 3 9 1 3 2 12 3 2 6 7 19 10 20 20 91 9 103 5 5 5 69 12. Playing in street - - 49 46 81 85 Totals 665 48 617 Statistical Summary—Motor-vehicle Accidents, British Columbia—Continued. Number of Drivers. 7. Action of Driver contributing to Accident. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 364 5 327 1,077 92 3 297 2 269 65 114 40 462 473 73 39 351 13 4,429 9 1 4 1 1 6 18 2 2 2 79 152 4 78 257 8 54 12 15 25 13 162 72 2 4 52 3 1,504 203 245 819 83 3 240 2 257 50 83 . 27 • 282 399 69 35 299 8 2,846 4. Did not have right-of-way- 7. Passing on curve or hill-.- 10. Cutting left corner.. 14. Driving through safety-zone. • 16. Hit and run - - 20. Not stated - - Totals 8,495 128 2,417 5,950 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 59 Statistical Summary—Motor-vehicle Accidents, British Columbia—Continued. Number of Pedestrians. Condition of Pedestrian. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. 1. Intoxicated 23 8 26 29 191 236 152 1 3 14 15 15 22 2. Physical defect 26 177 7. Not stated. _ Totals 665 48 Number of Victims. 10. Classification of Victims. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. 482 1,025 665* 22 232t 83t IS, 30 28 48 7 6 2 452 997 617 22 225 77 13 8. Not stated 2,524 121, 2,403 * Five pedestrians injured ; one killed in other accidents; seven victims, not pedestrians, injured in pedestrian accidents. t Sixteen motor-cyclists injured; five killed in other accidents ; three victims, not motor-cyclists, injured in motor-cycle accidents. $ One bicyclist injured in a miscellaneous accident; two victims, not bicyclists, injured in bicycle accidents. Number of Victims. 11. Nature of Injuries. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. 71 245 22 86 1,726 29 229 16 4 96 57 21 10 13 9 4 7 14 2. Fractured spine - _ 224 22 76 1,726 16 8. Other injuries (sprains, dislocations, etc.) 220 16 89 Totals - - 2,524 121 2,403 Number of Accidents. 12. Light Conditions. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 1. Daylight 3,348 370 374 189 912 20 60 5 12 3 33 1 1,079 125 123 80 330 8 2,209 240 239 106 549 11 5,213 114 1,745 3,354 W 60 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Statistical Summary—Motor-vehicle Accidents, British Columbia—Continued.. 13. Condition of Vehicles involved. Number of Vehicles. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Brakes defective - Steering-gear defective - Other defects - Glaring head-lights Head-light out (1 light). Head-lights out (both)... Head-lights dim Tail-light out or obscured— No chains (slippery road)- Puneture or blow-out Apparently good- Not stated- _ — Totals 80 50 21 7 7 15 53 18 155 50 1,003 36 1 1 116 4 22 21 9 1 4 16 6 30 18 2,279 11 8,495 128 2,417 55 27 12 7 5 11 37 12 124 31 5,608 21 5,950 14. Direction of Travel. Number of Vehicles. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 1. Going straight - 2. Turning right.. 3. Turning left™ 4. Backing 5. Parked or standing still 6. Slowing down or stopping- 7. Skidding. 8. Not stated _. Totals . 5,650 587 1,012 250 948 11 16 21 !,495 98 5 18 3 4 1,752 175 282 54 139 2 3,800 407 712 193 805 9 8 16 128 2,417 5,950 Road Surface. Number of Accidents. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 1. Dry surface 2. Wet surface 3. Muddy surface.. 4. Snowy surface.. 5. Icy surface 6. Loose sand or gravel- 7. Not stated Totals 2,954 1,304 32 198 598 108 19 5,213 71 21 1,086 439 13 46 115 39 7 1,797 844 19 149 474 62 9 1,745 3,354 16. Road Condition. Number of Accidents. Total. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 1. Defect in roadway 2. Road under repair.— 3. Obstruction in road.. 4. Normal — 5. Other 6. Not stated Totals. 60 19 21 4,535 45 533 5,213 3 3 1 70 2 35 114 23 7 6 1,517 if 181 1,745 34 9 14 2,948 32 317 3,354 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1943. W 61 Statistical Summary—Motor-vehicle Accidents, British Columbia—Continued. Number of Accidents. 17. Type of Road. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 977 3,506 544 73 70 43 17 57 30 4 2 4 294 1,224 169 30 17 11 666 2,225 345 4, Forth 39 51 28 TotalB 5,213 114 1,745 3,354 Number of Accidents. 