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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1930
Page
3
Unemployment is described as a real problem in Canada with focus on a Conservative province. The article discusses joblessness trends, regional disparities, and policy debates affecting employment prospects. It notes provincial variation and calls for targeted measures.
Courtenay Conservative Committee urges Canadians to vote Conservative on July 28 citing nine years of Liberal government causing rising unemployment. The plea condemns Mackenzie King’s relief stance and calls for national unity to oppose Liberal policies.
Royston bears the road invasion by the Royston Royston team in a well contested Twilight league baseball clash winning 5-2 over the Rab Robinson umpired contest. The page lists numerous local residents visiting family and friends in Campbellton Nanaimo Vancouver Comox and Victoria with social notes and upcoming Cumberland bowling opening.
I C A Seaton agent for Coast Copper Company Limited gives notice of intent to apply for Certificates of Improvements for the No 2 Mineral Claims in the Quatsino Mining Division Rupert District east of Elk Lake north of Raging River with Crown Grants sought. Action under Mineral Act Section 85 must be commenced before issuance. Dated July 11 1930.
Minto Miss Minnie Harrigan enjoys a holiday after a full term at Reed Island. James Parfitt and W. Laney, Victoria delegates at the Associated Boards of Trade meetings in Courtenay, visit guests Mr. and Mrs. Fred Horwood. Miss McNaughton knees spent her holiday with her parents after a year teaching in the interior. An electrical storm Saturday night damaged the Minto Electric Company line on Grant road with a broken insulator and burned fuses, but repairs were quick.
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