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The arithmetic of electricity: a manual of electrical calculations by arithmetical methods, including numerous rules, examples, and tables in the field of practical electrical engineering and experimenting

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Sloane, T. O'Conor (Thomas O'Conor), 1851-1940
Edition
3d ed., rev.
Publication Date
1892
c1891
Call Number
537.02 SLO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.71
Call Number
537.02 SLO
Edition
3d ed., rev.
Author
Sloane, T. O'Conor (Thomas O'Conor), 1851-1940
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
E. & F. N. Spon, Ltd.
Publication Date
1892
c1891
Physical Description
iii-viii; 138 p. : ill. , tables ; 18 cm.
Inscription
inside, "Chas. W. Davies"
"43 Duke Street"
"Halifax N.S."
Library Subject (LOC)
Electricity
Electricity--Problems, exercises, etc.
Notes
Includes index.
Author's given name and dates : Sloane, T. O’Conor (Thomas O’Conor), 1851-1940.
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Brick engineering : physical properties of brick and brickwork, volume 1

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Lent, L.B.
Publication Date
c1929
Call Number
693.2 LEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV018.11.30
Call Number
693.2 LEN
Author
Lent, L.B.
Place of Publication
Cleveland, Ohio
Publisher
Common Brick Manufactures' Association of America
Publication Date
c1929
Physical Description
92 p. : ill ; 20 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Bricklaying
Notes
"By Major L. B. Lent Chief Engineer." -- title page
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Committee re Cost of Referring the Question of West Burnaby Sewers to the BC Engineering Institute

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
58429
Meeting Date
27-Aug-1928
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
58429
Meeting Date
27-Aug-1928
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Electrical engineering for electric light artisans and students : embracing those branches prescribed by the syllabus ussyed by the City and Guilds Technical Institute.

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Slingo, W. (William), 1855-1935
Brooker, A. (Arthur)
Edition
New ed.
Publication Date
1891
Call Number
538 SLI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.72
Call Number
538 SLI
Edition
New ed.
Author
Slingo, W. (William), 1855-1935
Brooker, A. (Arthur)
Place of Publication
London ; New York
Publisher
Longmans, Green, and co.
Publication Date
1891
Physical Description
viii p., 1 l., 850 p. incl. illus., diagrs. fold. diagrs. 20 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Electrical engineering
Notes
Includes index.
Authors' given names and dates : Slingo, W. Sir, (William), 1855-1935. Brooker, Arthur
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The elements of civil engineering, prepared for students of the International correspondence schools, Scranton, Pa.

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Edition
1st ed.
Publication Date
1899
Call Number
624 INT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV001.1.302
Call Number
624 INT
Edition
1st ed.
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Place of Publication
Scranton
Publisher
Colliery Engineer Co.
Publication Date
1899
Series
The elements of civil engineering
Printer
Burr Printing House
Physical Description
iv, 1103-1597, xi : ill. : 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Civil engineering
Notes
Volume 5 of 12
"Water-wheels, hydraulic machinery, water supply and distribution, irrigation, with practical questions and examples" -- Title page
Includes index.
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The elements of mechanical engineering, volume 6

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Edition
1st ed.
Publication Date
1897
Call Number
621 INT v. 6
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV989.9.5
Call Number
621 INT v. 6
Edition
1st ed.
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Place of Publication
Scranton
Publisher
The Colliery Engineer Co.
Publication Date
1897
Series
Elements of Mechanical Engineering, 6
Printer
Burr Printing House
Physical Description
i, 383 p. : ill. : 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Mechanical engineering
Notes
"Answers to questions" -- Title page
"Prepared for students of the International Correspondence Schools Scranton, Pa." -- Title page
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The elements of mechanical engineering, volume III

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Edition
1st ed.
Publication Date
1897
Call Number
621 INT v.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV989.9.4
Call Number
621 INT v.3
Edition
1st ed.
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Place of Publication
Scranton
Publisher
The Colliery Engineer Co.
Publication Date
1897
Series
I. C. S. Reference Library, 3
Printer
Burr Printing House
Physical Description
iv, 1215-1762, xii : ill. : 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Mechanical engineering
Notes
"Prepared for students of the International Correspondence Schools Scranton, Pa." -- Title page
"Machine design, dynamos and motors" -- Title page
Includes index.
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Engineering and Board of Works Departments to Keep Watch on Breachs of Extra-ordinary Traffic By-law

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
58531
Meeting Date
16-Aug-1926
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
58531
Meeting Date
16-Aug-1926
Format
Council - Committee Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Engineering Budget for Street Signs and Construction of a Powder House

