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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
2
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The Lord's Day Act arouses heated discussion as a Victoria Board of Trade debate shows a split public sentiment. Aimed at aligning federal law with British Columbia conditions, a resolution urges Parliament to reassess the act while provinces seek balance between rest, worship, and local industry.
The article discusses provincial and federal political tensions over terms and rights in British Columbia. It highlights Premier McBride’s conference stance, opposition critiques, and potential consequences for the province, including federal offers and railway developments.
Win Hine runs the long-promised stage to Oroville. Henry Lee bought hollow steel for Stemwinder drills at Lovints. Railway work from Oroville to Nighthawk advances and a steam shovel operates at Nighthawk. News from Steinwinder speeding. 50 feet timbering in a week. Various local visits and travel mentioned including Parkinson, Jones, and family. Reflections on morality and society close the item.
Weekly meteorological readings show highest temperature 60, lowest 16, and average maximum 23.42, average minimum 4.99, with snowfall totaling 1 inch. Data include daily highs and lows, mean temperatures, and week summary from Lempert station.
The piece mocks BC representation in Ottawa as a cabinet of antiquities and sponges, recalling Nicholas Flood Davin. It criticizes Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Manitoba politics, Portage la Prairie voters, and Premier John Bracken, noting the Liberal Opposition leader’s plan to punish the west and a Ports claim about C P B’s plans to build along the Similkameen.
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