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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 - 1971 June 14
1971

Canada Champions Suggested For Hall -- The Name Is 'Leonard MacKenzie' -- Ice Breaking Efficiency -- Excessive Freight Rates -- Specifications Recalled -- Sherwood Area -- A Stagecoach Stop -- 'Observation Area'

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1967 March 16
1967

Brig 'Fanny' Story Has Interesting Sidelight -- Laura Had Many Admirers -- A Rare Piece Of Rascality -- Stricken Pair - Cruel Decision

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1970 January 3
1970

Refloating Steamer Big Job After Gale -- Far From The Water -- Captain's Wife Aboard -- Orpheus Was Smaller -- Exotic Hawaiian Blooms

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1969 May 24
1969

Incidents Recalled By Retired Deputy -- 'Tester' Was Tested -- Became More Interested -- Cold At Wellington -- Embarrassing Moments

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1964 June 5
1964

Rare Old Mill Is Seen, Pioneer Stories Told -- Sweep Horsepower Machines -- Lady Shears 400 Sheep, 5c Each -- Times Were Better In Those Days -- Cheese Made At Home At Time -- Chaisson Name Was Intended

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1965 September 16
1965

Regulations On Cars Were Most Unusual -- Automobile Regulations Read -- Horns, Bells, Revolvers, Bombs -- United Church Is Affiliation

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1962 November 23
1962

Brown Swiss Cattle Impress -- Outstanding Cattle At Black River -- Some Outstanding Records Seen -- Blocky Cows - They Have Production -- Weather Is Awful - Could Be Worse -- Good Advertising For P.E.I.

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1964 September 10
1964

Big Canadian Match Is Here Next Week -- Unique Father-Son Combination -- Local Committees Are Busy -- New Approach To Safety Problem

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1971 June 28
1971

Fine Summer Hotel Recalled At Rustico -- Prices Charged At Sea Side Hotel -- Bowling Alley, Bathing Houses -- P.E.I. Sports Hall Of Fame -- Canadian Curling Champions -- 1970 Selections

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1965 February 18
1965

Canada Recognizes Island's Beauty Plan -- Endless Capacity For Taking Pains -- Enthusiasm Need At Local Level -- Yorston Was Cook On Wrecked Ship -- First And Last Attempt At Sailing

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1969 February 21
1969

Unique Stories Told Of Editor, Politician -- Man Of Many Talents -- "Sir Wilfrid" Was Mr. Nash -- Lucy Maud Also A Poetess -- The Poet Laureate -- The Belle River Bear

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1970 March 6
1970

Story Is Recalled Following Sinking -- Turret Belle Yarn Completed -- Other Mild Winters -- Severe Weather Later -- Appreciation Expressed

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1965 April 29
1965

Boundary Revisions Are Stirring Interest -- Interesting Possibilities Seen -- Tougher Fight In Egmont

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1971 December 6
1971

Barber Looks Back Over Half Century -- Work Hours Were Long -- Minard's Woke Him Up Fast -- Those Charges Piled Up -- No Electric Clippers Then -- Long Hair On Men Not New -- How Old Is 'Old' -- Cutting Women's Hair

Collection: Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Across the Island - 1965 February 25
1965

Child's Health Story Seen Most Unusual -- Open Heart Surgery At 18 Months -- 'Deep Freeze' Ice Pack Is Used -- Personal Triumph Over Ill Health -- Sale of 45 Years Ago Is Recalled

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Guardian - Across the Island Columns
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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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