John Campbell Peacey was the son of Annie and John Peacey who were early settlers in the area that is now downtown Campbell River. John is considered the first non-native child to be born in Campbell River. John was a much decorated World War I hero. A few years after he returned from overseas he...
Official opening of the T Bowling Alley, Campbell River
Maria Thulin rolls the first ball at new bowling alley on September 8, 1950. The man standing in the background to the right is her grandson, Carl. A Thulin (also known as Tubby Thulin).
Neighbours Margaret Drake, Katie Ferry and Katie’s niece, Anne Henderson, pause from their household chores. Born in 1905, Margaret Drake was the daughter of Skookum Charlie Wilson of Cape Mudge and his wife Lucy (Homiskin). The mother of nine (?) children, Margaret was widely known as ‘Ma’ Drake...
Local high school band - 'The Rogues', Campbell River
Local band 'The Rogues', who competed at a battle of the bands in Vancouver and made it into the semi-finals, 1966. Norm Fair is second from the right.
Top row: Tricia Tait, Laura Taylor, Lea Twells, Leslie Linton, Jane Sacht, Rina Muzzin, Dave Wurz. Front row: Peg McLoughlin, Rae Stohl, Jathy Sacht, Carol Modin, Liz Strebbel.
