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THE FISHERMAN
April 5, 1955
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50 H.P. 4 Cylinder ........ 1064.00
65 H.P. 4 Cylinder ........ 1099.00
115 H.P. 6 Cylinder ........ 1260.00
130 H.P. 8 Cvlinder ........ 1475.00
140 H.P. 8 Cylinder ........ 1575.00
All Engines Listed Have Overhead Valves Plus OVERSIZE Paragon Gears <* <* O Standard Duty Engines Available at Lower Prices O- « O
Harry Walker Limited
1737 West Georgia Street Vancouver 5, B.C.
BOATS FOR SALE
NEW GILLNETTER FOR SALE
New 34-foot gillnetter built in 1954. 10-<foot beam, 100-h.p. Austin marine engine, 3-to-l reduction. 2 bunks. Soli dgumwood sheeting on hull. A real sturdy boat for outside fishing, designed by architect and built by shipyard. Price $6,800. For sale this week only. Phone MArine 1829, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
W.C. TROLLER FOR SALE
Ex-"Francis R" West Coast trailer, 42 ft x 11 ft. beam. Completely rebuilt and ready for rigging. Powered by Chrysler Royal engine completely overhauled. Total price $8,500 or near offer — a bargain. Must be seen to be appreciated. Apply Alberni Engineering & Shipyard Ltd., Port Alberni, B.C.
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UNITY FAVORED
GILLNETTER FOR SALE
Fraser River gillnetter 29' x 7'4", 60 H.P.' Palmer engine. Price $1,200. Apply Ernie Horpestad, R.R.I, Ladner, B.C. or" phone Ladner 383-M.
TROLLER FOR SALE
"Asbjurg" 38' x 10' 10", 48 H.P. Gardner Diesel, echo sounder, radiophone, direction finder, automatic pilot. Full outfit with all trolling gear including tuna gear, gurdies, anchor — everything in excellent condition. Apply H. Antonsen, 2911 W. 34th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., or Kanata Ways.
FOR SALE (GENERAL)
HERRING BAIT Paul Rosang has 200 tons of herring bait in Prince Rupert Harbor, boat "OLDSFIELD."
MAST FOP SALE
Made of pine, length I9V2' with 6" base. Ideal for troller, etc. Phone HA. 6157-R.
BOAT LUMBER SPECIALISTS
Marine plywood, 4 ft. wide to 40 ft. long, 1, edge grain, cedar planking, yellow cedar framing, oak ribs. See Reliance Lumber Co. at 1404 E. Hastings or phone HA. 6770.
TROLLER FOR SALE
32' x 9' troller to sell or trade. Write Box 22, The Fisherman, 301 Powell Street, Vancouver, B.C.
GILLNETTER FOR SALE
30 foot gillnetter, 7 ft. 2 in. beam. 52 hp. Gray Marine. 10777 Timberline Road, South Westminster. Phone New Westminster 4069-L3.
TROLLER FOR SALE
38-ft. troller "UBE" with Crown Chrysler 3%-l reduction, fully equipped for trolling. Has 120-. fathom Ekolite sounder, Photo-Electric pilot, 25-watt radiophone. Also included gillnet drum and halibut equipment. Reasonable offer accepted. Write G. Krook, Heriot Bay, B.C. or phone Quadra Island 3G.
MV "MISS LINDA" FOR SALE
Can be ^en at Linton's, foot of Nicola, Coal Harbor. 107' long, powered by twin 165 H.P. Gray diesels, engdneis in good shape. Boat can be converted to 150 ton packer. Price $12,000. Phone TAtlow 3709 or write Suite 7, 1248 Alberni Street, Vancouver, B.C.
SEINER FOR SALE
Seiner "Pearse Island," two complete seines, 54' 8" long x 14' 5" wide x 7' 8" deep. 38 tons gross. Phone HAstings 5526-M.
USED ENGINES FOR SALE
3 used, heavy duty Gardner engines, rebuilt and guaranteed:
76 H.P. Ca 900 rev............. $2500
95 H.P. (u, 900 rev............, $3000
40 H.P. (n 1000 rev........... $1500
Phone MArine 5845. Gardner Diesel Engines, 1729 W. Georgia St.
ENGINE FOR SALE
85 H.P. G.M.C. rebuilt gas engine, 2 to 1 reduction. Price $575. Phone MArine 7714.
PILOT FOR SALE
Photo-Electric pilot 12 volt. Price, S200. Phone DExter 7876.
GEAR FOR SALE
15 skates and halibut gear, complete. Phone ELgin 5206.
