Local Cricketers Defeat the Navy in Close Weekend Match
Local Durban eleven beat the Navy by 8 runs after a tight first innings 75 for Cumberland. Burns top scored with 80, Agnew and Merriman for the sailors provided stubborn resistance before Parkinsons, Gough and Burns wrapped up the visitors. On Sunday Despatch visit, Nunns and Ledingham impressed as locals chased 129 and bowled the sailors for 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Agnew
Goodall
Gough
Willis
Stewart
Holland
Midshipman
Merriman
Cumberland
Idfens
Com. Agnew
Burns
Capt. Coleridge
C. P. C. Bater
Allan Nunns
Jack Ledingham
B. C
Robathan
Dando
Idiens
Ledingham
Nunns
Brown
Vernon-Jones
Vaughan
Vernon- Jones
Wildlife Game Regulations for Western District Seasons 1928
Game rules specify open seasons for mountain goats, bears, and deer in the Western District from September 15, 1928 to various end dates in 1928 or 1929. Some areas exclude Vancouver Island regions and specific islands, with bucks-only deer and provisions against trapping bears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Island
Queen Charlotte Islands
Hornby Island
Felix Wins Bellingham Model Yacht Contest
The third annual Bellingham international model yacht race was won by Felix owned by E W E Blackmore of Cumberland. Felix led from the start and finished five minutes ahead, with A Watsons Rascal second and P A Crilys model third. Blackmore placed fourth with Hot Springs and Brethours Nymph fifth. The triangular course on Lake Whatcom covered three laps. Blackmore is the manual training instructor at Cumberland and Courtenay Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
E. W. B. Blackmore
Cumberland
Jack MacLean
A. Watson
P. A. Crilly
Blackmore
HK. Brethour
C. G. Tegenfeldt
Watson
H. Frank
Fred Carson
P. A. Grilly
Wilson
Lake Whatcom
Cumberland and
Courtenay
Nanaimo Lodge Auxiliary Visits Eagles of Eagles
At the August 21 meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of this city a dozen or more Nanaimo Auxiliary members attended. A bouquet was presented to Nanaimo President Mrs Hickman, then a social evening followed with prizes to Mrs Aitken and Mrs Allen, a home made candy box won by Annie McKay, and a varied musical program concluding with Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
Hickman
Frelone
Aitken
Allen
Annie McKay
K. Marocchi
Haggart
Bradley
Liquor Profit Distribution Across British Columbia Municipalities
The half year ending March 1 1928 distributes 559 479 69 from liquor profits among 71 municipalities based on school attendance. Cumberland receives 3 246 25 and Courtenay 2 246 78. Totals exceed 1 964 977 04 in profits with prior six months showing 492 328 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Courtenay
Department of Finance
British Columbia
Jending
Alberni
Armstrong
Chilliwack Lenetait
Courtenay Wistreabett
Wamdyook Oo Eecee
Duncan
Enderby
Fernie
Grand Forks
Greenwood
Kamloops
Kinslo
Kelowna
Ladysmith
Meritt
Nanaimo
Nelson
New Westminster
North Vancouver
Port Alberni
Port Coquitlam
Port Moody
Prince George
Prince Rupertess
Victoria Capitals Triumph Over Courtenay In Island Championship
Victoria Capitals win the Island championship at Lewis Park, defeating Courtenay with solid pitching by McKee and Dangerfield and key hits by McKay. Herb Cummins stars in the field for Victoria, Smokey Harris excites the crowd with a Meat double, and Ryan Cup is presented to Courtenay by P. Maffeo before the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Capitals
Lewis Park
McKee
Courtenay
Dangerfield
Victoria
Big Bill
Downey
Herb Cummins
Smokey Harris
McKay
P. Maffeo
North Iland
Oatman
Bobba
Minnis
Webster
Cummins
H. Cummins
Harris
Millard
Dixon
Forbes
McKenzie
Dunn
More
Robinson
Bubba
Cumberland Cricketers Set for Nanaimo Saturday Match
