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Hearing twelve

Part is the end of side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 12 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at City Hall Council Chambers. Politicians, party/community representatives, and members of the public express favourable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Hearing eleven - continued

Part is 500 feet of side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 11 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at City Hall Council Chambers. Politicians, aldermen, council members, and party/community representatives express favourable/opposing views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process. Alderman Little speaks in favour of the at large system.

Hearing eleven - morning session

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 11 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 9:30 at City Hall Council Chambers. Politicians, aldermen, council members, and party/community representatives express favourable and opposing views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process. Gordon Campbell speaks in favour of the ward system for electing council members, and an at large system for electing the mayor. Alderman Mike Harcourt also speaks in favour of the ward system. Alderman Marguerite Ford speaks in opposition to the ward system. Alderman Darlene Marzari speaks in favour of the ward system. Alderman Harry Rankin argues in favour of a ward system. Alderman Bernice Girard argues in opposition of the ward system.

Hearing ten - afternoon session

Part is side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 10 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 1:30 pm at City Hall. Private citizens, party representatives, and community representatives express favourable/opposing views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process. Dr. Charles Wheeler (former mayor of Kansas) returns to clarify some details. A member of the Japanese Community Volunteers Association speaks in favour of the ward system. A representative of the Downtown Vancouver Association also speaks in favour of the ward system. The president of the Citizens Council of Civic Development speaks in favour of implementing the plebicite. Jane Rittenhouse also speaks in favour of a partial (not full) ward system. A representative on behalf of Lower Mainland Council of the Canadian Association Of Industrial, Mechanical and Allied Workers presents in favour of the ward system.

Hearing ten - morning session

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 10 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 9:30 at City Hall Committee Room One. Private citizens, party representatives, community representatives, union representatives, Charles Wheller (former mayor of Kansas City/former Vancouver alderman), express opposing views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Hearing nine

Part is side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 9 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at the Kerrisdale Community Centre. Private citizens and party/community representatives express favorable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Hearing eight

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 8 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at the Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre. Private citizens and party/community representatives express favorable and opposing views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Hearing seven

Part is side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 7 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at the Hastings Community Centre. Private citizens and party/community representatives express favorable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Hearing six

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 6 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at the West End Community Centre. Private citizens and party/community representatives express favorable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Hearing five

Part is side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 5 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at the Kitsilano Community Centre. Private citizens, and party/community representatives express favorable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Hearing three

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 3 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at the Killarney Community Centre. Private citizens, and party/community representatives express favorable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Hearing two - afternoon session

Part is side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 2 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 1:30 pm at City Hall Council Chambers. Private citizens and community/party representatives express opposing or favorable views on the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Hearing two - morning session

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 2 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 9:30 am at City Hall Council Chambers. Party and community representatives express opposing or favorable views of the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process. Art Phillips presents his thoughts in favor of the ward system. Part also contains a brief from a COPE representative.

Hearing four

Part is side two of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 4 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 8:00 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Community Centre. Private citizens argue in favor of a ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

Hearing one

Part is side one of an audio tape containing a recording of hearing no. 1 of the Governmental Review Commission that happened at 7:30 pm at City Hall Council Chambers. Private citizens and community representatives express opposing or favourable views of the ward system in Vancouver's municipal election process.

National Conference of Emergency Health Services

Item is the second part of an audio reel containing a recording of notes taken from the report by Brigadier Lister to Brigadier McArthur on the National Conference of Emergency Health Services from November 16-19, 1959 at the Civil Defence College,[Arnprior], Ontario.

Minister's Conference

Item is the first part of an audio reel containing a recording of notes taken from the Summary Record of the Provincial Civil Defence Coordinators' conference in Ottawa on October 5th and 6th, 1959. The speaker is unidentified.

Ron Basford; King Ganong [interviews]

Item part is a recording of interviews with former MP Ron Basford and King Ganong. Ron Basford speaks about zoning and funding considerations in attempting to renew Strathcona, and King Ganong speaks about negotiations with SPOTA and the City of Vancouver to secure funding for the renewal of properties within Strathcona. Interview cuts out at end of tape.

John Coates, Planning Dept.; Lloyd Axeworthy, E.A. to Paul Hellyer [interviews]

Item part is a recording of interviews with John Coates of the Planning Department and Lloyd Axeworthy, then executive assistant to Paul Hellyer of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), about the joint Strathcona-CMHC initiatives to renew housing in the area, as well as the associated history and politics. Interview cuts out at end of tape.

Steve Rosell, special asst. to Robert Andras, 1970-1972 [interview]

Item part is a recording of Steve Rosell, who served as special assistant to Canadian politician Robert Andras from 1970 to 1972, as he responds to written questions about the Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association, urban planning, policies, and the surrounding politics. The opening of the tape contains clips from "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" (Clark Gesner); Steve Rosell begins addressing questions at the 6 min., 25 sec. mark as classical music plays in the background. After Rosell finishes with the questions, the song "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" (Simon & Garfunkel) plays. From the 37 min., 57 sec. mark to the end of the tape is silent.

Bing Crosby - Philco Radio Time

Part contains a recording of a network broadcast of Bing Crosby's radio show during his October 1948 visit to Vancouver. The sponsor was Philco Radio and Television Corp. and the broadcaster was the American Broadcasting Company. BC Archives created recording by copying Parts 1, 2 and 3 from two original audio discs.

Sunset Memorial broadcast

Part contains excerpts from the CJOR broadcast of Bing Crosby's 1948 visit to Vancouver, reprised on the eve of the cornerstone laying at the Sunset Memorial Centre. Individuals involved include Bing Crosby (speaker) and Dorwin Baird (reporter). BC Archives created recording by copying Parts 1 and 2 from the original audio disc.

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