Photo depicts the Last Spike Ceremony for the Canadian National Railway Terrace to Kitimat line. From left is Duncan K. Kerr, Vice President of Associated Boards of Trade of B.C.; S.F. Dingle, Vice President of C.N.R, seen here driving in the aluminum spike.; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, C.N.R. Western Region; and Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
Photo depicts the Last Spike Ceremony for the Canadian National Railway Terrace to Kitimat line. From left is Duncan K. Kerr, Vice President of Associated Boards of Trade of B.C.; S.F. Dingle, Vice President of C.N.R, seen here driving in the aluminum spike.; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, C.N.R. Western Region; and Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
Photo showing 'Last Spike Ceremony' - Canadian National Railways. L/R Frank M. Dockerill, (Coal Mine, Telkwa); Peggy Burbidge, Miss Kitimat; S.F. Dingle - CNR Executive
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: (A) Historical (1) Associated Boards of Trade of Central B.C. and Alaskan Affiliates.
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Photo showing 'Last Spike Ceremony' - Canadian National Railways. L/R Frank M. Dockerill, (Coal Mine, Telkwa); Peggy Burbidge, Miss Kitimat; S.F. Dingle - CNR Executive
Photo showing new Canadians who recieved their citizenship, from left to right: A.C. Turney Alcan Works Manager, Herbert Pomreinke new Canadian, Rochard Gosse Kitimat Citizenship Council Chairman and lawyer, Nick Bosko Begusich new Canadian, Charles East Rotary Club Vice President, Edmund Zlatner new Canadian, Ada Hayes Secretary of Canadian Club, Harry Jomini from the Rotary CLub, Lydia Proos and daughter as well as Edwin Hein, all new Canadians.
Photo showing new Canadians who recieved their citizenship, from left to right: A.C. Turney Alcan Works Manager, Herbert Pomreinke new Canadian, Rochard Gosse Kitimat Citizenship Council Chairman and lawyer, Nick Bosko Begusich new Canadian, Charles East Rotary Club Vice President, Edmund Zlatner new Canadian, Ada Hayes Secretary of Canadian Club, Harry Jomini from the Rotary CLub, Lydia Proos and daughter as well as Edwin Hein, all new Canadians.
Photo showing five new Canadians directly after the ceremony at the County Court. Present: A. C. Turney (Alcan Works manager and Rotary Club Member), Herbert Pomreinke, Richard Gosse (chairman of the Kitimat Citizenship Committee), Bosko Nick Begusich, Charles East (Rotary Club vice-president), Edmund Zlatner, Mrs. H. D. Hayes (secretary of the Canadian Club), Harry Jomini (Rotary Club vice president), Lydia Proos and her daughter, Edwin Hein. Acting Reeve Matt E. Gooding addressed the 5 new citizens in the court; Judge William O. Fulton of Prince Rupert presented the certificates following an introduction by Graham Wright.
Photo showing five new Canadians directly after the ceremony at the County Court. Present: A. C. Turney (Alcan Works manager and Rotary Club Member), Herbert Pomreinke, Richard Gosse (chairman of the Kitimat Citizenship Committee), Bosko Nick Begusich, Charles East (Rotary Club vice-president), Edmund Zlatner, Mrs. H. D. Hayes (secretary of the Canadian Club), Harry Jomini (Rotary Club vice president), Lydia Proos and her daughter, Edwin Hein. Acting Reeve Matt E. Gooding addressed the 5 new citizens in the court; Judge William O. Fulton of Prince Rupert presented the certificates following an introduction by Graham Wright.
Photo showing five new Canadians directly after the ceremony at the County Court. Present: A. C. Turney (Alcan Works manager and Rotary Club Member), Herbert Pomreinke, Richard Gosse (chairman of the Kitimat Citizenship Committee), Bosko Nick Begusich, Charles East (Rotary Club vice-president), Edmund Zlatner, Mrs. H. D. Hayes (secretary of the Canadian Club), Harry Jomini (Rotary Club vice president), Lydia Proos and her daughter, Edwin Hein. Acting Reeve Matt E. Gooding addressed the 5 new citizens in the court; Judge William O. Fulton of Prince Rupert presented the certificates following an introduction by Graham Wright.