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
26484
Meeting Date
20-Feb-1924
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
26484
Meeting Date
20-Feb-1924
Format
Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Engineering Department fonds

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-2014
Collection/Fonds
Engineering Department fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1m of textual records, approximately 2000 cartographic and architecural drawings
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records created by the Engineering department including environmental service files, physical plant plans, and administrative records.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-2014
Collection/Fonds
Engineering Department fonds
Physical Description
1m of textual records, approximately 2000 cartographic and architecural drawings
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
Subject to FOIPPA
Reproduction Restriction
Reproductions subject to FOIPPA
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of records created by the Engineering department including environmental service files, physical plant plans, and administrative records.
History
In 2020, responsibility for environmental management transferred to Climate Action and Energy, with Engineering retaining responsibility for geotechnical investigations and graffiti management. In 2022, Engineering became responsible for a consolidated Transportation group that aligns transportation planning and implementation functions. Green Fleet and Equipment also moved from Climate Action and Energy to the Public Works division of the Engineering Department. In 2022, Facilities Management was transferred from Engineering to the newly-created Lands and Facilities Department. James Lota served as General Manager, Engineering from 2021-2022. Jozsef Dioszeghy has served in the role since April 2022.
Media Type
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
Architectural Drawing
Creator
City of Burnaby
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds.
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Engineering General and Administration series

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1980
Collection/Fonds
Engineering Department fonds
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of records created by the Engineering Department related to its administration, general services, and fulfilment of its responsibility to ensure the adequacy and continuity of the City’s infrastructure. Records include meeting minutes, ledgers, local improvements and infrastructure…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1912-1980
Collection/Fonds
Engineering Department fonds
Series
Engineering General and Administration series
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of records created by the Engineering Department related to its administration, general services, and fulfilment of its responsibility to ensure the adequacy and continuity of the City’s infrastructure. Records include meeting minutes, ledgers, local improvements and infrastructure plans, local improvement and sewer utility assessment rolls, photographs, and annual reports for the year 1937-1944.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Central Park

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Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Associated Dates
1891
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
Repository
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Geographic Access
Imperial Street
Associated Dates
1891
Heritage Value
In 1860, as the Royal Engineers constructed the road from New Westminster to Vancouver (now Kingsway), a military reserve was set aside at the trail's highest point along the ridge. This reserve provided a particularly good scenic look-out since the original forest had burned down prior to 1860, the remaining stumps offered unobstructed views. By the 1880s, the city council of both New Westminster and Vancouver eyed the reserve as potential recreation ground. As construction of the tram line was underway, the Provincial Government moved to designate the whole reserve as a park. On January 14, 1891, the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia proclaimed it as a public recreation ground.
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Street View URL
Google Maps Street View
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1920 national electrical code

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Edition
Ed. of 1920
Publication Date
1920
Call Number
621.3 NAT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.5149.15
Call Number
621.3 NAT
Edition
Ed. of 1920
Author
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Place of Publication
[New York]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
1920
Physical Description
216 p. ; 14 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Electrical engineering
Electric wiring
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Breakdowns at sea : and how to repair them

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Leask, A. Ritchie (Alexander Ritchie), 1835-1913
Edition
3rd ed.
Publication Date
1897
Call Number
621.12 LEA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV006.24.48
Call Number
621.12 LEA
Edition
3rd ed.
Author
Leask, A. Ritchie (Alexander Ritchie), 1835-1913
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
A. Ritchie Leask
Publication Date
1897
Printer
Lemmon & Son, Ltd.
Physical Description
xii, 254 p. : ill. : 20 cm.
Inscription
"Allan Alfred Pullson" [Handwritten in black ink on page before title page] "Hong Kong 9.4.00" [Handwritten in black ink on page before title page]
Library Subject (LOC)
Marine machinery--Maintenance and repair
Marine machinery
Marine engineering
Ships--Maintenance and repair
Ships
Notes
Author's full name and dates: Leask, A. Ritchie (Alexander Ritchie), 1835-1913
"With eighty-nine illustrations" -- Title page
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Field-book for railroad engineer. Circular and parabolic curves, turnouts, vertical curves, levelling, computing earth-work, transition curves on new lines and applied to existing lines, together with tables of radii, ordinates, long chords, logarithms, logarithmic and natural sines, tangents, etc., and a metric curve table.

