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Ralph Smith A Promoter Of Labour From Coal Mines To Parliament
The profile traces Ralph Smith from a North of England pit boy to a Canadian political figure. It notes his rise in labour circles, his fluent public speaking inspired by Methodist roots, and his long career in provincial and federal legislatures. It discusses his loyalty to the Liberal party, potential ministerial rewards, and his stance on workers' legislation.
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Smith
Ralph
Ralph Smith
Newcastl-on-Tyne
Tie
England
Canada
British Columbia
Rodin
Nanaimo
Keir
Laurier
Labor
Frank Oliver
Hattersea
John Burns