Taxation Debates Mark Victoria Budget Session
Victoria debate centers on government spending and surtax demands as Liberal critics press to trim non essentials. Bowser argues for reduced civil service and smarter budgeting while warning of perpetual deficits and camouflage surpluses in current revenues.
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Victoria
Wyd, Bawner
Evie Honea
Arisfeisins
Uni
Ae George Well
Bowser
Trowa
Wall
Tuader
Iuekead
Jia
Leen
Prinont
Capitel Agseta
Department of Publc Works
Public Works
Dominion For Public Works
Pailor
Towser
Fiba
Budget Debate Reveals Liberal Spending in UCL Victoria
In Victoria on April 3 the government faced scrutiny over its 1923 24 budget. Critics highlighted large past expenditures, rising borrowings, and a swelling salary bill. Finance Minister John Mart defended measures while noting record proposed spending for the coming year amid higher taxes.
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Victoria
Allica
John Mart
Innee Way
le Dace
Anannlal
Abbotsford Sumas Hall Fair Date Set for October
Notice urges readers to mark Tuesday October Jil as the Abbotsford Sumas Hall Fair date. Officials hope exhibitors plan early to display seeds and fair activities during the season.
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Abbotsford-Sumas Hall
Community thanks after the loss of wife and mother
The note expresses gratitude from L. C. 1 and True Mhie Bird and friends for kindnesses shown during the death of T. DeLAIR and Mannly, wife and mother. It mentions Mr I d Re and others returning from the coast and comments on government criticism and efficiency. Continued on page three.
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Mhie
Bird
T. Delair
Mannly
Public Utilities Commission saga in British Columbia budget debate
The article reviews opposition to a Public Utilities Commission set up to oversee electric and telephone utilities. It covers appointive controversy around Mayor Gale and Major Retallick, funding concerns, and pressure from veterans and officials like the Attorney General and Agent General. It notes debates over salaries and the commission’s powers and duties.
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Vielovin
Gale
Vancouver
Railway Commission of Canada
Toppeal
Pardother
Mie
Wis
Retallick
Ong
Re. House
London
de Hominion
Hattot
Richard Melsride Dild
B.C
Waite
Te Mhanegh
Ly Legisiiye
Chaat
Witla
Alury Lee
Munsidersetty Myatery
Ser
Agent General
Viele Hb
Adin Crane
Oh Tie Rave
eVnmett
Pia Lee
Dan Ugoner
TL World
Apyiene
Galiowe
Telis
Christmas Holiday Teems Open in Vancouver Area
Local residents in Vancouver and Abbotsford spent holidays visiting relatives and attending church events. Figures such as Miss Violet McSulve Miss Vera and Mrs. Angus are mentioned among families and friends reuniting over Easter holidays. A new condensing plant project near DeLair station is noted with estimated cost around $1,000 and machinery en route.
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Ris
Kelly and Farally
Vancouver
Loire
Jiaiiim Visted
Ateetlo Tur
Violet McSulve
Mies Vera
Uy Clark
Ain
Hirold McMenye
Ald
Buntingtton Presbyterian Church
Abrotaford
Prank Wooler
Elmer Campbell
G Campbell
Codgun
Robart
Tha W. A
G. W. Very
Cla
Gillen
Vaconour
Margaret
J.srethewey
Edmonton
Lik
Familly
Mire
Nikon
Séist Anni Nelson
Seliun Nelson
Merritt
Wolidaye
Be Nelson
Htboe Imen
DeLair Station
Air Elairs
Nakwiyo
McGrihnmon
Paul Howard
Jille Jaughler
Huntingdon
Funeral of Mrs De Lair Held at Home
The funeral for the late Mrs. T De Lair was held Sunday afternoon at one from the family residence to Musselwhite chapel. A large gathering paid respects to a woman greatly esteemed by all. The Rev W Robertson of Abbolsford officiated with pallbearers and mourners present. The service was postponed until next Saturday due to Mrs De Lair's sudden death.
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Valate
Campbell
Aldergrava Ind
Billy
Abbotsford Man Receives Military Cross For WWI Service
Mr. DesMazes awarded the Military Cross for bravery in France. He served from September 14 to November 11, 1918, seeing heavy fighting during the German offensive. The community notes his pride in the honor bestowed.
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Abbotsford
DesMazes
Ulal
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UCL Victoria
Mr. I. d. Re Whilshelo
Persgalls
Mr. Howard
B. B. Smith
Vanecouver
J. Reeves
Miss Colgan
Mrs. Fraser
Paneral OF
LADH
MRS
Delaly
Frcit
PF. A. R. Whitchelp
Iersmaxing
Wml Plain Sewing & Aresanaker—Inquieai Fy Goods
Farner
Urone
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