We Have Come To A New Country
Mary Grant notes 1948 as a record year for Canadian settlement as over 51 000 displaced persons arrive from across Europe. DP arrivals boost farms mines textiles and railways while learning English and civics through a nationwide network of classes supported by schools and government agencies. A Polish girl grateful for language training encapsulates the immigrant resolve to become Canadians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grant
Canada
United Kingdom
Citizenship
Department of the Secretary of State
Ottawa High School of Commerce
Ontario Department of Education
D.p.’S
Ontario
Toronto
Hamilton
Windsor
Hollinger Gold Mines
Canadian Metal Mining Association
D.P
This is Canada handbook aids new immigrants
Canada welcomes Newfoundland and other displaced persons through a practical manual titled This is Canada. The guide, produced for the Department of Mines and Resources by the Canadian Association for Adult Education, helps learners grasp English and basic civics to become informed Canadians as they navigate immigration policies under Minister James A. MacKinnon.
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Canada
D.p.s
Department of Mines and Resources
Canadian Association For Adult Education
Mines and Resources
James A. MacKinnon
Keep Them Healthy in the Garden Notes
The guide urges disease resistant seeds and weed control for a healthy garden. It covers pest control, spray use, lime affecting chemicals, thinning and spacing, and concrete plant spacing for beans corn lettuce tomatoes melons and squash. It notes flowers for indoor bouquets can share cultivation with vegetables.
Nearly Pure Lead Ore Rich Deposit Found North Of Great Slave Lake
Canadian press report notes a lead ore vein discovered by Matt Berry at Detention Harbor Coronation Gulf 400 miles north of Great Slave Lake. Officials caution about transport costs but note potential profits if ore assays as claimed. Berry previously found the vein 18 years ago during mining exploration.
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Great Slave Lake
Ottawa
J. A MacKinnon
Mines and Resources
Mr. MacKinnon
Matt Berg Berry
Detention Harbor
Coronation Gulf
Arctic Ocean
Great Stave Lake
Mines Department
Betty
Hamonton
Berry
Arctic Circle
Hay River
Edmonton
Home Decor Tips for Perceived Window Height and Slipcover Care
A window appears lower with a high valance and a flower box on the sill. Dry freshly washed slip covers in shade on parallel lines, then iron in a set sequence to avoid wrinkles. First iron corded seams lengthwise, then iron wrong side in order flounces seat back and arms, finally press on the right side.
Sunsuit Pattern 7419 for Children and Sister Chick
Advertisement for Sunsuit Pattern 7419 offering easy sewing and embroidery. Includes sizes 1 to 4 and sentiment about a nautical sunsuit for a boy and a chick for a girl. Requires twenty five cents and mailing to Household Arts Depart ment Winnipeg. Include name address and pattern number.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
Knitting Student Reasoning In Class Sparks Exchange
In a college classroom a professor questions a knitting student who explains she knots to occupy her mind while listening to the lecture. The exchange highlights focus strategies during lectures.
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Regina
Moose Jaw
Prince Albert
Frosthern
Yorkton
Calgary
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Tower of London
Edward the Confessor
Country
Newfoundland
Confederation
Island
Church of England
Roman Catholic
United Church
Salvation Army
Port-de- Grave
Port-de-Grave
The
Church
of England
Daphne Butt
Dot Bussey
S.N.3
Sunny
Chi Boeke
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