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Newspaper
Queen Charlotte Islander
Location
Queen Charlotte, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 09, 1912
Page
2
The Queen Charlotte Islander editor urges local patrons to back the small newspaper through subscriptions and advertising. He notes the paper reaches more island homes than any provincial paper and argues reader canvassing will aid growth as railway development brings settlers and wider information about the islands.
The report notes delays in building the Cape St. James lighthouse this year and proposes lights and buoys at Rose Spit Massett Harbor Naden Harbor entrance and other navigable passages. It argues for bouyed entrances around Graham and Moresby Islands to aid whalers vessels and launches serving northern waters.
The Indian Liquor Act targets intoxicants among island Indians amid high pay in canneries. Convictions and seizures deter suppliers, with penalties up to 300 dollars or six months in jail. Police now guard Massett and Queen Charlotte while a Dominion constable operates on the islands. Two Chinese men were convicted recently as a warning.
An editorial asserts enduring loyalty to Britain, stressing Canada as a self governing dominion with responsible government and one flag under one King. It argues farmers move to the Dominion, pledges protection of flag and country, and envisions future growth with continued British ties.
A lost gold seal charm was found between Wharf and Cochrane's store and the finder is promised a reward at the Islander office.
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