BOAT, ENGINE'FOR SALE
1,000 new gillnet corks, 1 coat
of tar .... ......................... 10c each
ALSO
30 Easthope engine, twin ignition.
Good condition ...................... $250
ALSO
36-ft. gillnet boat, 110 Chrysler Crown, 2V2 to 1 reduction — reasonable. Write L. M. Vidulich, Box 87, Ladner, B.C. or phone Ladner 332-X.
ENGINE, GURDIES FOR SALE
10-14 Easthope, in good shape. Set of 2-spool gurdies. Joe Jacobs, Box 17, The Fisherman, 301 Powell St. or Port Coquitlam 340G.
in their arbitrary actions against affiliated unions," the statement concludes.
Resolutions covering points made in the policy statement and coming from Locals, were also backed by the annual meeting.
The convention recorded itself as "strongly condemning'' the action of international officers from the ILS. who are engaged in the destruction of democracy and autonomy in Canadian Local Unions" and pledged support to Canadian trade unionists in efforts to establish Canadian autonomy of their unions.
U.S. INTERFERENCE It was pointed out that this unwarranted interference "by citizens of another country could become harmful to the entire trade union movement of Canada and thus affect the Canadian economy."
The Union reiterated its policy calling for public ownership of public utilities and declared that wherever feasible, it will "give full support to any campaign to have such utilities placed under public ownership."
Taming to the P.C. Electric and the Public Utilities Commission, the Convention voted to request the provincial government to fire the latter and order the former "to reimburse the public by reducing all fares two cents for a sufficient length of time to restore to the travelling public the close to half a million dollars illegally extracted." *
Toll-free crossir.gs between Vancouver and Richmond will be pressed for and the Union will at the request of the Steveston Fishermen's Local ask extension of the Steveston breakwater to the present position of the light buoy off the end of the breakwater.
SHIPBUILDING The convention pointed out that shipbuilding contracts are available from other countries and urged that both provincial and federal authorities take steps to secure these contracts "as a means of helping relieve the unemployment situation."
The reference here was to contracts offered by Russia but turned down by Canada at the request of the United States despite the fact that other countries, including Britain and Finland are carrying on such construction.
REARMAMENT HIT Looking to international issues delegate? endorsed a resolution opposing rearmament of Germany with the proviso that B.C. MPs be informed of this
stand an the Union position be made known to the German trade union movement.
It wai pointed out that the annual convention 0* the Federation of German Trade Unions last October had passed a resolution by 391 to four stating that "For the Garman republic, rearmament means development of a military state, which in turn means an end to the workers' struggle for political, social, and economic democracy. This convention rejects any German contributions to defence until every effort has been made to institute negotiations aimed at bringing about international understanding and Germany's unification."
After a full debate on the resolution, it carried with three dissenting votes.
On the critical issue of atomic warfare, the Convention went on record as being 'unalterably opposed to atomic warfare."
NO ATOM WAR Delegates called on the government of Canada "to work for international agreements . which will bring about the destruction of all existing stocks of atomic weapons by all nations possessing" them, and a,n end to the manfuc-ture and testing of such weapons.'"
In addition, it was proposed that the government of Canada adopt a pledge that Canada will never start atomic warfare and will condemn the government of any nation which does.
Finally, the resolution calls upon the federal government to work for general disarmament by'mutual agreement among all nations "as the surest guarantee of a peaceful future."
FISHING VESSEL OWNERS
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FISHERIES POLICY
GILLNETTER FOR SALE
Length 30', beam 8', powered by 93 G.M.C. Good living quarters. Price, $2,500. Phone YOrk 3567. Box 104, The Fisherman, 301 Powell St.
MV "SEA STAR" FOR SALE
Length 40', beam 11', depth 6', 8 years old, powered by Chrysler engine. Fully rigged for trolling plus radio, mike and sounder. It is also good packer—packs 15 ton. Ideal for drum seiner. Price $8,000. Contact Norman Erikson, Kel-sey Bay, B.C.
W.C. TROLLER FOR SALE
"Westview 2," 36' x 10' 6"', completely equipped and in top shape. Has 25-watit phone, Bendix sounder, Freeman pilot, 'new Chrysler marine, 6-spool gurdies, anchor winch, 3 anchors, dinghy. Price, $6,250. See at Jim's Boat Repairs, Nanaimo, phone Nanaimo 2367-L1.
Compliments From 1
MASSAGE THERAPY CENTRE
DAVID P ELLIN 214-215 Ford Bldg. PA. 9838 193 E. Hastings St.
FOR SALE
1 Swann stabilizer, 1 compass, 1 North Hill anchor—15 lbs., 1 Spils-bury 15 watt 6 volt radiophone. What offers?
ALSO
50 amp 12 volt or 32 volt generators. Phone New Westminster 8759-L.
