Whaling Season Opens and Lectures Planned for Graham Island
After wage talks, Canadian North Pacific Fisheries seamen and firemen ratified a raise for this season. Whalers William Grant and Brown will sail from Rose Harbor and Black and Blue from Naden Harbor with ships arriving at Queen Charlottes stations last week. Agricultural expert A. B. Keefer and poultry instructor H. E. B. Upton of the Provincial Department of Agriculture tour Graham Island settlements to address farmers and improve local farming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian North Pacific Fisheries, Ltd
William Grant
Brown
Rose Harbor
Naden Harbor
Queen Charlottes
A. B. Keefer
H. E B. Upton
Department of Agriculture
Graham Island
Bridge to Link Massett Townsite with Delkatis
A bridge will connect Massett Townsite with Delkatis and a dyke will be built across Delkatis inlet to drain hundreds of acres of land overflowed at high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massett Townsite
Delkatis
Delkatis Inlet
Presbyterian clergyman appointed for Queen Charlotte Islands
Rev. Mr Bygrave recently arrived from Vancouver has been named by the Home Mission Committee to lead the Queen Charlotte Islands charge. He will base at Queen Charlotte with services at Aliford Bay Skidegate and Queen Charlotte, then visit other settlements to conduct worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bygrave
Vancouver
Queen Charlotte Islands
Home Mission Committee
The
Presbyterian Church
My. Bygraves
Queen Charlotte
Aliford Bay
Skidegate
Islands
Ikeda copper claims on Moresby Island still unsold
W H Armstrong of Vancouver a ten owner says no sale of Ikeda group has occurred though reports claimed sale to English syndicate. An eastern firm once held an option but no steps to exercise it have been taken yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ikeda
Moresby Island
W. H. Armstrong
Vancouver
Prince Albert Resumes Island Service After Overhaul
Steamer Prince Albert under Capt. D. O'Brien arrived from Vancouver with 30 hours delay due to bad weather and seven hours held near Lockeport. The ship, 36 hours late into Queen Charlotte, discharged freight then proceeded to Prince Rupert after conversion to an oil burner and general overhaul since its last Islands trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
D. O’brien
Vancouver
Lockeport
Queen Charlotte
Prince Rupert
Albert
Islands
Local News Highlights From Queen Charlotte Island Area
Nate Ley visits from Sandspit, Mrs. J T Wright arrives from Vancouver, and Frank Dix returns after illness. Reports note Beattie sale on shirts and sweaters, travels of Russ Bell through Albert to Prince Rupert, and J L Barge receiving three tons of lime for agriculture. Several locals travel to Skidegate, Rev Bygrave conducts services, and officials monitor road work. Col Harrison of London visits Cumshewa Mining, and the trail to Honna River improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ Bell
Lockeport
Albert
Prince Rupert
J. L. Barge
Band Concert And Dance In Queen Charlotte
The Skidegate Concert Band will perform a concert followed by a dance on Friday evening May 28 in Barge Hall Queen Charlotte. The event is a popular local treat and the hall is expected to be packed on the eve of Victoria Day. Admission is one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skidegate
Barge Hall
Queen Charlotte
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E Gr Wisheries Co
Lawn Hill
British Columbia
Islander
Queen Charlotte, B.C
Presbyterian
My. Bygrave
Nate Ley
Sandspit
J.T. Wright
Dr. Wright
Beattie
Frank Dix
Mr. Girard
R. L. Hornsby
Victoria
George Young
Cumshewa
C. H. Pomeroy
Naass Valley
B. G. Baxter
Mr. Sandilands
J. Walch
Tiel River
Mr. Walsh
Belgium
Col. Harrison
London
England
Cumshewa Mining & Development Company
T. R. Davey
Honna
Dept. Drug Store
Cochrane
D. Cochrane
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