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Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

3

Provincial Legislature Faces Dissatisfaction and Idle Sessions

The provincial government endures liberal opposition claims of an ill prepared programme. Premier Oliver and Attorney General clash over handling of finances and policy amid calls to curb expenditures. Opposition supports pensions and workmen's compensation while criticizing land settlement and rural development.

Vietort Oliver Parris Bowser Lins Pepitier Ieader Strick Laulaktor Macedonia Fayeek Proughe Saturnalia Cor Phat Department of Industries Cilizen Gran Ted Lo Davis Pelurmud Ulutash Auer Uew Uuik Mowser

Provincial laxinisters schedule in hotse province

A fragmented report from the province’s legislative session highlights cost disputes over agricultural education funding. Ministers and Liberal members clash over spending figures, hospital policy, and federal-provincial cooperation while calls grow for cuts and clearer priorities.

Water investigations delayed by Kamloops authorities

A convoluted report criticizes the Kamloops district for years of delayed action on water records and failed investigations. Major Burde condemns ministers for ignoring Port Alberni complaints and allowing certain groups to hold water rights on Stamp River falls. He also alleges an overstaffed, wasteful hydro service serving about 450000 people.

Anderson Waimloop Agmeear Kamloops Haseen Major Burde Minster Port Alberni Ritchie Prince Rupert

Radical action urged to curb Government House expenses

Victoria reports a protracted legislature session with advocates for drastic steps. Debates centered on trimming Government House costs, including garden maintenance and cadet programs, and replacing vice regal duties with the province’s chief justice signing bills. G. G. McGeer and Major Burde questioned dinner invitations and fiscal frills as soldiers’ comforts are bared.

Victoria Major Burde Govanment House British Columbia G. G. McGeer

Soldier Settlement Board Opens Lands Near Railways

Ottawa April 1 The Soldier Settlement Board of Canada completed arrangements with three provinces making large areas of state lands in the west available for settlement by returned soldiers. Applicants must have powers for a qualified return to apply for parcels of allot lands within six miles of a railway station.

Ottawa Soldier Settlement Board of Canada Muliie Coliar

Dandruff Cure Promises Hair Revival in Ad

An old ad touts Knawllon’s Dandevine promising to stop dandruff and falling hair. It describes brittle, colorless hair, scalp feverishness, and hair roots shrinking, then claims a small bottle will restore attraction and beauty, urging readers to try the product.

Canada Automobile Industry Shows Rapid Growth and Investment

Canada’s motor industry has grown dramatically since 1905 with 324,886 car registrations in 1919. Ontario leads with 139,288 registrations. total industry employment exceeds 16,000 and $50,000,000 in investment. Major plants in Windsor Walkerville Oshawa and Toronto drive manufacturing, while exports and imports show ongoing dependence on the United States and growing foreign markets.

Canada United States Dominion Ontario Saskatchewan Alberta Quebec Manitoba British Columbia Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Ontario Camina Motor Uravinen Galario Motor Provinse of Canada Windsor Wickerville Ford City Cabana Oranta Ford Motor Company Walkerville Lane Magres Crusacian Products Ae Division le General Molars T ‘Pl Maxwell's Sidebiker Corporation Oshawa General Motors Corporation of Canada Chevrolet Toronto Willys Overland London Chathans Kitchener Kamilton Dpockville Montreal Australia New Zealand India Briel Bepterstar Dyish

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