Road-Building On Graham Island Progress and Challenges
A reporter visits Graham Island road projects from Oilworks to Lawn Hill highlighting heavy rock work near Skidegate and Hydah. The main route toward the Indian village is set to join the central road by season end, with wind breaks, bridges, and gravel topdressing planned to stabilize soft sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Island
Skidegate
Hydah
Lawn Hill
Tlel River
Massett
North Beach
Cape Fife
Locals Nome Highlights from Skidegate and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Thompson return to Jedway from Vancouver while H L Beresford of Lockeport eyes Moresby Island mining prospects. Edith Fraser visits from New Westminster for summer. Lacher of North American Timber Co meets with island holdings during a Prince John visit. A Skidegate dance is planned for Dominion Day July 1. D J McKenzie of the Dominion Geological Survey arrives to work on Graham Island. Skidegate Inlet Conservative Association to meet July 5 at 8 p.m. Col Harrison of London visits Cumshewa Mines Ltd for reorganization talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Lacher
The
North American Timber Co
Islands
Prince John
D. J. McKenzie
Dominion Geological Survey
Graham Island
Beresford and Pearson Arrive by Dolphin Launch
Deputy mining recorder H. L. Beresford and Nels Pearson traveled from Lockeport yesterday aboard the gasoline launch Dolphin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Beresford
Nels Pearson
Lockeport
Dolphin
Johnston Girl Born at Queen Charlotte City
In Queen Charlotte City on Friday June 20 1918 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs C P Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Queen Charlotte City
C. P. Johnston
Heavy clearing aids inland settlers with supply routes
The heavy clearing opens roads several miles inland from the beach, providing settlers with easier transport of supplies and produce.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Sachs
General Merchant
J. L. Barge
Islander
Queen Charlotte, B.C
Oilworks
Mrs. Thompson
Jedway
Vancouver
Mr. Beresford
Moresby Island
Edith Fraser
Miss Fraser
New Westminster
Skidegate Inlet
Col. Harrison
London
Eng
Cumshewa
Cumshewa Mines, Ltd
Beattie
Dept. Drug Store
Queen Charlotte
Cochrane
Fairbanks
D. Cochrane
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