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Object Description

Object Name

Program

Object ID

2008.074.001

Title

Extension Short Course in Agriculture Lectures and Demonstrations.

Extent

1 pamphlet.

Date

Mar. 1921.

Description

A program titled "Extension Short Course in Agriculture Lectures and Demonstrations / Murrayville, B. C. March 8, 9, 10, 11, 1921 / Offered by The Faculty of Agriculture of the University of British Columbia to Langley Locals of U. F. of B.C.." The bottom line reads that "The Meetings will be held in Murrayville Hall, and are Free."
The inside features the program for each day and includes subjects such as "Soil Fertility," "Farm Underdrainage," and "Incubation and Brooding," and the facing page features different speakers from departments at UBC. On the very back, it notes that the pamphlet was printed by G. Y. Timms, Printer, Langley Prairie, B.C.

People/Subject

Agriculture

Murrayville Community Hall

Murrayville's original community hall was a two storey structure with shops at ground level and a large open hall above. In 1924 cultural and athletic activities suffered a blow when the building burned down. The site was vacant until 1928 when community effort and volunteer labour, led by foreman Ab Sherritt, built the existing (2019) hall on same site at 21667 48 Ave. At this time, the land was still owned by P.Y. Porter. The Murrayville Community Memorial Hall was built as a memorial to WWI soldiers from Langley, and was officially opened April 27, 1929. PY Porter sold the property to the Murrayville Community Hall Association for $1 in 1944. PY, and later his son, Eldy Porter, were in charge of the care, maintenance and bookings for some time. The hall has been modernized and upgraded in recent years.
Term Source: "Langley's Heritage," "1990 and Counting".

Timms, G.Y. (Printer)

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