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1926

The Weekly Star Reports in 1926

 
May
May 28, 1926 When the steamer Casca arrives in Whitehorse May 27, 1926, with a barge load of gasoline tanks, a record is made for the early landing of freight from down the river points. The earliest date in previous had been June 1st.
September
September 17, 1926
 → December 3, 1926
George Black wins the election for Yukon M.P., defeating Liberal Frederick Congdon. A petition is filed in Dawson on November 25, 1926 protesting the election of George Black. No reasons are given.
September 24, 1926 Work on the Whitehorse Copper properties is to be resumed under the management of the Richmond Consolidated Mining Company, as the result of satisfying diamon drilling operations.
October
October 15, 1926 On October 13, 1926, the steamer Dawson runs on the rocks at Rink Rapids and sinks.

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