June 14, 1955
THE FISHERMAN
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Taking Long Time But False Creek Work Starts
Commencement of preliminary clearing work on the False Creek Fishermen's Wharf site sets into motion a project which,
has been pledged over a period of many years.___
Shortly after Ottawa announced
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last week that a $250,000 contract had been awarded to B.C. Bridge and Dredging Company for initial construction work, the firm had crews at work clearing the site located on the south shore of the
^Harold Christenson, secretary of the Vessel Owners' Association, is quoted in Soundings as stating that "We can now consider the crucial round in one of the most important campaigns that the Association has ever conducted, has been won.
"While the present project is somewhat reduced from the scale
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these vouchers shall either be paid or reversed to H.O. with reasons for non-payment.
y_ Unpaid vouchers shall be returned to the Union's H.O. by the Company's H.O. with a brief explanation as reasons of nonpayment in each individual case. At the request of the Union, unpaid vouchers from any plant will be reviewed by the Company's Head Office to ensure that plants adhere to the spirit and intent of the undertaking.
Each Company with more than one office for fishermen's accounts will forward instructions to its managers and bookkeepers to insure compliance with this memorandum and supply a copy of such instructions to the Union.
9# All Companies will cooperate with the Union in providing information necessary to forward vouchers to the proper plant and in transferring vouchers from one plant to another. 1Q# Each Company's Head Office will forward payments and returns from each plant at the end of the plant season. Each Company will endeavor to have all plants complete their returns not later than November 30. Seine Fishermen
As has been done in the past, signed vouchers received for Seine Fishermen shall be paid immediately to Union Headquarters with the understanding that where a man goes in the hole, vouchers may be charged back to the Union.
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that we originally envisaged, it is, nevertheless, a great development stride, and will go far toward solving long-standing problems of berthing and equipment storage that have been working costly hardships on the Vancouver-based fishing fleet.
"When the new wharf becomes operational,'it will provide an excellent nucleus for further development that will come as a natural course."
Christenson also expressed the gratitude of the FVOA to all interests and individuals who cooperated with the Association in the campaign.
A big part of the first phase in the wharf construction program is the removal of between 70,000 and 80,000 cubic yards of sawdust and other wood waste that has been accumulating on the site for years from nearby sawmilling operations.
This clean-up job alone will take about three months, a spokesman for B.C. Bridge and Dredging Co. reports.
First work on the construction of bulkheads for the wharf will begin in about six weeks. This work awaits the delivery of special creosoted sheet piling, now on order.
It is estimated that bulkhead construction and anchoring will take about three months to complete.
B.C. Bridge and Dredging engineers figure that some 20,000 yards of fill will be needed behind the bulkhead. Most of the fill material will be taken from in front of the installation.
Other work covered in the initial contract includes levelling the site to the specified grade, and erection of two pre-fabricated buildings for equipment storage. Under terms of the contract, all work in this first phase must be completed within 12 months.
When the overall wharf development has been completed, it will provide berthing facilities for 150 vessels, as compared with original Department of Public Works plans that called for a 180-berth setup.
According to Ottawa report, the final water-lot agreement reached between the federal and provincial governments, . made the scaling-down in size necessary.
Next major steps in the wharf construction program will be the calling of tenders for dredging and float building, and the provision of additional federal funds to cover the balance of all costs in connection with the development.
Soundings taken by Department of Public Works engineers in the False Creek basin fronting the wharf site, indicated that to deepen the basin to provide clearance of approximately 11 feet at low tide, the removal of some 200,000 yards of material would be required.
An appropriation of $365,000 to meet initial wharf construction costs was originally approved by parliament in 1954, and re-voted at the 1955 session of the House.
Fisheries minister James Sinclair has assured the Vessel Owners Association that no problems are anticipated in regard to appropriation of the balance of the money required.
FVOA secretary Harold Christenson says that the Association will be in continuous contact with all authorities concerned with the wharf development, "right through to the end.
"We will assist wherever possible in an advisory capacity, keeping the authorities advised of the most important needs of fishermen who will use the wharf, and be ever-alert to anything that might slow  down  the  action  that has
Notes from New Westminster
.   CAPT. ELIAS HOWSE
Retired Skipper for Visit
Away
An old-time B.C. fisherman left for Newfoundland with a case of canned salmon under one arm and a batch of pictures under the other, intent on showing the folks back home that in B.C. we have the bestest salmon and the biggest herring sets.
He is retired Captain Elias Howse, 38 years master of fishing vessels on the B.C. coast and much of that time skipper of the "Cape Pine."
Captain Howse has been away from Newfoundland for 46 years and is looking forward to a long visit, planning to return to B.C. around the beginning of August.
He dropped in to The Fisherman for pictures after paying a visit to Canadian Fish Home Plant for his canned salmon samples. He's going to see if he can come back with a few orders from his native province.
Captain Howse in recent years has been working in the net lofts at Steveston following his retirement from the boats. He is looking fit and was quite excited about the prospect of returning to Newfoundland after such a long absence.
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interested in any five year agreement on the welfare fund but might consider a two-year pact provided the demand of three #ents per case was met. The Union would consider no change in the present method of controlling the fund through the Union and Native Brotherhood but would agree to representation of the Fisheries Association on an advisory committee basis. DISCRIMINATION The question of alleged discrimination by companies against northern Natives once more came in for some discussion.
