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Item # 705487
January 29, 1879
MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, Jan. 29, 1879
* Rare publication
A quite uncommon title from this town in British Columbia, with various news and literary items of the day and a wealth of ads a well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete in four pages, typical folio size, never bound, nice condition.
AI notes: The Mainland Guardian was a prominent newspaper in New Westminster, British Columbia, published from 1869 to 1889, serving as a key record of the city’s early development. It covered local news, politics, commerce, and social events, providing a window into daily life in a growing colonial community. The newspaper documented everything from municipal decisions and infrastructure projects to hospital expansions and transportation developments, such as advertisements for stagecoach lines linking New Westminster to surrounding areas. Its reporting also captured broader societal trends, including economic growth and cultural activities, making it an invaluable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the evolution of the region. Today, its editions are preserved in microfilm, archives, and online databases, offering researchers access to a rich chronicle of 19th-century New Westminster.
Category: Post-Civil War
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