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The B. C. Telephone Company had an office in the 1st townsite. The telephone customers grew steadily to over 200 lines by the the 1960's. There was an outside crew that worked on land lines but in the winter, there was also a need for specialized equipment such as the snowmobile to get the crew over deep snow banks to buried lines.15
Miriam Kidd in front of B.C. Telephone Office.1945
B.C. Telephone Co. office in Bralone Townsite No. One
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Miriam Kidd was one switchboard operator in about 1945.17
One of three B.C. Telephone Company switchboards in use in Bralorne from 1938 to 1971.24 November 2004
Bralorne-Pioneer Museum Telephone Company Display, Bralorne, 2nd Townsite, Bralorne, B.C
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The B.C. Telephone office switchboard and payment counter is shown on display in the Bralorne-Pioneer Museum.19
B.C. Telephone office sign on display in Bralorne Pioneer Museum, used from 1938 to 1971.24 November 2004
Bralorne-Pioneer Museum Telephone Company Display, Bralorne, 2nd Townsite, Bralorne, B.C
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First Aid Competition winners 1946.1946
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First aid competitions were held over the years and was in a large part connected with the mine. The numerous trophies that were awarded is indicative of the importance of youth first aid teams as well as the adult teams competing yearly. This also added the peace of mind that there were so many people able to apply their skills in emergencies, should the need arise.22
Bralorne Volunteer Fire Department Hall and Truck based on Main St. Bralorne 1st Townsite.1948
Main Street, Bralorne 1st Townsite, Bralorne, B.C
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The volunteer fire department operated out of a garage in the 1st townsite, and was adequately equipped and manned to fight fires in both townsites.24
Bralorne Ball Park in 1935 and 36. Bleachers and backstop are in opposite position today.1935
Bralorne Ball park, 2nd Townsite, Bralorne, B.C
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The mining era saw the population multiply and with the growing community there was a need for sports and recreation. Even though the depression was evident elsewhere in the country, Bralorne and Pioneer was the place to be, to work, raise a family and enjoy life to it's fullest.26
Bralorne Ball Park 19361936
Bralorne Ball park, 2nd Townsite, Bralorne, B.C
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1936 Bralorne hockey team1936
Bralorne Hockey Arena behind ball park in 2nd townsite, Bralorne, B.C
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