Journal archives: In 1951, historic Maiden Creek ranch house destroyed - The Ashcroft

Journal archives: In 1951, historic Maiden Creek ranch house destroyed - The Ashcroft

125 YEARS AGO: JULY 13, 1901 Fast Trip: With three changes of horses, Tommy Hamilton lately made the trip from 150 Mile House to Veith and Borland’s ranch at Keithley Creek [between Likely and Barkerville] in 11 hours. This is good time when the condition of the road is considered. First Trip: L. McKay left Wednesday afternoon for his first trip to the coast. He has lived for 13 years at Ashcroft and has never been further down the line than Spa…