Harrison again referred to the Union brief and licence limitation which had deplored the large number of fishermen in the industry and said he felt the can-ners were giving proper attention to this matter.
He then went on to say that the main thing was to prevent northern B.C. fishermen from, losing the first week of the season as they had in the past two years.
UFAWU secretary Homer Stevens challenged the operators to show where there was any similarity between the Union's program for licence limitation and the policy adopted by the canners. in the North.
He pointed out the Union policy called for protection of all those fishermen who were already in the industry and against the influx of newcomers except on a controlled basis by the federal government.
On the other hand, the company policy appeared to be one which threw out the old timers and gave preference to newcomers. Certainly, he said, it was very unfair of the companies to force the Native fishermen out, including many who had worked long and hard to build up the industry. He pointed out that the canners' refusal to submit a list to the Union .tended to cast suspicion on their statements of no discrimination. When the charge of discrimination had been raised, the canners should be the first ones to provide the fullest information on their actions, Stevens stressed. It was ridiculous for them to say they could not give us a list but we could have the information if each individual authorised it. In cases where the Union received letters from the individuals it had all the information necessary. Stevens suggested the matter might be settled by the companies giving a list of all the fishermen so they could all be contacted for their permission on the question of the length of service and credit standing. *The committee, he said, intends to continue to press for a definition of marginal fishermen and for general reinstatement of Native fishermen in the North.
The June meeting of the New Westminster Women's Auxiliary was held on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Konrad Amundsen with Nancy Person presiding. Ten members were present.
Minutes of council meeting were read and discussed. It was decided that this Auxiliary would donate a pair of sheets toward the Council's raffle of a cedar chest and contents at a card party to be held in New Westminster in the fall.
Sally Dobson offered to attend price negotiations on Thursday. Plans have been finalised for the Salmon Farewell Dance and Smoker on June 17, this Friday. If any fishermens' wives would care to bring a cake or cookies, it would be much appreciated.
A five-dollar donation was given toward sending a delegate to the World Congress of Mothers.
A demonstration on preparation of fish will be held some time in September. Place will be announced later.
Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Sally Dobson, Queensborough, September 14.
.Coffee was served by Mrs. Amundsen.
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A GAY TIME was had by parents and students at the Lodner Community Hall on Friday evening when High School Graduation Exercises were held. First a banquet, then exercises followed by dancing.
Ann   and  Marcel   Jahnny had
special reasons to be proud. Their son Ken received the Stainsby Shield for Citizenship and will be going to UBC in the fall to take up Physical Education and Roy, president of the Students' Council, was valedictorian. He plans to go on to grade 13 and wishes to become a pilot.
Others graduating were: Lily Nishie, who will go in for teaching; Clifford Iverson, Linda Christiansen who will go on to UBC and has chosen Librarian as her career, Diana Tapala ^nd Bernice Fell.
Nora Tasaka won the Proficiency Award for grade ten.
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OUR VERY BEST WISHES are extended to Mike Canic and his lovely bride Margaret. If the wedding on Saturday is a sample of their wedded bliss, then they should be very happy.
- By MARY WILCOX-
WE WERE PLEASED to see Millie Stefani, former office manager, at the wedding looking very well and nicely tanned.
★      * * TO   KEEP   YOU   informed on baseball, two games were played last week with Fogg Motors. Fogg Motors beat us in first, 3 to 10, and
Fishermen won Friday's game, 12 to 3.
*- ★ + LAUNCHING took place last week in Sunbury of the Sato brothers' new boat "Vera Cruz." Reception followed and an enjoyable time was had by all. The best of luck to the "Vera Cruz."
Indian Canoe Contest Canada Day Highlight
The Canada Day Youth Festival Committee announces a two day celebration of Canada's birthday, July 1 and 2 at Stanley Park.
An invitation is extended to all the people of British Columbia to
join in the celebration. The festi val will be the only large public celebration held on this national holiday.
The festival will develop a feeling for "Canadianism." It will provide the youth with an opportunity to "do something for Canada."
The program starts with an Indian canoe race at English Bay at 2 p.m. Friday, July 1, sponsored in part by the United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union. At 8:30 the same evening, an open-air concert will take place at Brockton Oval. On Saturday, July 2 the celebra
The all round sports program will begin with a volleyball tournament for both boys and girls. Twelve teams are already entered.
Feature of the sports program will be a track and field meet for boys and girls under 18 years of age. Thirty-three events are scheduled.
Several special events will take place. For the first time in Canada in an officially approved A.A.U. track meet there will be an open girls' race in the 880 yards. The winner automatically will hold the Canadian record.
There will be a special invitation 100 yard dash and efforts are being made to get an outstanding 440 runner to compete against a
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sports card at Brockton Oval start-1   An exhibition boxing show and
ing at 9:30 in the morning. The Festival concludes with a dance at Stanley Park Pavilion at 9 Saturday night. »
The canoe race will be the first, held in Vancouver since 1946. It promises plenty of color. Substantial prize money has been guaranteed for the winning three teams. Thousands of spectators will be able to see the original Canadians as they race from English Bay down to Burrard Bridge and back to the Bay.
The out-door concert will feature Canadian songs and dances by both group and individual performers. Several original pieces with a British Columbia setting will be performed. All participants will come together for a grand finale.
possibly a field lacrosse game will wind up the sports attractions.
An art display by young Canadian painters will also be included in the Festival.
The committee welcomes the participation of everyone in this Festival. The only condition of participation is a desire "to do something for Canada."
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