Highway Route Being Surveyed Across Manitoba District
Survey work on a forty mile portion of the Trans Canada highway from Portage la Prairie to Sidney began Friday. Engineers and surveyors operate west of Portage, at MacGregor, and around Austin, with plans to straighten curves and widen Rat Creek bridge. Officials intend a permanent surface route, opposing routing through MacGregor main street and aiming to eliminate sharp turns and danger points.
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Portage la Prairie
Sidney
Portage
MacGregor
Austin
Dominion
Good Roads Board
Minister of Public Works
Rat Creek
Good
Beaver Creek Bridge
Railway Street
Collier's Garage
Campbell's Hill
Good Roads Department
Manitoba
Canadians Welcome King and Queen Visit to Canada Begins
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Ottawa on Wednesday for the first royal visit to Canada by a reigning monarch and queen. A public welcome greeted their Majesties as crowds gathered to mark the historic occasion.
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British Empire
Dominion of
Canada
King George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Chevrolet Tops Canadian 1939 Auto Sales In Canada
The new Chevrolet offers more value per dollar than rivals in its price range and is the biggest selling 1939 model automobile in Canada, reflecting strong market demand and standout features for buyers.
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Chevrolet
Canada
Royal visit opens with warm greeting and nationwide tour
Thousands cheered as King and Queen landed in Canada and met Prime Minister Mackenzie King. A state luncheon followed with a world radio address in English and French. Quebec gave a hearty send-off before Their Majesties begin an 8000 mile month long tour across the Dominion, backed by federal provincial and municipal preparations.
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Mackenzie King
Mcheon
Quebec
Dominion
Victoria Day Observed for Royal Visit and Train Pass
Victoria Day on May 24 marks a Dominion holiday with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visiting Canada. The Royal Train will pass MacGregor at 9 15 p m preceded by a pilot train. CP officials RCMP and Council plan special constables at crossings and depot. Local businesses display decorations and flags may fly on public buildings.
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Victoria
Dominion
Canada
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
MacGregor
Canadian Pacific
R.C.M.P
Radio Broadcasts Of Royal Visit In Winnipeg Cooperation Planned
CIRC and CKY agree to share coverage of Royal Visit events in Winnipeg on May 24. At 1030 a.m. CIRC describes the scene outside the Royal Alexander Hotel and the departure to City Hall. CKY’s Visiting Microphone covers the royal arrival and the mayor Aldermen and Councillors presentation.
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CIRC
CKY
Winnipeg
C.B.C
Royal Alexander Hotel
City Hall
Queen
CJRC
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