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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1927
Page
3
Coast to coast preparations for a jubilee celebration show a wide and interesting divergence of features and interests. Officials note varied activities, with communities adopting many approaches to mark the event.
Ottawa reports indicate nationwide Jubilee of Confederation plans are well advanced with unity celebrations across Canada. Provinces outline multi day events including parades, concerts, fireworks, monuments, school activities, and regional customs from Atlantic to Pacific to mark sixty years since Confederation.
A long guest list from the Ae Hotel includes residents and visitors from Victoria Vancouver Seattle Duncan Calgary Santa Monica London Scotland and other places. Notables named include General Sir Archibald C MacDowell and Dr Walton Read among many others with affiliations to firms and towns across Canada the United States and the United Kingdom.
British author Jerome K. Jerome dies in Northampton England at a local hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. The 19th century writer was renowned for humorous fiction and essays. His death marks the end of a prolific literary career.
In Alberni on June 14 a crew camps at Stamp River Falls to build a fish ladder. The gradual ascent will aid fish passage and will not disturb the scenery.
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