Cumberland Cricket Club plans a 2 30 pm Saturday clash with Nanaimo. Not all Cumberland players may travel, and Nanaimo also fields a weakened side. Possible travelling eleven includes Brown Burns Hassell Vaughan Dando Vernon Jones Gough Stewart Goodall Idiens Waford Finch Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Cricket Club
Nanaimo
Cumberland
H.M.S
Durban
Cumberland Boys
Government Cautions on Pulverized Fuel Tests for Marine Boilers
A letter from Deputy Minister C Gamsell explains that trials of pulverized coal on the SS Lingan by the British Empire Steel Corporation are underway with Halifax and Sydney tests. He notes costly experimentation and suggests delaying government expenditure on a government boat until results are clearer, after trials in Sydney Montreal and Three Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Neill
M.P
British Spire Steel Corporation
8. S. Lingan
Halifax
Sydney
Lingan
Montreal
Three Rivers
British Empire Steel Corporation
Departing Cumberland Lady Honored by Burns Club Friends
A farewell gathering at the residence of Mr and Mrs R Strachan honored Mrs J Horne who left Cumberland for Vancouver this week. Elsie Johnston presented a handbag, gifts included ivory toilet articles from Mrs Miller, and a buffet supper followed with music cards contests and auld lang syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Strachan
Cumberland
Burns' Club
J. Horne
Vancouver
Horne
Burns’ Club
Elsie Johnston
H. Jackson
T. Bates
Morgan
Strachan
Freeburn
Derbyshire
Wm. McLellan, Sr
Mra. Clark
R. McNeil
F. Watson
Mra. Gibb
Boffey
C. McDonald
S. Miller
Bell
Mra. Tobacco
Bates
Young
Devoy
Saunders
Coe
Davis
Lockhart
Whitehouse
G. Shearer
Jh. D. Brown
K. Marocchi
W. Whyte
J. D. Davis
Cumberland Man Injured in Woods Accident near Parksville
Joe Bartoldi is hospitalized with severe bruises and shock after a painful fall from a load of legs while working in the woods near Parksville. Doctors report no serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bartoldi
Parksville
Welsh Picnic Big Success At Millard Beach
Large turnout for Cumberland and District Welsh Society basket picnic at Millard's Beach featured sports and novelty events for all ages. Winners included Beatrice Brace, Jennie Williams, Jimmy Jackson, Annie Williams, Cyril Davis, Katherine Brown and many others amid ice cream, peanuts and refereed fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard’s Beach
Cumberland and District Welsh Society
Harry Jackson
Winnifred Williams
Alfre Somerville
Gwen Williams
Evelyn Davies
Lawrence Davies
Tom Boag
Beatrice Brace
Dorothy Smith
Leone Shrader
Jennie Williams
Lily Waterfield
Jimmy Jackson
Willie Calnan
Annie Williams
Edith Morgan
Investigation ordered into Comox logging accident deaths
A Victoria report states the Department of Railways ordered an inquiry into a Courtenay crossing accident that killed the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. D. Fairbairn of Victoria. The child died at St. Joseph's hospital after a log fell from a Comox Logging Company train near Riverside Hotel. A full report detailing the accident and causes will be submitted soon. Mr. Fairbairn serves as secretary to Lieut Gov Randolph Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Department of Railways
St. Joseph's Hospital
Comox
A. M. D. Fairbairn
Comox Logging Company
Courtenay
Riverside Hotel
Fairbairn
Randolph Bruce
Taxi Driver Fined for Assault in Courtenay
Andy Robinson of Courtenay was fined $20 and costs in the local police court for an assault on taxi driver Enoci Hellin. The offense occurred Saturday, with the trial held Wednesday. Edwin Barker paid $12 and costs for parking on the Island highway at Royston Tuesday. Thomas Graham, general superintendent of Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited, left for Ladysmith on Wednesday morning. Miss Blanche Dando returned from Vancouver on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Robinson
Courtenay