Photo showing five new Canadians directly after the ceremony at the County Court. Present: A. C. Turney (Alcan Works manager and Rotary Club Member), Herbert Pomreinke, Richard Gosse (chairman of the Kitimat Citizenship Committee), Bosko Nick Begusich, Charles East (Rotary Club vice-president), Edmund Zlatner, Mrs. H. D. Hayes (secretary of the Canadian Club), Harry Jomini (Rotary Club vice president), Lydia Proos and her daughter, Edwin Hein. Acting Reeve Matt E. Gooding addressed the 5 new citizens in the court; Judge William O. Fulton of Prince Rupert presented the certificates following an introduction by Graham Wright.
Photo showing four Hungarians who bade sad farewells to friends Tuesday as they started their trip back "home" following the outbreak of the hostilities between revolutionists and Russian Communists. They are Jimmy Feher (fifth from left, foreground), Charlie Borbely, Maria Vejna, and her husband Charles Vejna who sold their Kitimat home. He had two weeks to go before he was eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship. All four would head for Budapost after linking with thousands of fellow countrymen at Montreal.
Photo showing four Hungarians who bade sad farewells to friends Tuesday as they started their trip back "home" following the outbreak of the hostilities between revolutionists and Russian Communists. They are Jimmy Feher (fifth from left, foreground), Charlie Borbely, Maria Vejna, and her husband Charles Vejna who sold their Kitimat home. He had two weeks to go before he was eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship. All four would head for Budapost after linking with thousands of fellow countrymen at Montreal.
Photo showing Canadian citizens since Tuesday afternoon. Trio of Alcan employees was welcomed by ladies of the Canadian Club after the ceremony at the County Court. They are (from left) John Krocko, who has been in Kitimat for three years, Mrs. Doug Sutherland, Mrs. George Biddle, Steve Wolas who has been here for almost two years, Mrs. Dan Hayes and Alfred Mieskes who has been in Kitimat for 13 months.
Photo showing Canadian citizens since Tuesday afternoon. Trio of Alcan employees was welcomed by ladies of the Canadian Club after the ceremony at the County Court. They are (from left) John Krocko, who has been in Kitimat for three years, Mrs. Doug Sutherland, Mrs. George Biddle, Steve Wolas who has been here for almost two years, Mrs. Dan Hayes and Alfred Mieskes who has been in Kitimat for 13 months.
Photo showing a proud moment for Tony Bebek of the Municipal Planning Department and Vasil Radoev, Alcan Technician, came with their presentation of citizenship papers. Admiring their certificates were Erwin Strauss, Kitimat's immigration officer (second from left) and Cliff Walker of the Canadian Club welcoming committee (right).
Photo showing a proud moment for Tony Bebek of the Municipal Planning Department and Vasil Radoev, Alcan Technician, came with their presentation of citizenship papers. Admiring their certificates were Erwin Strauss, Kitimat's immigration officer (second from left) and Cliff Walker of the Canadian Club welcoming committee (right).
Photo showing Hungarians giving a big welcome to country men, greeting newly arrived fellow country men who had fled from the communist domination of their revolt torn country.
Photo showing Hungarians giving a big welcome to country men, greeting newly arrived fellow country men who had fled from the communist domination of their revolt torn country.
Fransiska Mueller and husband Klaus Mueller with Constable E. Langer. Two brand new Canadians and Canada's law enforcer. Klaus Mueller, was one of 48 men and women gathered on a Tuesday in Kitimat to hear Judge William O. Futton announce: "You are now Canadians". He is a native born German who is employed in the property department of the Aluminum Company.
Fransiska Mueller and husband Klaus Mueller with Constable E. Langer. Two brand new Canadians and Canada's law enforcer. Klaus Mueller, was one of 48 men and women gathered on a Tuesday in Kitimat to hear Judge William O. Futton announce: "You are now Canadians". He is a native born German who is employed in the property department of the Aluminum Company.
