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As part of the Chinese Historical Wrongs Legacy Initiative, we’ve digitized a small selection of inquests and inquiries from 1872 to 1934, found in series GR-0431. These were chosen to reflect the experiences of early Chinese immigrants to B.C. – their living and working conditions, and their unfortunate accidental or unusual deaths. They range from a woman working in a brothel in Barkerville who died of natural causes to three sawmill workers who died from malnutrition. Learn more.
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No 2
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Q; - They used to be the same distance as the gates at the north end? A; - Yes.
Q; - It was on your recommendation that the gates were moved?
A; - I went to the Municipal Hell. I reported to the clerk and I moved them back ten feet.
Q; - Mr Dodson, you say there are four corner lights on all sides except the water side?
A; - There are four lights, one at each side.
Q; - Is there one on the northwest side missing and haven't you a lantern in its present position?
A; - Yes, it is only getting repaired.
Q; - How long ago? A; - A little over a week.
Q; - Was the lantern there Saturday? Yes.
Q; - Was it on Monday? A; - Its just there at night.
Q; - Just put on at night? A; - Yes. Anyone on that road would be able to see that lantern better than the other.
Q; - You have never driven an auto car?
A; - No.
Q; - Have you ever looked at the speedometer; you have not been in a car and looked at the speedometer?
A; - I haven't noticed.
Q; - How can you distinguish between speeds?
A; - I can tell when they come over too fast.
Q; - A heavier car makes more noise on the bridge?
A; - It may make more noise at a greater speed.
Q; - Why do you say twenty-five miles an hour?
A; - I think it was about twenty-five miles an hour that is what I would say.
Q; - Nothing to base your opinion on?
A; - I should think it was quite twenty-five miles an hour.
Q; - What did you do before you were a bridge tender?
A; - I was a farmer till I came out here.
BC Archives, GR-0431 Box 10 File 4 / BRITISH COLUMBIA. ATTORNEY GENERAL. / Inquisitions / inquests conducted by coroners in British Columbia.