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Newspaper

Cumberland Islander

Location

Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Apr 29, 1927

Page

5

Public meeting in Courtenay backs school, power upgrades

Courtenay residents gathered in the agricultural hall to discuss by laws for a new Warren Avenue high school, electrical pole line work, and cement sidewalks on Union Street. Alderman Pearse urged timely action. Mayor McKenzie reported city progress and warned of capacity strain at the electric system.

Union Street Ald Pearse Courtenay McKenzie Victoria Ald. Douglas Heber Cooke J. H. Macintyre

General Store at Union Bay Burns in Fire Loss

A fire at Union Bay destroyed the general store owned by Dale and Reid, causing total loss. The blaze spread to the Willis Hotel, which was badly damaged but saved from further damage by the Courtenay Fire Brigade. The store was unoccupied at the time. Dale and Reid carried insurance, while Mrs. I. C. Willis of the hotel had none. Archie Dick, Comox District representative, addressed a crowd at the Ilo-Ilo theatre, praising his delivery and sharing facts about native lands.

Union Bay Messrs Dale Reid Willis Hotel Courtenay Dale and Reid I. C. Willis Archie Dick Comox District Archie

Residents and visitors make social rounds in Vancouver area

New Westminster and Campbellton residents Mr. and Mrs. Lanshire and family, now living in Strathcona Apartments, visit Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cross of Campbell River Trading are guests in Vancouver. Mrs. W. A. Richardson and son of Nelson stay with Dr. W. A. Richardson. Miss E. McQuillan of Vancouver was guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCuaig. Mrs. V. Palmer traveled to Vancouver for a short visit. Cecil Fitzgerald and Dr. Watson of the Columbia Coast Mission boat stopped here Saturday. Mrs. C. H. Fitzgerald hosted friends Saturday evening. Miss Mayne Feeney returned home Sunday.

New Westminster Campbelton Lanshire Vancouver Strathcona Frank Cross Campbell River Trading W. A. Richardson and Son Nelson W. A. Richardson E. McQuillan Robert McCuaig V. Palmer

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