Dependence of Dominions on the British Navy
Washington discusses foreseeing Dominion reliance on naval protection amid war scenarios. Dominions press for security guarantees in the conference, arguing Britain must preserve defense links before loosening naval commitments. British diplomats weigh political factors and demands from Canada Australia and other Dominions.
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Geneva
Ovut
England
Hritiah
Meir Oasis
State Department
United States
Robert Ceci
Henry Bridgeman
Admiralty
London
Wah
Hinpire
British Students Head to Canada Harvest Fields
A party of British university students crossed the Atlantic aboard the Montrose and began placements on Ontario farms for harvest. The group, aided by the Women's British Immigration League, may grow to as many as 2000 students with further arrivals from London planned by the Department of Colonization and Development and the Canadian Pacific Railway. The initial members intend to return to England and Wales in October.
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Winniper
British University
Canada
Atlante
Montrose
Ontario
Prairies
Women's
British Immigration League
Department of Colonization and Development
Canadian Pacific Railway
London
Frst
England
Wales
Duty Free Return Rule for Americans From Canada
A Treasury ruling shields Americans returning from Canada with up to 100 dollars worth of merchandise duty free after short visits. The decision mirrors the “abroad” exemption and targets border shoppers buying cheaper Irish linens woollens and English porcelain in Canada for souvenirs and home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Treasury Department
United States
US Customs Court
Canada
Golserith
Work Progressing on Hudson's Bay Railway in Saskatoon Region
Fifteen hundred-word report notes fast work on the Hudson's Bay Railway with 140 men employed. Teams along Mile 6 to Mile 229 install ballast, culverts, and track, while new roundhouse, hospital unit, and yard facilities near completion. Modern bunks, dining cars, and equipped bunk cars serve crews, as work extends toward Mile 127 at The Pas and Mile 137 nearby.
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Saskatoon
Hudson's Bay Railway
Fong
Dallas
Pas
Sit
Gilste
Tres
Saskatchewan River
Vox
Furth
Canadian Wheat Board to Cease Operations on Septembers First
Ottawa sources report the Canadian Wheat Board will wind up on September 1 following an ordering council dated March 15 1927 and the board's creation by July 31 1919. Participation certificates will be paid only if presented before the final date.
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Ottawa
Department of Trad and Commerce
Canadian Wheat Board
Wheat Board
Sto Mnces
Winnipeg
Ihs
Department of Justs
Com Incts
May Receive Edward Medal Bravery Of Officer On Renown
The Duke of York and the Renown commander praised Petty Officer Jefferies for gallantry during a fire on the battleship after leaving Australia. He likely will receive the Edward Medal, a prized bravery award. Jefferies helped shut oil cocks to prevent a spread of flames, saving the vessel.
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London
Duke of York
Omer Jefferies
Autralia
Jefferies
Edward
Nore
Ely
Will Need More Harbors Canada Trade Bound Optimism
Saint John New Brunswick officials and guests heard Viscount Willdon the Governor General of Canada deliver an address at the Saint John Canadian Club. He stressed Canada’s resources and the need for many harbors to support trade with Great Britain, seeing growth in Canadian commerce ahead.
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Canada
Lord Willingdon
Saint John
Viscount Widon
Joy
Mancheon
Saint John Canadian Club
Great Britain
Poultry Meet Promises Big Benefit for Canada
Ottawa hosts the World Poultry Congress with delegates from 49 nations. Edward Brown urges openness to learn and teach for Canada to rise in poultry and agriculture. W R Motterwell credits FC Elford and Canadian merit, noting no pull but merit. Major Curzon Osborne enters Honolulu flight for $25 prize in a Fokker biplane.
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Ottawa
Canada
Edward Brown
Brown
W. R. Motterwell
Agriculture
Congress
FC. Elford
Dominion Poultry
Meria
Mr. Motherwell
Fesereay
Honolulu
James D. Dole
Curzon O. Osborne
Royal Force
Distinguioned-nition editors plan grand Dominion tour to Canada
The Party of 100 distinguished editors will travel by special train through Quebec and the Dominion from August 12 to September 9 visiting Montreal Fredericton St Andrews Winnipeg Saskatoon Edmonton Vancouver and Ottawa. Leading figures include John R Davies T Stanley and RV Taylor with greetings from provincial and civic officials and the Prince of Wales at Highwood and Rideau Hall. They aim to inspect Canada’s resources and investment prospects before returning to Liverpool.
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Canada
Montreal
Quebec
Dominion
John
Boston Evening
EM Davies
Swansea Daily Post
John Buchan
Dundee Courier and Advertiser
T. T. Stanley
Birmingham Gazette
RV. H. Taslory
Fredericton
St Andrews
Ottawa
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Vancover
Highver
Prince of Wales
Rideau Hall
Willingdon
Liverpool
Memento Presented To Broadcasting Leader At Jubilee
Montreal Thomas Ahearn, head of the broadcasting committee for the Diamond Jubilee, received the Jubilee microphone used to send Canada’s voices from the Dominion to Ottawa. A luncheon gathered about 25 colleagues to honor his work on the jubilee program.
