Budget Speech Marks Start Of Fiscal Year In Legislature
Hon F A McPherson presented the first budget to the Legislature, describing the province’s finances, heavy interest charges, and new taxes while promising continued government services and relief from taxes. The session featured sharp party lines on the Winnipeg street railway issue and a motion to control Lake Manitoba water levels with a dam.
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FA. McPherson
Privcal
Soba Lee
Min
Winnipeg Electric Company
Winnipeg
H. D. Ketchen
Public Utilities Board
W. Sanford Evans
Cons
Winipeg
J. Farmer
Labor
Winniper
Manitoba Legislature Debates Curfew Bylaws And Finances
The Municipal Act faced further review as curfew bylaw provisions drew opposition and drafts were ordered. Labor Leader Johnsen attacked exemptions, while a motion to strike out sections failed. Premier announced resignation of comptroller-general Rob ert Drummond and sought authorities to suspend misconduct actions. Conservatives urged lower interest charges and debt adjustments but rejected repudiation. Negotiations aim to align with creditors and lower rates across Canada.
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Johnsen
Labor
Robert Drummond
G. Taylor
Lessa
House
Canada
Hope Springs Eternal and Economic Hope Rally
A newspaper column urges readers to adopt courage and faith amid banking worries and economic recovery. It notes profits of 32.9 million in 1952 and wage restorations, calling for a positive mindset to boost business and purchasing power as spring arrives. It references President Roosevelt and Canadian firms as models for renewed confidence.
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Natu
Roosevelt
Atrance
Canadian holidays in 1933 create long weekends
The list outlines Good Friday on April 7th with Easter Monday on April 17th, plus Victoria Day May 24th, Dominion Day July 1st, Labor Day September 4th, Remembrance Day November 11th, Thanksgiving yet to be declared, and Christmas on December 25th. Most holidays fall on Saturdays or Mondays, extending weekends.
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DL. Campbell
Lakeside
Lake
Manitoba
Ford River
Miracle 61
Pratt & Lambert
Sherwin-Williams
Rine
Marshell-We
Moore
Moresco
Calsom
D. Sutherland & CO
MacGregor
San
King’s Beach Co
Erle. R. George
Portage LA Prairie
Yhone
Kirshner. Rabkin & CO
Braid’s
Blue Label
Shield
Royal Shield
Herald
Nat
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