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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
4
Estimates show Ontario will collect about 10 million dollars in gas tax this year. The tax rose from three to five cents per gallon in March 1929, boosting revenue and sales by nearly five percent, with provincial revenue rising by about two million for the fiscal year ending this month.
P J Donnely long tied to Comox Logging company and boom camp died aged 70. Funeral held Oct 5 at St Anthony's Seattle with interment at Calvary cemetery. Pallbearers named and floral tributes from Royston Elks and officials of the State of Washington.
Thomas Graham was appointed by Hon. W. A. McKenzie to lead an official investigation under the Mineral Act into the Blakeburn No. 4 mine explosion on August 13 that killed 45 men. He departed with James Dickson to inspect pre and post explosion conditions and recommend safety improvements for BC coalfields. Graham is a noted BC mining official and consulting engineer.
Local readers are invited to a Hayseed Ball at Cumberland Hall with music and dancing by the Cumberland Welsh Society. The week includes whist and 500 card evenings, hunting season reports, visitors to Cumberland, and social gatherings across the town with prize winners noted.
At Joe Whyley’s home on Friday evening a gathering of friends enjoyed a jolly time of games and music. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Whyley and the young ladies, with many named guests in attendance.
Birth notices announce a boy and girl born to Mrs. Harry Rees at Cumberland General Hospital on Monday October 13. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Conn of Fanny Bay and Mr. and Mrs. Favero on Oct 15 for baby girls. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. George Babcock at Headquarters on Oct 10 at St Joseph's hospital. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gurney of Sandwich on Oct 13 at St Joseph's hospital.
The MacDonald Labour government, a free trade champion, faces a serious problem and it appears Stanley Baldwin, former Conservative prime minister, may reemerge with a protectionist wage plan akin to Canada’s Bennett. The issue is set to reach a head in the coming months.
Voters must register at the Main Hall by October 31 1930 to vote in the municipal elections for residents meeting age and residence requirements. Separately, sealed tenders for Bamfield East wharf extension are due by October 30 1930 with bid security and printed forms, notes, and locations for plan access.
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