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Thomas ‘Ahearn
Montreal
Thomas Ahearn
Ofawa
Natonal
Canada
Dominion
Peace Tower
Ottawa
Ahearn
Empire Trade League chief outlines British shops scheme
The Empire Trade League director general Theo Feilden told the Montreal Rotary Club of a plan to form a million pound company to open a chain of stores selling British products only across Great Britain. He said British factory interests were growing in Canada and hoped for many branches here soon.
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Empire Trade League
Montreal
Theo Feilden
Empire Mail
British Delegation Attends Pacific Relation Conference in Honolulu
The British party chosen for the Institute of Pacific Relation second biennial gathering sails from Canada on the Mont Royal after stops in Montreal and Toronto. Sir Frederick Whyte, chairman, leads the delegation with figures including William Astor, Viscount Castlereagh, and Malcolm MacDonald. Delegates from other nations and a Russian Soviet guest will attend.
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Institute of Pacific Relation
Honolulu
Canada
Montroyal
Montreal
Toronto
Frederick Whyte
Rideau Hall
Peking
William W. Astor
Viscount Castlereigh
John Nelson
Hugh Wyndham
Miss B. Hunter
Lionel Curtis
Malcolm MacDonald
Briteh Labor
W. Pollock Ker
Cosgrave Moves Special Legislation For Irish Free State Crisis
President Cosgrave introduces two bills in the Dail to address turmoil from the assassination of Vice President Kevin O Fuggins and Republican unrest. One bill funds maintenance and protection of the state. another requires Dal or Senate candidates to swear a declaration of intention to take their seats. The second bill overturns prior oath claims by members who pledged to the King after the last election. Cosgrave also signals aid for Mr O Huggin s widow.
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Republicane Dubite
Cosgrave
Kevin O'fuggins
Free State
Dal
Senate
Famona
Dall
O'Huggin
Aviators Sign Contract for London to London Flight
The contract for the London to London flight has been signed with Captain W. R. Maxwell and Captain T. J. Tully as co pilots. Charles Turns funds the $25,000 prize. Flyers survey airfields near the city and plan to supervise field setup. They expect arrival of the aeroplane from Detroit and favor a late August flight.
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London
Flight London
W. R. Maxwell
T. J. Tully
Charles Turns
Fets
Arives
Detroit
Prince Michael Ascends Throne of Romania
In Bucharest a royal procession proclaims six year old Prince Michael I has ascended the Romanian throne after King Ferdinand. Regency governs as Princess Helen and Prince Nicholas support the child king with regents and officials present at the Parliament building.
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Bucharest
Michael I
Rumania
Ferdinand Prince
Michael
Helen
Greece
Carol
Princ Michael
Nicholas
Ferdinand
Romania
Princeas
Cotrocent Palace
Prince Nicholas
Miron Cristea
Buzdugan'swelee
Chamberlain Acts as Acting Premier During Baldwin's Absence
The report notes Sir Austen Chamberlain will lead the government in the House of Commons while Premier Baldwin tours Canada, with Winston Churchill serving as government leader in Commons. It suggests Baldwin’s potential succession by Chamberlain if he leaves office.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
Baldwin
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Manchester Guardian
Countel Baldwin
Maldwin
Churchit
Austen Chatlain
the Guardian
Churchill
Fone
Reception Arrangements Made for Royal Visit to Quebec
Preparations for a three day royal visit to Quebec are completed. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Prince George and Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin will arrive Friday afternoon July 29. A meeting outlined the Canada itinerary and partners for Spencer Wood events. The province will host a welcome on Saturday with Dominion officials attending.
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Quebec
Prince of Wales
Prince George
Stanley Baldwin
Canada
Britain
Spencer Wood
Sathelston
Vramter Mackenzle King
Mevers
Dominion
Gove
Wecome
Canale
Canadian Delegate To Air Conference At The Hague
Lt. Gaboury deputy postmaster general will represent Canada at the International Postal Union air mail conference in The Hague starting September 1. About twenty five countries will send delegates and representatives of leading aircraft companies will attend. Officials hope to test flights in the Gulf of St. Lawrence this fall to inform tender calls for Canadian air mail services next spring.
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Hague
Ottawa
Gaboury
Canada
International Postal Union
Rush Starts When Silver Vein Found In Port Arthur
Port Arthur residents dig on personal property amid blasting on a city thoroughfare hoping to strike a silver vein. ore samples were taken and activity described as treasure dust hunting within city limits.
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Port Arthur
Thunder Bay
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