Canada Declares War on Germany in World War II
The article recounts Canada joining Britain and allies in declaring war on Germany, led by Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Governor-General Lord Tweedsmuir. It notes Dominion support, the minority dissent, and the shift from peace to war after Hitler’s expansion, framing the struggle as Nazism versus world freedom and detailing political unity across parties.
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Europe
Edward Grey
Germany
Britain
France
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
India
British Commonwealth
House of Commons
Lord Tweedsmuir
George VI
House
R. J. Manion
JS. Woodsworth
C.cf
Quebec
MacKenzie King
British Empire
Hitler
North Norfolk Council weighs abolishing Statute Labor
At the last meeting Councillor Goulding moved to introduce a By law to abolish statute labor. The council notes annual levy about 7700 dollars with 700 allocated to MacGregor Austin and Sidney. Roads need motor travel and the town seeks rented machinery to build permanent roads. aim is total abolition with ward levy adjustments if needed.
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North Norfolk Council
Labor
Goulding
MacGregor
Austin
Sidney
Ce Cil
Church Addition Project Moves Ahead This Fall
United Church building committee approves fall construction after surveying the congregation. Success hinges on broad volunteer cooperation for excavation and cement work, with names requested. Committee includes S. R. McLeod, B. R. Lamb, E. G. Elliott, G. C. Fotheringham, plus Ladies Aid and Young Ladies Society representatives.
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United Church
Messrs
R. Lamb
E.G. Elliott
G.C. Fotheringham
S. R McLeod
Ladies Aid and
Young Ladies Society
Stabilization Underway on No 1 Highway Reconstruction
Stabilization of the rebuilt No 1 highway began last week with several miles completed from Portage west. A second stabilizer plant will operate west of Austin as work shifts to the Sidney east section this weekend. Grading advances on both ends. east from Portage to Burnside Bridge and toward three miles from the bridge. west from Sidney to Austin and between Austin and MacGregor. Hydro and telephone crews moved in to relocate transmission lines for the wider grade west and north of town.
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Portage West
Austin
Sidney
Portage
Burnside Bridge
Bagot Corner
MacGregor
Hydro
Telphone
Ake Way
Farewell presentations for Miss Helena Holtslag prior to Winnipeg
St Paul's Church Girls Auxiliary hosted a social at Miss Irene Merrick's home on September 6 to honor Miss Helena Holtslag before her move to Winnipeg. A four piece china set was gifted with best wishes. A separate gathering at Mrs. G C Fotheringham’s home featured five bridge tables and gifts including a Pyrex tea coffee pot and six cut glass sherbet crystals.
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St. Paul’s
Local visitors and Birthday Celebration Reportedly Noted
Mrs. W. S. Stewart of Chase and Mrs. E. Gilman of Windsor Ont are visiting relatives in Katrime MacGregor and Pine Creek districts. Mr. Wm Cairns and daughter Mrs. H. I. Collins motored to Forrest on Tuesday and visited Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Kilpatrick for Mr. Cairns 6th birthday.
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W. S. Stewart
Chase
E. Gilman
Windsor, Ont
Katrime
MacGregor
Pine Creek
Wm. Cairns
H. I. Collins
Forrest
H.G. Kilpatrick
Cairns
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Gray’s Drug Store
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