18. Weather Conditions. Total. Fatal. Personal Injury. Property Damage only. 1. Clear . _ 3,149 490 795 639 122 9 9 82 11 7 11 1 1 1 1,114 187 182 228 27 5 2 1,953 292 606 400 5. Snow - 94 3 6 5,213 114 1,745 3,354 APPENDIX V. W 63 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF MOTOR-VEHICLE ACCIDENTS, 1942-43, ACCORDING TO LOCATION. City Municipalities. Number of Accidents. Number op Vehicles. Number op Injured. Number of Deaths. Property Damage. Place. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 7 4 2 15 10 7 1 26 1 3 24 Per Cent. Per Cent. 42.8 14 7 3 28 19 10 2 47 1 4 Per Cent. Per Cent. 50.0 1 3 3 4 Per Cent. 100.0 Per Cent. Per Cent. Per Cent. $549.50 $500.00 150.00 1,330.50 1,160.00 175.00 150.00 1,942.25 Per Cent. Per Cent. 8.9 100.0 25.0 100.0 32.1 18.7 57.1 100.0 65.6 Chilliwack City 12 10 8 19 16 15 7 3 1 803.50 1,259 1,243.50 7.8 12.5 33.3 300.0 100.0 85.9 100.0 36.8 100.0 100.0 46.8 100.0 19 32 4 8 1 2 100.0 100.0 100.0 2,031.70 4.3 4 1 4 2 14 3 2 47 11 153 16 31 4 10 18 30 2 6 25.0 100.0 5 1 7 2 20 6 3 86 17 263 32 50 7 13 33 48 4 9 20.0 100.0 1 1 155.00 37.50 76.1 100.0 500.0 39 24 2 3 48 19 356 44 41 15 4 41 87 3 19 4 22 4,657 42 605 457.1 10 100.0 1 300.00 790.00 2,412.50 291.50 205.00 4,277.45 1,445.14 14,874.40 3,238.00 2,784.50 810.00 1,280.00 2,700.00 2,653.35 250.00 257.50 2,807.52 835.6 100.0 66.6 100.0 1 12 100.0 75.0 100.0 100.0 14 1 2 31 12 207 25 26 10 3 23 54 2 11 2 14 2,811 26 369 20.0 3 1,034.20 105.00 116.60 2,485.85 2,265.52 24,239.67 4,614.50 3,377.50 1,267.50 345.50 2,750.00 5,646.66 150.00 1,486.00 110.00 780.50 268,883.17 2,043.85 34,650.90 57.1 66.6 44.1 63.9 46.6 Nanaimo 34.04 7 3 68 8 11 4 10 4 15 10 6 86 24 17 4 42.8 100.0 26.4 200.0 54.5 1 2 3 100.0 100.0 41.9 9.09 35.2 56.2 11.7 35.3 37.5 56.7 62.9 42.1 21.2 56.4 6 1 1 1 100.0 100.0 16.1 18.0 2 50.0 150.0 114.2 70.0 69.2 100.0 100.0 73.04 27.7 80.0 24.2 81.2 5 24 1 2 7 1,111 13 159 25.0 60.0 100.0 1.8 112.8 Prince Rupert 25.0 1 3 200.0 40.0 83.3 100.0 111.1 100.0 4 10 1,187 14 192 50.0 478.2 100.0 21 2,865 25 450 33.3 1.8 32 4,795 42 758 31.25 2.8 30.0 6.4 7.1 17.1 27 1 5 1,634.00 263,473.59 3,061.85 39,048.62 52.2 32 2 15.6 2.05 4.0 100.0 150.0 33.2 Victoria 18.0 20.1 11.2 3,775 2,736 1.03 6,329 6,196 2.1 1,567 1,504 4.02 44 45 2.2 $351,829.60 $364,605.69 3.6 District Municipalities. Number of Accidents. Number of Vehicles. Number of Injured. Number of Deaths. Property Damage. Place. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1 1 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 126 68 1 2 15 33 3 39 22 25 10 15 19 24 173 33 6 18 10 19 1 28 6 30 14 27 27 16 1 12 4 59 63 2 4 12 5 116 9 34 Per Cent. 37.3 Per Cent. 215 96 1 4 24 48 3 63 33 40 16 25 30 34 284 48 8 30 16 30 1 40 8 47 21 38 49 23 2 18 7 108 97 3 6 19 8 191 17 62 Per Cent. 32.09 Per Cent. 67 31 78 22 8 5 6 10 1 14 5 32 6 19 23 11 Per Cent. 16.4 Per Cent. 1 4 2 6 2 Per Cent. 500.0 Per Cent. $15,294.34 10,311.90 26.00 109.00 1,745.00 4,649.00 1,542.00 4,725.00 5,692.95 4,523.50 1,612.50 2,572.00 2,447.55 2,995.25 $21,066.85 6,122.75 110.00 1,614.25 405.00 2,461.08 35.00 3,589.50 380.00 6,172.43 1,456.50 3,264.15 4,020.24 6,647.57 84.00 1,395.00 660.75 9,505.44 7,433.58 62.00 655.00 4,181.90 550.00 16,728.15 1,323.00 5,752.10 Per Cent. 37.7 Per Cent. 51.3 50.0 29.03 50.0 40.7 500.0 800.0 700.0 650.0 100.0 100.0 323.07 1,380.7 33.3 42.3 66.6 28.2 72.7 33.3 37.5 66.6 11 17 3 22 14 27 13 4 3 13 8 4 19 39 8 45.5 41.1 66.6 36.3 64.2 2 1 100.0 76.7 47.06 Kent 97.7 36.5 6 2 1 2 1 1 66.6 100.0 24.04 Maple Ridge 75.7 93 3 20.0 40.0 80.0 42.1 17.5 31.25 52.0 63.3 18.5 36.4 53.8 100.0 9.6 375.0 666.6 2 1 26.9 64.2 121.9 100.0 15.8 1 50.0 100.0 33.3 33.3 42.8 32.3 100.0 100.0 18 7 40 85 6 6 10 15 92 7 49 28 12 68 150 9 10 15 27 144 13 81 35.7 41.6 6 1 33 37 1 3 8 3 99 6 23 25.0 75.0 3,218.70 2,287.00 4,695.90 14,362.90 685.00 645.00 2,050.00 1,777.50 14,624.97 792.00 4,791.15 56.6 47.5 2 2 2 1 1 6 1 2 100.0 50.0 71.1 58.8 73.6 102.4 25.8 66.6 33.3 35.3 66.6 40.0 5.1 87.5 48.2 100.0 90 9 Sp allumcheen — — - Sumas Summerland — 100.0 1.5 103.9 20.0 26.6 8 9 63 2 23 66.6 66.6 70.3 100.0 70.7 26.08 28.5 32.6 30.7 57.1 200.0 9 50.0 14.3 67.04 20.05 West Vancouver 30.6 23.4 1 100.0 737 729 1.08 1,533 1,181 22.8 408 460 12.7 34 28 17.6 $108,176.11 $105,666.24 2.3 Unorganized Territory. Number op Accidents. Number op Vehicles. Number of Injured Number of Deaths. Property Damage. Place. