Land Clearing Prospects in Queen Charlotte Islands
The article argues the Queen Charlotte Islands offer timber wealth with future farm value once land is cleared. It notes Vancouver Island clearing costs around one hundred dollars per acre, a potential market for Prince Rupert, and proposes an experimental farm on Graham Island to test muskeg and soil potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Queen Charlotte
Vancouver Island
Prince Rupert
California
Graham Island
Settlement School Proposal Sparks Inlet Area Growth
A proposal describes establishing a school for new settlers and introducing stamping machines to clear timbered land. The plan aims to attract residents to the inlets and interior regions by creating opportunity and prompt development.
Skidegate Band Concert Excites Audience at Aliford Bay
The Skidegate Concert Band and instructor Solomon were praised for a fine performance at Aliford Bay on Thursday and expected to win a Prince Rupert prize on Victoria Day. Only Mrs. Kelley’s song and Fred Read’s speech stood out besides a cancelled sketch "The Village Doctor." Mr. Webster of Westholme Lumber Co. chaired, wishing the band success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skidegate
Solomon
Aliford Bay
Prince Rupert
Victoria
Webster
Westholme Lumber Co
Band Boys
Mining Property Development Near Lockeport
Miners pass through on the John for Lockeport to begin work on a group of claims. E L Morgan, representing an eastern syndicate, bought six copper gold claims for 125 000 earlier this year and bonded two adjoining groups. Morgan went south to arrange shipping of men and supplies for summer development. A large work force will be hired soon, machinery installed, and ore bodies prepared for shipment. Deposits are copper gold ore similar to Granby Bay, located one and a half miles from Lockeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Lockeport
E. L. Morgan
Eastern
Granby Bay
Government Agent Sandilands Arrives at Queen Charlotte
Mr. E. M. Sandilands, government agent for the Queen Charlotte Islands, arrived aboard the John from Jedway via Prince Rupert with about forty tons of office fixtures. In forty eight hours the office was set and open for business. He will supervise roads trails and bridges this year, replacing C. J. Gillingham now at Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Sandilands
Queen Charlotte Islands
John
Jedway
Prince Rupert
C. J. Gillingham
Stewart
British Columbia Fisheries Leaders Return From the South
Mr. Wilfred V. Doughty general manager of British Columbia Fisheries Ltd and Mr. A W Carter local manager came back from the south last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred V. Doughty
British Columbia Fisheries Ltd
A. W. Carter
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Queen Charlotte Islander
J. M. Campbell
Canada
S.S. Aime
Premier
W. Scowcroft
R. Kitson
Miller Creek
Wee Jeanie
Capt
Haan
Islander
Office
Sandilands
Queen Charlotte, B.C
W. J. Smith
Prop
Chas. M. Wilson
Massett
Q. C. Islands
South Massett
Massett Inlet
Ellis & Wilson
B.C. P
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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