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Henck, John B.
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Publication Date
1898
c1854
Call Number
625 HEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV984.58.37
Call Number
625 HEN
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Author
Henck, John B.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
D. Appleton and Co.
Publication Date
1898
c1854
Physical Description
xv; 164 p. : diagr. ; 14 cm.
Inscription
"Presented by W.H.T. Twigg BCLS May 17 1934"
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroad engineering
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
Author's given name and dates: Henck, John B. (John Benjamin), 1816-1903.
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Westerman family fonds

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1917-1959]
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
17 photographs
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of photographs documenting Walter "Wally" Westerman's life while growing up in Burnaby, his time spent in California while training as an engineer, his time in Montreal during his service with the R.C.A.F., Wally with his wife Gwendolyn (nee Brocklesby) Westerman and Wally in his lat…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
17 photographs
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of photographs documenting Walter "Wally" Westerman's life while growing up in Burnaby, his time spent in California while training as an engineer, his time in Montreal during his service with the R.C.A.F., Wally with his wife Gwendolyn (nee Brocklesby) Westerman and Wally in his later years outside of his home in Burnaby.
History
Walter "Wally" William Westerman was born in London, Ontario in 1916. A few years later he moved with his parents to Vancouver. Around 1921 his parents, Albert Edwin and Louisa (nee Williams) Westerman bought a double lot at 4797 Georgia Street in District Lot 122 in Burnaby. On the lot they built a house and bowling green. Wally's father Albert worked as a proof reader for the Daily Province newspaper and retired in 1938. Walter attended Gilmore Avenue school and North Burnaby High School. After graduating from highschool he enrolled in engineering school in Glendale, California. Wally was married to Margot Florence Patry from 1943 to 1952. When World War II began, Wally joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. Wally suffered from arthritis and after being declared unfit for combat he was discharged. He returned to Burnaby and became a foreman in the engineering department of Boeing Aircraft of Canada. In 1944, while employed by Boeing, Wally was recoginized with awards for his ingenuity of "Jig Design for Bomb Torpedo Adaptors" and "Bomb Release Scissors". When Wally's father Albert became ill and had to have his leg amputated, Wally attended to his needs and sold the family's Georgia Street house to a buy a house at 5277 Spencer Street in Vancouver. Wally's father died in 1944 and his mother died in 1966. Following his first marriage, Wally met Gwendolyn "Gwen" Brocklesby and they developed a long term relationship eventually marrying in 1969. Gwen had a daughter named Barbara from her first marriage and Wally became her step father. Between 1960 and 1963, Wally was admitted to membership in the Canadian Power Squadrons with qualifications in seamanship, engine maintenance and weather and Gwen was awarded a certificate of qualification in piloting and seamanship. In 1969 Gwen, Wally and Barbara moved to a brand new home at 2171 Duthie Avenue in Burnaby which was within walking distance to Lenkurt Electric on Lougheed Highway where Wally worked. Wally was a machinist and foreman of the sheet metal shop at Lenkurt and later at Microtel. Walter Westerman died in Burnaby in 2000 and his wife Gwen died in Burnaby in 2016.
Responsibility
Westerman, Walter "Wally"
Accession Code
BV020.17
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1917-1959]
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
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Burnaby Broadcast - September 8, 1927

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
Two copies of the Burnaby Broadcast, September 8, 1927, which features various articles on Burnaby municipal government, including articles regarding sidewalks and engineering.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1927
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Clerk's Department record series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
3538
Accession Number
2001-02
Scope and Content
Two copies of the Burnaby Broadcast, September 8, 1927, which features various articles on Burnaby municipal government, including articles regarding sidewalks and engineering.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Bylaws series

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1892-2010
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of all bylaws passed, signed and sealed by the municipal Council of Burnaby, as well as drafts of bylaws that did not receive final adoption or a final reading. Bylaws pertain to all aspects of municipal government, including, but not limited to, public works, land and building reg…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1892-2010
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Bylaws series
Description Level
Series
Scope and Content
Series consists of all bylaws passed, signed and sealed by the municipal Council of Burnaby, as well as drafts of bylaws that did not receive final adoption or a final reading. Bylaws pertain to all aspects of municipal government, including, but not limited to, public works, land and building regulation, taxation, finance, licensing, public health and safety, and recreation and culture. Series also includes files of correspondence and other documents related to the development of individual bylaws and municipal bylaw elections, as well as appendices to bylaws, including maps, plans, and engineering related comprehensive development drawings (CD plans). Included also are bylaw record books, which list all bylaws and related information, such as dates of reading and final adoption dates. Bylaws are numbered sequentially and are arranged according to bylaw number.
Formats
Microfiche copies are available in the Clerk’s Department vault for bylaws number 1 to 10584.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Forth Bridge

