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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1927
Page
4
Five years ago Campbell River resident Arthur Sullivan forecast Crown Willamette Co spending fifty million dollars on Elk Falls development. His 1922 article, read at a community meeting, foresaw harnessing Elk Falls and a large pulp and paper mill, now nearing realization by March.
Advertisement notes Caronia sailing from Boston to Queenstown and Liverpool with calls at Plymouth and Eastbound. It offers money orders drafts and Travellers Cheques at lowest rates and directs readers to company offices at 622 Hastings St West Vancouver B C for full information from local agents.
The article recalls the 1922 Community Singing Club and traces Campbell River’s transformation to a bustling modern town. It notes skyscraper growth from Crawford's Store to a seven story block, docked ocean liners, a new power company office, the Elk Falls project, hospital expansion, and the relocation of provincial capital status. It also mentions the University of Vancouver Island plan and a radiophone factory on the Olaf Holsh site.
Mr J Glanville returned from a short city visit on Saturday. Sister Mary Kathleen of Lourdes Hospital visits in Victoria and Vancouver. Father Quinlan recently traveled to Vancouver and the States. Mr and Mrs James English reside at Campbelton Hotel. Dr and Mrs R Zeigler hosted bridge Friday with Father Quinlan and others. Quinlan won gentlemen’s first prize, Mrs J Bell ladies’ first. Charles Greany left for Rock Bay. Walter Sutherland of Upper Campbell Lake visits Forbes Landing.
Cumberland Public School promotion roster lists students advancing from grade 6 to senior, grade 5 to grade 6, and other class promotions with names, attendance figures, and teachers noted. It includes many Japanese surnames and a continuation note to page five.
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