Government Board of Audit Appointed by Parliament
The Government appoints a Board of Audit under a 1925 act to investigate and report on government finances and related operations. Gordon W. Scott and E Jay Howron head a royal commission with powers to summon witnesses, gather evidence, and hire clerical help. They may serve up to five years, be paid by the treasury, and can extend their remit with Treasury Board approval to cover other public undertakings deemed in the public interest.
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Edt
Gordon W. Scott
Muneral
E Jay Howron
Toronto
Minister of Finance
Canadian Nations Railways
Canadian Government Merchant Marine
Tevestigate
Carr Appropriations
Tram Canada
Salt Treasury
Treasury Board
Treasury of Canada
Treasury of
Tolmie Named Permanent Leader of British Columbia Conservatives
Dr Tolmie won unanimous consent at the provincial Conservative convention in Kamloops. A native of British Columbia and former federal minister of agriculture, he previously refused the post before endorsing the leadership after a day of contest.
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Wader
British Columbia
House of Commons
Victoria City
Tolmie
Ontario
Franco German boundary plan eyed by British envoy
London report claims a Franco German boundary commission is proposed modeled on US Canadian lines to settle frontier disputes. Prime Minister Mackenzie King discussed with Lent D Abernon who expressed strong interest and offered practical support. Buenos Aires wheat outlook shows 3,000,000 tons surplus but below earlier forecasts. Early northern threshing suggests good quality and yield. France floods kill twenty in Perce Roquebut as houses collapse amid Vesubie River floods.
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London
Uing
Mackenzie King
Lent D'Abernon
Berlin
Buenos Aires
Empire Communication Reform Suggested by Premier Panel
A distorted report proposes new methods of global communication with imperial ties. It urges special representatives in London and the Dominions to ensure consistent policy alignment and faster exchange of affairs among the empire.
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Pianet
Zesian
Ianperia
London
Bowser retires as BC Conservative leadership candidate
W. J. Bowser, longtime premier and Conservative figure in British Columbia, withdraws from the party leadership race. Friends say the decision aims to avoid internal strife and prevent damage to the party while Bowser acknowledges the difficult task of carrying forward after years in provincial politics.
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British Columbia
Kamionos
W. J. Bowser
Neue Fon
Dowser
Ueiloves
Mennonites Leave Canada for Paraguay 250 Manitoba Families
About 250 Mennonites from Manitoba departed Winnipeg area to trek toward Paraguay under a New York land company. They cite dissatisfaction with Manitoba education laws and religious freedom as the reason. The exodus could foreshadow a broader Mennonite migration, with many settlers considering Paraguay if conditions there prove suitable.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Para
America
New York
Paraguay
Germany Ready To Help France Says Chancellor Wirth
Chancellor Wirth declares German readiness to support France and urges French concession to stabilize the currency as a duty of unity among nations. The Reichstag crowd responds with thunderous applause as he claims Europe’s solidarity hinges on France’s actions. A separate Waterways Report notes deep water development issues on the Great Lakes St Lawrence route needing Dominion review.
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France
Wirth
Saskatchewan sells bonds at 4 percent to buyers
Premier Gardiner announced a region sale of M-year 4 percent Saskatchewan bonds at $3 with the best price in years except for one July 1925 sale. The Dominion Securities Corporation of Toronto purchased the issue.
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Saskatchewan
Gardiner
Dominion Securies Corporsion
Toronto
Lord Byng S Farewell To Canadian Scouts
A fragmented report notes Lord Byng’s farewell to the Boy Scouts of Canada delivered in a General Council meeting. The message praises the Scouts and announces a fundraising appeal led by the Roy Severs Association and Lord Byng’s successor. Membership in Canada reaches over 10,000 with a congratulatory note from Sir Alfred Pickford of the Imperial Boy Scout Association.
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Vincount Wellingson
Vituy
Boy Scouts of Canada Fund
Roy Severs
Lora Byng
Wieronnt Wittom
Chairmar
Dleco
Boy Scouts In
Canada
Sir Alfred Pickford
Imperial Boy Scout Association
Two Women Gain Aviators Certificates in London Clubs
Two women, Lady Alley and Miss Norah O'Brien, members of the London Flying Club, earned aviators certificates at Stag Lane Aeroplane Club. They passed qualifying tests in a two seater Motin, including landing, taking off, and a figure eight at a specified height.
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London Flying Club
London
Stag Lane Aeroplane Club
Lady Alley
Abe Bailey
Norah O'Brien
London Flying Chub
Parliament Prepares for Early Session in Ottawa
Pttawa reports Parliament readying for an early session as cabinet meets for hours and cables anticipated. The December 6 throne speech is expected, with word on awarding a steamship contract to fulfill West Indies treaty obligations. The ship service delay has stalled the treaty’s effect among Indies, Bermuda, Irish Guiana and Belize Honduras.
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Pttawa
Ki Ino
Canada
West Indies
Indies
Bermuda
Irish Guiana
Beltish Honduras
Ieatlon Og
Amt
Not Planning League Moscow Meeting On Eve of War
On the eve of Europe’s split, Soviet Foreign Minister George Tebiteh tells war planners no Pan Asian or other league plot exists. He notes a recent Odessa meeting with Tevik Rushdi Bey. Ottawa London and Vancouver appointments relate to the League of Nations’ International Labor body.
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Moscow
Germany
George Tebiteh
Wwopanernwn
Tewik Rushdi Bey
Odessa
Ther
Initial Payment Sets Pact on Forty Cents for Oats
The central board of the Canadian Wheat Pool approves an initial payment of forty cents per bushel for oats with a November 29 timing. Members will surrender certificates to receive the payment and certificates turned in at the ticket office. Market changes since last year justify the increase for seed and food oats amid domestic demand.
