1930 Ferry Inauguration Celebration Between Courtenay and Denman Island
community · September 1930 · Denman Island
In September 1930, a new ferry service between Courtenay and Denman Island was inaugurated with a celebration attended by 150 people, including 100 from Courtenay. The event featured speeches highlighting the island's industries and community, free ferry rides, and sports games.
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Sources
- “It was back in September of 1930 when Courtenay and Denman Island were celebrating the inauguration of a new ferry that would run between the two locations... The rest of the day was spent watching a cricket and softball games, while residents could enjoy the ferry both ways free for the day.” — The Islands Grapevine – May 27th, 2021 (May 27th, 2021)
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