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The upper Japanese garden at Hatley Park was designed by Japanese landscape architect Isaburo Kishida. The garden was installed in 1909 and developed by Tadashi Noda from 1913-1927. This image is looking north into the upper Japanese garden.

The building on the left advertises White Pass and Yukon Route, a rail route completed in 1900. Photo probably by AC Hirschfeld. Taken in Atlin. BC.
James Dunsmuir travelled to Atlin in August 1901 as part of the provincial govt's Atlin Committee investigating mining licenses to aliens, among other things

The Canadian was built in 1898 and ran until 1937. It was the largest of ships in the Yukon

The Clifford Sifton ship was built in 1899 on Bennett lake and travelled between Bennett, Dawson and White Horse. It was wrecked in 1904. The ship was named for the Minister of the Interior, Clifford Sifton (1896-1905) who implemented various policies to encourage immigration to western Canada.

two page description of memorable staff

Harry Mann holds Dola's horse, Beauty on left, James Dunsmuir Jr. holds two horses and Mann family members hold the remaining 5 horses.
Coachman, William Edward John (‘Fred’) Mann, was in charge of the stables at Hatley Park. Also employed were his sons, Charlie, Bill and Jack. His youngest son, Harry, also helped out in the stables when not attending school. They are standing in the courtyard of the U-shaped stables and garage building. The coachman's home was attached to the stables at the east side of the building and the chauffeur’s home was attached to the garages on the west side. The building was added as part of the extensive estate development by Brett and Hall, 1912-1914.

Harry Mann holds Dola's horse, Beauty on left, James Dunsmuir Jr. holds two horses and Mann family members hold the remaining 5 horses. Horses are not ready for the photo.
Coachman, William Edward John (‘Fred’) Mann, was in charge of the stables at Hatley Park. Also employed were his sons, Charlie, Bill and Jack. His youngest son, Harry, also helped out in the stables when not attending school. They are standing in the courtyard of the U-shaped stables and garage building. The coachman's home was attached to the stables at the east side of the building and the chauffeur’s home was attached to the garages on the west side. The building was added as part of the extensive estate development by Brett and Hall, 1912-1914.

James Dunsmuir Jr is just out of shot on left side, holding Kismet's reins. Mann family members hold the other horses. Coachman, Fred Mann is with 4th horse from left.

Coachman, William Edward John (‘Fred’) Mann, was in charge of the stables at Hatley Park. Also employed were his sons, Charlie, Bill and Jack. His youngest son, Harry, also helped out in the stables when not attending school. They are standing in the courtyard of the U-shaped stables and garage building. The coachman's home was attached to the stables at the east side of the building and the chauffeur’s home was attached to the garages on the west side. The building was added as part of the extensive estate development by Brett and Hall, 1912-1914.

Coachman, William Edward John (‘Fred’) Mann, was in charge of the stables at Hatley Park. Also employed were his sons, Charlie, Bill and Jack. His youngest son, Harry, also helped out in the stables when not attending school. L to R: Harry Mann with Dola's horse, Beauty, James (Boy) Dunsmuir with Kismet and another horse, Jack or Bill Mann with 2 horses, Fred Mann (coachman) with 2 horses, Jack or Bill Mann with one horse

Coachman, William Edward John (‘Fred’) Mann, was in charge of the stables at Hatley Park. Also employed were his sons, Charlie, Bill and Jack. His youngest son, Harry, also helped out in the stables when not attending school. L to R: James (Boy) Dunsmuir with his horse, Kismet, Jack or Bill Mann, Bill or Jack Mann, WEJ (Fred) Mann, Harry Mann.

Dola Dunsmuir attended St. Margaret’s School in Victoria. The premises shown in this image were designed by Francis Rattenbury and opened at Fort and Fern Street in 1912. The school moved to a new location in 1970.

Dola Dunsmuir attended St. Margaret’s School in Victoria. The premises shown in this image were designed by Francis Rattenbury and opened at Fort and Fern Street in 1912. The school moved to a new location in 1970.

Dola Dunsmuir attended St. Margaret’s School in Victoria. The premises shown in this image were designed by Francis Rattenbury and opened at Fort and Fern Street in 1912. The school moved to a new location in 1970.

The SS Joan, named for Robert Dunsmuir's wife, was a 831 ton, twin screw steamer belonging to the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway. It ferried passengers between Nanaimo and Vancouver and was sold, along with the E&N railway, to Canadian Pacific Railways in 1905. It continued to operate the route until 1914 when it was sold.

Commandant RK Peers kicking off ball for rugby while cadets look on; rugby game in progress

two group shots of rugby(?) team post game