Address by Hon. I. B. Griffiths on Manitoba finance policy
The speaker outlines the provincial financial base and grants after Confederation, arguing that indirect taxes shifted to the Dominion left Manitoba with a small revenue base. He frames surpluses in western Canada, export dependence for markets, and the need to trade wheat for manufactured goods amid world competition and transportation costs.
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Manitoba
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CKY
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Dominion
Western Canada
Eoen
Bich
Cam Bay
Defence Spending Prompts Parliamentary Scrutiny in Dominion
Observer notes that Canada’s defence appropriation rises to over 63 million dollars, nearly quadrupling three years’ spend. Opposition parties pledge close scrutiny of armament orders and the Bren gun deal as Parliament debates defence plans influenced by European tensions and US strategy.
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House of Commons
United States
Europe
Canada
Defence Ministry
Bren gun affair sparks parliamentary scrutiny in Canada
Vancouver North CCF member Grant McNeill warns Parliament over Bren gun funding. He cites the Defence Department’s large outlay and argues the money should serve genuine defence, noting a government plant could cost far less than the parliamentary aid.
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Ment
Grant McNeill
CCF
Vancouver North
Department of Defence
Canada
Institute for Blind Helps Sightless Girl
Mary Morden, heading toward complete blindness, gains access to Winnipeg based Institute for the Blind with support from Manitoba Department of Education. She attends the school class for blind children and eagerly pursues elementary studies despite being older than typical students.
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Mary Morden
Mary
Manitoba
Institute For the Blind
Winnipeg
Department of Education
C P Travel Bargains Fast in Late Winter Offer
Canadian Pacific Railway announces a special bargain fare period from February 15 to March 4 offering stopovers at Winnipeg and East with three ticket classes Coach Tourist and Standard. Sleeping car access is included for the latter two classes with berth charges. Children five to twelve travel at half fare.
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Winnipeg
East
Canadian Pacific Railway
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Wieter
Hamiota
Hamiota Curling Club Bonspiel Prize Winners
The Hamiota Curling Club concluded its annual bonspiel last week with evenly contested play and well distributed prizes. Winners include K R Fraser and W Andrew for top spots, plus multiple clubs and sponsors such as Manitoba Power Commission and McCon nell Bros providing clocks, hampers, and gift items.
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Hamiota Curling Club
Bonspiel
Dong 4th4 Ties United State
Hard luck prize 11 P Strickland for rink winning most games including extra series receives no prize. Hotel accommodation at Marl borough Hotel Winnipeg.
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Dong
United State
Jamieson
Marlborough Hotel
Winnipeg
Birthday Congratulations to Local Pioneers and Residents
Birthday list notes Anna McBain of Ham ion ta born Kirton Blanshard Ontario February 14 1861 pioneer of 1879 Elizabeth Rockley of Lavinia born Bedgrave Mill Yorkshire England February 14 1872 Dan Ross of Decker born Glengarry Wellington County Ontario February 5 1862 Fred Venables of Hamiota born London England February 15 1865 Readers invited to submit birth details for the Echo Office to expand the local birthday record.
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Anna McBain
Hamiota
Kirton
Blanshard Township
Ontario
Elizabeth Rockley
Lavinia
Bedgrave Mill
Yorkshire
England
Dan Ross
Decker
Glengarry
Wellington County
Fred. T. Venables
London
Echo
Decker Boys Defeat Lavinia In Hockey Match
The Lavinia and Decker boys played on Decker ice Wednesday with Decker emerging victorious over Lavinia in the contest.
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Lavinia Boys
Decker
Lavinia and McConnell United Churches Services Hour
Rev. J. Savage to lead at Lavinia at 3 00 p m Decker and Orrwold unite for 1 00 p m service at Lavinia and 7 00 p m at McConnell Sunday School held at usual hours at each location.
Oakner United Charge Service and Sunday School Times
Oakner United schedules a 1.30 p.m. charge, with a 2.30 p.m. church service, 2.15 p.m. Sunday School in Chumah, and a 3.00 p.m. church service. The notice lists service times for the day.
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Oakner United Charge
Banff Winter Carnival to Crown Helen Gay Kelly Queen
Helen Gay Kelly of Butte Montana will reign as Queen of the Banff Winter Carnival from February 16 to 19. Hundreds of winter sports enthusiasts join in the event with top skiers skaters and tobogganers adding to the gaiety. The carnival showcases clear mountain air towering peaks and renowned hospitality as it serves as a gateway to Skoki Sunshine and Lake Louise.
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Helen Gay Kelly
Butte
Montana
Banff
Rocky Mountain
Skoki
Sunshine
Lake Louise
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Canadian Pacific Ticket Agent
Bargain Rail
NNTP
NS National
Travel
Hon. I. B. Griffiths
Mirror of the Nation
Defence
Vancouver
Institute For Blind
C. P. Travel Bargains Fast
Hiramiota
C. W. Venables
H. Josey
K.R Fraser
W. Andrew
L Caldwell
H Ruttan
Citizens
R. Houck
B. Levins
J. Caldwell
W. Bradley
Ist
Peames Bacon
J P Moore
W Bradley
B Brooks
J Caldwell
W. J Burgess
Manitoba Power Commission
W. O. Curl
C. Newton
H. Whyte
Dr. Coombs
R. Nield
R McNaught and
J Venables
G. Spearman
McConnell Bros
A. Mair
J. McLellan
J. Waddell
Hamiota Pool Association
Hamiota Consumers’ Co-Op
Pyrex Ware Hamiota Livestock Shipping Pool
Hamiota Poultry Pool
W Cochran
J M Williams
H. Smith
C P. Fraser
W.J Stinson
Strickland
J. Savage
Scotia
Chumah
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