The Cumberland Islander
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2017-02-07
issued: 1920-07-24
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note: Provincial Lil THE "•* V* ^^AUf,' ISLANDER With which Is consolidated the Cumberland News. TWENTY-NINTH VEAR N i. 30. <u«iONlfc?n''ABtr> CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1920. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. W. J. BOWSER ADDRESSES CUMBERLAND MEETING Assails Oliver Government for Unbusinesslike Conduct of Affairs of Administration and Prodigal Waste of Public Money on Futile Land Settlement Schemes for Returned Men—"Spending Money Like Dr'urtken .Sailors." A large number of people gathered at the llo-llo Theatre on Tuesday evening lo avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing the Hon. W. J. Bowser, leader of the opposition in the provincial legislature, who had promised to addi-ess the electors of Cumberland on his journey through the Comox district. This is the lirst time for some years that Mr. Bowser has met 'a Cumberland audience, and he was well received and listened to with keen attention. It is generally conceded that there are two sides to most questions, but after hearing^ Mr. Bowser's lengthy talk on the unbusinesslike administration of the Oliver government, it would appear that there is only one side to the question as to who should bear the title of premier after the next election—though Mr. Bowser concedes that Mr. Oliver would make a good leader of the opposition, and he-is devoting much time and energy towards attaining that desire. His Worship Mayor D. R. McDonald occupied tho chair, and made a few introductory remarks, introducing the speakers. The flrst gentleman called upon was Mayor Duncan of Courtenay, who had a seat on the plat form. Mr. Duncan is one of the oldest old- time residents of this district, who made some amusing remarks on the Cumberland of the very early days; he was delighted to note tlie progress the city was making. Charles Oraham Calls the Government Unbusinesslike. Mr. Charles Graham wus then called upon for a few words. On arising the genial superintendent was greeted with warm applause from all…
note: Title Note: "With which is consolidated the Cumberland News
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Cumberland (B.C.)
spatial: Cumberland
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0342467
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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