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 - 1967 September 7
1967

Centennial Essays Recall Old Events -- Lobsters 'On The Rocks' -- Farm Machinery Bill Was Small -- Stage Coach Days Recalled

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Across the Island - 1969 May 9
1969

Device For Boat Took Hard Work -- Like Trolley Car -- Lowest Lobster Prices -- 85 Years Young -- Palmer Cow 'Excellent'

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Across the Island - 1965 November 11
1965

Horse-Back Riders Have Colorful Tales -- Lost In Rockies - Ate A Squirrel -- Scared A Million Times -- Lightning Terrified Helen -- Nine Cents In Jeans On Arrival -- Proud Of Their Achievement

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Across the Island - 1965 October 21
1965

Lot 16 Communion Set Dates Back To 1821 -- First Presbytery In Province -- Edgar Milligan Was Grandson -- The Master's Wife Reprints -- Full Of Interesting Folklore -- Interesting Old Church Bell

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Across the Island - 1961 December 8
1961

Two Reactions To Diefenbaker -- Angus Cattle Herd, Ballet Schools -- N. Rustico Harbor-Bridge Problem -- Knowledge, Experience Is Not Used

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Across the Island - 1965 April 1
1965

Flying Machine Built By Islander In 1890 -- Birds' Wings Used For His Model -- Powered Detail Is Not Described -- Spectators Were Still Skeptical -- Klu Klux Klan Story Is Recalled -- Button Hooks For Mr. Burke

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Across the Island - 1967 June 1
1967

Damage Severe In Freak Storm -- Hail In Windows Three Feet Wide -- Visibility Stopped At Radiator Cap -- Queries Came From Will Johnstone

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Across the Island - 1969 June 20
1969

Letters Enlarge On Lane Story -- No Relatives Seen -- King Of Siam's Inspector -- Late Blooming Cactus

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Across the Island - 1963 February 15
1963

Herds Started From One Cow -- Two Herds From Cow and Calf -- Days Of Fine Horses Recalled -- Hillsboro Bridge Cost $1,363,000 -- Laborers Got 16 Cents Per Hour

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Across the Island - 1966 January 27
1966

Cherry Valley Man Has Rare Type Fish -- Grandfather Clock - Heifer Is Smart -- Liberals "Built Bridge, Railway" -- Murray Harbor Completion Date -- Lobster Meat Will Be Costly -- Original 'Vision' Note Is Seen

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Across the Island - 1963 May 24
1963

Smallpox Story Proves Timely -- Prominent in P.E.I., Canadian History -- Mahogany Table Is Valuable Item -- First Strait Swimmer Is Home

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Across the Island - 1961 March 17
1961

Montague MLA is record holder -- Wintry Storm Curtails Meetings -- Suspense Builds Up In Beef Ring -- Angus Sire Brings Record Price

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Across the Island - 1970 August 7
1970

Old Sport Thrills Recounted In Talk -- He'd Get 'All Wrapped Up' -- Broadcast At Amherst -- 'We'll Get The Money' -- Remember The Hawks? -- Exploded In 1931

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Across the Island - 1962 January 26
1962

Plowing Meet Dates Chosen -- Plowmen's Council In Charge -- Reactions On Water Dowsing -- Liberal Action And Predictions -- "Only Living Canadian Chosen"

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Across the Island - 1968 August 29
1968

Originator Of Air Mail Tells Of Historic Flight -- Mail Bore Official Stamps -- Businessmen Were Dubious -- Quotations Were Available -- Price For Flight Small

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