Census figures show Canada’s population rising slowly
The Ottawa Journal reports Canada’s eighth census reveals a population of 11,419,896, up 1,043,000 since 1921. Growth varies by region with Quebec closing in on Ontario while Saskatchewan and Manitoba decline. Analysts note a missing million from 1921 to 1931 due to emigration and that natural increase alone cannot lift growth.
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Quebec
Ontario
Maritime
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canada
United States
Royal move from palace to flat reflects British character
A New York Herald Tribune note describes King George and Queen Elizabeth relocating from Buckingham Palace to a flat for wartime needs. It highlights British fondness for private family dignity, public pageantry, and a war tempered monarchy, with staff redeployed and a preference for smaller quarters.
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George
Elizabeth
Buckingham Palace
England
Britain
Golders Green
New York Herald Tribune
Unexploded Bomb Prompted Warden A.R.P. Exchange
An A R P chief warns a warden about an unexploded bomb buried nearby and instructs him to watch and whistle if needed. The warden asks whether to blow the whistle on the ascent or descent, highlighting wartime humor and tension.
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A.R.P
Ducks fed in Western Canada marshes and grain lands
In 1941 more than 75 000 000 ducks were fed across Western Canada marshes and grain lands, reflecting large migratory waterfowl feeding efforts during the year.
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Western
Canada
Canada's Share of the British Empire Area Surpasses a Quarter
The report notes Canada accounts for more than 27 percent of the total area of the British Empire, highlighting the vast geographic size of the dominion within imperial bounds.
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Canada
British Empire
Airgraph Messages Sent to Troops Overseas Reach 150000
About 150 000 airgraph messages have been sent to overseas troops since the rapid‑delivery system began last November. The system has proved satisfactory and popular despite initial weather and mechanical delays. Typical delivery from Toronto to overseas is seven to eight days, a four day record exists, and some messages reach Canada in under ten days from England. Messages are photographed in Toronto and flown to Britain, then developed and distributed by the Canadian Postal Corps. Consideration is being given to extending the service to the return trip, though return flights are less frequent.
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Post Office
Toronto
England
Canada
Britain
Canadian Postal Corps
A Good Motto for Living Joy and Kindness
A short verse promotes small acts of happiness and care. It urges living with mirth prayer rest and sharing, inviting kindness through everyday gestures and love toward others.
Japanese spy system aided Hong Kong capture and garrison details
British officers described Japan s highly efficient spy network with maps of Hong Kong defense zones before its fall. They cited fifth column activity and tunnels enabling surprise attacks. An American survivor, F W Kendall, said 1500 Americans were safe after surrender and described volunteers aiding hospital and fire duties. Dr S C Moulihan reportedly blew up ships to block a harbor inlet. The text notes about 40 bumblebee species.
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Hong Kong
Shanghai
Japan
Philippines
Malaya
F. W. Kendall
Pasadena
Calif
Conifer hardy on prairies and Singapore’s island history note
The article discusses hardy conifers for prairie gardens, detailing soil acidity needs and suitable species such as spruce, pines, junipers, and arborvitae. It also recalls Singapore’s founding by Sir Stamford Raffles, its strategic port, demographics, and role as a gateway to the Orient.
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Prairies
W. R. Leslie
Dominion Experimental Farm
Morden
Southland
Wheat Belt
Great Plains
Colorado
Alberta
Black Hills
Canadian
Prairie
North Dakota
Alberta Mountains
Stuck To Her Post In Bombing She Remains On Duty
Leading Aircraftwoman Inez Combe of Vancouver 27 year old first woman radio telephonist in the Royal Air Force describes enduring a 10 day bombing raid in July 1940. She hid in a dugout ducking under tables as bombs fell and one woman comrade was killed nearby while a beam struck her back and ceiling collapsed.
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Royal Air Force
Inez Combe
Vancouver
Women's Auxiliary Air Force
Finnish decree seizes enemy property and bars dealings
The Finnish government announced a decree seizing all British and Russian property in Finland and banning Finns from further business with enemy nations and their subjects. The note cites sweeping measures amid wartime tensions and anti enemy policies.
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Finland
Chinese Lady Golfer Toy Chong Breaks Ground in Vancouver
Vancouver born 21 year old Miss Toy Chong is believed to be Canada’s first Chinese woman golfer. She watches local women’s golf at Banff, takes lessons with Billy Barr, and aims to grow the sport in her family. Singapore’s lease to Sir Stamford Raffles for the East India Company dates to 1824.
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Britain
Sir Stamford Raffles
Somerset Maugham
Singapore
Raffles Place
Polynesia
Indies
Stamford Raffles
England
Far East
Raffles
Jamaica
East India Co
Johore
Akron
Perak
Pittsburgh Steel
California
Pacific
Asia
Straits Settlements
of the Orient
Vancouver
East India Company
Sultan of Tohore
Trains Run On Steel Rails Not Rubber Tires
A reflective remark notes that railroad trains operate on metal rails rather than rubber tires, highlighting a fundamental difference in infrastructure and travel.
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Ottawa
Peace River
North Country
Europe
Ottawa Journal
Small Arms Ltd
Sergt
J. G. B. Thomson
Elgin Regiment
Long Branch Camp
C.S.M. J. N. White
Halifax Rifles
Hong Kong Defences
Alice Brooks
Compan
Crochet
Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
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