Guardian - Across the Island Columns
Transcriptions of Neil Matheson's column "Across the Island", which appeared weekly in the Guardian between 1960 and 1972, The transcribed versions are made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1960 December 16
- Old Items Seen At Birch Court -- One Horse-Power Tread Mill -- Beef Discussion Is Postponed -- Water Shortage Causes Concern, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1960 December 2
- Montague Museum Has Unusual Items -- Jaunting Sleigh Is 143 Years Old -- Bird Sanctuary Visited With Interest -- Canada's Best Naturalist -- Ayrshire Breeders To Meet Here, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1960 December 23
- Relics are seen in West Prince -- Indian Relics seen at Miminegash -- Dairy products need promotion -- Soft drinks get good promotion, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1960 December 30
- Fish pond visit is interesting -- Tall Fish Stories In The Making -- Wild Geese Raising Has Problems -- Flour Mill Links Past, Present -- To Heat House By Electricity, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1960 December 9
- Fast Time Reaction Varies In Counties -- Bug Pickers Made In Dundas -- Ayrshire Men Meet Here -- Boswall Influence In Sheep Ring -- Holstein Breeder Clubs Formed, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1960 November 11
- P.E.I. Live Fox Show Recalls Better Days -- Boom In Mink Is Going To Last -- Old Rolling Mill Is Recalled -- Road Signs Are Hallowe'en Victims -- Drought Curtails Fall Rye Operation, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1960 November 18
- Royal Success Brings Acclaim -- Rhinitis Problem In Hogs -- It Is Not A Killing Disease -- Island Man Shows Grand Champion -- Ayrshire Star Withdrawn From Sale, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1960 November 25
- Island Leads Canada in Development Of AI -- Southport Farmer Is Not Impressed -- Meaning of 'Reserve Champions' -- Dual Purpose Showmen Win Most, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1960 November 4
- Cross Bred Trend Developing Rapidly -- 4th National Poultry Award Sought -- Will Display Island Potato Exhibit, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1960 October 21
- Agric. Minister Is Real Farmer -- Lead Canada In Production -- Outstanding Military Record -- Agricultural Hall of Fame -- Type, Production In Her Pedigree -- Island Livestock For The Royal, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1960 October 28
- Polled Hereford Herd Brought To Province -- Large Entry Headed For Royal -- Line Bred To 'Fashion' Sire, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1961 April 1
- Drifts deeper 38 years ago -- Convincing Story Is Told -- Walks 30 Miles Over Drifts -- Coldest Drive Is Recalled, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1961 April 14
- Interest Stirs In Kings Voting -- Follow In Husband's Footsteps -- Labor Asked To Comment -- Potato Production Costs Increase -- Refused To Sell Spuds At $3.25, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1961 April 21
- Island's Potato Quality Is High -- Still Wants Good P.E.I. Spuds -- Newfoundland Reaction Is Change -- Even Wash Tubs Used For Milk -- Farm Edition Brings Co-operation, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1961 April 28
- Transportation Need Stressed -- New Emphasis On Need Is Urged -- Quadruplet Lambs In West Prince -- Landrace Hogs Gaining In P.E.I. -- Snow Reported In Every Month -- DHIA Is Good For Grade Cattle, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1961 April 7
- Queen Square Planning Seen -- Interesting Changes Are Proposed -- Building To Be Nationed Shrine -- No Mail Delivery In 4 Weeks -- Laugh Is On Me In Souris Error -- Tignish - Borden Tramp Recalled, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1961 August 11
- Story Is Told Of Pirate Gold -- Intended To Come Back -- Drills Indicate Treasure -- Finding Gold At 2 Miles -- Keith Boswell Raised Dam, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1961 August 18
- Douglas Seen Top Salesman -- Farmers Produce Gasoline -- Caps Help Identify Cattle -- An Outstanding Success -- And Now Comes Vacation, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1961 August 4
- Younger Men Are Advocated -- Leo Rossiter Was 32 -- Neighbours Act Swiftly -- Small Hay Bales Are Popular, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1961 December 1
- West Point Boat Stirs Interest -- Don Campbell Lends Support -- "First Automobile" Stories -- MacKay Looks Like Choice -- Irish Wit As Whiskey Rolls, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1961 December 15
- Tunnel Stamp Recalls Drive -- Five Generations Of kitsons -- Congratulations To Candidates -- Nobody Sighted In Queens -- 682 Pound Hog-Flavor Was Better -- Peake's Horse Is 36 Years Old -- They Selected Name For Ferry, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1961 December 22
- Bag Pipe Lamp From Waterloo -- Queens County Liberal Activity -- Dish From Boiled Middlings -- Must Be Champion 'Big Hog' Story -- Collection Seen At Alliston, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1961 December 29
- Rural Medicine Over 30 Years -- Storm Experience Recalled -- Story Of A Wonderful Horse -- Story Of A Medical Miracle -- Antibiotics Seen Greatest Boon, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
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- Across the Island - 1961 December 8
- Two Reactions To Diefenbaker -- Angus Cattle Herd, Ballet Schools -- N. Rustico Harbor-Bridge Problem -- Knowledge, Experience Is Not Used, This transcribed version is made available through the Robertson Library courtesy of the Matheson family and The Guardian.
