Guardian - Across the Island Columns

Transcriptions of Neil Matheson's column "Across the Island", which appeared weekly in The Guardian between 1960 and 1972. 
To learn more about Neil Matheson and his work at The Guardian, visit our online exhibit page: Neil A. Matheson and "Across the Island": Reintroducing One of P.E.I.'s Most Popular Newspaper Columns

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Across the Island - 1962 June 8
1962

Unusual Deed Not Forgotten -- His Co-operation Amazed Me -- Liberals Optimistic - But So Are PCs -- Driscoll's Margin Was 47 Votes -- Tunnel Pins Are Recalled -- Freight, Express Was Transferred -- Two Outstanding Holstein Sires

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Across the Island - 1963 April 19
1963

First Women's Vote Recalled -- Women's Appreciation Lacking -- Votes Distributed Improperly -- Donald Cameron - 'Highest Integrity' -- An Agricultural Survey

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Across the Island - 1964 February 7
1964

P.E.I. Past Revealed In Century-Old Map -- Brewers, Distillers Here Then -- Letter In Byron's Handwriting -- Congratulations Are Extended

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Across the Island - 1961 July 21
1961

Dealer Losses To Be Stressed -- More Meaning Is Seen Need -- Human, Helpful Side Is Stressed -- Cream Mink Seen At Morell

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Across the Island - 1963 March 8
1963

Early Motoring Days Recalled -- Union Road Was First Opened -- Stuck In Mudhole Even In Summer -- Early Incidents Are Recalled -- First Regulations Are Listed -- Old Parties To Sweep P.E.I.

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Across the Island - 1963 January 18
1963

West Pt. Ferry, Manse Murder -- "Murder In The Manse" -- Body Hidden Under Attic Floor -- Mail Contract Held Since 1919 -- Ghost Story Column Coming Soon

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Across the Island - 1962 September 7
1962

Inspection Cut Resented Here -- New Haven Men Are Outstanding -- Breeding Standards Are High -- Success Is Traced Back To Lilly -- Gov't Brought In Hay For Feed

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Across the Island - 1966 December 29
1966

Regulations Recall Railway Opposition -- Fines Went As High As $60 -- Drinking Severely Frowned On -- Black Fox Trail To Tormentine -- Help The Fellow Who's In Trouble

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Across the Island - 1966 February 24
1966

Block Changes In Half Century

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Across the Island - 1963 February 1
1963

O'Leary Potato Story Is Heard -- Production Costs Estimates Vary -- Setting Pins - Abbies Hockey Team -- Wooden Shoes Used For Horses -- Lights On Cow - Cars Banned Here

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Across the Island - 1963 November 1
1963

Early Car Stories, Fox Hunt Recalled -- Horse And Wagon Block Road -- First Car In Cape Traverse -- Fox Hunt With Unusual Ending -- Visit To "Big Jim" Is Interesting

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Across the Island - 1961 April 1
1961

Drifts deeper 38 years ago -- Convincing Story Is Told -- Walks 30 Miles Over Drifts -- Coldest Drive Is Recalled

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Across the Island - 1962 May 25
1962

P.M.'s Promise Poses Problem -- Junior Club Winners In P.E.I. -- Old Agreement Was Strict -- When Industries Dotted Island -- Up To 35,000 Bricks Annually -- Dollar Bill Used For Autograph

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Across the Island - 1964 January 31
1964

Adam Andrew's Goal Was To Serve Island -- New Glasgow Mills Picture There -- Orphanage Grounds Landscaped -- Gaelic Is Need For Bilingualism

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Across the Island - 1963 July 26
1963

Horse To Jets In 50 Years -- Natural Refrigeration Trick -- Mustard Plaster Used On Foal -- Tormentine - Borden Swim Tomorrow

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