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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 27, 1949
Page
2
The text notes Newfoundland's entry into Confederation broadening Canada and highlights Hon F Gordon Bradley's appointment as Secretary of State, representing Newfoundland in the Cabinet. The piece emphasizes nationwide approval and growing awareness of Newfoundland within the Dominion.
A Newfoundland government member since his first Assembly election, Mr Bradley held two ministerial posts and led the opposition before Confederation. He backed union with Canada and headed delegations to Ottawa. The article notes his experience will aid the Dominion government and Newfoundland’s future Parliament presence.
Canada's coal production climbed in March to 1,701,000 tons from 1,658,000 a year earlier, while imports fell 44 percent. Alberta produced 753,000 tons, British Columbia and Yukon 179,000, Nova Scotia 500,500, Saskatchewan 199,000, and New Brunswick 39,500. First quarter output totaled 5,202,000 tons vs 4,210,? in 1948.
Lucian De Pontino of West Bridgeford England sues over a mailed entry delayed by parcel folds. A photo envelope shows postmark March 18 and parcel find March 21, causing him to miss a one in a million March 19 football score forecast worth 177000.
Regina report notes James Duke known as Dad Duke left for Ireland in 1911 believing he had six months to live. After seven years he returned to Canada and recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Idaho weather records show January as the wettest month, while July and August are driest.
Sixty three years after Swedish settlers began Colony Day celebrations in Stockholm Saskatchewan a flagpole flag has been renewed. A parcel from Stockholm Sweden arrived with a letter from King Gustaf an autographed photo and a large Swedish flag in response to the town’s request.
A collection of old schoolroom quips and family jokes portrays teachers, children, and neighbors in humorous exchanges. The bits cover charity, courtship, lightbulbs, arithmetic, excuses, and manners with playful punchlines. The numbered unit 2520 appears at the end.
Ottawa reports a summer study of Saskatchewan mesozoic oil and gas strata by Dr. R T D Wickenden of the Geological Survey of Canada. He will supervise two graduate student parties and work with the Saskatchewan department of resources to collect cores and samples for exploration and new field data.
A thoughtful small gift for a niece could be a personalized keychain, a cute plush toy, a DIY craft kit, or a storybook with a warm message. Consider age appropriate options and a bright, cheerful presentation.
The rail network shows thirty eight thousand fewer freight cars today than on V J day as older cars were scrapped, reflecting reduced rolling stock since the end of World War II.
Imperial Schoepp No. 1 discovery well in the Golden Spike field near Edmonton has begun production after a five month drilling saga. Officials cite a 545 foot thick oil-bearing zone and one of the continent's thickest, most productive formations.
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