Banks, Charles Arthur

BANKS, Charles Arthur, mining entrepreneur, lt gov 1946–50 (b 18 May 1885, Thames, New Zealand; d 28 Sept 1961, Vancouver). Trained in mine management, he worked for various MINING companies around the world before settling in BC in 1912 with his French-born wife, Jean. During WWI both he and his wife served overseas. After returning to VANCOUVER he became manager of the British Columbia Silver Mines Ltd. In 1925 he co-founded the Placer Development Co, which had mining properties in several...

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