Meighen speaks at Royston on Australian treaty and tariffs
Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen addresses Royston gathering on the Australian treaty promising reform not abolition, cites butter imports, price rises, and the need for a protective tariff. He criticizes Liberals on old age pensions and taxes, defends tariff reforms, and urges clear party allegiance. Two thousand attend Comox Alberni district meeting with candidate MacDonald.
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Arthur Meighen
Royston
Australia
Mr. Meighen
Meighen
Tolmie
Neill
Prince Rupert
Ottawa
Trickey
Montreal
Peace River
Collins
Canada
British Empire
Comox- Alberni
O'Brien
A W Neill to Speak at Ilo Ilo Theatre Tonight
Independent candidate A W Neill for Comox Alberni will hold a meeting at the Ilo Ilo Theatre this Friday at 8:00 p.m. Mayor Alex Maxwell will chair. Neill will discuss his stewardship while in Ottawa and invite all interested to attend.
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A. W. Neill
Comox-Alberni
Alex, Maxwell
Comox- Alberni
Ottawa
Logging Camp Foreman Killed In Strange Way
Courtenay August 18 A fatal logging accident occurred Wednesday morning when Thomas McIlfatrick foreman of P L Anderton at Melville took the team alone to haul two logs to the sea. The body was found mutilated dragged down the hill by logs. He came from Alberta three years ago and leaves a wife and three children at Bevan. A coroner may hold an inquest.
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Mellfatrick
Alberta
Bevan
Gwilt
British Minister Visits Beaufort House During Canadian Tour
The Earl of Clarendon, Under Secretary for Overseas Settlement, arrives on the island during a Canadian tour. He tours Beaufort House with Lieut. Col. Charles W. Villiers, general manager of Canadian Collieries (D.) Limited, and notes that families sent under the scheme are adapting well in the new country.
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Earl of Clarendon
Dominions
Charles W. Villiers
Canadian Collieries
D.), Limited
Beaufort House
Cumberland
Hart
Lord Hyde
Joan Villiers
Lady Foresters Sale of Work on Sept 4 at Fraternal Hall
The Lady Foresters hold a Sale of Work with home cooking and afternoon tea on Saturday September 4 from 3 to 6 at the Fraternal Hall on Dunsmuir Avenue.
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Lady Foresters
Dunsmuir Avenue
Armishaw Entering Comox Alberni Labor Candidacy
The Islander reports J. E. Armishaw has officially entered the race as a Farmer-Labor candidate in the Comox Alberni riding. The telegram confirms his candidacy and competition in the Labor banner.
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J. E. Armishaw
Farmer-Labor
Victoria
Armishaw
Comox-Alberni
Locals Sweep Inter-club Tennis Clash at Cumberland
Cumberland Tennis Club defeated Courtenay 112 games to 70 in eleven sets last Sunday. The event featured men and mixed doubles with notable wins by Stewart Graham Bickle Strachan and others despite a brief shower.
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Cumberland Tennis Club
Courtenay
Cumberland
H. Stewart
T. Graham
M. Blunt
F. Brock
M. Graham
P. Graham
G. Corfield
P. MacLaughlin
MacLaughlin
Morris
Stewart
Corfield
MacLaughilin
Blunt
Brock
Miss Bickle
Cumberland United Football Club Claim Notice
All persons having claims against the Cumberland United Football Club are requested to have same in hands of the Secretary Mr. R Strachan on or before Monday August 2. Wednesday's quest match resulted in another overwhelming win for the Royston team over Gartley's Beach. Royston took nine of the ten games played and came away with 203 points to their opponents 154. See next week's Islander for full account and detailed scores.
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Cumberland United Football Club
R. Strachan
Royston
Gartley’s Beach
Wally” Brake
Sam Davidson
Carruthers Avenue
United Weston
Canada
Weston
Cumberland
Johnny Lang
Carruthers Park
Canadian Collieries
Miller
Borland
Matthews
Whist Drive by Rebekahs September 13
Harmony Rebekah Lodge hosts a whist drive and social on Monday September 13 in the Fraternal Hall on Dunsmuir Avenue. The event at Fra ternal Hall aims to raise funds and foster community fellowship.
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Rebekahs
Harmony Rebekah Lodge
Dunsmuir Avenue
Cumberland Edge Weston In Close Dominion Final
The final at Carruthers Park between United Weston and Canadian Collieries ended 1 0 after a late strike from Johnny Lang. Weston pressed hard in the final ten minutes as Cumberland’s defense and Derby in goal held firm. The match showcased a seesaw battle with near misses and a dramatic finish.
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Weston
Tait
Miller
Slidders
Cumberland
Monaghan
King
Fowler
Derby
Hitchens
Lang
Slow burning tree in Bevan discovered after year
A ninety foot tree at Bevan, burned slowly for over a year since the Gwilt mill fire, was found by Comox Logging Co. workers. The central heart was burned to within twenty feet of the ground, leaving a sixty foot sap wood shell. Squirrels drew attention before the fire reached the roots.
Conservative Whist Drive and Social Night
The Conservative Association hosts a Whist Drive and Social in the G W V A Hall on Friday August 27 at :00 o clock sharp. Admission is 24 cents. Everyone welcome.
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Conservative Association
G.W.V.A
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Hansard
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Kennedy
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Miss Strachan
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Skeena
Thomas Bannerman
Allan Avenue
Okanagan Valley
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