The Princeton Star
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
contributor: Brown, J.A.
issued: 2022-08-03
issued: 1924-10-09
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note: Appleton, A. AUg. 19-4 )?**.* THE PRINCETON STAR Published in the Interests of Mining and Agriculture in the Similkameen Twenty-fifth Year—No. 47 - PRINCETON, B.C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1924 PER YEAR: Sa.oo Cash Single Copy sc. Deadlock Reached On Incorportation BOARD OF TRADE SPLIT—SUPPORTERS OF SCHEME MAY ASK FOR PUBLIC MEETING The .Princeton Board of Trade held v^hat proved to be one of its longest sittings on Monday last and several items of considerable interest were discussed. The committee dealing with road signs gave a report of its activities, particularly in regard n the preparation of suitable signs to be placed at Osoyoos and the junction of the Richter Pass and Penticton roads three miles from that point. The secretary reported on the annual meeting of the Good Roads League held at Penticton which _'; in conjunction with Mr. A. IS. Howse had attended on behalf of the board The convention appears to have gone on record as favoring the immediate construction of a coast to interior highway but the question of route was not specified. - The delegates were thanked for their services and their report received. The main topic of discussion was the question of village incorporation and whether the board should take part in calling a public meeting to consider it. Facts and figures were tabled by the, secretary showing clearly what the provincial authorities had collected each year for the past five years from the town and also the amount, expended during that period on roads and other improvement. The report of the inspector ot municipalities was also referred to giving information as to collections and expenditures by places already enjoying village incorporation. The resolution to the effect that the board should call a public meeting was moved and seconded, followed immediately by an amendment that the maimer should be given a six months' hoist. This was altered to twelve months when it was realized that in order that incorporation shall become effective by …
note: Title changes in chronological order: Similkameen Star (1900-03-31 to 1900-07-28), The Similkameen Star (1900-08-04 to 1900-10-20), Similkameen Star (1900-10-27 to 1918-05-10), Princeton Star (1918-05-17 to 1929-12-26).
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Princeton, B.C.
spatial: Princeton
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0416495
language: English
lat: 49.460278
long: -120.507778
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Princeton : The Princeton Publishing Company
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source: Original Format: Princeton and District Museum and Archives
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