Stirring Address by Noted Orator at Dominion Jubilee
Justice M. A. Macdonald delivered a stirring Confederation address at Courtenay Stadium crowding the venue. Mayor McKenzie chaired withExtension of thanks by Mr. Harrison and other district veterans in attendance. The speech highlighted Canada’s Diamond Jubilee with bells from Victory Tower and noted the 72 Quebec conference resolutions shaping the Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay
M. A. Macdonald
Justice Macdonald
Confederation
J. W. McKenzie
P. P. Harrison
M.L.A
Joseph McPhee
Alex. Urquhart
Wm. Beach
A. T. Beckensell
Joe Nim- Nim
Dominion
Miss Bowen
Muriel Leighton
Harrison
Canada
Ao Carillon
Victory Tower
Parliament Buildings
Ottawa
Grant
Pacific
Quebec
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Irish Free State
Cliffe And Belanger Battle To A Ten Round Draw In Dublin
Roy Cliffe of Courtenay and Charlie Belanger fought a fast ten round draw that thrilled as Gil Martin deemed even on points. Belanger scored three groggy moments for Cliffe while the referee credited Cliffe with superior boxing but awarded the major rounds to both sides. Cliffe’s comeback style and a hurt right hand ending the bout hinted at bigger things ahead.
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Roy Cliffe
Courtenay
Charlie Belanger
Stadium Ring
Cliffe
Gil Martin
Pacific Coast
Martin
Belanger
Wiseacres
Jack Roper
Portland
Dreamland
Courtenay Parade Opens Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
A grand parade in Courtenay marked the Diamond Jubilee with crowds along Warren Avenue and Union Street. Led by Piper Stewart and Major Leedam with the Union Jack, floats from the Native Sons and I C B D teams, a red poppy memorial, Queen Muriel, Miss Bowen, and local fire departments followed. The Japanese Community won best float for a single funnel ship design titled Canada.
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Courtenay
Union Street
Auto Park
Red Cross
Courtenay Band
Canadian Legion
F. R. Marshall
D.C.M
Muriel
Dominion
Bowen
Cumberland and
Roy Cliffe Beats Ole Anderson in Courtenay Stadium Bout
Islander files show Roy Cliffe defeated Ole Anderson on July 1 1926 at Courtenay Stadium after eight rounds.
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G.R
Cumberland
Roy Cliffe
Ole Anderson
Courtenay Stadium
Cliffe
J.vi
Fine Decorations At Post Office Highly Praised
Matt Brown, caretaker of the Cumberland Post Office, earned praise for the best decorated public building in the district. The Dominion Government allotted sixty dollars, compared with Courtenay’s eighty, yet Cumberland outshone its rival with night lighting, red white and blue drapes, a central diamond, a Fathers of Confederation image, and patriotic color curtains at the side entrances. The Islander commends Brown and assistant Charles McDonald for their splendid work.
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Matt Brown
Cumberland Post Office
Dominion
Brown
Courtenay
Cumberland
Charles McDonald
Cumberland man dies after early morning fall in capital
Sylvio Marocchi of Marocchi Bros. was found unconscious on the corner of Blanshard and Fort streets after a morning walk during a two week holiday with his wife and two children. He died Thursday evening at Jubilee Hospital. police found no foul play and the cause was a reported self-inflicted fall.
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Sylvio Marocchi
Blanshard
Fort Streets
Jubilee Hospital
Mr.Marocchi
California
Dominion Hotel
Marocchi
Millar
Cumberland
Miss Sylvia Geidt Becomes Bride of Dr George S MacDonald
A wedding was solemnized Tuesday at 7:15 PM in St Andrews Church of England Sandwich. Rev A W C irker united Sylvia Geidt youngest daughter of Mrs A Geidt and the late Mr A Geidt Hartland Farm Courtenay with Dr George Sandford MacDonald of Annox Halifax Nova Scotia son of Mr and Mrs J B MacDonald. Continued on Page Two.
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St. Andrew's Church of England
Sandwich
A. W. Corker
Sylvia
A. Geidt
Hartland Farm
Courtenay
George Sandford MacDonald
Annox
MacDonald
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Voice Of Literature Needed In Canada Says Noted Speaker
Cumberland marks its Diamond Jubilee Confederation with flag raising and speeches by Archie Dick and Justice M A Macdonald. Macdonald urged a national voice in literature and a united patriotic Canada, praising natural beauty and the nation’s progress.
