Fleming on proposed Union Bay steel mill visit draws Cumberland leaders
A large Cumberland Board of Trade crowd heard H. S. Fleming of Canadian Collieries discuss a possible Union Bay steel plant. He stressed local iron ore, coal, and market potential from San Francisco to Alaska, warning against hold-ups and urging full cooperation to attract a plant that could spur many related industries. The meeting praised Fleming and predicted the plant would boost Cumberland and Union Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland and
District
Union Bay
Cumberland Board of Trade
H. S. Fleming
Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir), Limited
G. W. Clinton
Board of Trade
Dr. R. McDonald
Thomas Graham
Thos. Mordy
J. W. Cooke
Charles Graham
Marshall
A. C. Lymn
James Dick
Norman Hawkins
Dr. G. K. MacNaughton
T. E. Bate
W. Gordon
F. D. Pickard
W. Willard
J. Sutherland
C.H. Tarbell
A. McKinnon
T. H. Mumford
P. P. Harrison
Frank Dallas
Ben H. Gowen
W. Johnston
Parksville
T. Rickson
H. W. Gowgin
Victoria
Courtenay
E. H. Hicks-Beach
J. Rickson
Ben Hughes
Mgr. Fleming
England
Fleming
Bate
Cornwall
Lebanon County
Pennsylvania
United States
Pacific Coast
Canton
Orient
Mr. Fleming
San Francisco
Alaska
Hawkins
Washington
Oregon
California
Dominion
Harrison
Tarbell
Vancouver
Clinton
Cumberland
McKinnon
Special Meeting of GWVA Cumberland Branch
Mr C J Bunbury secretary announces a very important local meeting of the Cumberland Branch Great War Veterans Association to be held Tuesday evening at 7 o clock sharp. All members urged to attend as business of great importance will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Bunbury
Cumberland
The
Great War Veterans’ Association
Bowser to Speak at Ilo-Ilo Theatre Meeting
Hon. W. J. Bowser, Opposition leader in the Provincial House, will be the principal speaker at a large Ilo-Ilo Theatre gathering Tuesday evening with Mayor D. R. McDonald as chair. The event, amid election and referendum interest, is open to all with women especially welcome. On Wednesday Bowser heads to Campbell River for the Comox Central Conservative Association annual meeting at the Willows Hotel.
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W. J. Bowser
D. R. McDonald
Bowser
Campbell River
Comox Central Conservative Association
Willows Hotel
Voters list extended to July 31 for new registration
Provincial government extends the registration deadline to July 31 allowing more citizens to add their names to the new voters list. District Registrar John Baird reports 5044 names submitted so far, double last week’s count, with further progress expected before closure on July 31.
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John Baird
Warning to Motor Drivers About Street Safety Rules
Public advisory urges courteous driving to prevent street damage from hard braking. Second oil application scheduled 60 days after the first. Drivers should turn only at intersections, not mid block, to avoid bylaw penalties.
Attorney General Farris Tours Comox Island Visit
Attorney General Farris departs Victoria on Monday for a combined business and leisure auto tour. He plans to visit the Gulfier settlement at I Mervitto during a broader Island visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farris
Victoria
Island
Goldier
I Mervitto
Matriculation Examination Results Noted by School Board
Results from the matriculation exams were received in Cumberland by A McKinnon secretary of the School Board. Names include Alice Colman Ida McFadyen Marjorie Mordy Findlay Stewart McKinnon Carrie Richardson and Foon Sieu Wong with various pass supplementary statuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
A. McKinnon
Alice Colman
Ida McFadyen
Marjorie Mordy
Findlay Stewart McKinnon
Carrie Richardson
Foon Sieu Wong
Dunsmuir Avenue Progress And Tarvia Blaze Incident
Work on Dunsmuir Avenue makes good progress toward opening for traffic in a few days. Motorists are urged to use discretion on the oiled surface to avoid damage. Last night the Tarvia boiler boiled over causing a large blaze and smoke. Workers redirected water through a nearby hose to extinguish the fire. one man was struck by the water stream on the rear end.
