Russian grain won't affect Canada's trade say Amery
Ottawa reports Britain's Secretary of State for the Dominions M S Amery arrived in Britain and stated that Russian grain will not be a competitive factor in the British market for some years. He warned the Russo-Soviet regime is disorganized and could delay any resumption of trade relations. The exact timing remains uncertain.
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Dominion Taxes Priority Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Dominion taxes have priority over provincial taxes in a bankruptcy case involving the Dominion and Quebec authorities. The appeal came from the attorney general of Canada, opposed by Quebec’s attorney general. The trustee’s dividend favored the Dominion claim, a position sustained by the trial judge. the King's Bench, with a dissent, held both claims rank equally.
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New Zealand to Show More British Films Under Quota Rule
Wellington plans to increase British moving pictures in cinemas. From October 1 exhibitors must show a fixed quota of British films. The government says ample supply of both talking and silent pictures from British studios will be available next year.
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Grain stored at Vancouver shows growth in 1928 levels
Grain in Vancouver elevators totals 7 285 000 bushels, over five times the 1928 figure, per merchants' exchange, while October shipments reach 1 026 933 bushels. London reports a missing Somme war film once run by Dr Gustin Maddock. In Nanaimo trustees reject a distinct Arctic flag emblem for Wapada, urging proper authorities be informed.
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Western Air Mail Service Inauguration Planned In December
War start in December negations almost completed for Western Air Mail Service Otane umies when if mail service will be inaugurated early in December and the tentative gate for the first flight has been set for the second week of the month. This announcement follows the statement of the Department of National Defence that the radio and light beacons and the emergency landing ends wall be installed and ready for use by December 1. The Post Office department is prepared to put on the service at that gate and the Western Canada Airways. It is understood have completed preparation and should begin the tying end of the service on short notice. The bi weekly air mail service from Fermonton ports along the Mackenzie River will begin earlier than the main service across the prairie provinces. This northerly service will commence as soon as the winter season sets in and the planes can use skis with safety.
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New Airway Mapped London to Cape Inauguration Planned
The Imperial Airways will inaugurate the world’s longest 8000 mile air route from London to Capetown early next year after a 20000 mile aerial Africa survey led by Sir Alan and Lady Cobham. Agreements with governments are in place and passenger mails will depart Saturdays arriving nine days later via Armstrong Siddeley air liners and metal flying boats.
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Reparations Bank Shunned By League
The League will not seek to bond with the international reparations bank from the Young plan for now. A resolution proposing close ties was withdrawn from the Assembly's economic committee, with Norway and Denmark seen as aiming to limit the bank’s future influence on Europe’s economy.
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English Mine Owners Discuss Canadian Coal Prices
A dozen large coal mine operators from across Britain met with Rt. Hon. J. H. Thomas at the treasury to discuss coal pricing for the Canadian trade. The meeting included Evan Williams as chairman and W. Lee as secretary, though no official statement followed. London sources deny newspaper claims that the R-100 airships are obsolete, per Commander Sir Charles Burney of the Airship Guarantee Company.
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Birds Lured to Death by Long Point Beacon Tragedy
Migrating song birds were drawn to the Long Point beacon near Port Rowan on Lake Erie by bright light. In dense fog they collided with the lighthouse walls and died, several hundred birds reportedly perishing in the incident.
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Milling and baking qualities of western Canada's 1928 wheat
A preliminary report by Dr. Fr. Birchard and TR Aiken on western Canada's 1928 wheat crop from the Dominion Grain Research Laboratory in Winnipeg notes lower milling yields but baking quality grade may match or exceed last year. Frost impact is minor. most wheat sound, yet increasing undeveloped kernels affect weight per bushel as the key grade factor.
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Ontario Labor Party Enters Election Pack With Manifesto
The Ontario Labor Party officially enters the election race with a campaign manifesto proposing unemployment insurance public ownership, police commissions, a liquor referendum, compulsory auto insurance, and amendments to social Acts. It attacks Premier G Howard Ferguson for early elections and calls for liquor governance including both sale and manufacture under government control.
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Henry Joernton To Stay As CN Rail President In Canada
Premier Mackenzie King settled doubts about Henry Joernton remaining in Canada as president of the Canadian National Railways after a cabinet meeting. With Hon C A Dunning absent in the West the Prime Minister could not confirm a renewal of Sir Henry Thornton's government contract but affirmed Joernton would stay in Canada. Rumors of a move to England were denied.
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Soviet 24 hour work cycle abolishes most holidays
Government introduces five day five day rest cycle eliminating religious holidays including Sundays. Only holidays kept are October 25 revolution anniversary, January 9 Lenin death anniversary, and May Day and May 2nd international Labor Day observances.
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Tariff Advisory Board Hearings Open October 29
Ottawa annuations based on ten or more new applications will restore the first full sittings of the tariff advisory board opening Tuesday October 29. Chinaware glassware linoleum and wallpapers will be reviewed at hearings extending over two weeks.
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Doukhobors relocated to Porto Rico colony near Nelson BC
Provincial police moved Doukhobor families from Nelson to the Porto Rico former lumber camp fifteen miles south. Trucks and buses carried prisoners and deputies to maintain order, landing the group by late afternoon. Many Doukhobors began selecting living quarters and fixing windowless, doorless huts for shelter as cold nights approach.
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Balloon Found Unmanned in Yugoslavia Tragedy
A balloon with Aero Club of France tags drifted unmanned to the ground near Kamenice Yugoslavia bleeding marks on the torn basket. An altitude device showed 9 000 meters and locals found the bag about 50 miles from Paris. Pilot Nuguer reportedly departed St Louis to race in the Aumont Thieville Cup.
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Convicted Of Manslaughter Mrs Pantages Found Guilty
Mrs Lois Pantages wife of the theatrical magnate was convicted of manslaughter by a jury after a trial on a charge of second degree murder. The five women and seven men offered no leniency and three jurors wept as the verdict was read. The case concerns the death of a Japanese gardener in a car collision last June.
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Grain Embargo Urged To Ease Lake Head Congestion
Western grain shipments face severe congestion at Port Arthur and Fort William elevators with 70 million bushels stored and limited space. Grain board chairman E. B. Ramsay says embargo likely needed as available cars and demand fall short, hampering exports from Montreal and lake head terminals.
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Ottawa reduces farm laborers allowed from non preferred countries
Ottawa plans shrinkage of farm laborer entries next year by 25 percent from non-preferred European nations. British Isles emigration aid remains with two pound assisted passages. Delegates from Pacific Railway, CN, Hudson’s Bay Company and ocean lines met with Robert Forke and Immigration officials to chart next year’s movement, maintaining efforts to encourage British migrants and renewing assisted passage for certain classes, including families, houseworkers, and juvenile immigrants under provincial society auspices.
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Nationality Canadian noted in forms and art shows
A Canadian nationality exists in vital forms though no race. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics accepts Nationality Canadian on forms, while Ottawa blames provinces for rejections. Four Canadian pictures will travel to London for the Italian art exhibit at the Royal Academy. Manitoba reports a large surplus of 2,005,362 for the year ending April 10, 1929, with Hon. W. J. Major announcing for the absence of Premier Bracken.
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League of Nations adjourns tenth session in Geneva
The assembly of the League of Nations in Geneva adjourned its tenth annual session on September 25. Delegates from many nations praised the meeting as the most constructive and progressive in the league’s year of existence.
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