Copper visions on Haida shores spark Queen Charlotte mining
The 1860 formation of the Queen Charlotte Mining Company in Victoria with £10,000 capital led to a professional survey listing multiple copper and quartz veins across Burnaby Island Blue Jay Harbor Skincuttle and George Islands with veins extending to Harriet Harbor and the mainland. A Mr Poole of England nicknamed King George Tyhee Poole led the venture, later publishing a book. his sensational tale of survival amid Haidas is recounted, while little mining prospecting occurred before 1858.
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Queen Charlotte Mining Company
Victoria
England
Burnaby Island
N. E
S. W
Blue Jay Harbor
Skincuttle Island
George Island
West End
Jeffrey Island
N.N.E
Harriet Harbor
Lockalee Harbor
America
Poole
George Tyhee Poole
Queen Charlotte Islands
British Columbia Year Book praised for history and resources
A review notes the Corona tion Edition by R. E. Gosnell from the Provincial Government is handsome and informative. It covers early BC history to today with useful data on provincial resources and includes portraits of Victoria leaders and legislators. The piece also mentions the tug from Selwyn Inlet returning with workers for the Queen Charlotte Fishing Co.
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British Columbia
R. E. Gosnell
B. C
Victoria
Selwyn Inlet
Tassoo
Queen Charlotte Fishing Co
Engineer Greene Tours Graham Island Project Progress
Mr F C Greene engineer for the Graham Island Timber and Coal Company visited from Massett by the Prince John. He reported 75 tons of heavy equipment inland eight miles from the beach with ten miles remaining to the drill site. Workers clear a road and packing while the drill is expected to start around the New Year.
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F. C. Greene
Graham Island
Greene
Hazardous Winter Trip to Massett Warned Against
Messrs. Hol Stevens and Geo Sharp returned from a trip to Massett on Friday. Storms and poor trail conditions made the journey hazardous both ways. Water along parts of the trail was deep nearly reaching their shoulders. They advise against attempting the trip during winter months.
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Messrs. Hol. Stevens
Geo. Sharp
Massett
Settler Found Dead at Nadu River
A settler named Mr. Bush at Nadu river near Massett Inlet was found dead last Friday week. The body was frozen and lay for some time with a pack on his back. He originated from London England and was believed to have served in the army, as medals and papers were found among his effects. The death appears to be from heart trouble.
Good Reports From The Oilfields On West Coast
D A Slater engineer in charge of the B C oilfields drilling plant at Tihan Point Graham Island West Coast passed through on the Prince John Saturday on important business. Slater spoke encouragingly of progress and believed ultimate success. Natural gas has been struck and other indication point to oil. Work will continue all winter. Slater will go east for more machinery before returning north.
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D. A. Slater
B. C
Tihan Point
Graham Island
Prince John
Slater
M. Slater
Also Mentioned on This Page
History of
Mr. Charles Harrison
Old Country
Graham Island Syndicate
Nadu
West Coast
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