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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1926
Page
3
In a vivid scene aboard a small cruiser near Evans, Hast urges speed as the hydroaeroplane Hawkinses work to gain the initial lead before daylight fades. The pursuit hinges on a swift ascent and timely arrival at the rescue point.
Kennedy and crew scan the sea for Dick after he vanishes from a sinking rowboat. The Scooter searches every corner of the scout cruiser while Dick cries for help as waves and wind hinder rescue efforts.
Vacant Crown lands may be pre empted by British subjects over 18 and by aliens declaring intent to become British subjects. Occupation residence and improvement for agricultural use required. Full regulations available in Bulletin No 1 How to Pre-empt Land. Applications addressed to Land Commissioner. Five year occupation with $10 per acre improvement requirement. Purchases of non timber land for agriculture priced from $5 per acre arable and $2 50 grazing. Timber land sites up to 40 acres may be bought or leased with stumpage. Unsurveyed plots up to 20 acres may be leased as homesites with dwelling required first year. Leases for grazing or industrial uses up to 640 acres. Grazing districts managed by a Grazing Commissioner. Annual permits based on numbers ranged. Stock owners may form range associations. Free permits for settlers zone travellers up to ten each.
The Sea Scout crew spots a sinking rowboat with Dick clinging to life. They maneuver a hydroplane to reach him, haul him aboard, and warm him with clothing and food. Dick urges pursuit of the Scooter criminals as the others prepare for a dangerous confrontation at sea.
The September issue of Rod and Gun features William J. McNulty on moose experiences in Eastern Canada, C. J. Broderick’s Poor Fish from a British Columbia trip, Bonnycastle Dale on close quarters with Nova Scotia moose, J. W. Winson on Saw Whet and Screech owls, and Fishing Notes edited by G. P. Sladen plus Landis Guns and Ammunition with shooter topics. It notes a duck slaughter by floating oil in Hamilton Bay and is published monthly by W. J. Taylor Limited Woodstock Ont.
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