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Letter to the editor of the Mainland Guardian

Letter to the editor of the Mainland Guardian

Philip Jackman refutes the allegations of “city wiseacres” on the Municipal Council who reported that Jackman neglected his duties as a lamplighter in this letter to the editor […]
Road work noted in the BC Public Works Report.

Road work noted in the BC Public Works Report.

Improvements made on the road from Murray’s Hill to Sumas Prairie with Philip Jackman Sr. as foreman as documented in the Report of the Chief Commissioner of Lands […]
Portrait of Philip Jackman, ca. 1895

Portrait of Philip Jackman, ca. 1895

A copy of this picture hangs in the Mayor’s Office at the Township of Langley’s Civic Facility with photos of Langley’s mayors and reeves.
The Davidson and Riddell Store at Murray’s Corner, ca. 1888

The Davidson and Riddell Store at Murray’s Corner, ca. 1888

The municipal council often met at the Riddell Hall for their council meetings. It is very likely that the hall that was referred to was the upstairs portion […]