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 - 1972 February 21
1972

Boat Builders List Prepared -- Really Fine Workman -- Glovers, McIntyre -- Sharbell's Geese -- 150 Bushels Grain

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Across the Island - 1967 October 12
1967

P.E.I. Railway Dates From April, 1871 Act -- Equipment Is Listed -- Big Curve Is Removed -- That Navy Balloon Story

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Across the Island - 1963 September 6
1963

Sherwood Hospital Is Unique In Canada -- "We Love The Children" -- Based On American School -- Horrible Monster At Miminegash -- Harold Botts Is Correct Name

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Across the Island - 1963 December 6
1963

Tunnel Promotion Activity Is Recalled -- Deepest Water Is 82 Feet -- No need For Further Delay -- Constituency Changes For P.E.I.

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Across the Island - 1966 October 27
1966

Old Clipping Recalls Pirate Treasure Hunt -- Beautiful Vision Of Kidd Treasure -- Sights "Indescribably Awful" -- MacAulay's Memory Described -- Joey's Bow Tie Recovered -- Buffalo Bill Town Of 'Cody'

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Across the Island - 1962 February 16
1962

Colorful Takes Of Other Years -- Storied Days Of Early Settlers -- "They Would Sooner Eat A Snake" -- First Automobile Ride Recalled -- "What Kept You So Long?"

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Across the Island - 1969 October 30
1969

Family Celebrating 200th Anniversary -- Kindness Of French -- First Donaldston School -- 'Forerunner' Stories Told -- Father Heard Dog Howling

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Across the Island - 1966 May 12
1966

Monty Warren Visit Interesting -- Taught Music At Halifax School -- Taylor Concert Company Recalled -- Glen Valley Seeks Recognition

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Across the Island - 1972 January 3
1972

Sound Of Bells Days Recalled -- Sleigh Bells Recalled -- And The Cow Bells

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Across the Island - 1961 May 19
1961

Kings Reports Are Confusing -- Liberals Stressing Experience -- MacLean Athletic Feats Recalled -- Gormans' Island Connections -- "Porridge To Cake" Change Is Noted -- Beef Cattle Are Sold Rapidly

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Across the Island - 1961 December 29
1961

Rural Medicine Over 30 Years -- Storm Experience Recalled -- Story Of A Wonderful Horse -- Story Of A Medical Miracle -- Antibiotics Seen Greatest Boon

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Across the Island - 1961 November 24
1961

Change Traced For 90 Years -- Father Killed By "Horse Power" -- Long-Horned Durham Popular -- Soloist, Lay Preacher, Craftsman

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Across the Island - 1966 June 2
1966

Navy Suggested For This Island -- Brother Of Sir Sydney -- Election Results Confusing -- Was 16 To 14 Back In 1908 -- Friendships Are Valued

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Across the Island - 1966 February 10
1966

Interest Runs High In Historic Items -- Clementi Piano At Gov't House -- Miscouche Seeks Non-French Items -- Amazing Lady Is 95 Years Young -- 'Wooden Pumps' Story Is Coming

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Across the Island - 1964 December 10
1964

Hospital Gives Column Material -- Joe Rodd To The Rescue -- Hardworking Combination -- Imagine My Surprise

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