Peter O'Reilly Diary - 1904
| dc.contributor.author | O'Reilly, Peter | |
| dc.contributor.author | Vancouver Island Local History Society | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-02-27T00:02:28Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-02-27T00:02:28Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1904 | |
| dc.description | Transcription of the diary of Peter O'Reilly for the year 1904. The original document is housed at the Royal British Columbia Museum & Archives, O’Reilly Family Fonds (MS-2894), Microfilm Reel A01912, Box 3, File 14. | |
| dc.description.abstract | DIARY SUMMARY JANUARY Peter O’Reilly begins the year with heavy cold – Steamer Clallam sinks in a storm near Victoria, 56 passengers and crew are lost – Frank O’Reilly surveys a laneway at Fairfield, returns to his work in the West Kootenay area – wedding of Harry Pooley and Laura Loewen. FEBRUARY Albion Iron Works shows a “heavy loss” – Clement Cornwall recuperates at Point Ellice after leaving hospital – Peter comes down with another cold – Victoria Gas Co shows another “discouraging” report and reduces dividends. MARCH “Another dear old friend gone”, the death of Peter’s brother-in-law Joseph Trutch in England at age 78 – Peter and Kathleen “Kit” O’Reilly visit the new Point Ellice bridge replacing the previous bridge which partially collapsed in 1896 – Jack O’Reilly goes hunting on Discovery Island – Louisa D Ellis, sister of Thomas Ellis, arrives for a visit. APRIL Louisa D Ellis leaves for Penticton - Kathleen “Kit” and Jack go golfing - Peter is troubled by his leg injured in an 1885 carriage accident, frequently rests in bed – Harold Twigg and Harold Payne are frequently at tea and dinner. MAY Meetings continue regarding the poor financial state of Albion Iron Works, receiver appointed on behalf of the bond holders of Albion - regatta and fireworks on the Gorge for Victoria Day - Jack salvages wood from old Point Ellice bridge - drawing room repainted – Peter visits Major George Dyne and Mrs Sarah Pearse. JUNE Pleasure trips up the Gorge on the boat “Puffer” – Major Dyne treated for appendicitis – death of Fanny Dodgson after an extended illness and hospitalization. JULY Jacks suffers from lumbago – Harold Twigg passes his law exam - Dr Jones operates on Frank’s finger “without the use of Ether” - Peter has another shivering attack – death of lawyer Hugh Aikman, “Another good old timer gone”. AUGUST Esquimalt Water Works dividend declared, operational report not encouraging - a fire at Albion Iron Works causes serious damage, Peter and Kathleen view the destruction – frequent visits with Sarah Pearse - Reverend Barber decides to leave St Saviour’s Church for health reasons despite Peter’s advice to stay - Jack wins the croquet tournament in Vancouver for the third time. SEPTEMBER Peter’s leg “troublesome” – Labour Day parade in Victoria - Peter experiences a “Seedy bad attack of Shivers Violent persperation during the night.” - Kit and Peter attend the agricultural exhibition in Saanich and watch horse races. OCTOBER Jack goes hunting on Moresby and Prevost Islands, often bringing back grouse, pheasants, brant, quail, and snipe for friends – Kathleen and Polly Payne play golf at Macaulay Point - Kathleen and Peter attend consecration of the St Paul’s or “Esquimalt” Church moved to its new location - Peter experiences another “Bad attack of shivers, in bed most of the day”. NOVEMBER Jack goes hunting and Kit plays golf - mangolds harvested from the field and stored for the winter – Robert Jackson has a “slight stroke of Paralysis”. DECEMBER Peter pays last doctor bills for Fanny Dodgson - Kathleen gives away old clothes, writes Christmas cards – Point Ellice holly distributed to friends – Peter notes his wedding anniversary (1863) and the death of his wife Caroline (1899) – Kathleen plays golf and Jack goes hunting - three of Peter’s teeth are removed. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1828/22293 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.subject | Peter O'Reilly | |
| dc.subject | British Columbia | |
| dc.subject | Victoria (B.C.) | |
| dc.subject | Point Ellice House (Victoria, B.C.) | |
| dc.subject | civil service | |
| dc.subject | history | |
| dc.subject | 20th century | |
| dc.title | Peter O'Reilly Diary - 1904 | |
| dc.type | Other |