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Cyclist on Burnaby Mountain

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97809
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1995]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a cyclist riding on a dirt trail.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1995]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide ; 35 mm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
629-010
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2006-13
Scope and Content
Photograph of a cyclist riding on a dirt trail.
Subjects
Sports - Cycling
Transportation - Bicycles
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Stamp on slide reads: "8 JUL."
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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shoulder badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact204
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.5.42
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.5.42
Description
Burnaby Municipal Police shoulder bar for jacket. Cast in one piece in metal. Letters are connected by integral bars. Secured by mounting posts and cotter pin.
Object History
Jacket shoulder bars issued to Constable George Jeffery. George Jeffery served as a Constable on the Burnaby Police Force from 1912 - 1935. His patrolled the large Central Park District by foot, stretching from Boundary to Royal Oak and Marine Drive to Moscrop. Over the coarse of his duties, Constable Jeffery saw the need for recreational activities in the area. He founded the Burnaby Athletic Association which featured a competitive boxing ring and gym. In 1935, when the Burnaby Police became the British Columbia Provincial Police, rather than leave the community he chose to leave the force. George Jeffery than worked at the nearby Oakalla Prison Farm until retiring in 1945.
Marks/Labels
"B M P", letters on cross bars
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Policing
Adornment
Names
Jeffery, George
Burnaby Municipal Police
Oakalla Prison Farm
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handcuffs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact209
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.5.47
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.5.47
Description
Burnaby Municipal Police issue handcuffs. The cuffs are secured by three links of chain. There is no key.
Object History
These handcuffs were used by Constable George Jeffery. George Jeffery served as a Constable on the Burnaby Police Force from 1912 - 1935. His patrolled the large Central Park District by foot, stretching from Boundary to Royal Oak and Marine Drive to Moscrop. Over the coarse of his duties, Constable Jeffery saw the need for recreational activities in the area. He founded the Burnaby Athletic Association which featured a competitive boxing ring and gym. In 1935, when the Burnaby Police became the British Columbia Provincial Police, rather than leave the community he chose to leave the force. George Jeffery than worked at the nearby Oakalla Prison Farm until retiring in 1945.
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Policing
Regulative and Protective Tools and Equipment
Names
Jeffery, George
Burnaby Municipal Police
Oakalla Prison Farm
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name plate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact210
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.5.48
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.5.48
Description
Name plate "GEO. JEFFERY" made for Burnaby Municipal Police officer George Jeffery by schoolchildren. Rectangular copper plate with letters and border raised by hammering on the reverse side. Background is darkened by acid treatment.
Object History
Made for Burnaby Municipal Police officer George Jeffery by schoolchildren. George Jeffery served as a Constable on the Burnaby Police Force from 1912 - 1935. His patrolled the large Central Park District by foot, stretching from Boundary to Royal Oak and Marine Drive to Moscrop. Over the coarse of his duties, Constable Jeffery saw the need for recreational activities in the area. He founded the Burnaby Athletic Association which featured a competitive boxing ring and gym. In 1935, when the Burnaby Police became the British Columbia Provincial Police, rather than leave the community he chose to leave the force. George Jeffery then worked at the nearby Oakalla Prison Farm until retiring in 1945.
Marks/Labels
"GEO. JEFFERY", letters raised by hammering.
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Policing
Names
Jeffery, George
Burnaby Municipal Police
Oakalla Prison Farm
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sign

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1217
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.33.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.33.1
Description
Weathered wood sign in two parts; informs readers of the penalty for attaching any raft, vessel, boat, etc., to wooden bridges in the province of British Columbia in 1902.
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Written Communication T&E
Object Term
Sign
Marks/Labels
"The attention of Steamers and of any person in charge of any vessel, barge, boat, raft, or any floating body is directed to Clause 12 "Chapter 25" Bridges Act of the Revised Statutes of British Columbia. Any person that shall moor, make or last or in any other way "Attach" any raft, vessel, boat, barge or any other floating body to any wooden or other bridge... shall be.. not exceeding fifty dollars. Department of Land and Works, Victoria, BC 23rd June 1902.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Boating
Regulative and Protective Tools and Equipment
Transportation - Boats
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
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bicycle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3036
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.11.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.11.2
Description
Bicycle, delivery boy's style, made by Birmingham Small Arms Co., ( B.S.A. ) of England, manufactured circa 1921. The frame is black with paint chipped off in places. There is black tape around crossbar. The rear, bottom of the back fender is painted white and has a small reflector mounted on it. The seat is supported by two springs. "BSA" is part of the ornamental metal work of the chain wheel; tires are rather flat at bottom.
Object History
The donor acquired the bicycle when she purchased Robertson Hardware Ltd, 4052 East Hastings, in Burnaby. This bicycle was used in Burnaby.
Marks/Labels
"BSA", forms the spokes of the chain sprocket. "Dunlop Imperial", "26 x 1 1/2", embossed on side of front tire. "Dunlop Carrier" "26 x 1 3/4", "Made in Canada", "136-1", embossed on side of rear tire
Maker
Birmingham Small Arms Company
Country Made
England
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Bicycles
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bus ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3333
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.1
Description
Lochdale Transportation - Ticket. Small red ticket for the Lochdale Transportation Company or the Neville Transportation Company. The company was owned by E.H. Neville. The ticket it good for one adult to ride on the bus service that was run. The ticket has an illustration of a bus on the front and "6163V" stamped on the back. The ticket measures 3.5cm x 2cm.
