An album of photographs from in and around the townsite of Walhachin B.C., now abandoned. It includes an informal census with all the residents names and occupation. The focus is on scenery and development, with a particular emphasis on agriculture.
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Additional text on album page: "Bronze Banksian Medal, awarded for fruit exhibited in December 1910 at Royal Horticultural Hall, Vincent Square, S.W." and "Planted about 1870. Trees have been pruned by cattle!!!!"
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Birdseye view of orchard. Barnes Estates.
Shows an orchard that appears to have been recently planted.
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Additional text on album page: "C.N.R. crossing river from south to north bank."
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Panoramic view of new orchard. Barnes Estates.
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400 acres of orchard and farm. B.C. Horticultural Estates
Additional text on album page: "Remains of old construction camp of C.P.R."
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Panoramic view of Upper Ranch and river bench, with C.P.R. main line at foot of hill, in distance
Additional text on album page: "The C.P.R. main line is run around the river bank opposite."
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Part of Five Mile Flume, Snohoosh System
Water flume for irrigation.
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Includes notes about location of C.P.R. main line relative to the scene.
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Escape gate at the cliffs, Snohoosh Flume.
Shows water falling from the escape gate of the Snohoosh Flume down a cliff side.
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Close up view looking into the water flume as it passes by cliffs.
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Six foot fall at Snohoosh Main Ditch
Part of a water flume for irrigation.
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One of the high trestles - Snohoosh Flume
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Includes notes about location of C.P.R. main line relative to the scene.
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Higgs and Smyth poultry ranch.
Additional text on album page : "Taken from Bank of C.P.R."
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Breaking new land for orchard.
Two men shown using farming equipment on new field. Additional text on album page: "40 H.P. Moto. - 11 Furrows."
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Motors used for traction and ploughing.
Shows four motors used for traction and plowing.
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Orchard of William Tennant, Esq.
Shows a young orchard with small trees on an otherwise barren looking field.
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Irrigating intermediate crop in young orchard.
One worker is in the image. Additional text on the album page: "Onions planted."
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