Background
He was born in Brechin, Ontario.
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He was born in Brechin, Ontario.
He was the first mayor to have three consecutive terms. He is responsible for bringing the British Columbia Ferries to Victoria - prior to that, the only service to the mainland (Vancouver) was through the Code of Professional Responsibility ferry through Nanaimo. (The house is now owned by the wife of an American diplomat, Mrs Joan Dale).
Mayor Scurrah also owned Scurrah"s Clothing Store, selling quality dresses, coats, suits and sportswear at 728-730 Yates Street, a landmark in Victoria until it closed in 1962.
Scurrah was a proud Rotarian with a perfect attendance record for decades - he served as Club President, Northwest District Governor and International Director in Canada. He was also director of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the retail merchants association.
Scurrah died in 1970 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital at the age of 87. He has the honour of being called "one of Victoria"s greatest citizens".