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Canada
Cumberland
Archie Dick
Justice M. A. Macdonald
Victoria
Maxwell
Archie
Confederation
Prairie
Macdonald
Justice Macdonald
Britain
Fathers of Confederation
Thomas Graham
Courtenay Celebrates Canada's Diamond Jubilee Big Event
Courtenay marks its largest festival with a Friday parade and weekend events in honor of Canada’s Diamond Jubilee. Crowds from the district join loggers contests, sports, games, and a Royston dance, highlighted by orderly attendance and strong community organization.
Canadian XI Triumphs Over Wanganui 7–0 at Spriggens Park
The Canadian Association football touring team defeated Wanganui 7–0 at Spriggens Park. Canada showed superior ball work and coordination with sharp short passing while Wanganui created moments of promise but failed to finish attacks. Gate reported around 3000 spectators with takings near £200.
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Wanganui
Spriggens Park
Canada
S. Tait
F. Crawley
W. Moon
R. L. Williams
W. Brolly
J. Monaghan
D. Thomson
D. Turner
W. Milligan
D. Archibald
P. Francis
Eagles Picnic At Millards Beach Draws Big Crowd
The Eagles Lodge annual picnic at Millards Beach on Friday July 1 gathered a large crowd. Pete McNiven ferried attendees to the beach where a program by the committee offered birds balloons and ice cream cones for children. Races for all ages entertained many while children swam and splashed. The sunny day left everyone tired but happy calling it one of the biggest and best picnics yet.
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Eagles’ Lodge
Millard's Beach
Pete McNiven
Millard’s Beach
Courtenay Council Considers Demolishing Unsightly Stadium
Mayor McKenzie reports efforts to remove an unsafe stadium on agricultural grounds used for the Confederation celebration. The Native Sons and Frank Lalonde share, later Hagarty took over, with demolition possible to spare the showpiece structure. Alderman Fielder notes declining fighting days. The mayor orders park access restrictions after holiday property damage and suggests trust-based conduct by youths.
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Fielder
Courtenay
Auto Park
Quiet Comox Wedding Joins Walter Haslam and Jean Mossey
Walter Haslam of Powell River married Jean Kilpatrick Mossey daughter of Mr and Mrs W Mossey of West Cumberland in a ceremony at St Peters Church Comox on Friday last.
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St. Peter's Church
Comox
Walter Haslam
Powell River
Jean Kilpatrick Mossey
W. Mossey
West Cumberland
Holy Trinity Church Services Schedule
Holy baptism at 10 30 a m and Holy Communion at 11 a m. Evening service at Royton Beach at 7 30 p m.
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Holy Trinty Church Services
Royl
Japanese Community Float Wins First Prize in Courtenay Parade
Courtenay council notes snow delays near the Brown's River watershed survey for water rights and park displays. The Japanese Community float S S Canada won parade top honors, with Alderman Lloyd aiding deck repairs. Fire department reports no fires during June 20 to July 2, praises arch and float work, and contemplates Fire Chief convention attendance. Warren ditch completed. sidewalks repaired. thistles to be cut. street surfacing and post office floor issues discussed.
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S.S. Canada
Auto Park
Lloyd
Public Works and Fire Committees
Union Street
Island Highway
Thomson
Douglas
Warren
Pearse
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Brown
John A. Macdonald
Cumberlander
Sylvia Geidt
DR. G. S. MacDonald
Courtenay Assembly No. 3
Native Sons of Canada
Comox Logging and Railway Company
Canadian Daughters’ League
Courtenay-Comox Board of Trade
B. P. O. Elks
St. George's Society
Bloedel
Lake Cowichan
Neil Martin
Jack Harford
L. Coleman
Doris Grieve
Sheila Allard
Elsie Carter
Tom Dick
Jack Hurford
Blanche Coleman
Joan Sigsworth
Ruby Bowen
Gordon Kerton
Rex Booth
George Coleman
Kathleen Fairbairn
Audrey Stewart
George Surgenor
Philip Osler
G. Sigsworth
Mildred Coleman
Dorothy Hurford
Oswald Reid
Edmund James
Heber McLeod
Audrey Booth
Morag Carwithen
Fred Stephens
Arthur Pigott
David Guthrie
Elsie Desroches
Nora Lloyd
Ruth Thomas
Lst
Turner
Island
Old Cumberland Forward
Jack Monaghan
Brolly
Archibald
Langslow
Jamieson
Killeen
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