Western natural resources arbitration urged by prairie premiers
Correspondence tabled in the House of Commons shows Premier Bracken of Manitoba, Premier Brownlee of Alberta, and Premier King of Ontario discussing a conference after the present session to seek arbitration on returning western natural resources. King favors terms of reference and a tribunal, with Brownlee ready to renew negotiations. Alberta considers Privy Council references but remains noncommittal.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
King
J. F. Prownlee
Alberta
John Bracken
Manitoba
Bracken
Privy Council
Brownlee
Union With Newfoundland Welcomed by Canada Senate
Union talk between Canada and Newfoundland surfaces as Senator Tanner urges that any proposal from Newfoundland for union be welcomed by Canadians. He notes shared interests, war loyalty, and growing maritime trade, and envisions broader empire consolidation beyond Newfoundland. Also reports Britain’s empire-wide involvement in war and UK unemployment figures.
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Canada
Ottawa
Newfoundland
Canadian Senate
C.F. Taner
Dominion of Canada
Tanner
Senate
Maritime Provinces
British West Indies
Atlantic
No. 6 hen blamed for market strain in BC poultry
Captain A B Matthews of the Cowichan Creamery Association warned that despite record egg production the British Columbia poultry market is unsatisfactory. He said rapid bird increases and per bird gains require a coordinated marketing system to avoid harming the industry. Eastern egg shippers reportedly lost about 40000 dollars as market conditions worsen.
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Victoria
Hes No
British Columbia
University of British Columbia
A.B .Mathews
Cowichan Creamery Association
Canada
Captain Matthews
Government to test pulverized coal development Ottawa
Test program to prove pulverized coal commercial use in Canada begins immediately. Government will adapt a Pacific coast steamer to burn pulverized coal and use it in a British Columbia government building. Hon. Charles Stewart notes bright future for pulverized fuel on freighters. motion brought by A. W. Neill.
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Ottawa
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
House of Commons
Charles Stewart
A. W. Neill
Comox-Albern
Flavelle to Chair Ontario Industrial Research Council
Sir Joseph Flavelle, Toronto capitalist and philanthropist, will chair the industrial research council to draft legislation before the Ontario legislature. The council, welcoming university and industry leaders including agriculture, aims to raise 2 million dollars in five years with private and government matching funds. Public contributions will prompt government matching donations of equal value.
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Joseph Flavelle
Research Council
Ontario
Toronto
Joseph Flavell
Industrial Research Council
Ferguson
Berlin bicycle race scandal leads to suspensions
In Berlin's 26 day race ending March 15, three leading teams were found guilty by the League of German Bicycle Riders of wagering with a betting ring less than six hours before the finish. Several managers and trainers are barred from future German events.
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Germany
Berlin
League of German Bicycle Riders
North Pole Advance Guard Expedition Opens Long Journey
The Italia expedition under General Umberto Nobile heads Arctic waters aboard the City of Milan, leaving Speria for Kings Bay Spitsbergen. The ice breaker carries modern scientific instruments and a wireless setup, aiming to reach the polar region before late April as crews refit Spitsbergen hangars for Italia. Wilkins plans weather stations and exploration of the frozen continent.
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Bpitzbergen
Norge
General Nobile
Baggio
Milan
Forth
Wilkins
Ottawa study centralizes national research labs at capital
The Dominion Government will establish national research laboratories in Ottawa to unite university labs with the National Research Council. The move preserves scholarships and bursaries to train Canadian scientists, reduces brain drain, and aims to boost Canada’s young industries by keeping graduates in the country.
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Ottawa
National Research Council
Canada
Plane aided northern exploration plan pitched by Toronto man
Col Cyril D H Alpine of Toronto acting for Lindsley interests filed a mining application with the Department of the Interior seeking hydroplane access to the northwest territories north of 60 degrees latitude and exclusive mining rights for a limited time. The plan would cost about $200,000 and include air view surveys to aid government policy on private capital exploration of remote regions.
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Toronto
Department of Interior
Ottawa
Department of the Interior
Cyril D. H. Alpine
Lindsley
Northwest Territories
Department
Air View
Royal Aeroplane Tour Over London By Afghan King
King Amanullah of Afghanistan completed the first royal air tour over London in an Imperial Airways liner. Departing Croydon the flight circled major sights including Crystal Palace Tower Bridge St Pauls Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace Chelsea and the southwest London district. The monarch viewed the scenes with binoculars and showed intense interest.
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London
Amanullah
Afghanistan
Imperial Airways
Crodon
Crystal Palace
Tower Bridge
St. Paul's
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
Chelsea
Southwes London
Scotland Yard probes arms smuggling for Irish rebels
Evening Standard reports Scotland Yard unearthed a conspiracy to supply arms to Irish republicans. Detectives estimate about 100 Irish smugglers operate in London moving revolvers and automatic pistols for an Irish republican army.
