Australian Election Sparks Labor Coalition Clash and Petrov Case Tangle
The Australian election pits Labor against the Liberal coalition after Prime Minister Ludwig Evatt criticized the government over the Petrov documents. The voting rules enforce compulsory participation for citizens over 21 as the Liberals call early polls amid strategic constitutional timing.
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Herbert Pratt
Labor Party
Liberal Party
Evatt
Petrov
Molotov
Vladimir Petrov
Canberra
Dauphin Little Theatre Silver Jubilee Dec 21
Dauphin Little Theatre at Henderson auditorium presents two one act plays for its silver jubilee on December 21. The program includes A Child is Born by S. Vincent Benet and Seven Women, a bright playlette about a naval hero facing seven-matchmaker women. Co directed by Walter Dowd and Frank Scardina with musical numbers directed by Mary Hamilton and Sylvia Smielski on accordion.
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Dauphin Littl Theatre
Henderson Auditorium
S. Vincent Benet
Walter Dowd
Frank Scardina
Barrie
Old Agricultural Grounds sale finalizes policy for future development
Town council announced the completion of negotiations with Dominion authorities to sell block 3 plan 1273 to the Queen. Receipts totaling 22 183.80 were used to create an Old Agricultural Grounds Development Reserve to fund sewer water extensions surveys legal costs and future roads for blocks 1 and 2.
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Ida Street
Canada
Eric C. Day
Jackson Street
Ida and
Whitmore Avenue
Pioneer Street
Whitmore
Pioneer
Snow Drifts Close Dauphin Manitoba Schools as Blizzard Hits Prairie
Dauphin residents dig out after a recent prairie blizzard driven by 70 mph winds. Snow totals reach 31 inches this season with 18.4 inches on the ground and drifting across streets. Education officials report closures in Moose Jaw Saskatoon Regina and Melfort as roads suffer reduced visibility.
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Dauphin
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw City
Saskatoon
Regina
Melfort
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Focal Meteorological Office
No Submissions At Minimum Wage Board Hearing
A public hearing on minimum wage regulations in Dauphin Dec 7 produced no submissions or representations. Chairman Thomas J. Williams presided with D. Harry Young and J. Berkowitz representing employers and C. F. Schubert and Ralph Mattes as employee representatives.
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Dauphin
Thomas J. Williams
D. Harry Young
J. Berkowitz
C. F. Schubert
Ralph Mattes
Williams
New Figure Skating Instructor Named Chairman of Dauphin Ice
Henry Atkinson announced Miss Georgina Finch of Cranberry Portage will be the figure skating instructor for 1955 56. She arrives Thursday to Dauphin where registration runs 3 to 5 pm with preschool 3 to 4 pm.
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Dauphin Ice Enterprises
Hanry Atkinson
Georgina Finch
Cranberry Portage
Dauphin
Pas
Flin Filton
Dauphin Figure Skating Club
Roy Hickling
Ernie Black
D. McNair
Jim Weston
R. P. Scott
Lunstead
P. Melnick
J. Collings
John Tycholis
E. E. McBride
Dauphin Commercial Travellers Association
Harry Atkinson
Bryan Johnson
Alex Scott
John Doll
John Thiessen
Travellers
J. Weston
McBride
Dauphin Kings Extend Big Six Dominance With Win
The Dauphin Kings posted their third straight victory, a 4-3 decision over the Brandon Wheat Kings in Brandon. Johnny Love led the Kings with two goals and one assist as Reg Kachanoski starred in goal. Brandon’s Bill Shadlock had a goal and two assists in a tight, late-charging contest.
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Dauphin Kings
Monarchs
Brandon Wheat Kings
Brandon
Minnedosa Jets
Dauphin
Souris Elks
Souris
Johnny Love
Reg Kachanoski
Wheat Kings
Bill Shadlock
Woodland
Vic Love
Bill Yanchuk
Norm Grinke
Dave Montgomery
Andy Gurba
Brendon
Bing Jackes
Kings
Fromm Mar
Town Shops Closed At Noon On Dec 22 1955
The Dauphin Chamber of Commerce reminds shopkeepers by law 1962 that all shops in the town close at 12 noon on Thursday December 22 1955 and remain closed until the following morning. Shops may stay open until 9 p.m. from December 19 to December 24 inclusive except December 22. R FAGEN secretary.
Close Scoring Demands Look of Strong Season
A review of six games shows tight margins with high scoring. Notable results include Dauphin 6 Minnedosa 4, Brandon 7 Souris 5 with a replay of 12 minutes, Dauphins 3 Souris 2, Minnedosa 4 Brandon 2, and Dauphin 4 Brandon 3 Souris 7 Minnedosa 5.
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Pwlf A
Dauphin
Souris
Minnedosa
Brandonce
Brandon
Dauphins
Capt W G Ritchie Named New Command at Dauphin Battery
Announcement from Lt Col W C Taylor confirms Capt W G D Ritchie takes command of 70th Field Battery R C A at Dauphin effective Dec 1. He replaces Capt L P Beech after three years, with about 50 men and a Swan River attachment. Ritchie, a World War II veteran, joined in 1947 as medical officer and hails from Dauphin. The unit uses 25 pounders SP guns, has armories at No 10 airport, and sponsors local army cadets led by Capt R G Rodger.
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W. C. Taylor
26Th
Portage la Prairie
W. G. D. Ritchie
70Th
S.P
R.C.A
Dauphin
Ritchie
L. P. Beech
Swan River
No. 10
R. G. Rodger
First Light-up Displays Appear
A number of attractive home displays appeared around town as Dauphin citizens began their annual Christmas light-up. Snowstorms and cold weather hindered efforts to string lights, but displays are expected to multiply in residential districts. The town plans five large trees at the town hall station grounds court house and Main street endpoints.
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Dauphin
Town Hall
Court House
Main Street
There’s Music In The Air In Town Sparkles This Christmas
Residents enjoyed Christmas music heard citywide from Gordie Shave’s loud-hailing sound equipment set behind Brett’s and Bumstead’s stores. The square acoustics carried festive tunes inviting all to share in the season.
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Rotarians
Salvation Army
CKDM
Rudolph
Reindeer
Gordie
Brett
New Postal Survey Planned for Dauphin in Spring 1956
The postmaster general announced a detailed Dauphin postal delivery survey for spring 1956. A town representative will join the field team to tally delivery points, aiming to meet the 2,500-point threshold required for carrier service. If met, service could begin the following summer.
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Ottawa
Dauphin
Hugues Lapointe
Town appoints Hawkins as new town magistrate
Town council approved Edward W. Hawkins ins Q C as the new provincial magistrate here to hear town by law cases. The by law ratifying appointment passed Monday and Hawkins will officiate under the same arrangements as the former magistrate until his resignation took effect November 30. Hawkins said he has heard and disposed of several by law cases and will continue to do so pending council confirmation.
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Edward W. Hawkins
Q.C
Hawkins
Thomas Little
Christmas Issue Deadline At Herald Office
The Herald announces its Christmas issue will publish early to aid postal delivery. Holiday greetings must be wired in by Friday December sixteen with advertising and news copy due at The Herald by Monday evening.
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Herald
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