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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V8C_searchlight-emplacement-emplacement-de-projecteur-historical_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
During the Second World War, a total of 17 modern searchlights replaced the four original defence electric lights. The 60-inch searchlight mounted in this emplacement was one of two installed at Fort Rodd Hill in 1940. Two similar searchlights wer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V8B_harbour-mouth-defences-defense-de-l-entree-du-port-historical_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
During the Second World War, steel mesh anti-torpedo and anti-submarine nets and a log-boom, were erected between this shore and the island occupied by Fisgard Lighthouse, and across to Duntze Head on the opposite side of the harbour. The nets wer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G1M_gun-emplacement-emplacement-du-canon_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
One 6-inch gun on a disappearing carriage was mounted in this emplacement. The wall and sunken emplacement helped to conceal and protect the gun and crew from enemy bombardment. The concrete apron and earth glacis extending away from the top of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FMQ_the-guardhouse-corps-de-garde_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
This structure was designed to accommodate the guard when the battery was fully manned.
Consisting of three or four soldiers commanded by a non-commissioned officer, the guard provided sentries to control the gate and patrol the battery perimeter.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FFB_war-memorial_Sidney-British-Columbia.html
In memory of the men
of this district
who gave their lives
in the Great War
1914 - 1918
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W.I. Apps ? James Arden ? H.H. Bedford ? V. Cleaves ? G.J. Coward ? G.C. Cruse ? Dean Arnold ? H.A. Dennis ? C.R…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FF0_war-memorial_Sidney-British-Columbia.html
Dedicated in proud memory
of the ultimate sacrifice
given for their countrymen
by all of Canada's Armed Forces
by the first recipient of the
Star of Military Valour
Sergeant Patrick Tower, S.M.V., C.D.
June 30, 2007
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FEW_waterfront-industries_Sidney-British-Columbia.html
Before town planning and notions of the picturesque, waterfronts were convenient for industrial development. As a transportation hub, Sidney's waterfront boasted a sawmill, a cannery, boatworks and roofing plant, besides rail and ship facilities.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FEV_mayors-community-builder-awardees-at-beacon-park-pavilion_Sidney-British-Columbia.html
Town of Sidney
BC Spirit Squares
Beacon Park Pavilion
Opened June 28, 2009
by the Honourable Steven Point,
Lt. Gov. of BC
A legacy of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FEU_year-of-the-ocean_Sidney-British-Columbia.html
If the Oceans of the world perish, so shall we. This mural was painted in celebration of the "International Year of the Ocean", and is a brief glimpse into the story of ocean science on the west coast. A mere fraction of the story is depicted here…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FEH_chinese-cemetery_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
Before 1903 the remains of early Chinese immigrants were buried in the low-lying, southwestern corner of Ross Bay cemetery. This area was often flooded after a heavy rainstorm. In the early 1900s, high winds and waves eroded a few waterfront Chine…