This is the continuation (Part 3) of an interview of Etta and Clarence Byers by Oonagh O'Connor. Clarence talks about his family history; moving to Cortes Island, logging on Cortes in the Von Donop/Blue Jay Lake/Carrington Bay area; road-building; and the arrival of Japanese oysters to Cortes beaches in ca. 1938. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
This is the continuation (Part 3) of an interview of Etta and Clarence Byers by Oonagh O'Connor. Clarence talks about his family history; moving to Cortes Island, logging on Cortes in the Von Donop/Blue Jay Lake/Carrington Bay area; road-building; and the arrival of Japanese oysters to Cortes beaches in ca. 1938. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Recording consists of a round-table discussion, held to gather information for the "The Von Donop Creek Story" exhibit. Participants were [CHECK] (see 1999.004.047 for Parts 1 and 2)
Recording consists of a round-table discussion, held to gather information for the "The Von Donop Creek Story" exhibit. Participants were [CHECK] (see 1999.004.047 for Parts 1 and 2)
Small booklet with 3 photographs of women in extravagantly decorated hats; in the first print Gilean Douglas is front right. (Possibly a Women's Institute function?)
Small booklet with 3 photographs of women in extravagantly decorated hats; in the first print Gilean Douglas is front right. (Possibly a Women's Institute function?)
Five (5) images of people on the Cortes Bay dock. Includes Marg DeMarris, Oliver & Mary Ward, Maurice Dronsfield, Eva Freeman. Midge [?], Cliff [?], Buster Christensen
Five (5) images of people on the Cortes Bay dock. Includes Marg DeMarris, Oliver & Mary Ward, Maurice Dronsfield, Eva Freeman. Midge [?], Cliff [?], Buster Christensen
Five (5) images of people on the Cortes Bay dock. Includes Marg DeMarris, Oliver & Mary Ward, Maurice Dronsfield, Eva Freeman. Midge [?], Cliff [?], Buster Christensen
Five (5) images of people on the Cortes Bay dock. Includes Marg DeMarris, Oliver & Mary Ward, Maurice Dronsfield, Eva Freeman. Midge [?], Cliff [?], Buster Christensen
File contains a section map showing properties southeast of Gorge Harbour and title information on the property, later owned by Gilean Douglas, and known as Channel Rock.
To John Pool: 1930, Crown Grant of the W 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Sec. 21 and fractional SW 1/4 of Sec. 21 and Crown Grant fo the fractional E 1/2 of fractional SE 1/4 of Sec. 21
File contains a section map showing properties southeast of Gorge Harbour and title information on the property, later owned by Gilean Douglas, and known as Channel Rock.
To John Pool: 1930, Crown Grant of the W 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Sec. 21 and fractional SW 1/4 of Sec. 21 and Crown Grant fo the fractional E 1/2 of fractional SE 1/4 of Sec. 21
File contains a Key Map to the sections covered in Files 17-19; a list of the sections researched and two pages of notes.
It contains photocopies of Crown Grants and subsequent title changes for the following:
Charles Allen: 1908, Crown Grant for part of NE 1/4 of Sec. 21 lying north of Gorge Harbour (property known as Bute Ranch); 46 acres for $46.00
Bernard Robinson Allen: 1919, Crown Grant for NW 1/4 of Sec. 21; 162 acres for $247.00
Charles Allen: 1905, Crown Grant for SE 1/4 of Sec. 34
(Files 17 through 19 are from the same envelope.)
File contains a Key Map to the sections covered in Files 17-19; a list of the sections researched and two pages of notes.
It contains photocopies of Crown Grants and subsequent title changes for the following:
Charles Allen: 1908, Crown Grant for part of NE 1/4 of Sec. 21 lying north of Gorge Harbour (property known as Bute Ranch); 46 acres for $46.00
Bernard Robinson Allen: 1919, Crown Grant for NW 1/4 of Sec. 21; 162 acres for $247.00
Charles Allen: 1905, Crown Grant for SE 1/4 of Sec. 34
(Files 17 through 19 are from the same envelope.)
File contains information for the following properties:
Frederick James Smith: 1921, Crown Grant for SE 1/4 of Sec. 33; 160 acres for $1.00
Charles Allen: 1912, Crown Grant for SW 1/4 of Sec. 33; 160 acres for $160.
George Robson: 1907, Crown Grant for NW 1/4 of Sec. 21; $247.00 for 142 acres.
(Files 17 through 19 are from the same envelope.)
File contains information for the following properties:
Frederick James Smith: 1921, Crown Grant for SE 1/4 of Sec. 33; 160 acres for $1.00
Charles Allen: 1912, Crown Grant for SW 1/4 of Sec. 33; 160 acres for $160.
George Robson: 1907, Crown Grant for NW 1/4 of Sec. 21; $247.00 for 142 acres.
(Files 17 through 19 are from the same envelope.)
Page from a photo album. Pictured: Marian Wooley, Kate Wood, Wendy (Anicca) & Pierre DeTrey, Sheryl Anson, Gail Ringwood, Yendor, John Sprungman, John Wooley, Sherry Sprungman
Page from a photo album. Pictured: Marian Wooley, Kate Wood, Wendy (Anicca) & Pierre DeTrey, Sheryl Anson, Gail Ringwood, Yendor, John Sprungman, John Wooley, Sherry Sprungman