Extracts from the Post Journal from Entries by J. L. Gaudet, Post
Manager
July 1st--Our steamer, the "Inenew," left this morning on her first trip
to Charlton Island, taking the District staff to the island
for the summer, as this is our summer distributing point.
Dr. Stewart and Rev. W. G. Walton were passengers.
July 6th--The steamer returned with a cargo for Moose Factory of
Charlton Depot stock. The steamer returned to Charlton with
a load of lumber which I am shipping to the Straits.
July 14th--The steamer returned with her second cargo from Charlton, and
took another load of lumber for the Strait Posts. Mr.
Johansen of the Biological Branch of the Naval Department of
the Canadian Government, was a passenger on his way to Fort
George. Mr. Fred McLeod and family were also passengers on
their way to Woswonaby Post. Mr. McLeod is going there in
the capacity of Post Manager.
July 21st--Mr. F. D. Wilson arrived here to-day with two apprentice
clerks, Messrs. Beveridge and Findlay, both from Aberdeen,
Scotland.
Aug. 3rd--Mr. Aurey, the government treaty paymaster, arrived here on
his annual trip, paying treaty to the Indians. Mr. Aurey is
assisted by Dr. Baker.
Aug. 10th--Mr. Russell and family, Mr. John Louttit and family, arrived
with the schooner "Fort George." These gentlemen are on
their way out to civilization. Mr. Russell was in charge of
Fort George Post.
Aug. 14th--Mr. Romanet, general fur trade inspector, arrived here with
Mrs. Romanet and two children. Mr. Romanet says he is here
on an official visit from the Fur Trade Commissioner's
Office. Inspector Phillips and Sgt. Joy, of the R.C.M.
Police, also arrived to-day. They are on their way to the
Belcher Islands to investigate some Eskimo murder case.
Aug. 17th--A large seaplane, "The Caaz," with Capt. Maxwell as pilot and
Mr. Doan as engineer, landed here this afternoon. This is
the first flying machine to come to Moose Factory and was
quite a sight for our Indians.
Aug. 19th--The general inspector left on the schooner "Fort George" for
Charlton Island this morning at 7 o'clock. A canoe carrying
the ship's papers and two apprentice clerks, Mr. Gregory and
Mr. Bremner, arrived at 1 p.m., just a few hours late to
catch the schooner which I was holding for that purpose, so
I had to get busy and send off our hay-boat with this mail
to Charlton Island.
Aug. 23rd--The seaplane landed here to-day on her second trip from Remy
Lake, which is a few miles from Cochrane, with two moving
picture men, Mr. Blake and Mr. Tash. They claim that they
are being sent by the Ontario Government to take pictures.
Aug. 26th--We had a visit from Capt. Mack to-day. He came with our
schooner "Fort Charles" from Charlton Island, and states
that they had a hard and trying trip coming through the
Straits. Mr. and Mrs. Mayer were also passengers. Mr. Mayer
is our worthy Post Manager at Great Whale River and is on
his way out to civilization on a few months' leave.
Aug. 27th--The seaplane "Caaz" brought us some newspapers from Cochrane,
dated Aug. 25th, with the latest news.
Aug. 31st--We have at last managed to extinguish the bush fire which was
started by the Rev. Mr. Haythornthwaite on the 25th inst.,
after working day and night since it started. This will be
quite a relief to the many families who are still camped
across the river, as they were afraid to come back.
Sept. 2nd--Our steamer "Inenew" landed here to-day with our District
Manager, Mr. Rackham, Mr. Romanet, the general inspector,
Mr. Griffith, manager of Albany Post, who is acting as
private secretary to the general inspector, Messrs. Blake
and Tash, movie men, and the Rev. Mr. Walton were
passengers. The seaplane "Caaz" also arrived from Remy Lake
with Mr. Griffin, representing the Toronto _Star_, as
passenger.
Sept. 21st--Mr. A. Nicolson and family arrived this evening from
Rupert's House, after a hard and trying trip around the
coast. Mr. Nicolson has been in the employ of the Hudson's
Bay Company for forty years. It is with much regret that we
see Mr. Nicolson severing his active services with the good
old Company.
Sept. 23rd--Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Anderson and child landed here to-day
after spending a few months' holiday in civilization. Mr.
Anderson is on his way to his Post, which is Attawapiskat.
Oct. 1st--The steamer "Inenew" landed here to-day with the District
Office staff and the balance of our outfit. This finishes
our season's transport.
Oct. 7th--Capt. G. R. Redfearn, A. Guibeau, engineer, Inspector
Phillips, Sgt. Joy, Mr. Johansen and Mr. Sainsbury left this
morning for Clute.
Oct. 9th--Hauled out the S.S. "Inenew" to winter quarters and stored
away the hauling gear.
Oct. 27th--Packet canoes returned from the line to-day and by them
received the first issue of our magazine, _The Beaver_.
Oct. 29th--Mr. G. R. Ray, fur trade inspector, and Mr. J. B. Neil
arrived here to-day at mid day.
Nov. 10th--The river is frozen over, and hardly any snow on the ground
as yet. We are having fine weather.--J. L. Gaudet, Post
Manager.