The Cumberland Islander
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2015-12-18
issued: 1924-06-21
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note: THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER [tH Jan 123 With which Is consolidated the Cumberland News. FORTY-THIRD YEAR—No. 25. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA SATURDAY. JUNE 21, 1924. <j_f_jg__fl3§_> SUBSCRIPTION 1'RICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM Two Leaders Go To The Wall Bowser And Oliver Both Gol Down To Defeat; Mary Ellen Smith Is Also Retired ONLY THREE PROVINCIALS NEW PARTY MAKES POOR SHOWING i The result of the Provincial Elec- l lions up until 1_::'0 this morning were as follows:— Nineteen Liberals elected; Throe Independents; Fifteen Conservatives; I'hree Provincials and Six Seats still doubtful. The figures for Vnncouv.l City arc; Woodward (lib.) .. 1105K dluin (lib.) McKenzie! lili) Met!. Creepy il'rov.) \, D. McRae (Prov.) Chi Is McRae 9752 1)300 9177 9017 S547 lion. John Oliver, Liberal Leader, who was defeated in his own constituency, Victoria, by Joshua Hinchcliffe, Conservative. Oliver polled 3875 votes against his opponents 5972. Prosecutions Will Follow Depredations Wc visited the Recreation Grounds on Saturday afternoon last, and to uay the least, were astounded at the wanton destruction (hat had taken place since our last visit to Cumberland's sport grounds. These grounds during the past five years have undergone a great deal oi' improvement at considerable expense The local Colliery Company havo had tiie interests of tlie sport loving public at heart, hence the well appointed grounds hack of the schools. It is however heart -breaking to the oiti- cials to see such wanton destruction, week alter week. Fences deliberately pulled down; doors taken off and left lying around, whilst last week, the huge- roller which is kept on the ground was deliberately pushed through the fence. The band hall, opposite the grounds has nlso come In for some attention from these vandals, who seemingly take a delight in destroying that which has been given for the use of the public. Judging from the amount of the damage done it is quite evident that it is not the "work" of school hoys. On anot…
note: Title Note: "With which is consolidated the Cumberland News"
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Cumberland (B.C.)
spatial: Cumberland
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0070139
language: English
lat: 49.6186111
long: -125.0325
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Cumberland, B.C. : Islander Publishing Co.
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source: Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives.
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