Parliament Opens 16th Session of Canada
The sixteenth Parliament of Canada opened in Ottawa with the throne speech detailing government plans. Proposals include reintroducing measures from last session, amendments to the Grain Act, supports for coke production from Canadian coal, and a three year CN branch line program. The speech notes progress on the Hudson Bay Railway and a Diamond Jubilee visit by the Prince of Wales.
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Ottawa
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Canadian National
Grand ‘Trunk Pacific
Hoose of Commons
Hudson Bay
Prince of Wales
Bald ‘Win
Great Britain
Princess Louise Dragoons
Parliament Hill
Governor General's Foot Guards
Bracken Government to Hold Pre-Session Caucus
Supporters of the Bracken government are summoned by Premier Bracken to a pre session meeting at the legislative buildings on December 21. A January 20 opening is likely after the annual United Farmers of Manitoba convention. Government aims include tax relief measures, reduced municipal levies, and liquor law reforms with possible expansion of provincial police. Development plans cover land colonization, immigration, a heavy 1827 road program, and hydro projects in southern Manitoba.
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United Farmers of Manitoba
Phont
R. W. Craig
Albert Prefontaine
CR Cannon
Prefs. WC
Severe storms and fires devastate western Canada
Across Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and Dauphin fires and storms cause major losses. A mother and daughter died near Hanna while a snowbound search unfolded. Dauphin loss at McKenzie Schon barn fire leaves 200 students homeless and 30 children without a schol home. Mack farm barn fire claims eleven cattle and gear while Farnell barn fire destroys 18 cattle and equipment with about 2000 dollars in losses and insured for 800.
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Saskatchewan
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Hanna
Alta
Manitoba
Dauphin
McKenzie Schon
Dauphin Collegiate Stitute
Garterton
Mack
Alexander Farnell
Laven
Farnell
Wants Bridge Over the Assiniboine
Letters from the Treherne Times urge a public debate on placing a bridge over the Assiniboine River. Contributors propose January talks with Rev. Hambley of Lavenham and MP W H Spinks present to weigh which crossing at Harland’s or Hird’s best serves a broad public need. The exchange highlights local division and booster voices advocating timely decision.
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Hambley
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Hird's Crossing
Council of
Assiniboine
Spinks
Nessie Freeg
Province of Manitoba
Horse Gear and Feed Headquarters Offered
Local supplier markets a wide range of equine products including harnesses brushes curry combs clippers and tying gear. They offer heat nose bags blankets wraps halters and all essentials for horse care and stable needs. The ad invites customers to use their shop as a central hub for horse food and supplies.
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