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| Historical
Timeline - Vancouver Island |
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Island
Moments
by Danda Humphreys |
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the dawn of a new millennium, it's interesting to
peek at just a few of the events that helped shape
Vancouver Island's past. Our Island has been occupied
by humans for more than 12,000 years. One thousand
years ago, it was home to many different groups
of Native Indians. Five hundred years ago, the first
Europeans arrived on the scene. |
| 1930s
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When
they disembark from the Empress of Japan
at Victoria, the King and Queen of Siam become the
first reigning monarchs to visit Canada. |
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Automatic
stop-and-go traffic lights installed. |
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Driving
licences now compulsory at a cost of $1 each. |
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In
London, England, George Percy Stoner is convicted
in the slaying of his lover's husband, well-known
Victoria architect Francis Rattenbury. |
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After
almost a month of intensive effort, firefighters
gain control over massive forest fire that threatened
the town of Campbell
River. |
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Air-mail
service inaugurated between Montreal-Vancouver-Victoria. |
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Germany
invades Poland. |
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Britain
declares war on Germany. |
This
information, researched and written by Danda Humphreys,
appeared in a special Millennium Issue of the Victoria
Times Colonist, December 31, 1999.
"Step
Back in Time" Heritage Walks and Talks.
Tel: (250) 382-8029
Email: danda@dandahumphreys.com
Website: www.DandaHumphreys.com
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