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 314 234 195 20 118 22 36 247 192 138 15 97 24 35 Per Cent. Per Cent. 21.3 17.9 29.2 25.0 16.9 454 320 279 26 180 29 50 367 279 202 22 162 33 53 Per Cent. Per Cent. 19.1 12.8 27.6 15.3 10.0 139 130 126 10 40 7 10 127 143 85 2 58 7 17 Per Cent. Per Cent. 8.6 32.5 80.0 18 15 4 3 4 1 2 15 10 9 4 Per Cent. Per Cent. 16.6 33.3 $50,063.30 39,598.95 36,238.45 3,678.50 21,315.85 2,546.55 6,993.00 $45,161.65 33,843.55 20,596.70 2,040.00 12,944.75 3,465.00 4,649.80 Per Cent. Per Cent. 9.7 14 5 10.0 " C " Division " D " Division 125.0 33.3 43.1 44.5 39 2 45.0 100.0 Fort George Subdivision Peace River Subdivision 9.09 13.7 6.0 6 4 500.0 100.0 36.1 2.7 70.0 33.5 939 748 23.4 1,338 1,118 16.4 462 439 4.9 47 48 2.1 $160,434.60 $122,701.45 23 5 Comparative Statement of Motor-vehicle Accidents, 1942-43. City Municipalities, District Number of Accidents. Number of Vehicles. Number of Injured. Number of Deaths. Property Damage. Municipalities, and Unorganized Territory. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. jlncrease. 1 Decrease. 1942. 1943. 1 Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. 1942. 1943. Increase. Decrease. Totals 5,451 5,213 Per Cent. Per Cent. 4.3 8,856 8,495 Per Cent. Per Cent. 4.07 2,437 2,403 Per Cent. Per Cent. 1.39 125 121 Per Cent. Per Cent. 3.2 $620,440.31 $592,973.38 Per Cent. Per Cent. 4.4 PART II. INSPECTOR OF GAOLS. INDEX. Page. Ages of prisoners 74 Commitments 73 Convictions, previous 75 Educational status 73 Employment of prisoners 76 Expenditure and revenue 77 Drugs, habits as to use of 74 Maintenance, cost of 72 Prison population, movement of 72 Nationalities . 73 Occupations 74 Offences for which prisoners committed— (a.) Crimes against the person 76 (b.) Crimes against property 76 (c.) Crimes against public morals and decency 76 (d.) Crimes against public order and peace 76 (e.) Other offences not enumerated above 76 Officers and employees, number of 77 Racial 74 Report of Inspector of Gaols 67 Report of Warden, Oakalla Prison Farm 67 Report of Warden, Nelson Gaol 68 Report of Warden, Kamloops Gaol 68 Report of Warden, Prince George Gaol 69 Report of Social Service Officer 69 Religion (Creeds) 75 Sentences, period of 75 Sex 73 Social status (married or single) -— 74 Report of the Inspector of Gaols, 1943-44r The Honourable R. L. Maitland, K.C, Attorney-General, Victoria, B.C. Sir,—I have the honour to submit my Annual Report for the year ended March 31st, 1944. This report covers the operation of our four Provincial Gaols, namely, the Oakalla Prison Farm; the Provincial Gaols at Nelson, Kamloops, and Prince George; and the " Star Class," a group of selected, young first offenders who—segregated from the older prisoners—are given special supervision and training at the Oakalla Prison Farm. During the year under review the general health and conduct of the inmates of our Provincial penal institutions was, with very few exceptions, most satisfactory. In his report on the Oakalla Prison Farm, Warden John Millman states:— "Two more acres of land have been slashed and cleared, 150 cords of wood cut, twenty-five fence-posts made for hog and chicken pens, two more miles of land-draining ditches cut, and eight new culverts made. During the year 168 hogs were raised, of which 122 have been butchered for consumption within the institution. We have 175 hens laying approximately 100 eggs per day, and 194 pullets. Eighty birds were killed for the kitchen. " We were more than self-supporting in so far as produce was concerned, having found it necessary to dispose of 9.35 tons of vegetables to other Provincial Institutions, giving us a revenue of $366.25. These figures have been increased somewhat since the close of the fiscal year. " The Star Class has been progressing favourably under the supervision of First Assistant Chief Gaoler T. A. Camm, assisted by two other officers. The Class is still quartered on the two top tiers in the West Wing of the Main Building, but has study quarters and a large workshop located in the Old Gaol Building. The youths have been profitably employed during the past few months repairing and rebuilding worn out furniture from the Court-house at Vancouver and other Provincial Institutions under the direction of Guard P. E. Berkey. They are also given a certain amount of general farm-work, thus ensuring plenty of fresh air and exercise and varied employment. " Our efforts to dispose of the Jersey