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Yukon Nuggets

1925

The Weekly Star Reports in 1925

 
January
January 30, 1925 Atlin has its first radio. It is installed by Will Roxborough in the Kootenay Hotel.
February
February 6, 1925 After a year of uncertainty, it is announced that the Old Log Church will not be torn down. Bishop Bompas frequently preached at the church and Robert Service was a member and official of the church.
March
March 27, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Williams take over the management of the Commercial Hotel.
August
August 7, 1925 The Knight Templars of Pittsburg, the largest uniformed Commandery in the world, visit Whitehorse August 5, 1925.
August 28, 1925 In a plebiscite on August 24, 1925, Southern Yukon communities vote in favour of abolishing liquor and bars and saloons with liquor licenses.
October
October 30, 1925
 → December 4, 1925
George Black wins the election for the Yukon M.P. , defeating Robert Lowe.
October 30, 1925 On October 27, 1925, W.L. Phelps is elected to the Yukon Council by acclamation, suceeding Robert Lowe.
December
December 18, 1925 Percy Reid, former Chief Controller of Chinese Immigration and Division Commissioner of the Pacific Coast, is appointed gold commissioner on December 12, 1925. (see also November 18, 1927)