Enoci Hellin
Aes
Edwin Barker
Royston
Thomas Graham
Dunsmuir), Limited
Ladysmith
Cumberland Minister Inducted Into Hazelton Circuit
Rev T H Wright was inducted as new minister in charge at New Hazelton Church by Rev J R Hewitt of Cumberland. Dr H G Wrinch gave the welcome address and Mrs Wright was included in the greetings. A social followed with refreshments as the congregation and friends welcomed the minister. Wright is noted as grand chaplain of the ICCF for five years and was transferred to the Prince Rupert Presbytery after serving Howe Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hazelton
T. H. Wright
J. R. Hewitt
Cumberland
Hazelton
H. G. Wrinch
New
Old Hazelton
Wright
Presbytery
Prince Rupert
Navy Boys Enjoy Cumberland Visit and Courtenay Cheers
Sailors from the Durban cricket eleven and Royal Navy ships in Comox harbor spent leave in Cumberland. They praised local hospitality and promised to visit Vancouver ships next weekend. The Cumberland welcome was noted as heartfelt, though Courtenay received more lavish honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comox Harbor
Cumberland
Durban
Boyg In Blue
Vancouver
Courtenay
Sailors Fail to Arrive for Cumberland Soccer Match
Local sailors promised a soccer game against Cumberland after a cricket clash, but no team arrived. James L. Brown and others organized players Harry Jackson and Tom Carney, yet no boots or strips were ready, leading to a canceled event despite transport waiting at the Wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
H.M
James L. Brown
Harry Jackson
Tom Carney
Nanaimo Golfers Visit Comox Course For Club Social
About twenty Nanaimo Golf Club members travelled to Comox to meet Courtenay Golf Club friends. The nine hole Elk Hotel course near Courtenay impressed with scenic setting while greens are praised for the season. Lunch at Elk Hotel capped a sociable day organized by Thomas Graham, a Nanaimo and Courtenay member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
Gulf
Courtenay
Cumberland
Royston
Elk Hotel
Thos. Graham
Comox
Courtenay Club
B C Forest Fire Losses Are Light
Victoria reports BC has reached the peak of an easy forest fire season. Officials estimate total firefighting costs around 40500 dollars, far below 1926's 500000. Rainy interior weather and humid coast conditions reduce risk, suggesting the season's peak is past with prospects of continued safety through autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
British Columbia
Forestry Service
Remarkable Tanganyika Game Migration Reported by Wells
Carveth Wells of the Geographical Society Expedition reports a massive migration in Tanganyika territory. Martin Johnson estimates about ten million head of game moving in a solid mass ten miles wide and thirty miles long with zebras leading. Wells notes cold nights despite equatorial location and recalls Wells lectures in Cumberland about jungle years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nairobi
Kenya
East Africa
Tanganyika
Carveth Wells
Geographical Society
Martin Johnson
Wells
Equator
Cumberland
W. Leversedge
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Navy
Burns, Goodall
Western District
E. W. E. Blackmore
Felix
Eagles’ Auxiliary
Beautiful Cup
North Island
Bat Wenlders
Cumberland Islander
Dept. of Mines
Ottawa
C. Gamsell
Horace Calnan
Bud Hunden
Gilbert Davis
B. Martin
Alice Jackson
Celia Richardson
David Davis
Leland Hannerman
Katherine Brown
Mary Williams
Cyril Davis
Wdinund Carrigan
Martin
Williams
I. Morgan
J. Bannerman
D, Davis
L. Bannerman
Queiting
J. Bond
Pilling
Murray
Calnan
8. Davis
Jas. Brown
Watt Williams
Jack Williams
Bert Williams
Peggy Roberts
Irene Morgan
David Hunden
Austin Davies
Gertie Davis
Fanny Morgan
Dora Davies
D. Williams
Annie Hutton
Mary Thussell
Sir Williams
K Brown
Blanche Dando
Graham
B.C
Mr. Carveth Wells
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