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) |