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Dunsmuir Avenue
Nut-Bar Guessing Contest Ends With 919 Correct
Kelly ran a guessing contest with a window display of nut bars. The winning guess 919 came from K. Brown who wins a large box of chocolates. Second place 920 from Mrs HAN and third 921 from Duck.
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Kelly
K. Brown
Mrs. Han
Duck
Canadian Collieries Employees Picnic at Royston
Annual picnic for Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd employees set for Royston on August 14. An organization meeting elected officers and committees including President Jas M Savage and Vice President Thomas Graham. A Sunday 11 o'clock committee meeting aims to kick off preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir), Ltd
Royston
Jas
M. Savage
Thomas Graham
Charles Graham
Robt. Walker
Chas. O'Brien
Jno
D. Davis
H. L. Bates
H. Bunchanan
A. R. Westley
A. Matheson
L. Franceschini
D. R. McDonald
George O'Brien
Bob Robertson
W. Devoy
W. Wier
B. Mumford
D. Haggard
H. C. Dunn
A. J. Fouracre
H. G. McKinnon
Robi. Brown
L. Brown
Pete Reed
Jno. Quinn
Jas. Quinn
Bobbie Brown
Preston Bruce
B. H. Kay
Dan Stewart
John T. Taylor
Andrew Pollard
Nancy
Sam Fraser
J. Smith
Mickey Williamson
Arch Lockhart
R. Turnbull
P. Harris
W. Wilson
William Swanson Drowns in Puntledge River Near Bevan
William Swanson aged 65 known as Wingy died in a river drowning near his Bevan cabin three weeks ago. His body was found Monday after a search by friends and family. A Scottish native and widower he left a son in the war and is survived by two sons and two daughters, with relatives in Nanaimo Vancouver and Cedar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Swanson
Puntledge
Bevan
Swanson
Caithness
Scotland
Bull
Duncan
Polson
Vancouver
Robert
Sinclair
Nanaimo
Trudell
Cedar
Thomas Gordon
Sinclair Swanson
T. BE
Banks
Cumberland Plays Celtics in Vancouver
Cumberland meets the Celtics in Vancouver without key backs Wilkinson and Harrison who were hurt in last Saturday’s game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Celtics
Vancouver
Wilkinson
Harrison
Orangemen Celebrate Island Parade and Social at Grace Methodist
A large Orangeman turnout attended the Sunday church parade at Grace Methodist Church led by Rev Geo Kinney. The Monday celebration featured speeches from local lodge leaders, a Courtenay contingent, a bagpipe solo by Mr Munro, a presentation to Mr Taylor, and refreshments served by Cumberland lodge ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Geo, Kinney
Orangement
Orange Hall
Courtenay
Geo. Kinney
the Boyne
Munro of
Taylor
Cumberland Lodge
Motorcycle Accident on Courtenay Road
A motorcyclist riding toward Courtenay Sunday night collided with a cart steered by a Chinese man on the wrong side of the road. The rider swerved into a ditch to avoid the collision, suffering bad bruises, scratches, and torn clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay
Rev W Leversedge Loses His Father in England
Sympathy pours in for Rev. Mr. Leversedge after the death of his father in England. The Holy Trinity Church rector learned his father died on June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. W. Leversedge
Mr. Leversedge
England
Holy Trinity Church
Comox Central Conservative Association Plans July Meeting
Hon. W. J. Bowser and Mr. H. S. Clements are expected to attend the annual Comox Central Conservative Association meeting at the Willows Hotel Campbell River on Wednesday July 21 at 7 p.m. Officers will be elected and other province matters discussed. D. R. McDonald serves as president and E. W. Bickle as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bowser
H. S. Clements
Comox
Comox Central Conservative Association
Willows Hotel
Campbell River
D. R. McDonald
E. W. Bickle
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Gw.v.a
W._J. BOWSER
Orangemen
Courtenay Road
Comox Central
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