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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1930
Page
7
The Senate approved the relief bill while debate focused on tariff proposals and wage standards. Members argued Western agriculture would lack support, and critics urged cooperative production, public credit control, and fair market values to protect Canadian consumers and farmers.
Premier John Bracken announced Manitoba banks have adopted his relief ideas for farmers pressed by adverse market conditions. A conference at the Legislative Building with bank representatives and government officials aimed to improve the Darling crop market, boost livestock pricing, and reduce farm workers migrating to cities seeking work.
Ottawa to Alberta firm Central Alberta Airways seeks government help to overturn a Washington imposed fine on Milton XK of Innisfail after he reported to a Minot police chief and was fined 500 dollars for failing to report to a United States official. He allegedly lied to Sioux City authorities.
An Australian aircrew member died when a plane bound for England in April failed and crashed from about 100 feet after its engine failed. The pilot or co-pilot, identified as Gadsey New, perished, while Smith either jumped or fell into a grove and was found dead. Airmen who survived were rescued.
Ottawa discusses halting imports from Russia under a Customs Act amendment if the House approves a governor in council measure. The move targets goods from non Versailles Treaty nations, with coal likely affected. Premier Bennett notes debate over imports from countries where production is state directed, though he names no country.
Delegates at the Army and Navy Veterans in Canada annual convention in Winnipeg hear midyear calls for generous Dominion Government support for veterans. Lieut-Col G Wells recalls the wartime sacrifices and urges memory of the conflict to drive postwar peace efforts.
Heavy grain shipments rolled into western lines on Tuesday September 16 delivering 1 771 000 bushels for east west transit an increase of about 2 000 bushels over the prior period J G Sutherland superintendent of transportation reports 1470 cars inspected all SOL cars and the weather aided storage in country elevators grain movement peaked at lakes ports with Manitoba contributing 404 400 bushels Saskatchewan 6 000 and Alberta 758 000 amid strong marketing activity.
Manitoba Wheat Pool pursues legal action against members for selling grain to non pool buyers. The campaign reports nearly forty actions pending and 13 interim injunctions secured this week. Damages sought for nondelivery and to stop further bootlegging attempts.
A CN grain train collision 50 miles east of Sioux Lookout killed brakeman Leslie White and injured brakeman Joseph Hunter. White was instantly killed when struck by a grain car as cars were pulled through the air. Hunter suffered a broken leg. Grain cars piled along the right of way and one locomotive was thrown from the tracks.
Premier John Bracken plans a Ottawa trip to press for Manitoba’s share of 20 million relief funds. At a Winnipeg conference he outlined provincial projects including Mafeking cut off, Riding Mountain Park development, and urban rural needs. He proposed raising unemployment relief and sharing costs with Dominion funds while coordinating urban and rural delegations.
The French wheat crop is reported to be very poor, per Delphin Destombe of the Bourse. He estimates 36.6 quintals of total crop, and if correct France may need to import about 20,000,000 quintals to meet demand.
The Daily Herald reports Canadian demands to extend Britain’s national meat mark to cattle exported from the Dominion, sparking alarm among English and Scottish farmers. The move, tied to beef quality standards, challenges Lord Beaverbrook’s argument that Canadian imports won’t affect British farmers. The National Farmers' Union considers the issue serious as housewives demand higher quality meat.
By-elections will be held in nine Ontario Legislature constituencies on October 29 after nominations on October 18. The vacancies stem from death or resignation and recent administrative changes. Affected districts include Waterloo South Nip-i- waing Lanark South Perth South Algoma Peel York South Brantford and Renfrew North.
At the annual meeting in Quebec, Que Mem JR Derrault was unanimously elected president of the Canadian Good Roads Association. Hon N S Lougheed of British Columbia became first vice-president, Hon C Stewart of Saskatchewan second vice-president, and Hon W R Hibbs of Manitoba vice-president. Joe McNannes of Montreal was re elected secretary treasurer, with 19 directors from across Canada also chosen.
Canada has retired from the League Council amid eligibility issues. Three members, including Cuba Canada and Fine, left the council as vacancies were filled by Norway and the Trish Free State, with Canada barred from re election until the term expires in three years.
Ottawa reports the Customs Act amendment bill winning third reading in the Commons after a long debate and moving to the Senate. It tightens penalties on dumped imported goods and uses country of origin prices for fairness tests while sparking opposition over tariff powers and potential impacts on prices and farmers.
In Ottawa the New Zealand prime minister outlines mutual trade gains with Canada. He highlights butter as a key export and notes government oversight of agricultural industry, cooperative collection, and social measures funded by a mandatory workers’ fund. The speech also stresses British ties and imperial cooperation ahead of the conference.
Premier Brownlee states that forestry patrols involving air support will continue under provincial control to align with federal function. He notes aerial forestry work is crucial for protection and surveys and that negotiations with Manitoba and Sick/And Manitoba are involved in arranging effective continuation.
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