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1896::Chief of Police Crime Report for Victoria, British Columbia
A year-end summary of the capital city's offences.
Papertown Station
Dec 20, 20231 min read
1951::Little Toy Canoe Ends 12-Year Journey Across the Strait of Georgia
A West Coast toy story.
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Mar 28, 20232 min read
1888::A Journey Across Canada on the Canadian Pacific Railway
An artist's sketches of his journey across Canada.
Papertown Station
Dec 29, 20223 min read
1947::Record-Breaking Christmas Mail Arrives at Victoria's Bay Street Armoury
The Post Office is overwhelmed, but Vancouver Islanders still receive their Christmas parcels on time.
Papertown Station
Dec 22, 20221 min read
1902::Children Playing With a Toy Canoe in Taku Harbour, Alaska
Two photos that tell their own story.
Papertown Station
Dec 20, 20222 min read
1911::Two 60-Pound Salmon Caught With Rod & Line on Vancouver Island
Two salmon to promote a province.
Papertown Station
Dec 13, 20221 min read
1909::For Sale: Large Waterfront Home With Acreage on South Vancouver Island
A waterfront acreage for sale on Vancouver Island.
Papertown Station
Dec 13, 20221 min read
1915::The Pioneer of the Metropolitan Garage in Victoria, British Columbia
Joining the short list of Vancouver Island's automobile pioneers.
Papertown Station
Dec 9, 20223 min read
1919::Ford Power Attachments at the Norman Hirst Garage in Victoria, British Columbia
A little shop with a breakthrough product.
Papertown Station
Dec 8, 20221 min read
1922::Left-Side to Right-Side Road Rule Change in British Columbia
A New Year's Day present from British Columbia's Provincial Government.
Papertown Station
Dec 4, 20222 min read
1936::A Snow Day in Victoria, British Columbia
A wintery scene in the bustling Vancouver Island city.
Papertown Station
Nov 29, 20222 min read
1846::The Oregon Question
North America's West Coast shortly before the Oregon Treaty.
Papertown Station
Sep 24, 20222 min read
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