Gallant Rescue From Mine Prison Near Moose River
Since April 12 Canadians and Americans watched Moose River Nova Scotia as rescuers battled for ten days to reach two trapped miners. Dr David B Robinson and Alfred Seading were pulled to safety after a 141 foot shaft breakout late Wednesday night. Their companion Herbert Magill died Sunday from the ordeal. The lengthy rescue drew widespread miner effort and radio bulletins across Canada.
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United States
Moose River
David B Robinson
Alfred Scadding
Toronto
Robertson
Alfred Seading
Herbert Magill
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Manitoba Power Commission Sees Growth Ahead
Manitoba’s hydro service marked 1935 with strong asset growth and expanding reach. The Manitoba Power Commission, led by Geo Grierson, reports total assets rising to 5 922 125 25 and reserves to 230 321 39, amid ten new towns added and new rates for farm and commercial cooking. It notes two municipal contracts taken over as part of ongoing expansion.
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Manitoba
Geo. Grierson
Manitoba Power Commission
Fasion
Commission
Advt
Ice floods hit Assiniboine river region east of Portage la Prairie
Ice jams on the Assiniboine flood large areas from High Bluff to east of Poplar Point. The river overflows, forcing farmers to abandon homes. CNR south line washed out and trains rerouted north. Water crosses No.1 highway in several spots. Much damage done. recovery time uncertain.
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Assiniboine River
Portage la Prairie
High Bluff
Poplar Point
CNR
Lavenham Pioneer Oliver J Wright Dies at 74
Oliver J Wright, a longtime Lavenham district resident and former railway worker, died at Portage la Prairie Hospital on April 14. Born in 1861 in Lavenham England, he came to Winnipeg in 1883, farmed in Parkdale and later in the Lavenham area. Surviving are his wife, four sons, two daughters, a brother and thirty grandchildren. Funeral at Lavenham United Church with Masonic rites at Rosehill Cemetery.
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Portage la Prairie Hospital
Oliver J. Wright
Lavenham
Suffolk
England
Weight
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific
Railway
Parkdale
Cadian National Railway
Wright
MacGregor Fair
Agricultural Society
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United Church
L.O.L
Temple Lodge
AF & A.M. Ce
Annie M. Tomilin
O. E. Wright
F. J. Wright
Star City
Sask
A. E. Wright
Saskatoon
S. L
Mason
Oakland
Man
W.E. Rands
W. J. Wright
Hea
Rands
Mr. Donaghy
Lavenham United Church
Rosehill
Card of Thanks for Mr O. Wright Bereavement
The Wright family thanks neighbors and friends for their expressions of sympathy and the floral tributes during their bereavement.
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Wright
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