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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1926
Page
5
Courtenay on Aug 81, directors and grounds committee finalize preparations for September 7 and 8 at the Ag hall. A bee will repair fences, gate keepers and tents are organized, catering by ladies auxiliary set, and school holiday letters planned to boost attendance.
An eighty seven pound male cougar was killed near Courtenay by Mr. McGimsky and Mr. Swansky. The big cat, likely last year’s kitten, prowled the Oyster River district where settlers report numerous cougar kills of deer. The hunters plan to claim a forty dollar government bounty after trading the skin.
Courtenay August 29 A district meeting unanimously approved nine thousand dollars for a consolidated school to serve the Tsolum School area. The four room schoolhouse is planned to be ready soon after Christmas. District inspector J M Paterson led nominations for officers.
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