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Minister of Mines Blames Fuel Oil For Decline In Coal Demand
In a 1921 industry review, Hon. William Sloan, Minister of Mines, cites foreign oil competition reducing demand for British Columbia coal. He notes oil profits in Vancouver and the U.S. market drawing buyers away from local coal, with oil priced around 2.75 per barrel, making coal faces tougher competition despite its essential role and employment impact on Vancouver Island and other regions.
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William Sloan
Cos Ies
Vancouver Island
L’rovince
America
United States
British Columbia
Vancouver
Nanaimo
Department of Mines
Canadian Western Fuel Corporation
Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir) Limited
Cumberland
St. John’s Ambulance Association
First Aid
Canadian Western Fuel Corporaton
Natasmo
St. Louis
R. Strachan