Increash in compensation in Victoria March 20
Substantial increases are provided in compensation paid by the workmen's compensation board to dependents of workmen fatally injured. In the bill by Attorney General Parris dependents such as widows with invalid husbands and without children receive higher monthly payments. Children gain from $3 to $7.50 each with a $65 total cap, replacing $44. Non-parent children see $12.50 from $10, and others such as parents see the $20 rise to $30. All increases take effect from the start of the year.
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Victoria
Workmen's Compensation Board
Parris
Sugar Shortage Alarms Retailers In Mission City
Local retailers report an acute sugar shortage in Mission City despite claims by Blythe D. Rogers to a Victoria commission that supplies are adequate. A coast paper notes no sugar in refinery and depleted stocks as cargoes, including imports, arrive.
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Mission City
Blythe D. Rogers
Victoria
Coast
China
Canada
Rogers’ Stadenta
Urey
Blacksmith Shops In Abbotsford To Close Saturdays
A meeting of the Blacksmiths of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford decided to close all blacksmith shops on Saturdays at noon until Monday morning. The note states 43 hours per week is enough, and starting April 3 their shop will be closed from noon Saturday for a stone period. Work resumes at all other times with continued service to customers.
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Morseshoers
Bite
Abbotsfnrd
Fraser Valley
Fraser
Dyer
Daylight Saving Question Rises in Victoria Legislature
March 22 report from Victoria notes daylight saving likely to be raised as a private member’s bill with city and country representatives to push debate. Premier Oliver says his government has not considered the measure, and Attorney-General Farris says party lines divide on the subject. A private member’s bill could let municipalities decide on daylight saving within their jurisdictions.
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Victoria
Legislatiure
Mamier
Legislente
John Oliver
Farris
House
Victoria House Debates Elections Act Amid Veterans Franchise Clash
Victoria March 20 The Legislature narrowed to business as debate centers on the Elections Act and a controversial veterans franchise proposal. Opposition led by Mr Bowser argues the measure undermines government policy while critics say it reflects public sentiment across the province. The row over constitutional framing and caucus consensus continues to dominate proceedings.
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Victoria
Howser
Frost CIA O
Vanecouver
Il Ragell
Rover Holley
Barred Mock Selling Bede for Sale Ting Regster
Barred Rous poultry advertised with Callega Hox. Four pedignes showhom euest at 2.0. shipping charges extra. Apply Gordon Kirk- 0.
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Bede
Ting Regster
Amy
Uguly
Iftéon
Gordon Kirk
Uncertain voting provisions threaten absentee safeguards
The debate centers on recounted absentee ballots and the need to verify voter affidavits. Critics warn the bill’s lax rules on comparing envelopes could allow personation, while supporters push amendments to strengthen safeguards. Ministers face protests over government talks to themselves and land reserve powers, prompting an amendment for public notice and confiscation to curb secret deals.
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Aeger
Mowser
Hs Prom Lok
Te Speti
Vancouver
Leo
Snfe
Bowser
Whiich
Dili
Hanes
Noath Vancouver
Bradner Football Team Fined for Mainland Challenge Cup
The Bradner football team has been suspended from the BCGPFA and fined $50 for entering the Mainland Challenge Cup against South Hu. The Fraser Vidley region note warns against outside plays, with funds to cover the fine unlikely and treasury money directed to broader league efforts.
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South Hu
Bradner
Westminster High School Defeats Milston City Team in Close Game
A large crowd watched Westminster high school defeat Milston City in a tightly contested basketball game. Milston City, despite a strong effort, faced a crack Westminster squad that controlled much of the action and delivered the win on Friday night.
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Efront Fensor
Fang
Westminster
Milston City
Westminster High School
Westminster Girls and Mission City Boys Clash in Tight Court Battle
Westminster falls to Mission City 14 to 8 in a fast paced girls game while the Mission City boys lose 21 to 18 to a strong Westminster-Guards lineup. Allan and Eckhart led scoring for Mission and Westminster respectively as both teams showcased sharp passing and solid defense.
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Mission
Mission City
Mises Lawrence
Cox
Miss
Verchere
M.noble
B. Catherwood
Purkiss
D. Gamon
Misses Bryer
M. Seymour
D. Galliford
Eckhart
Allan
Beaton
Bill
Hughes
Galliford
Gam
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