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900-1930]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard shows Forth Bridge in Scotland.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1900-1930]
Collection/Fonds
Hill family and Vidal family fonds
Series
Hill family and Vidal family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
550-143
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2013-03
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard shows Forth Bridge in Scotland.
Subjects
Structures - Bridges
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Postcard verso reads: "The Forth Bridge from South Queens Ferry. One of the greatest engineering glories of the age; was constructed by Sir William Arrol. Is about 1 1/2 miles in length, and its highest point is 450 feet from base. It took seven years to build (1883-1890) and cost 3 1/2 million pounds. It is on the main railway route of the L and N E Railway / New Color-crayon / Process from original drawing by Andrew Allan"
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Gillis family fonds

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914-1940 (date of originals), copied 2011
Collection/Fonds
Gillis family fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
4 photographs (jpeg)
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of scanned photographs of the members of the Gillis family.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1914-1940 (date of originals), copied 2011
Collection/Fonds
Gillis family fonds
Physical Description
4 photographs (jpeg)
Material Details
Records exist only in electronic format
Description Level
Fonds
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2011-10
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of scanned photographs of the members of the Gillis family.
History
Duncan Gillis was born on March 25, 1892, in Vancouver, B.C., to James Gillis and Isabelle (Adams) Gillis. He had four older siblings: Isabel, Allan, James, and Marion. Duncan died on April 2, 1985, in Kamloops, B.C. James and Isabelle were from New Brunswick and lived in Minnesota for a time, which is where the three oldest children were born, and then came to British Columbia and pioneered in Yennadon (Maple Ridge) in 1890. Florence Ethel Denton was born on December 9, 1894, in Vancouver, B.C. to Edwin Denton and Elizabeth Anne (Zinn) Denton. She had three siblings: John, Edwin, and Beatrice. Florence died on February 28, 1962, in Kamloops, B.C. Edwin Denton was born in England and met Elizabeth in Ohio were she was born. They were married in 1890 in Vancouver. Florence’s older brother, John Montague Denton, was born on August 7, 1892. He enlisted on October 6, 1915, as part of the Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment) 72nd Batalion and was killed in France on November 1, 1916, at the age of 24. He is buried in St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France. Duncan married Florence on June 27, 1914, in Eburne, B.C. Florence was the first schoolteacher at the newly built school in Yennadon (Maple Ridge), which was built by Duncan’s father James in 1913. This is how they met. Duncan was working as a carpenter and saw filer before enlisting on January 8, 1916, at the age of 23. He served overseas and was captured as a prisoner of war (POW) for a time. When Duncan returned to Canada, he and Florence had three sons: Boyd Leslie “Bud” born on January 7, 1920; Norman Montague born on August 20, 1921; and Donald Allan Gillis born on February 23, 1923. They raised their family in Burnaby, B.C., and lived there until 1960, then moving to Kamloops, B.C. Bud served overseas as a Flying Officer (Wireless Gunner) during World War II for the 428 (RCAF) Squadron. He was on his fifteenth operation and took part in the raid on Aachem on the night of July 13 (14), 1943, when the plane was shot down over Holland. It was later determined that he had been captured as a POW at Stalag 6 and wasn’t released until May 14, 1945, returning home in August of 1945. He married Mary Irene Thoen and had five children: James, Steven, Donna, Gregory, and Pamela. Boyd was also a carpenter and saw filer and had a saw shop in Kamloops where he raised his family. He also enjoyed woodworking in his spare time and built three airplanes. Boyd died in 1979 in Edmonton, Alberta. Norman Montague served overseas as a Flight Engineer Sergeant during World War II for the 138 RCAF Squadron. His plane crashed in the woods while attempting to land at RAF Woodridge, England, returning from an operational flight. He was pronounced dead on admission to hospital, December 17, 1943, at the age of 22. He is buried in Rushden Cemetery, Northamptonshire, England. Donald served in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve during World War II. He enlisted on May 9, 1942, and was a Signalman on a Corvette in the Atlantic. In 1944, after hearing of the loss of his two older brothers, the RCNR moved him to the Pacific, where he was until November 9, 1945. He married May Yule Ferrier and had two children, Robert and Barbara. Donald graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1951 with a Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering. He worked for the City of Burnaby for five years and for the Greater Vancouver Regional District for 32 years, while living in Burnaby, B.C. and raising his family. He retired to the Sunshine Coast, Halfmoon Bay, B.C. in 1988, where he still lives today.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
Gillis family
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds
Photo catalogue 524
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