Immigration Promises to Be a Continued Canadian Issue
The 1947 six month period ending September 30 shows 22.28 thousand immigrants to Canada, far below 1944 levels due to reduced troopship flows after wartime moves. Amendments allowed broader entry from Commonwealth and US origins, with 20,000 displaced persons from Europe and other provisions for families, tradespeople, and Chinese origin spouses and children, all subject to health, character, and financial checks.
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Canada
Commonwealth
United States
Europe
More Space For Immigration In 1948 Canada Australia
The article notes increased ship capacity for 1948 with Britain pledging space to transport 70 000 people to Australia and Canada expecting higher immigration than 1947. It criticizes postwar policy for too few arrivals amid labor shortages and predicts more shipping space in coming months.
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Australia
Canada
Seven Sisters In Sky Spin At Remarkable Speed
Two Canadian astronomers from the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria report the Pleiades star cluster, known as the Seven Sisters, rotates at about 135 miles per second. Their findings were presented to the American Astronomical Society.
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The
American Astronomical Society
Pleiades
J. A. Pearce
Elsa van Dien
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
Victoria
Europe
America
Edmonton Pioneer Liked Indians Longing to Return to Odessa
Mrs. A. Cristall of Edmonton the citys first Jewish resident recalls friendly visits from Cree Indians during pioneer days on Jasper Avenue. At 72 she still hopes to return to Odessa Russia a trip twice stalled by the Titanic disaster and World War I.
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Edmonton
A. Cristall
Odessa
Russia
Cristall
Cristalls
Jasper Avenue
Mrs. Cristall
Potter’s wheel invented independently by many races
The text notes that the potter’s wheel arose in multiple cultures without a single inventor. It highlights independent invention across diverse groups and emphasizes the wheel’s global diffusion.
Butter import need rises to 79 million pounds by April
J F Singleton of the Dairy Marketing Products Service warned Canada must produce or import more than 79 million pounds of butter by April to meet domestic demand and build a 10 million pound working stock. He noted 1947 butter output rose but consumption surged, while cheese fell 19.1 percent. Roy Fraser cautioned further dairy price hikes may follow feed grain shortages.
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London
Ont
J. F. Singleton
Dairy Marketing Products Service
Canada
Western Ontario Dairymen's Association
Singleton
Roy Fraser
Dutton
Double Entry and Small Profits Jokes Parade
A collection of old time jokes about accounting tricks double entry three entries and tax dodges. The cartoon style quips include partners sleeping profits and a punchline about a short sighted boss. Includes gags about stenographers digging and family humor about soup and church attendance.
Royal Bank of Canada Annual Meeting Highlights 1947
The Royal Bank of Canada reports a rise in commercial loans and a deposit total of 1.75 million depositors. Sydney G. Dobson stresses Europe recovery's importance to Canada, noting Canada exports to Western Europe and aid to Europe. James Muir announces 78th annual report with assets over 2.093 billion and 74.7 percent liquid assets, and discusses branches abroad and staff contributions.
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James Muir
Royal Bank
Canada
Europe
Sydney G. Dobson
Royal Bank of Canada
Dobson
Geneva
United States
Muir
Montreal
Water Enables All Life Functions
Water is essential for respiration and digestion in living beings. It sustains cellular processes and supports metabolic reactions necessary for growth and survival.
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