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Discover the rich history of Langford, Colwood, View Royal, Metchosin, & the Highlands of Vancouver Island through the work of author Susan Harper. If you want to unearth stories, characters, and hidden treasures - WestShore Memories is for you.
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A Mysterious Shot on the Malahat 1920 (opens the original)
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In August 1920, police worked feverishly to determine exactly what had happened on the Malahat.On August 5, a bullet crashed through the windshield of a car driven by William Thomas, sending a piece of glass into the face of Mrs. B. Johnson of the Carleton Hotel. In the rear seat were Mertis Wood and Alf Williams of Thorpe’s Soda Works.“We were coming down from Duncan and were at the Summit on the Malahat when the first thing I knew was that Mrs. Johnson threw her head over and blood started to
The Elusive Life of Bromley Quinney (1877-1920) (opens the original)
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“Death took place yesterday at the Royal Jubilee Hospital of Bromley Davis Quinney, husband of Mrs. Annie Quinney of Colwood, aged 43 years.” - December 28, 1920.The recorded life of Bromley David Quinney is very sparse, which as we have seen several times before is hardly surprising. The daily lives of ordinary working men and women were only faintly documented, if they were recorded at all. Unless an individual accumulated wealth, held public office, or became involved in a notable event, they
“The Diplomat” (opens the original)
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Sitting in the Metchosin Museum is a small carriage that once graced our dirt and gravel streets. “The Diplomat” as it was rightfully called, provided transportation for Dr. Oswald Jones, an eminent early surgeon in British Columbia who practiced in Victoria from 1892 until his passing in 1918. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, upscale European style carriages often referred to as “diplomat” or formal carriages, were a standard fixture for the city's wealthy professionals before aut
Black Sheep: The Life and Legacy of Alexander Dunsmuir (opens the original)
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There is a time honoured tradition where authors write elegant announcements to mask the fact that they are screaming “Please read my book!” into the void. Beneath my own shameless plug lies a piece of history that has been buried for far too long.Black Sheep has been almost two years in the making, and finally I am thrilled to announce, the story of Alexander Dunsmuir is ready to be shared!<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://subst
A Woman's Journey to Colwood (opens the original)
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Ada Winifred Millward, also known as “Sheilagh Folks”, was born on April 19, 1889, in Birmingham, England. Her life would span nearly a century, taking her from industrial England to the Canadian Prairies and eventually to Colwood on Vancouver Island.<so
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