Dauphin debated hydro sale as bylaw vote looms
Town council split on selling the hydro plant to Manitoba Power Commission for 197000 as voters weigh immediate benefits against cheaper province wide power. Opinion notes four council members support public utility expansion while others push for better terms. Public speaking contest highlights and school district offices noted.
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Manitoba Power Commission
Dauphin
N. M. Hall
Hall
Manitoba Hydro
Neepawa
Commission
Council weighs 28 acre sale at $50 an acre outskirts
The Dauphin council reviews a proposed sale of 28 acres in Lowering Park to Geo. Dowler at 50 dollars per acre. Critics urge three readings of the by law and worry about foxes on the site, health rules, and value compared to recent transfers. Also noted is a standout student pianist at Collegiate and a Netherlands Relief tea fundraiser generating over 100 dollars.
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Geo. Dowler
Johnston
Herald
Dauphin
Creighton
Francis Patrick
O Canada
Robt. Aberson
Netherlands
Dauphin Introduces Telegraph Messenger Doro Dixon
The town of Dauphin has a new telegraph messenger named Doro thy Dixon who replaced a departing boy. She wears the standard messenger coat and cap but rides a bicycle and sports a skirt instead of breeches and leggings while delivering telegrams.
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Dauphin
Dorothy Dixon
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