cattle here and replace them with a smaller herd of Holsteins have to date been fruitless. The matter has not been lost sight of however, and possibly our efforts will meet with greater success next year. I would like to recommend the construction of a pig-brooder, similar to that presently being constructed at the Colony Farm, Essondale. "Accomplishments of the female inmates under the supervision of the Matron in Charge, assisted by members of the Elizabeth Fry Society, to whom much credit is due, are very satisfactory. The Matron reports the making of the following:— " For use in the institution: 65 uniform dresses, 40 nightgowns, 40 pairs drawers, 12 table-cloths, 12 crocheted rugs, and 112 tea-towels. " To the New Westminster Superfluity Shop: 48 crocheted and hooked rugs, 13 garden ornaments, 4 Mexican plaques, 2 painted scenes, 2 pairs knitted woollen soakers, 5 knitted woollen sweaters, and 1 woollen patchwork quilt. " To Vancouver Red Cross Society: 482 knitted washcloths, 44 knitted sleeveless sweaters, 18 pairs socks, 5 women's service scarves, 4 navy scarves, 6 pairs baby felt shoes, 1 woollen crocheted Afghan, 2 knitted woollen sweaters, 17 patchwork quilts, and 1 child's cotton dress. "To New Westminster V Bundles: 70 seamen's jackets. To confined inmates: 5 layettes. 67 W 68 BRITISH COLUMBIA. " Proceeds of the output to the Canadian Red Cross Society and the V Bundles netted $800. In addition, the Victory Garden maintained by the female inmates enabled them to can 362 half-gallon bottles of vegetables for winter use. " Many improvements have been made in the library of the Women's Gaol. Under the organization of the British Columbia Library Commission, new shelves have been built in the general office, 114 books have been recatalogued, 8 magazines and 236 new volumes have been added, a dictionary table, filing cabinet, book-ends, and mending material supplied. A lending system has been established under the supervision of Mrs. Lucas of the Vancouver Public Library, who visits the gaol one afternoon each week, and the Matron reports that circulation has increased considerably and that the care taken of the books is highly commendable. " The question of indefinite sentences being served by girls transferred from the Industrial School is, however, an ever-present source of discontent, affecting not only those directly concerned, but the efficiency and functioning of the entire institution. I sincerely trust the Department will before long arrive at some means of placing these girls on an equal footing with the other inmates and thus rectify this most unsatisfactory state of affairs. " In conclusion, I may say that the general behaviour of the inmates, both male and female, as a whole has shown a marked improvement over the preceding year. This has not been achieved by disciplinary measures, except in one or two isolated cases, but is the result of fair treatment extended to all inmates, irrespective of race or creed. The placing of bench stools, previously mentioned, in each cell for their added comfort and convenience, the adding of eggs at least once a week and butter two or three times a week to the menu (luxuries never enjoyed before) are, I firmly believe, all contributory factors to the improved behaviour. Escapes, while fairly numerous last summer, were far below the previous year's total, and none have occurred to date in the present calendar year." Warden C. G. Barber, of the Kamloops Provincial Gaol, reports:— " Conditions respecting the operation and administration of affairs of the gaol during the past year have been very satisfactory. " Gaol rules and regulations, supplemented by orders to govern local conditions, were strictly adhered to. It was not necessary to reprimand any prisoner during the year. "All inmates, except those awaiting trial, have been kept regularly employed with janitor-work and other services required in the Police offices, quarters, gaol, gaol garden, and the grounds around the Provincial Buildings. " All prison clothing kept clean and in repair. " I would like to draw attention to the able manner in which Constable W. T. Teal is carrying out his duties as Gaoler. " The gaol kitchen was thoroughly renovated during the year and another cook- stove, supplied by the Department of Public Works, installed. The old stove had worn out. " Fewer prisoners served sentence during the past year than during the year ended March 31st, 1943. The cost of keep of prisoners is slightly less than last year." Reporting on the Provincial Gaol at Nelson, Warden John Macdonald states:— "Administration.