Photo showing "Citizenship" - Welcome to New Citizens. L/R Mrs. E.D. (Don) Forward, Mrs. H.D. (Dan) Hayes. New Citizens: L/R Mrs. Karl Stoll, Mr. Karl Stoll (Kemano); Mr. Steve Petkovic (Kitimat) - 33 Gull Street.
Photo showing "Citizenship" - Welcome to New Citizens. L/R Mrs. E.D. (Don) Forward, Mrs. H.D. (Dan) Hayes. New Citizens: L/R Mrs. Karl Stoll, Mr. Karl Stoll (Kemano); Mr. Steve Petkovic (Kitimat) - 33 Gull Street.
Photo showing (from left): Giovanni Alama (native of Italy), Joesph Sletten (Norway), Ferruccio Frank Penzin (Italy), Margaret Lehmann (U.S.), Alexander Wedekin (Germany) and Fred Lehmann (Switzerland)/ County Court Judge William O. Fulton presided at ceremonies in Public Safety building when 65 received their citizenship certificates. new Citizens also received a bible. Here they are a few minutes after they had sworn allegiance to the Queen.
Photo showing (from left): Giovanni Alama (native of Italy), Joesph Sletten (Norway), Ferruccio Frank Penzin (Italy), Margaret Lehmann (U.S.), Alexander Wedekin (Germany) and Fred Lehmann (Switzerland)/ County Court Judge William O. Fulton presided at ceremonies in Public Safety building when 65 received their citizenship certificates. new Citizens also received a bible. Here they are a few minutes after they had sworn allegiance to the Queen.
Photo depicts a Remembrance Day ceremony underway in Nechako Theatre in Kitimat. The Volunteer Firefighter's wreath is laid by Fire Chief Aubrey Creed. On the stage from the left are Reverend Graham Tucker, Dr. R. G. Davidson, and A. E. Vrooman, colour bearer of the Canadian Legion.
Photo depicts a Remembrance Day ceremony underway in Nechako Theatre in Kitimat. The Volunteer Firefighter's wreath is laid by Fire Chief Aubrey Creed. On the stage from the left are Reverend Graham Tucker, Dr. R. G. Davidson, and A. E. Vrooman, colour bearer of the Canadian Legion.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Northern Sentinel Press article, November 13, 1958. -- A. E. "Dutch" Vrooman worked for Kitimat Constructors on the original survey for the Kitimat townsite and smelter. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Photo showing a group of new Canadians who received citizenship certificates with members of Kitimat Citizenship Council and others who assisted at the ceremony, presided over by Judge William Schultz. Standing (L-R): Walter Suessmayer, Bob Block and Mrs. Ada Hayes (councillors), Oswald Kuehn, Karl Judt, guest speaker Arvin Hardin, Walter Zytko, Mihaly Dobos, Mario Banducci, Settimio De Muzzo, Joseph Simon, Julius Bozsik. Seated (L-R): Mrs. Merlyn Williams (assisting council), Janos Peter Julia Peter, Gizella Dobos, Mrs. Jo McElroy (council secretary).
Photo showing a group of new Canadians who received citizenship certificates with members of Kitimat Citizenship Council and others who assisted at the ceremony, presided over by Judge William Schultz. Standing (L-R): Walter Suessmayer, Bob Block and Mrs. Ada Hayes (councillors), Oswald Kuehn, Karl Judt, guest speaker Arvin Hardin, Walter Zytko, Mihaly Dobos, Mario Banducci, Settimio De Muzzo, Joseph Simon, Julius Bozsik. Seated (L-R): Mrs. Merlyn Williams (assisting council), Janos Peter Julia Peter, Gizella Dobos, Mrs. Jo McElroy (council secretary).
Photo showing commissioning ceremony of Navy's new destroyer-escort, HMCS Kootenay, from left to right: Chief Dominic Nicholas, Hon. George Pearkes, Mrs. Nicholas and Commander R.J. Pickford.
Photo showing commissioning ceremony of Navy's new destroyer-escort, HMCS Kootenay, from left to right: Chief Dominic Nicholas, Hon. George Pearkes, Mrs. Nicholas and Commander R.J. Pickford.
