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Newspaper

Cumberland Islander

Location

Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jul 18, 1930

Page

4

Unemployment Debate Sparks Alberta Political Clash

The piece taсks Premier Tolmie and Ottawa on unemployment relief, contrasting federal reluctance with U S relief funds. It accuses A W Neill and Mackenzie King of inaction while urging a Canada First policy and immediate parliament session to address relief and employment. A note then mentions Miss Margaret Bannerman visiting Revelstoke.

Alberni Tolmie Mackenzie King King United States Ottawa Canada Bennett Conservative A. W. Neill Hansard Port Alberni Neill Mgr. Bennett Wm. Mackenzie King Margaret Bannerman Revelstoke Public School H. Conrad Dan. Bannerman

Comox District Girl Guides Camp on Hornby Island Dates Set

The Comox District Girl Guides plan an annual camp on Hornby Island from July 26 to August 6 with about 45 guides. Patrol leaders from the 1st Cowichan Company will join, the camp at Parnell and Ford Farms. A visitors' day will be arranged. Donations of fruit vegetables and eggs are welcomed, with Mrs. Finch and Mrs. Greig listed as contacts.

Comox Hornby Island 1St Cowichan Company Parnell and Ford Farms Finch Cumberland Greig Courtenay

Musical celebrity Professor Salmon visiting Vancouver Island

Professor Theodor Salmon of California, a renowned pianist, will base his holiday stay in Victoria on Vancouver Island. He has studied in Europe and performed for monarchs of England Italy and Germany and plans to be feted by local musical circles during his visit.

Theodor Salmon California Vancouver Island Victoria Salmon Europe England Italy Germany

Resolutions Back Provincial Efforts on Parks and Industry

Delegates push for stricter oil transport controls to protect seas and shorelines. Courtenay endorsed plans to revive coal use for electricity alongside hydro to support island industry and conserve resources. Pressure mounts to transfer Forbidden Plateau and Strathcona Park to a national parks board and to push for key road and highway projects.

Courtenay Forbidden Plateau Dominion Strathcona Park Dominion Parks Board

In Memoriam John M. Miller Port Alberni tragedy 1929

In loving memory of our dear son and brother John M Miller who was accidentally killed at Port Alberni on July 17 1929. Today recalls a memory of a loved one gone to rest. The flowers we lay upon his grave may wither and decay, but the love of him who lies beneath will never fade away. Father Mother Brothers and Sisters.

John M. Miller Port Alberni

Lost navy blue georgette skirt found at Marocchi's store

A navy blue georgette skirt is found and returned to Marocchi's store. The note indicates ownership by a newborn child of Mr and Mrs J Web.

Marocchi’s

Quiet Nomination Day Yields Two Nominations

Nomination day passed quietly with two filings Thomas Graham mining engineer Cumberland and Alan Webster Neill retired merchant Alberni. Signatories include W Duncan Courtenay S A Mowat Quathiaski Cove and many others across Cumberland Courtenay Comox and Port Alberni.

Thomas Graham Cumberland A. W. Neill Alberni W. Duncan Courtenay S. A. Mowat Quathiaski Cove J. Barfield R. F. Gilbert W. A. Richardson Campbell River J. N. McLeod D. R. MacDonald Theed Pearse Robert Yates Geo. Forrest F. H. Steede C. A. MacNaughton Port Alberni Fred G. Cox Sproat Lake Murdo Campbell S. C. Mearon C. C. Cocks Alfred T. Kneen Wm. Campbell John Sutherland Alex. Campbell

Cumberland Conservative Committee Meeting At Memorial Hall

A large Cumberland Conservative Association gathering met in Memorial Hall on Saturday to discuss key election matters. Scrutineers were named and a transportation committee was formed to manage election day logistics.

Cumberland Conservative Association Memorial Hall

Notice to Electors in Comox Alberni Election

Notice informs electors that some voters may be missing from the list and that British subjects aged 21 or older who have resided in Canada for 12 months and were in the district before May 80th 1910 are eligible to vote on July 28th 1980 if vouched for by a competent voter and sworn at the polling booth. Cumberland Conservative Association.

Comox-Alberni Canada Cumberland Conservative Association

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