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Central Board
Canadian Wheat Pool
Fort Willis
Peter
Sil
Australia Poised to Establish Wheat Pool System
G W Robertson says Australia could adopt a wheat pool with central selling agency similar to Canada. After visiting Australia and Canada pools, he notes Australia may bring voluntary pools into a contractual system, easing marketing. A grain exchange might become a feature of the evolving structure.
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Australia
Canada
G. W. Robertson
Ac Ae Regina
Chewan
Wheat Pool
Robertson
Canada Pools
Antipodes
Withdraw Allied Control Pars and German military oversight
Official circles expect a change away from Allied supervision of Germany's military affairs to be achieved with French agreement on the means. The move is viewed as certain by authorities, though the wording in the record is fragmented and unclear.
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Pars
Withdra Wal
Germany
Succes
League of Nations
Electrified Eggs and New Preservation Idea Shocks Markets
An odd invention called electrified eggs claims to preserve eggs for years. Market claims note sterilization by heated process and long shelf life, aiming to reduce living costs. Authors describe potential risks and the unproven nature of the claim, urging caution for consumers.
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Liverpool
Premiers Committer Plan Oversees Pacific Cable Change
A new agreement by the Premiers' committee of the imperial conference in London outlines control of the Pacific Cable by a three member board representing the British government. The arrangement, to be signed amid changes to the cable route from Vancouver Island to New Zealand and Australia, doubles the facility and sets a new chairman.
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Goawa Doren
Poe
Dhet
Cio
London
Snd
Vancouve Island
New Zealand
Australia
Death of Soviet Diplomat Leonid Krassin in London
Soviet charge d’affaires in London Leonid Krassin died after a long illness believed to be pernicious anaemia. Friends and Foreign Office colleagues mourns his contribution as a credible, responsible diplomat whose absence may affect Russo British relations and financial ties.
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London
Leonid Krassin
Krassin
Foreign Office
Down Street
Pebl Ty M. Krassin
Russia
Great Britain
Moscow
Times of India editorial condemns American film promotion
The Times of India editorial condemns American film promotion and unrest over Western depictions touching India. It argues imperial conferences fail to grasp the gravity of global image issues and urges government action to curb continued misrepresentation.
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Idia
London
Imperial Conference
Times of India
America
Inia
Mindoo Morders
Ihave
Will Approach Companies In Wage Dispute
Montreat leaders speak on wage dispute involving railway workers amid a referendum result. Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers officials note a possible strike by conductors and trainmen if negotiations fail, stressing safety of passengers and employees. The recent referendum results were sent to the federal Department of Labor.
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Canada
Lee
Moncton
Uie
George A. Swane
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
New Brunswick
Canadian Railways
Stone
Federal
Department of Labor
No Change in Government General Question Overview
A parliamentary session record notes discussions on imperial relations and Dominion affairs. Premier Baldwin, replying in the House of Commons, mentions that troop questions and reforms were not examined by committees and asserts no immediate change in the right to vote. He pledges consultation with Imperial Parliament on judicial appeals from Dominion courts.
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Baldwin
Che Houe of Commons
Privy Council
Bald
Dowiubons
Victims Of Chinese Pirates Survive Raids On Vessel
Priests and nuns led by Father W A fete r survived raids by 21 bands aboard a steamer Walhol from Kongauoen to Yeoungkong. Robbers locked victims in a small room for sixty bones, looted kerosene and food, and killed Chinese guards and crew. Passengers were taken by the raiders and held aboard before the vessel was beached.
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Hong Kong
W. A. Feteser
Kane
Walhol
Kongauoen
Yeoungkong
Ping Vers
Waihol
Greenland Receives First Radio Concert Broadcast
A shortwave radio message from Pittsburgh reached Greenland marking its first radio concert. Residents of Godhave Greenland sent the broadcast through Iceland to Copenhagen with thanks to George A. Wendt and the company agents for organizing the music and messages.
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Greenland
Pittsburgh
Montreal
George A. Wendt
Ber
Godhave Ireenland
Iceland
Copenhacen
Wend Linger
Telast
Shrine plans basement chapel relamp and pilgrim access
Fragmentary text notes Shrine of St Anne de Beaupre considering basement construction for a new cathol ic chapel to serve pilgrims. Mentions relighting and a temporal chapel lost to a fire, with plans to reach Ste Anne de Beaupre and preserve remaining elements.
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St. Anne
Ste. Anne I Beaupre
Catheral
Serviers
Ste Anne
Ste. Anne
King approves Massey as Canadian minister to the United States
His Majesty the King approves the appointment of Hon George Massey as the first Canadian Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States. The Washington post was appointed by order in council issued by the Canadian cabinet at Ottawa in November.
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Sing George
Vincent Massey
London
United States
Mr. Massey
Washington Post
Ottawa
Trade policy critique and farmers’ price concerns
A U S Trade department report challenges foreign price manipulation and fears for farmers. It notes a shift in Indian communities and warns against buyer dominance, while urging remedies to stabilize export prices, including fears of Liverpool price fixing.
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United States
United Chamber of Commerce
Cote Neree Department
Liverpool
Jon
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Board OF Audit
B.C
F. Tolmie
Commissio
King
Boundary Commission
Perce
Roquebut
Department of the Alpes Mart
Ross
Vesubie
South America
Lord Byng
Geneva
Otawa
J. EA. Johnstone
Vancouver
Say
Conde
Coye
Alaska
Canadian Pacific
U.S
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