MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
Anderson, John (J.J.)
Biography: Born 1836, Scotland: Died 1916, Melita
Claims: Farmer, Lumber Dealer: Championship Curler – Brandon 1898
Council 1898 – 1901 ; 1904 - 1908
Reeve of Arthur 1901 - 1904
Probable Significance: High
Source: Our First Century / 407
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Carels, Ken
Biography: Born 1938 : Died 2005
Claims: Owner – Grocery Store: Town Council 1971. Mayor 1980 -
2002. Director of the Union of Manitoba Municipalities from 1982 to 1998
Probable Significance: High
Source: Our First Century / 457
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Manitoba Association of Urban Municipalities from 1978 to 1982 and a
Director of the Union of Manitoba Municipalities from 1982 to 1998. He
also served on the MHO, Manitoba Surface Rights Board, Wheat Belt
Community Futures, MGRA, MARRC and others. He was an active member of
the Lions Club, Kinsmen, K-40, Chamber of Commerce, Curling Club, Arena
Board, Sacred Heart Church and many more. Ken was honoured to be
presented with a commemorative medal marking the 125th anniversary of
Confederation of Canada in 1993 and being named an honorary life member
of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities in 2004. He had a passion
for sports and loved curling, bowling, golfing, baseball, football and
playing cards.
Campbell, J.L.
Biography:
Claims: Land Registrar. He and the office moved to Melita from
Sourisford in 1896
Probable Significance: Medium Source: Our First Century / 4
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Content: No additional information
Dodds, G.L.
Biography:
Claims: Magistrate. Mr. Dodds had a Hardware & General store in
Manchester. Moved to the new town site in 1890. He served as a Land
Agent for CPR and Canada North West Land Co. Sold farms and traveled to
Ontario to solicit settlers.
Corner Stone of Victoria United – Aug. 10, 1897 laid by G.L. Dodds,
Reeve, and Mrs. J.C. Switzer, bride of the Pastor.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Our First Century / 205 : Brandon Sun - March 26, 1890
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Downie, James
Biography:
Claims: First Reeve – 1884. President of Ag. Society1891
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Our First Century / 39
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Content: No additional information
Reekie, A.M.
Biography:
Claims: First Customs Officer – 1900. The office was in Melita.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Our First Century / 44
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Thomas, Walter F.
Biography:
Claims: Arrived in 1879 with with James Kinley, and Alfred Dugay
Operated a ferry. Clerk R.M. of Arthur – nearly 50 yrs.
One arm amputated after a gunshot accident that happened while he was
operating his ferry
Sec. Treas – Pioneer’s Association 30- yrs.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Our First Century / x
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
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