USED ENGINES FOR SALE Used marine engines from $50
Ford - Willys - Easthope, etc.
Transmissions altered. Winches - Clutches - Compressors Generators. Everything for fishermen. Repairs to gas and diesel engines.
RAY ADAMS MACHINE WORKS
821 Victoria St., New Westminstre Phone New Westminster 3280
SELMA'S FURS
Jackets for sale. Ladies' coats made to measure. Remodelling and repairs. Many years of experience. 3752 East Hastings Street Phone: GLenburn 0935-M
WORK WANTED
JOB WANTED
Experienced halibut (five years) seine and beam trawl man looking for good boat. Phone GLenburn 0491-F.
LANDSCAPER AVAILABLE
Complete landscaping, lawns, rockeries, pools, and patios. Natural and cut stone walls and flower boxes. Cement work. All work guaranteed. Free estimates. Member of the UFAWU. Phone HAstings 7159-M.
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WICKS
Ladner Family Appreciates Aid
The Bowing family of Ladner whose home was destroyed by fire have written expressing their appreciation for the help they received during their time of difficulty.
A letter from them states: "We would like to thank all organisations and individuals who so kindly donated to us following the recent fire which razed our home.'"
It is signed by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bowing and family.
ALBION CALLING ...
-By PAT HILLAND-
AUR Maroh meeting arranged for " the third was cancelled one week owing to tne bad weather but the following Thursday found us all gathered at Sis Carlson's house shivering a little from our ride in the snow but after a cheerful greeting from everyone we soon settled down to an enjoyable evening of mixing business with pleasure.
Eight members were present and we had the honor of one visitor, Grace Stevens. Of course convention plans were under hot discussion and everyone had ideas for resolutions which sure helped a lot.
We missed the smiling face of Borghild Hilland (her jokes too) at this meeting due to Sister Hilland visiting Vancouver Island.
What do you know? — I won the raffle this time — a small flannel and towel set. I was so excited.
The only ones that weren't so enthused were my sons who view such necessities of living with great distaste. My thanks to Phyllis Baker.
See you over coffee cups at Margaret Cordoni's next meeting, girls.
level. Those who have applied so far are asking tui the full coverage of the Act which is up to the maximum earnings of $4000 on an annual basis. If it is for three months, it woula be $1000.
It is my hope that this organisation which has done mucb to make this government painfully aware of the problem that you have got and I say painfully not because it is distressing but because of the urgency of the problem. I don't think any other problem has given me such thought or study during the past 12 months. I think you recognise that I have some other problems to deal with too.
TACKLED WITH ZEST I don't
know
of any other problem that I have tackled with as much zest and as much enthusiasm with the solution. I feel confident this can be a success. I feel that every one of you being fully informed of these tremendous benefits and the cost which accrues thereto will take it back to your various locals and enthusiastically bring support of this program to your peoples. We have had a greaf deal of cooperation from all concerned and as I understand it a. meeting will be taking place in the very near future between your Director of Research and other officials and the Workmen's Compensation Board for the purpose of trying to find p. lower minimum cost for the halibut fishermen whom we feel should rightly fall into a little different classifications by virtue of the fact that the season generally lasts not more than 30 days and as the minimum charge has been set at $6 calculated from a three month period, it is possible that somewhere below $6 we can establish a lower minimum for hali-btu fishermen.
You have other problems as well. You are having problems which you will be directing towards the federal authorities, problems which concern those of us who live in the Fraser Valley and those of you who have members in the Fraser Valley particularly concerning the early closure that you are now threatened with. I am hopeful that you will present these problems in a manner which brings credit to vour organisation and I want to wish you success in these endeavors and assure you at the same time of the cooperation of your provincial government in these matters.
Bad Fall Injures Owner of 'Roamer*
Hans tfosok, owner of the halibut boat "Roamer" suffered a nasty fall Monday afternoon and was rushed to hospital by ambulance.
He was painting the mast when he lost his footing and fell, striking the winch. He did not lose consciousness though in considerable pain.
Extent of his injuries is unknown but his condition is reported as good. He is in a cast.
ies to appoint a Canadian member to act on behalf of Canada on the biological team conducting tests \ and tagging fish in the Japanese offshore operation. Lack of money has been pleaded for failure to take this step. t
COASTAL LIMITS Pointing out that the American fishing fleets "have already made great inroads into our fishing grounds ..." a resolution from Skidegate, endorsed unanimously, urges the federal government to proclaim immediately "new limits for our territorial waters which would be nine miles outside of a base line drawn from headland to headland including our offshore islands in such a manner as to include Hecate Strait wjthin our territorial waters."
It is proposed that only Canadian "hshermen would be permitted to fish in these waters.
