A.L. Marlow to J. A. Motherwell, 22 March 1943
Winnipeg, Man.
Mar. 22. 1943
Minister.
Dept of Fisheries & Marine
Province of British Columbia
Victoria. B.C.
Dear Sir:
I have heard that the Govt of the Province of British Columbia has been encouraging
inland fishermen to move to British Columbia and take up fishing there to replace
to some extent at least the loss of volume occasioned by the removal from participation
in the coast fisheries made of the Japanese who formerly I understand, more or less
dominated the scene in your part of Canada.
If I am correctly informed in this matter will you give me more detailed information
as to what further steps are necessary in order to comply in all particulars to requirements
of the situation.
My partner and myself are both motor mechanics and have wholesale and retail experience
in handling fish in a small way ((24 men employed)) and have fished ourselves, and
while we don’t expect to class with your experienced coastal men. We’ll try to get
by I remain
Sincerely Yours,
A.L. Marlow
183 1/2 Provencher Ave.,
St. Boniface. Man.
Suite #2
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A.L. Marlow to J. A. Motherwell, 22 March 1943
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