Gardiner Seeks Federal Aid for Flooded Manitoba District
Local rural municipalities briefing with Rt. Hon. James G. Gardiner considered flexibility in the Prairie Farmers Assistance Act to aid farmers hit by the floods and support for a Prairie Farmers Rehabilitation Project to curb future flood damage. Officials formed the Riding Mountain Duck Mountain Drainage Committee to draft a flood-control plan with M. A. Lyons commission and provincial support.
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James G. Gardiner
Prairie Farmers Assistance Act
Prairie Farmers Rehabilitation Act
Pf.a.a
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Hat
F. McLennan
Ochre River
W. N. Fee
Hotels Lose Appeal Over Increased Tax Assessment
Judge F E Simpson dismissed appeals by two Dauphin hotels, King’s and Dauphin, against a tax assessment rise. No evidence showed inequity. the three hotels faced about a 400 percent increase due to higher business tax and floor space rate. The King's hotel case was heard first, then Dauphin’s case withdrawn.
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Dauphin
King’s
F. E. Simpson
Dauphin Hotel
Hail and Wind Ravage Farms North of Dauphin in Severe Storm
A violent midnight storm struck nine miles north of Dauphin with 30 mph winds reaching 70 mph and widespread hail. Crops were wiped out in a long strip from the Duck mountains to Dauphin lake, buildings damaged, granaries moved, and water levels at Dauphin beach setting new highs. In nearby Sifton and rural Fairville, numerous barns roofs and windows were damaged or destroyed.
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Dauphin
Duck Mountains
Dauphin Lake
Sifton
Sifton Village
St. Mary's
Kennedy
Civic Holiday Declared for Dauphin on Aug 4
Mayor Wm. L. Bulimore proclaims Monday August 4 a civic holiday observed in Dauphin with stores and businesses closed. Banks require council resolution to close while the post office will stay open with a skeleton staff.
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Wm. L. Bulimore
Dauphin
D. Justice
Manslaughter Case For Full Assizes
Henry Edwards of Dauphin faced a preliminary hearing in the Dauphin court house on manslaughter charges arising from a car collision that killed John Logan on the Winnipegosis highway. Magistrate Thomas Little found enough evidence to commit Edwards for trial at the fall assizes and set bail at 3000 dollars.
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Henry Edwards
Dauphin
Thomas Little
Edwards
Fall Assizes
John Logan
Winnipegosis Highway
Town
Violent Summer Weather Hits Dauphin Town Area
The Dauphin weather report notes a hot sultry day reaching 91.4 after a thunderstorm with strong winds. Rural north suffers hail damage to crops. total losses pending. Seven day precipitation totals .77 inches with daily highs and lows listed.
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Dauphin
New Assessment for Business Section
Assessor J. H. Delong told the town council that new Main Street buildings would raise rental values, prompting a fresh business assessment this year. He proposed hiring an outside assessor to reduce potential dissatisfaction, a plan referred to the finance and property committee.
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J. H. Delong
Finance and Property Committee
Town council paves way for tougher by law enforcement
Council asked police to strictly enforce town by laws after a string of minor infractions. They discussed lowering the speed limit from 30 to 20 mph to reduce hazards from speeding vehicles. Officials warned dirtied sidewalks and posted no parking zones in the business district and along narrow streets. Horses and cows require licenses. two barn license refusals led to 30 day notices.
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Anderson
R.C.M.P
City Council defers decision on resident oiling of Gwin blocks
After lengthy debate the council postpones ruling on residents paying to oil streets in their blocks. Costs vary: short blocks 60 dollars, long blocks 105 dollars. Priority given to Main street oiling and upcoming hard surfacing plans ahead of year‑end weather constraints.
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Waller
South Main Street
Main Street
Dauphin
J. McLean
Public Works Committee
First Street
S.W
Coop
Buckwold
Fedorchuk Escapes From Brandon Jail
Fedorchuk, a 41 year old farmer from the Birtle district, escaped July 23 from Brandon provincial jail where he served a nine month sentence for grain theft. He is described as five foot ten, grey eyes, dark hair, tense bearing, with a two inch scar on the left forehead. He was last seen in khaki prison clothes and boots and may return to rural districts. Residents told to notify RCMP if seen.
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Mike Fedorchuk
Birtle
Brandon
R.C.M.P
Fedorchuk
Oak Vermillion corner gets new street light
Residents on Oak street complained of darkness at the Oak and Vermillion corner due to petting parties prowlers and drinking parties. A street light was installed a few days ago to improve safety.
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Oak Street
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