—The Nelson Gaol while retaining its status as a common gaol since June 1st, 1942, has been used mainly as a lockup for prisoners sentenced up to three months. This has greatly reduced the gaol population and has made it extremely difficult to obtain suitable trusties to perform the necessary duties in the gaol. The latter pertains in particular to cooks for the kitchen. " Population.—The population of the gaol at the beginning of the year was nine. During the year 188 new prisoners were received and 177 discharged, leaving twenty REPORT OF INSPECTOR OP GAOLS, 1943-44. W 69 inmates in gaol at the end of the fiscal year. The peak of the inmate population during the year was twenty and the lowest six, the daily average being 14.39 against 21.28 for the previous year, a decrease of 6.89 per cent. " Welfare and Recreation.—The inmates not working are allowed the freedom of the cell block during the day and one hour in the exercise yard in the fresh air. They are also allowed one-half hour radio programme at noon, and one hour in the early evening. The radio is controlled by the Guards from the Gaol Office. " Religious Services.—The Salvation Army hold services every Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, while other denominations hold service in turn every Sunday afternoon. " Medical Care.—During the early part of the year the general health of the inmates was very good, but during the latter part of the year considerable sickness developed and in some cases inmates were removed on instructions of the Gaol Surgeon to the Kootenay Lake General Hospital for treatment and care. " Farm-work.—There was an increase in the amount of vegetables grown in the gaol garden; this was partly due to the organic fertilizer used and partly to better climatic conditions. Organic fertilizer is again being used and it is hoped to have even better results in the future. " Maintenance and Construction.—Maintenance-work during the year included the replacing of the steel floors in the cells with cement; the scraping of old paint from the cells and repainting; the papering of the living quarters and the washing of the whole interior of the gaol, not including police offices. " Discipline.—On a whole, the discipline was very good during the year. There were no escapes and in only five instances were breaches of prison discipline reported to me for attention." Sergt. George H. Clark, Warden of the Provincial Gaol at Prince George, reports no untoward incident in connection with the gaol's management during the year, but recommends that an addition be built to provide a cell-room for female prisoners and a kitchen. At the present time to reach the kitchen prisoners have to go back and forth through the main office. The Warden reports that he has had to remove a cell from what was formerly the women's cell-room to make room for additional office space. This was necessitated by the increased activity in police-work in that area. YOUNG OFFENDERS. Mr. E. G. B. Stevens, previously titled the " Follow-up Officer," was appointed Provincial Social Service Officer on April 1st, and in his report for the ensuing twelve months gives the following account of his work:— " The duties of the Provincial Social Service Officer consist of the supervision of rehabilitation of members of the Star Class, Oakalla Prison Farm, as well as any other inmates referred specifically by the Warden of that Institution; adult probation work with young offenders appearing before the Courts of Greater Vancouver and also the preparation of pre-sentence reports on any other cases especially requested by Magistrates and Judges. " With the change in policy at Oakalla Prison Farm and consequent establishment of the Star Class on March 1st, 1943, under the supervision of Mr. T. A. Camm, a larger number of young offenders have been given, in some measure at least, the advantages of segregation and special attention. As outlined in the report of the Inspector of Gaols, 1942, the policy of housing young offenders in the Old Gaol Building was dropped owing to the fact