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London
Scotland Yard
Evening Standard
Byrd Flight Plan Abandoned for Northern Manitoba Test
Word reached Winnipeg that the proposed test flight to Northern Manitoba by Commander Richard E. Byrd’s South Pole aircraft has been definitively abandoned.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Richard E. Byrd
South Pole
British Settlers Arrive in Canada at Windsor Street Station
A photo shows British farm settlers gathering on the Windsor Street Station concourse in Montreal. The group is part of 400 laborers recently disembarking from the Montcairn under the Canadian Pacific Railway Colonization Department. They have strong farming training and will take up farms in Ontario already arranged by the government.
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Canada
Windsor Street
Montreal
Montcairn
Canadian Pacific Railway Colonization Department
Ontario
British Medical Men Coming To Canada 1930 Convention
Dr. T. C. Routley presides as secretary of the Canadian Medical Association sails for Britain to arrange the 1930 British Medical Association meeting in Winnipeg. The visit aims to showcase Canada from Winnipeg through the Rockies to the Pacific coast and back via the maritime provinces, making it a historic gathering.
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Winnipeg
Toronto
Ont
British Medical Association
Dominion
Great Britain
T. C. Routley
Canadian Medical Association
Empire
British Isles
Cansada
Montreal
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Prairies
British Columbia
Maritime Provinces
Would Not Interfere With Ocean Flying
London reports that Sir Samuel Hoare the air minister told the House of Commons the government should not seek legislative power to supervise trans Atlantic flights. He argued that it would be unwise to place such control in a department, while conceding the need for better aircraft before attempting long ocean voyages. He warned of formidable difficulties in any government oversight.
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Tish Air Ministry
London
House of Commons
Samuel Hoare
the Commons
Atlantic
Brownlee Free Hand on Railway sell talks in Alberta
Premier Brownlee and cabinet given free hand in future negotiations to sell provincial railway. Alberta legislature session suggests Brownlee may depart for the East soon. He presented figures showing revenue gains for A and G.W. and E.D. and BC lines in early 1928 versus 1927. A summer session likely if railway issue is to be revisited.
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Edmonton
Rremier Brownlee
Alberta
Brownlee
G.W
E.D
Nations Frown on Disarmament Plan of Soviets
Geneva reports that 22 of 25 Preparatory committee members oppose the Soviet plan for immediate full disarmament. United States delegate Hugh Gibson and others join Lord Cushendon in criticizing the Russian scheme as impractical under current conditions. The Evening News and Evening Star weigh in, praising Cushendon’s stance and debating the League of Nations’ reception of Soviet proposals.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Hugh 8. Gibson
United States
Calixo Whitmarsh
Cuba
Baron Rollin Jacquemyns
Belgium
Jonkeer Rutgers
Holland
E. Heening
Sweden
M. Sokal
Poland
Mt Markovitch
Jugo-Slavia
Lord Cushendun
London
Evening News
Erith
League of Nat Hons Council
The
Evening Star
League of Nations
Russia
Difficulty of making tariff to please all
Ottawa budget changes to the tariff on woollens sparked sharp House debate. Conservatives accused English woollen interests of shaping the tariff. Hon. RB Bennett argued the proposal reflected outsiders rather than Canadians. Hon Guthrie criticized Yorkshire mill men interference as Canadian industry seeks relief. Minister Robb noted Canadian representations to Britain and other nations, and cited US dairy talks as evidence of global pressure. The discussion showed tariff reform is hard to tailor to all interests.
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Ottawa
Bennett
Hundersfield
Pradford
Guthrie
James A. Robb
Chamber of Com London
South Africa
New Zealand
Australia
Robb
Washington
United States
Tok Board
Canada
T.A.B
Conscription of Wealth Debate At Manitoba Legion Meet
Manitoba command of the Canadian Legion and British Pribe Service League held their third annual convention in Winnipeg endorsing conscription of wealth and men in wartime. A resolution to submit the measure to the next British Service League in Australia 1930 passed. Immigration policy favored a 70 percent British stock quota and a Dominion-wide British preference. Lt Col Ralph H Webb was re elected president and RE Spencer named Dominion representative.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canadian Legion
British Pribe Service League
British Service League
Australia
Power Contract Secures 30000 HP for Manitoba Government
Manitoba Power and provincial government finalize a 56 year deal to supply 30 000 horsepower annually from Seven Sisters Falls. Government may take over the plant after the term. power priced at 13.80 per horsepower, claimed to be the continent's best rate.
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Manitoba Company
Winnipeg
Manitoba Power
Seven Sisters Falls
Alberta Legislature Prorogued After Seven Week Session
After a seven week session, the Alberta Legislature was prorogued by Lieutenant Governor Egbert. Before prorogation His Honor assented to $1 bills. The final sitting included a debate on the railway situation and plans for a possible midsummer session plus three or four bills given final reading.
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Alberta
Deer Capture in Vancouver As Deer Strays Through City
While walking on Mong Broughton Street in mud two men seized a full grown deer that dashed toward them. Nearby dogs barked eagerly as the animal, injured and seemingly having travelled far, came from an unknown origin in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Vancouver
B.C
Broughton
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House of Representatives
J. B. M. Hertaug
Stanley F. Bruce
Britain
Tom Ame
Cowichan
Heads Research Council
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N.S.W
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Fiji
Clmax
K. J. Ladner
Vancouver South
Im & Resolution
North Pole
A.D. McRae
Euted
Parliament Hill
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