Object History
Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
Colour
Red
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Buses
Names
Neville Transportation Company
Neville, E.H.
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3334
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.2
Description
B.C. Electric Railway - Ticket. Small green ticket for the British Columbia Electric Railway Company good for one adult on the New Westminster line. Stamped at the top of the ticket is "157114". The back of the ticket states "Good for One Fare at 4 for 30 cents".
Object History
Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
Colour
Green
Measurements
L: 3.5 cm W: 2.0 cm
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3335
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.3
Description
B.C. Electric Railway - Ticket. Buff coloured ticket for the British Columbia Electric Railway Company, good for one adult fare at 10 for $1.25 between Vancouver and Burnaby Northwest Zone. The ticket is stamped on the left side with "A67325". The right corner has a punch through the VanCity box. The reverse side of the ticket restates the information on the front. The ticket measures 5.5cm x 3cm.
Object History
Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
Colour
Beige
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3336
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.4
Description
B.C. Electric Burnaby - Ticket. Brown coloured ticket for the British Columbia Electric Railway in Burnaby. The ticket is good for one Adult's fare at 3 for 25 cents within the the Burnaby fare zone. The ticket states that the fare would be good for a child if the ticket was over printed with "CHILD". Stamped on the front of the ticket is "379452". The ticket measures 3.5cm x 2cm.
Object History
Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
Colour
Brown
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3337
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.5
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.5
Description
B.C. Electric Burnaby - Ticket. Brown coloured ticket for the British Columbia Electric Railway in Burnaby. The ticket is good for one Adult's fare at 3 for 25 cents within the the Burnaby fare zone. The ticket states that the fare would be good for a child if the ticket was over printed with "CHILD". Stamped on the front of the ticket is "379452". The ticket measures 3.5cm x 2cm.
Object History
Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
Colour
Brown
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Images
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3338
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.6
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.6
Description
B.C. Electric - Ticket. Buff coloured ticket with red text, for the British Columbia Electric Railway Company for the Burnaby Northwest Zone. The ticket was good for one adult fare between the Burnaby Northwest Zone and Vancouver at 10 for $1.25. The ticket is stamped in the bottom left corner with "296627". The reverse side of the ticket states that passenger may transfer within the Burnaby Northwest Zone and Vancouver.
Object History
Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
Colour
Beige
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3339
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.7
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.37.7
Description
B.C. Electric - Ticket. Buff coloured ticket with green text, for the British Columbia Electric Railway Company for the Burnaby Southeast Zone. The ticket was good for one adult fare between the Burnaby Southeast Zone and New Westminster at 10 for $1.25. The ticket is stamped in the bottom left corner with "16133". The reverse side of the ticket states that passenger may transfer within the Burnaby Southeast Zone and New Westminster.
Object History
Object was acquired by donor from the estate of his sister-in-law, Jean Low Scott, a long-time Burnaby resident.
Colour
Beige
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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newsletter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3548
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.9.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.9.2
Description
"The Buzzer" was a weekly newsletter published by BC Electric Railway Co. and distributed on busses and streetcars. It gave weekly updates for transporation in the region. This Vol 40, No 16, for April 20, 1955. It is a special edition entitled "Rails to Rubber" and outlines the progress of the company and transporation from 1890 to 1955 when Street Cars were replaced with Busses. It advertises "YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED / TO TAKE A LAST RIDE / FREE / aboard / VANCOUVER'S STREET CARS / ON / SUNDAY, APRIL 24 - 1 to 5 PM / See / OLD No 53 at the P.N.E. / Cerimonies / Marking Completion of the Change / from / RAILS TO RUBBER / commence at 3 PM / in the GARDEN BUILDING"
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Serial
Maker
British Columbia Electric Railway Company Limited
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Vancouver
Patent Date
04/20/1955
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Buses
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hat badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3554
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.11.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.11.1
Description
Burnaby Police shield; silver colour; geometic shapes in centre of shield surrounded by engraved lettering.
Marks/Labels
"BURNABY / SPECIAL / POLICE", stamped into front of badge
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Policing
Personal Symbols
Personal Symbols - Badges
Names
Burnaby Municipal Police
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hat badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3555
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.11.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.11.2
Description
Burnaby Police shield; silver colour; fastener missing.
Marks/Labels
"Burnaby Police, Special", stamped into the front of the badge
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Policing
Personal Symbols
Personal Symbols - Badges
Names
Burnaby Municipal Police
Images
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hat badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3556
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.11.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.11.3
Description
Burnany Police shield; silver colour; small geometic shape in centre of shield surrounded by engraved lettering
Marks/Labels
"BURNABY / SPECIAL / POLICE", engraved "55", stamped on front of badge
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Policing
Personal Symbols
Personal Symbols - Badges
Names
Burnaby Municipal Police
Images
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hat badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3558
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.11.5
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.11.5
Description
Burnaby Municipal Police hat badge; silver colour; crown at top, seven pointed sun burst motif; in centre coat of arms with lettering
Object History
Burnaby Police Cap badge
Marks/Labels
"BURNABY / POLICE", embossed in metal
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Policing
Personal Symbols
Personal Symbols - Badges
Names
Burnaby Municipal Police
Images
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