A proposal for declaration of the Queen Charlottes as a separate district for fisheries administration was endorsed plus appoint-
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ELECTIONS
of the Steveston Shoreworkers' Local.
. The iwo paid officers of the Union, Homer Stevens and Alex Gordon, were re-elected by acclamation to positions they have held many years.
Gordon, who resides in Vancouver, has been business agent of the Union since its foundation in 1945 while Stevens was first elected Secretary-Treasurer in 1948 and prior to that served the" Union as organiser. He makes his home in Ladner.
All officers but the Vice Presidents are elected by referendum vote of the Union membership provided the positions are contested, with deadline for nominations at the Union Convention. With the three positions each having only one nominee, no further election was necessary for the coming term.
Sixteen general Executive Board members were elected from a slate of 36 to act with the five officers during the year to 'handle the Union's affairs.
They are: Reg Payne, Sidney; Olaf Maurstad and Jack McEach-ern, New Westminster; Adeline Ratchford, Steveston; Charlie Schule, Nanaimo; T. "Buck" Suiu-ki, Sunbury; Dan Cordoni, Albion; Roy Burnell, Fort Langley; Angus Neish, Lynnmore; Harry Allison, Ed Bertram, Jack Cook, Mike Canic, Bert Goddard, Pete Pave-lich and Don Taylor of Vancouver.
Board of Trustee members for the next 12 months are Ben Chiste, Fort Langley; Ron Cosulich, Ladner; Miss Aagoht Kopperud, Vancouver. Alternates are Charlie Person, who narrowly missed being elected, and Wilf Baker.
Ewan Macaulay Passes in Rupert
One of Prince Rupert's best-known old-time halibut fishermen passed away last month in the person of 75-year-old Ewan Macaulay. He died March 14 in Prince Rupert General Hospital.
Mr. Macaulay was born in Storn-oway, Scotland, coming to Rupert prior to the first world war. He fished off the B.C. coast for some 40 years.
The veteran fisherman was a member of the Deep Sea Fishermen's Union of Prince Rupert and also held membership in the Prince Rupert Fishermen's Cooperative As;ociation.
He is survived by his son Donald in Vancouver and a sister in Douglas, North Dakota.
Pallbearers at the funeral March 17 were Jack McSween, Roddie McLeod, Murdo McCarther, Niel McDonald, and Jimmy Mclntyre.
Interment was in Fairview Cemetery.
ment of a chief supervisor with an office on the Queen Charlottes.
In addition, and advisory board of fishermen and management "to assist in the solution of fishery problems" was recommended.
POACHING RAPPED The Convention backed the pledge against illegal fishing originating in the Skidegate Local of the Union.
Members will be encouraged to sign and carry out the pledge:
1. To refrain from any deliberate poaching insid^ boundaries or during closed periods.
2. To report and lay charges against any boat or boats observed so fishing.
3. To call upon the authorities to implement the strictest penalties for illegal fishing which would include the suspension of licences of crews and vessels for a minimum period of one year upon conviction, it being understood leniency should be shown in administering area and river boundaries where boats can drift over a boundary line without deliberate intent to poach.
On poaching too, it was agreed that the convention would ask the federal department of fisheries to call a conference consisting of the department, canners, vessel owners, Co-ops and Union to review the illegal fishing situation with the purpose of formulating legislation designed to reduce the prevalence of such practices."
Turning to the work of the International Halibut Commission, delegates condemned the recent 10 percent cut in fund appropriations by the United States which forced Canada to do likewise.
The convention urged the Canadian government "to press for an immediate increase in the amounts contributed by both parties to the treaty."
DOGFISH WAR Still on fishery questions, the meeting proposed a war on dogfish, accusing them of reducing the supply of herring available as food for other species of fish such #as salmon, cod, and halibut and proposed federal government assistance in their destruction in two separate ways:
• Establish government controlled testing stations for determining the potency of dogfish livers brought in by commercial fishermen. Such stations should be located at Vancouver, Victoria, Alert Bay and Prince Rupert.
• Establish a minimum or floor price for dogfish livers which will enable fishermen *o earn a recent livelihood from their dogfish operations.
LICENCE LIMIT The new Union executive has been assigned as a "priority task" the job of getting action by the federal department of fisheries on limitation of fishing licences.
It was felt that excellent progress has been made by the outgoing executive but declining incomes of ,fishermen required a special effort to get action.
Though there was some difference of opinion on the matter, the Convention unanimously endorsed a resolution declaring that "Fishing in the Fraser River from Pattullo Bridge to Mission Bridge be left open for 48 hours each week after September 16 each year as long as District 1 is Open.
It was pointed out that some 350 fishermen are affected.
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