Walter Purkis In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Walter Purkis In Winnipeg, Manitoba
I have been poring over historical Manitoba newspapers and have come across a few mentions of our Walter Purkis, from London, witness at the inquest of Nichols.

His address in Winnipeg was 556 Heatherington/Hetherington Avenue. The street is now called Hector Avenue. He was involved in trades union councils.

Here is what I found on him:


Winnipeg Trades Unions


Carmen, Brotherhood of Railroad, Northern Star, No. 371.

President, J.F. Larry, 583 Rosser Ave., Vice-President, F. Taylor, 366 River Ave.; Rec-Sec., H.R. Walker, 590 Kylemore Ave; Fin-Sec., J.R. Brotheridge, 460 Carlaw Ave.; Treasurer, Walter Purkis, 556 Hetherington Ave.
Meets 2nd and 4th Monday, Unity Hall.

Source: The Voice, December 23, 1909


Winnipeg Trades Unions

Carmen, Brotherhood of Railroad, Northern Star No. 371.



President, Wm Hamill, 170 Morley Ave; Vice-President, F. Taylor, 366 River Ave.; Rec-Sec., Walter Purkis, 556 Heatherington Ave.; Fin-Sec., Geo. Olive, 44 Ellen St., Treas., W. Warral, 72 Morley Ave.; Guide, J.R. Brotheridge, 460 Carlaw; Chaplain, A. Butler, Maryon Ave.
Meets 2nd and 4th Monday Unity hall.

Source: The Voice, April 1, 1910

Winnipeg Trades Council

Delegates Composing Council


Carmen, Northern Star, No. 371 -

Thos Brady................................................................660 Corydon Ave.
J.R. Brotheridge........................................................460 Carlaw Ave.
Walter Purkis............................................................556 Hetherington St.

Source: The Voice, August 26, 1910

Here is his record of death for the year 1937

DETAILED DEATH INFORMATION
REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1937-004233

DECEASED DETAILS
Last Name: PURKIS
Given Names: WALTER Sex: MALE
Date of Death: 25/01/1937 Time of Death:
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Place of Death: WPG
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Date of Birth: 16/03/1854 Age At Death: 82 Units of age: YEARS
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Source: http://vitalstats.gov.mb.ca/Query.php

There is only one place where my household buy their fish within the local area, and that is Walter Purkis and Sons. They have been here for years and is extremely well kept. The guys who serve are really friendly and once you go a few times, they will remember you and buying your fish becomes like a social event.

I am no fish expert, but I really love eating it, and everything here is of a real high quality. Beats the supermarkets by far. They have a huge selection and walking in gives you that fresh feeling. You can also find some decent jars of sauces that are good to cook fish in and they would have no problems in giving some advice. The best fish in London!
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