Prowse Point

Prowse Point (49˚29'00" 124˚21'00" S side of False Bay, Lasqueti I, Str of Georgia). Richard Prowse, a former cpl in the Royal Marines, pre-empted land on Lasqueti I in 1879 and 1884, receiving Crown grants in 1884 and 1889. He had moved to the island prior to 1875, making him one of its very first European settlers. It is believed that, during his stay there, he prospected for gold and was involved in early mining ventures. Prowse, whose name is sometimes spelled Prouse, may later have moved...

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