Proposals To Change B N A Act At Dominion Conference
Proposals to alter the British North America Act Canada’s constitution will be debated at the forthcoming Dominion provincial conference. The talks consider widening federal powers over relief and social services and possible changes to provincial subsidies and administration. Premier R B Bennett suggested another meeting in October.
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Dominion
Canada
R. B. Bennett
Ottawa
Ontario
Quebec
Privy Council
London
Flying auto system acquired by French Army after tests
The French Army has acquired an automatic flight system enabling planes to take off land and fly autonomously after a year of tests. The invention by four French engineers would simplify piloting to the level of a child’s handling.
Playful remark echoes on stage between spouses
A husband and wife banter about a play, noting it was extraordinary and gave him new thoughts. The exchange highlights their amusement and appreciation of the performance.
Beebe and Barton Set Ocean Depth Record at Bermuda
Dr William Beebe and Otis Barton descended 2510 feet in the bathysphere seven miles off Bermuda to establish a new world depth record. The dive lasted two hours fifty one minutes underwater with air supply ample for six hours. They shot film and stills at peak depth while maintaining constant contact with the tender.
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William Beebe
Otis Barton
Bermuda
New York Zoological Society
St. George's
Dr. Beebe
Beebe
Kern City Riot Prompts Sheriff Aid Request
A riot erupts in Kern City prompting the sheriff to wire for help. the constable questions the lone responder and the sheriff notes a single riot. A separate note mentions a $250 fine for digging up the West African Tumboa plant noted for its two large leaves in its lifetime.
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Kern City
West Africa
Empire Pool Wembley Opens as World’s Record Bath House
Wembley Empire pool nears completion and showcases a two acre reinforced concrete build with a 249 foot roof span and cantilever design. The 700000 gallon pool features wave-making gear, extensive filtration, sunlit glass walls, and seating for up to 12500 for events like the Empire Games aquatic boxing and wrestling.
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Wembley
England
Olympia
Grasshoppers Destroyed by Parasitic Fly in Alberta
Government experts report millions of grasshoppers killed in the Sullivan Lake area Alberta by a parasitic fly whose eggs infect the grasshoppers. The drought bed of Sullivan Lake served as a breeding ground damaging crops as grasshoppers fed on wild clover then moved to grain fields. Moose antlers in Alaska reach over 70 inches.
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Nature
Sullivan Lake
Alberta
Loyalists Celebrate 150 Years Since Canada Exile
The United Empire Loyalists mark a 150th anniversary linking Britain to Canadian exile. The piece notes diverse origins among loyalists, their spread across Canada, and the historic Unity of the Empire designation.
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United Empire Loyalists
London
Canada
Morning Post
United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada
George Washington
America
England
Scotland
Newfoundland
Cape Breton Island
Bermuda
Bahamas
Florida
Jamaica
New York
New Amsterdam
Albany
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
New Rochelle
Sir William Johnson
Six Nations
Dominion
Lord Dorchester
Province of
Quebec
John G. Simcoe
Upper Canada
New Mines Replace Pit Ponies With Electric Machines
Pit ponies once used in British Isles mines are being replaced by electric lifting and haulage equipment. The new machines offer clear advantages by removing the need for living animals kept in darkness, and orders from abroad are increasing.
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British Isles
Commanding Standstill at Manoeuvres Bridge
A dialogue fragment shows Sergeant Binks facing an enemy prisoner during maneuvers. The prisoner claims capture by crossing a bridge, prompting Binks to joke that the enemy is drowned after a bridge explosion the previous day. The scene suggests wartime odds and banter.
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Sergeant Binks
Binks
Canadian horses shipped to Barbadoes and beyond
Do minion Department of Agriculture reports ongoing success with Canadian saddle horses overseas. Seventeen Ontario bred horses shipped to Barbadoes police form second Barbadoes purchase in a year. Additional consignments include 19 draft horses to Scotland and 12 Clydesdales to England, with strong interest from other nations.
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Minion Department of Agriculture
Dominion Livestock Branch
Experimental Farms
Department
Bridge
Canada
Scotland
Ontario
Chester
England
Bridgetown
Barbados
British West Indies
Gasoline Test Results Vary By Station And Time
A three year study at Walker laboratory, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, reveals gasoline test efficiency varies weekly daily and by station due to storage delivery weather and gasoline heredity. Changes can affect car performance but likely go unnoticed by most drivers. The study notes improvements in motor fuels and explains evaporation losses and fast-wearing components affect test ratings.
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Walker Laboratory
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
N.Y
Brandon Sun Editor Sees Hope Amid Global Uncertainty
Publisher notes mixed signals from world events and local reactions as readers voice concern and optimism. The Brandon Sun reflects on community resilience and calls for calm while reporting evolving economic and political developments.
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Hikmet Bey
Istanbul University
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