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Queen Charlotte Islander

Location

Queen Charlotte, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Oct 28, 1912

Page

2

Growth of Industry and Settlement on Queen Charlotte Islands

The article argues that five years have transformed the Queen Charlotte Islands from nearly vacant to active with coal oil fishing and logging. It urges government aided farming grants and long term loans to attract pre emptors and settlers, notes transport and road work issues, and promotes local dairying gardening and truck farming for the Prince Rupert market.

Queen Charlotte Islands Hecate Straits Graham Island Moresby Island Institute Prince Rupert

Hon Price Ellison Advocates Farm Loan Scheme

Hon Price Ellison, Victoria minister of agriculture, urged cheap loans for settlers to expand agriculture. He claimed the province has millions on hand and should lend to farmers rather than banks. He warned that farming lags population growth and Canada remains a net importer of farm produce.

Price Ellison Victoria Avelstoke Fair

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