that suitable material for transfer in accordance with previous standards became virtually non-existent. As a result it was decided to transfer the group to one cell block in the main building and increase the number taking the youth training programme. W 70 BRITISH COLUMBIA. "As this group has been built up I have been kept in touch with each member. In cases where a pre-sentence report had been prepared the information secured was made available to the Warden. Weekly visits are made and frequent consultations are held not only with the youths themselves but also with the officers under whom they work. A plan of rehabilitation is worked out with each inmate and assistance is also given them while in custody in solving numerous personal problems, the solution of which necessitates some one to act as an agent on the outside. " Upon completion of sentence each member of the Star Class is discharged direct to the Social Service Officer and in most cases the first call is "then made to the office of the National Selective Service. Here the youth now has the advantage of some one who can speak for him, explain his background, experience, and abilities, and thus secure in some measure employment which fits his particular qualifications. During the year fifty-six such new cases were handled by the Social Service Officer, forty-four of them being members of the Star Class, the balance being other inmates on whose behalf the Social Service Officer was called in by the Warden. "A breakdown of this group to date shows that fourteen of these are now in the armed forces, thirty-two are established in industry, while ten have unfortunately become recidivists. " Concerning the adult probation work it might be reported that as near as possible the trial of each young offender is attended. During the year I have been called upon to prepare 114 pre-sentence reports in such cases for Magistrates and Judges. In each instance every possible source of information is tapped and an attempt made in the short time available to prepare as comprehensive a digest as possible on background, family situation, work history, previous relations with Police and Social Agencies, and a brief estimate of personality. As a result sixty new cases were turned over by the Courts for supervision. The remaining fifty-four reports have aided Magistrates and Judges in making the sentences pronounced better fit the criminal. " Each of these probation cases report weekly to my office and in most cases report back in Court monthly, at which time I attend and am usually asked by the Court to report my experience with the delinquent since the last appearance. If the delinquent is employed out of town his weekly reports are made by letter and I appear in Court on his behalf. " Of these new probation cases fourteen are now in the armed forces, forty-one are established in industry, while five have appeared in Court a second time and have since been sentenced. Contact with this latter group is not lost, however, as they usually are placed in the Star Class and are taken over again upon completion of sentence. "A statistical summary of cases handled during the fiscal year is as follows:— Follow-up cases 56 New probation cases 60 Probation cases carried over from 1942-43 30 Pre-sentence reports (other than probation) 54 — 200 " Of the follow-up and probation cases there are at present:— In the armed forces 43 In industry 86 Become recidivists or since sentenced after a second appearance in Court 17 — 146 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF GAOLS, 1943-44. W 71 " By ages the new cases dealt with are divided as follows:- Age. Follow-up. Probation. Total. 16 5 .19 18 5 1 1 2 5 4 14 15 7 7 9 2 2 4 17 19 18 , 34 19 , 25 20 _ _ 12 21 9 22 3 23 .... 2 27 1 28 2 Over 30 5 " From these figures it will be seen that of the 116 new cases dealt with, 103 were 21 years of age or under. . " I cannot conclude this report without making special mention of the unfailing co-operation I have received at all times from the Warden and officials of Oakalla Prison Farm, Vancouver City Police and Court officers, officers of the British Columbia Provincial Police, National Selective Service officials, army authorities, Social Service Exchange, John Howard Society staff, Salvation Army, and other Social Agencies." In the attached statistics will be found the figures touching the number, sex, nationality, etc., of prisoners confined during the year in the various Provincial Gaols, and in conclusion I should like to take this opportunity of expressing my appreciation of the manner in which those connected with the Provincial Prison Service carried out their duties during the year. