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Willis Stark and the cougar (1900)

Willis Stark and the cougar (1900)

Willis Stark, known for his cougar hunting expertise, pictured here with one of his dogs, a gun and the cougar that he has shot on Salt Spring Island, […]
“The Brown Bombers” Baseball Team 1939-1940, Victoria, B.C.

“The Brown Bombers” Baseball Team 1939-1940, Victoria, B.C.

All the players are brothers and cousins of the Alexander, Hudlin and Wood families; all descendants of Charles and Nancy Alexander. Back Row: Norm Alexander Sr., *Doug Hudlin, […]
James Douglas “Doug” Hudlin (1922–2014)

James Douglas “Doug” Hudlin (1922–2014)

The Alexander family have been playing baseball for decades.  Brothers, cousins and nephews all played for the “Brown Bombers“, including Doug Hudlin. Doug became known as the “Gentleman […]
Deas Island Fishery on the Fraser River

Deas Island Fishery on the Fraser River

The cannery included 3 substantial buildings surrounded by a dyke, which enclosed about seven acres, together with smaller buildings, a wharf and sheds.  At least one of the […]