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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 21, 1968
Page
11
Harold Wells presents a travel column focusing on the Caribbean region. The piece surveys islands, culture, and notable sites, offering impressions and historical context for readers exploring the Caribbean landscape.
The narrator recalls seeing Doctor Yule aboard the Bahama Star near Nassau during a Miami excursion. They converse about shared work with Indians in The Pas and Northern Manitoba, noting Yule’s 16 years at The Pas as a high point in his career.
A shipboard diary recounts a Panama Canal land tour starting at Cristobal, visiting Panama City and Balboa, with stops at the Golden Altar church, President’s Palace, Hotel El Panama, and a local cock fight. The author contrasts Canal Zone ordinances with Panama City’s Latin atmosphere and notes transit of Miraflores and return to the Pacific.
The Herald prints a letter from Tom Lamb and wife Jennie written from the Chevron Hotel in Sydney during their Australian holiday. He recounts a week in New Guinea observing Bristol Freighters, describes Port Moresby and Lea, mentions 125 miles from the equator, and notes cannibalism lore, tribal conflicts, and masks and spears mailed home. He touches on Trans Australian Airways, a compliment ticket, and hints at plans to return to Singapore to continue travel.
A travel sketch describes Singapore as a bridge between East and West with a vast mix of races and languages. The author notes religious chants, drums, and bells, and comments on street life and affordable services. He cites prices for haircuts and pens and hints at a continuation on page 8.
Volkswagen Canada Limited Prairie Region invites dealership enquiries for The Pas Manitoba area. For complete information and a resume of investment and profit contact Mr D F Ward District Sales Manager Volkswagen Canada Ltd 1300 Inkster Blvd Winnipeg 14 Manitoba Telephone 5896381.
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