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, T. W. S. PARSONS, Inspector of Gaols. W 72 BRITISH COLUMBIA. APPENDIX. ANNUAL REPORT ON GAOLS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31st, 1944. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. Totals. 1. Total number of County Gaols in B.C 1 1 1 1 4 2. Total expenditure for gaol maintenance in B.C.— Year ended March 31st, 1944 _. $212,623.30 $11,130.82 $4,156.13 $3,011.25 $230,921.50 Year ended March 31st, 1943 202,193.68 12,468.54 3,809.76 2,212.70 220,684.68 3. Average total maintenance cost per day per prisoner— Year ended March 31st, 1944 $1.47 $2.11 $1.28 $1 63 $1.62 1 28 1.53 1.74 1.08 .79 Average dietary cost per day per pris-s oner— Year ended March 31st, 1944 $0.23 $0.17 $0.27 $0.40 $0.26 Year ended March 31st, 1943 .29 .24 .25 .29 .26 4. Number of prisoners committed— Year ended March 31st, 1944 1,726 151 299 276 2,452 I. Movement of Population, Year ended March 31si , 1944. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops, Prince George. Totals. 340 9 6 2 357 Received— 1,775 8 249 127 6 40 15 232 16 234 1,902 22 8 755 15 Juveniles - -.- - - - 2,372 197 238 252 Discharged— 1,242 34 53 33 10 3 55 120 163 180 81 1 1 14 9 56 16 131 35 20 45 49 117 43 23 8 1,503 35 By death By release on Court order (including "to bail") Totals 1,893 177 231 240 2,541 479 20 7 12 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF GAOLS, 1943-44. W 73 II. COMMITMENTS. 1942-43. 1943-44. Decrease. Murder.— Manslaughter Crimes— Against the person.. Against property Against public morals and decency Against public order and peace Other offences not enumerated above Insanity - Number of prisoners sentenced Number of days' stay of prisoners Average number of prisoners per month . Average number of prisoners per day Escapes — — - - Escapes and recaptured —.: - Deaths in gaols _ 130 524 89 1,513 168 25 2,364 146,176 11,968 391 17 17 1 10 5 133 693 134 1,176 140 23 1,970 156,243 12,735 417 9 6 337 28 2 394 3 169 45 10,067 777 26 III. Sex. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. Totals. 1,583 192 134 12 210 22 243 9 2,170 235 Totals - 1,775 146 232 252 2,405 IV. Educational Status. 72 1,197 463 43 15 101 28 2 59 124 43 6 53 146 47 ■ 199 1,568 581 Totals _ 1,775 146 232 252 2,405 V. Nationality. (Place of Birth.) British— Canada (including Indians) Great Britain and Ireland.... Other British countries Foreign— United States-.. _ — Europeans - _ Orientals - —- Other foreign countries Totals 1,264 285 13 63 131 17 2 1,775 100 11 4 21 9 1 123 57 9 30 2 11 232 149 26 18 10 1 7 41 1,636 379 31 183 35 55 2,405 VI. Habits as to Use of Intoxicants. 179 876 720 44 93 9 41 55 136 10 35 207 1,059 1,072 Totals _ 1,775 146 232 252 2,405 W 74 BRITISH COLUMBIA. VII. Habits as to Use of Drugs. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. Totals. 1,558 217 141 5 229 3 250 2 2,178 Addicts ._ _ _ _ 227 Totals _. _ _ 1,775 146 232 252 2,405 VIII. Occupations. Agricultural 122 351 171 332 768 23 8 26 37 10 48 21 2 2 59 12 20 68 43 4 26 9 2 10 183 32 2 14 216 402 211 631 864 31 No occupation .._ _ Student _ 50 Totals ~ 1,775 146 232 262 2,405 IX. Racial. X. Civil State. XI. Ages. White 1,589 15 153 18 1 134 | 3 i 9 ! I 173 1 56 2 223 19 10 2,119 16 231 39 Mongolian . — Totals _ _ 1,775 J 146 j 232 252 2,405 1,134 367 64 210 82 57 3 4 140 59 7 26 184 51 14 3 1,540 534 88 Separated- _ -. — 243 Totals _ - _ 1,775 146 232 252 2,405 309 252 254 393 317 170 80 34 17 17 36 19 11 12 35 39 28 42 28 21 39 13 26 39 52 61 38 23 334 25 to 30 - . ■ 30 to 40 - 40 to 50 _ 50 to 60 Over 60 154 Totals _ _ 1,775 146 • 232 252 2,405 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF GAOLS, 1943-44. W 75 XII. Creeds. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. Totals. 643 290 220 18 117 40 97 5 244 14 5 9 73 28 12 5 9 5 6 1 24 46 1 9 1 106 28 12 4 13 9 21 10 2 28 112 6 53 4 4 46 3 .2 19 888 336 290 Methodist - — 26 143 57 Lutheran .,. _ - ■ 169 9 280 60 6 Buddhist - Others - — - 20 121 1,775 146 232 252 2,405 XIII. Duration of Sentence. 