Queen Charlotte oil fields to be tested by government
Government oil experts will visit British Columbia to examine oil discoveries and collect reports from leaseholders. The effort aims to map indications of oil across the province, led by the federal geological department after earlier work near Edmonton, with ten drills planned on Graham Island this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Charlotte
Great Britain
Graham Island
Dominion
British Columbia
Ottawa
Government Geological Department
Standard Oil
Burrard Inlet
Edmonton
Regulations For Motor Launches Faced Inlet Notice
A posted notice requires every gas or electric motor vessel of five tons or less to carry a life preserver for each person, a life buoy with heaving line, fire precautions, and the vessel name on all gear. The ruling notes no rowboat mention, suggesting other appliances may meet safety needs.
Indian Bands Plan Attendance at Panama Exposition
The Massett and Skidegate bands pause winter practice as members head to camps and fishing grounds. Instructors Thomas and Solomon are praised for their duties. They plan to attend the Panama Exposition in San Francisco next year with a silver cup donated by C Harrison S M James Martin J P and Indian Agent Deasy for a competition between the bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Massett
Solomon
Skidegate
San Francisco
C. Harrison
S. M
James Martin
J. P
Deasy
Partridge Leaves Town for Tow Hill Visit
Reginald Partridge departed last week to spend a few days with Laurie Hughes at Tow Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Partridge
Laurie Hughes
Tow Hill
Visit of Bishop Du Vernet to Graham Centre and Queenstown
The Right Rev. F. H. Du Vernet bishop of Caledonia arrived for a diocesan visit last Thursday. He conducted services at Graham Centre and Queenstown last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. du Vernet
Caledonia
Graham Centre
Queenstown
Local movement and personnel updates from the west coast
E L Tingley and Jack Dodgson traveled to and returned from Vancouver while E J Tingley Eddie Singer and Wright's drill crew saw activity on the west coast. Carr passed through en route to join Wright's crew and Hoar Lee joined Barton’s outfit. Little John Barton sustained a knee cut needing medical care in Massett. Dr Graves treated him.
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E. J. Tingley
Eddie Singer
West Coast
W. G. Carr
Wright
Messrs. Hoar and
Lee
South
W. L. Barton
F. C. Wright
East Coast
Lawn Hill
John Barton
Massett
Woden Neighbors Renew Acquaintances and Watch Pre-Emption Race
Mr. and Mrs. W. Prosser of Delkat lah with three children greet old friends at Woden. Mrs. R. Rupe of Eden Ranch visits Holland Mountain, proving generosity. Harry Scott travels to drill camp and chases packers. Andy Murphy from Massett farewell visit before moving to Prince Rupert. C. C. Grange’s store expands into a departmental shop with a metropolitan front. A. McCall F. Holzer R. Dill T. Russell J. Hippert G. J. Campbell work on pre emptions as houses near completion with Hippert leading.
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Woden
W. Prosser
Delkatlah
R. Rupe
Eden Ranch
Holland Mountain
Sister Rupe
Harry Scott
Harry
Andy Murphy
Massett
Prince Rupert
Wrights Host Farewell Dance at Hasties Hall
Mr and Mrs F C Wright announce a farewell dance Monday night at Hasties Hall. Music will be provided by Mr Thomas of Masse t. All are invited to attend.
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Mr. and
Mrs
F. C. Wright
Hastie’s Hall
Thomas of
Massett
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Robertson
Mexico
California
W.L. Barton
Metropolitan Trust Company
New York
Robertson and Wilson
Camp Robertson
W. A. Robertson
Victoria
Milner Roberts
Washington School of Mines
Barton
Yakoun
Bausman, Oldham & Goodale
Seattle
Bishop du Vernet
E. L. Tingley
Prince John
Vancouver
Jack Dodgson
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