Possible Oil Fields on Graham Island Promises Big Returns
The report argues Graham Island holds the best oil indications on the Pacific coast with shale and tar near the surface. It urges government and railway companies to fund drilling to 2500 feet, noting a capital gap and a pending opportunity that could transform towns and regional fuel supplies if oil is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Island
Pacific Coast
Katalla
Alaska
Tiahn Point
West
Flagstaff Erected at Government Buildings and Coastal Notes
A flagstaff was raised at Government buildings last Monday. Spring salmon fishing at Langara Island ends for the year with records. Dominion Engineer Miller completed Sandspit wharf surveys and left for Prince Rupert. Miss Carr and Miss Nicholles visit islands and Massett for art and teaching. Humpback runs in thousands. Naden Harbor cannery reports ten thousand salmon in one night. Real estate at Queen Charlotte shows activity. several inquiries and sales at higher prices. Steamship traffic grows with Prince Albert rails and British Empire calls to Massett. Three steamers recently in the inlet. a weekly steamboat service now exists. Quadra and Col. Anderson visit Langara. Jolliffe crew calls at Naden Harbor and Massett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Miller
Sandspit
Prince Rupert
Naden Harbor
Wallace Fisheries
W. Crippen
Ralph Reid
J. Ferguson
Massett
Wallace
Seton Carr
Langara Island
British Empire
Quadra
Lighthouse Service
Col. Anderson
Marine and Fisheries Department
Ottawa
Jolliffe
Fisheries Department
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Queen Charlotte Islander
J. M. Campbell
Canada
Miss Carr
Vancouver
Queen Charlotte Islands
Skidegate Reserve
F. C. Greene
M. E
O. W. Rafuse
P. Slade
Miss Nicholles
Victoria
Massett School
Prince John
J. H. Holliday
B.C. Fisheries
Aliford Bay
Australia
Queen Charlotte
Prince Albert
British Pacific Coal Co
Slate Chuck
Water Front
J. L. Barge
S.S. Aime
Premier Hotel
Prince Rupert and
Prince George
Seattle
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Skeena Crossing
Hazleton
Grand Trunk Railway
Chicago
A. E. McMaster
B. C
Atlantic Steamship Lines
Wearmouth Bros
Birnie
Regal
GEO. D. Tite
Third Avenue
P. O. Drawer
Marine Motors Gasoline Engines
Canadian Rand CO
S Products
C. H. Handasyde Jr
B.C
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