480 215 117 288 247 145 36 163 25 4 20 2 26 6 1 49 15 14 35 17 2 2 1 3 8 96 34 28 11 7 1 14 6 35 196 16 8 15 4 3. 1 9 821 280 167 3 months and under 6 months 6 months and under 12 months 349 275 151 18 months and under 24 months.- _.- Sentenced to penitentiary 39 173 42 10 Sentenced to insane asylum .- 20 2 35 34 6 1 1,775 146 232 252 2,405 XIV. Previous Convictions. 875 233 120 104 63 54 43 31 19 17 19 18 9 5 10 11 14 8 6 87 17 12 107 13 5 3 5 1 3 3 1 2 1 1 1 78 32 26 27 29 15 8 6 7 6 3 1 164 45 29 8 3 1 1 1 1,224 *1 _ 323 2 174 3 142 4 . 100 5 _ 70 6 _ 53 7 _. 40 8 . ....- 26 9 18 10 .. 28 11 . 22 12 9 13 - 14 15 . - 8 10 12 16 14 17 9 18 and 19 6 20 to 29 88 30 to 39 - - 17 50 to 59 60 to 69 - - 12 Totals 1,775 146 232 252 2,405 Per cent, of recidivists 50.70 26.07 62.00 34.90 * Number to be shown according to actual gaol record. W 76 BRITISH COLUMBIA. XV. Offences for which Prisoners were committed and sentenced during the Year. Commitments. Sentences. Male. Female. Total. Male. Female. Total. <o.) Crimes against the person— 80 12 9 10 5 1 85 13 9 10 84 9 9 9 5 1 89 10 9 9 Totals -, 111 6 117 111 6 117 (b.) Crimes against property— 566 43 48 33 25 591 43 43 33 901 54 48 33 41 942 54 48 33 Totals - 690 25 715 1,036 41 1,077 <c.) Crimes against public morals and decency— 99 1 1 33 2 132 3 1 116 1 1 40 2 156 3 1 Totals 101 35 136 118 42 160 (d.) Crimes against public order and peace— Oakalla 812 28 195 190 125 4 21 7 937 32 216 197 951 33 174 190 146 4 21 7 1,097 37 195 Totals ... 1,225 157 1,382 1,348 178 1,526 147 12 159 162 28 Grand total (totals of (a), (6), (c), (<Z),and (e) ) 2,274 235 2,509 2.775 295 3,070 XVI. Employment of Prisoners. (Per Cent, of Population.) Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. 1.619 48.809 5.781 0.625 4.364 10.025 0.594 28.178 65.0 3.0 2.0 12.0 18.0 45.0 10.0 30.0 15.0 Sick..... 100.0 99.995 100.0 100.0 100.0 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF GAOLS, 1943-44. W 77 XVII. Number of Officers and Employees on March 31st, 1944. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 3 10 41 1 1 3 9 2 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 Chief Gaoler _ Chief Clerk Disciplinary Guards - — 1 84 8 2 2 XVIII. Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for Year ended March 31st, 1944. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. Totals. Expenditure. $124,296.50 1,588.55 1,358.90 11,203.23 2,618.11 8,225.90 143.77 1,657.71 4,490.76 31,647.32 33,479.20 9,304.97 7,964.20 5,296.51 1,115.77 14,652.57 $7,833.30 194.90 42.55 382.05 171.82 106.60 $2,135.84 $2,289.58 $136,555.22 1,783.45 174.74 23.31 1,401.45 262.34 111.62 12,022.36 Janitors' supplies _ —.. 2,924.86 8,332.50 143.77 General equipment Laundry operations.— _ - •260.74 1,918.45 4,490.76 2,039.37 924.43 493.90 312.20 956.45 903.55 96.82 199.00 34,643.14 971.01 242.55 36,278.19 10,138.24 8,475.40 5,296.51 10.20 30.15 1,166.12 Cost-of-living bonus , 5.17 14,657.74 $259,043.97 4,398.30 $12,772.06 207.08 $4,494.88 50.00 $3,907.25 $280,218.16 Public Works expenditure- 4,655.38 $263,442.27 $12,979.14 $4,544.88 $3,907.25 $284,873.54 Revenue. Rental of quarters, etc., and maintenance of $29,413.74 21,405.23 $728.00 $388.75 $896.00 $31,426.49 21,405.23 Fines and costs paid — 1,120.32 1,120.32 $50,818.97 $1,848.32 $388.75 $896.00 $53,952.04 W 78 BRITISH COLUMBIA. XVIII. Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for Year ended March 31st, 1944—-Continued. Total Gross Expenditure. 1943. 1944. Total Revenue. 1943. Oakalla Nelson Kamloops.. Prince George- Totals - $260,362.88 13,752.74 4,566.51 3,065.70 $263,442.27 12,979.14 4,544.88 3,907.25 $58,169.20 1,284.20 756.75 853.00 $50,818.97 1,848.32 388.75 896.00 Less revenue.. $281,747.83 61,063.15 $284,873.54 53,952.04 $61,063.15 $53,952.04 Net expenditure. $220,684.68 $230,921.50 VICTORIA, B.C. : Printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1945. 755-145-4563
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Title | PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL REPORTS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PROVINCIAL POLICE FOR THE YEAR 1943 AND INSPECTOR OF GAOLS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31ST, 1944 |
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