Ten Classes in Military Service Act Debated in Commons
The Canadian government introduced a Compulsory Military Service Act in the Commons led by Sir Robert Borden. The bill outlines ten classes for potential drafts, detailing eligibility by birth year, marital status, and children. It grants the governor in council power to reorganize classes and call men into active service for Canada’s defense.
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M. Wies
Canada
Be Commons
Sir Robert Borden
Presbyterian Assembly in Montreal delays church union
At the Montreal assembly the church decided to defer union for two years following the end of the war, outlining a postponement plan and calling for continued dialogue among denominations.
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Montreal
Saint Pauls Macgregor Service and Parade at Austin
S Pauls Macgregor holds Sunday service and Foresters' Church Parade at Austin at 3 p.m. Macgregor conducts at 7. Sunday School gathers at 2.30. Everyone welcomed. C G M Littler BA, Incumbent.
Military service rules outline exemptions and appeals
The text describes a system with no registration where men claim exemption are evaluated by local tribunals of independent, non political character. Dissatisfied decisions may be appealed to appeal tribunals and a central judge. Those who do not respond to the call may be treated as deserters.
Women Grain Growers Meet At Bagot June Fifth
Rain and market activity described as farmers load a car of wheat to secure a high market. Women Grain Growers at Bagot plan a meeting June 5 at Richards three miles south of Bagot at 3 o'clock. District gathering urged for unity and strength. Norfolk County Institute event to be held June 24 with Rev. Walker of Macgregor and Rev. Churchill of Portage expected to attend. lunch to be served.
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Union Church Union Churches of
MacGregor and
Beaver
J. Irvine Walker
MacGregor
Bagot
Richards
Norfolk County
J. I. Walker
J. W. Churchill
Portage
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