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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1931
Page
3
Announcement of the British Film Guild in Toronto integrates 150 initial members. The independent group aims to act as a clearing house for information on British and Canadian films, previews forthcoming titles, collects audience reactions and box office data, and forwards summarized Canadian opinion to British producers.
The board of railway commissioners reaffirmed the method for computing a 20 percent reduction in maritime freight rates. For west bound traffic originating in the select region, the discount applies to the proportion of the Moncton Calgary rate determined by the distance from origin to the westerly select-area limit, using Diamond Junction as reference.
The Prince of Wales in York House spoke for seven minutes to Sir Herbert Gibbon in Buenos Aires, chairing the British trade exhibition. The call reached 6500 miles and was clear to nearby friends. The exhibition opens in Buenos Aires on March 14 with a welcome message read by Sir Herbert.
John Tucker chief potato inspector of the Dominion told the Winnipeg board of trade agricultural bureau that Manitoba should aim for No 1 grade crops and use certified seed. He cited ten year average yields of 135 bushels per acre as too low.
British Columbia will celebrate its diamond jubilee in Victoria with pomp and ceremony on July 20. The date marks 60 years since the Crown Colony of British Columbia joined Confederation on July 20.
The National Safety Council estimates 32 500 motor vehicle deaths in 1930, up about 1 300 from 1929, indicating a continuing rise in road fatalities.
Agnes MacPhail MP urged Parliament to act on conscience and courage in the House. She lamented the attitude toward a woman colleague and called for leaders with integrity regardless of party. She said prosperity rests on all sectors and praised Meighen and Dunning as men of courage.
Pioneer fruit grower from the prairies addressed delegates of the Manitoba Horticultural Association urging fruit farming as a profitable field for farmers. He cited four acres of crab apples plum and hybrid cherry trees yielding higher profit last year than 300 acres of grain from William Shepherd Rathwell Manitoba.
Lloyds quarterly report shows Britain accounts for 39.1 percent of world shipbuilding during the quarter ending December 31, with 181 ships totaling 908,802 tons in Great Britain. This is a drop of 651,352 tons from 1929. Foreign tonnage includes the United States 232,030 Germany 281,215 Italy 179,677 France 174,215 and Holland 160,078.
Montreal reports a proposed $50 million amalgamation of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National commercial telegraph systems. The plan, backed by Sir Basil Blackett and Imperial and International Communications, would form a national partner to cut costs and simplify routing from eight zones to three, potentially lowering rates for Eastern Canada with a coast to coast flat rate.
Premier John Bracken announced that Manitoba's legislature will begin on Tuesday January 27. A cabinet decision set the date and the session will address unemployment relief measures and tax re adjustment to cut the municipal levy by half.
Halifax N S A marked improvement and more stable conditions in the Canadian fishing industry are expected in the reasonably near future by Hon. E N Rhodes minister of fisheries. He said the department’s survey is so comprehensive it cannot be completed before next August with a study of market conditions at different seasons as a factor involved.
Paris reports the French government will send a courteous refusal to submit the dispute to arbitration, noting that the extraordinary procedure is unwarranted as the normally competent jurisdiction has not been invoked. The payment in gold of the French war loan will be remitted soon.
Capt. Malcolm Campbell, the Southampton born driver, sailed on the Homeric for New York with his racing car the Bluebird. If Daytona Beach trials are not settled, he says he is ready to proceed to New Zealand.
Roy D. Kerby, president and general manager, announced that Toronto Ontario firm Durant Motors of Canada Limited is now owned controlled and operated by Canadians. The company is now probably the only automobile company in Canada so controlled and managed.
Captain Robert Jarman, a physical education expert now based in Manitoba, has completed demonstrations of his teaching methods in Toronto. He may be invited to Toronto after his Manitoba contract ends.
Lord and Lady Willingdon present an expensive automobile to Ottawa's Children's Aid Society for use by needy children. The car, brought to Canada when they took residence here, will be used for the children's outings under the Society's direction. Mrs. C. H. Thoburn accepted the gift on behalf of organizations active in child welfare.
Arthur Cutten, famed Canadian-born trader once called king of the traders, bought a seat on the Winnipeg Grain Exchange on Tuesday January 13. He paid 12600 for membership and will trade as a qualified member with prior interests already active in Winnipeg.
Canada exported 184,442,015 bushels of wheat in the nine months ending the period, earning 157,755,170 dollars, up from 153,687,017 bushels valued at 187,722,619 last year. Imports dropped to 729,991,813 dollars versus 969,663,518 last year, while total Canadian exports of produce totaled 656,113,905 dollars against 890,465,841 previously.
Four Royal Canadian Mounted Police members are to sail from Halifax on the Prince Robert February 21 to lead the Canadian exhibit at the British Empire Trade Fair in Buenos Aires. The men are not from Saskatchewan and will form part of a large Canadian delegation sailing for South America aboard the Prince Robert.
Ottawa Ontario Canada high commissioner G Howard Ferguson was sworn as a privy councillor at Government House on January 14 in London. Premier R B Bennett accompanied him and witnessed the oath.
Ottawa bows out Viscount and Viscountess Willingdon as they depart Canada after four years. Prime Minister Bennett and leaders attend a formal farewell with guards, bands, and roses. They will spend months in England before beginning duties in India.
A powerful earthquake devastated Oaxaca and rocked Mexico City causing at least 12 deaths and many injuries. General Evaristo Perez reported extensive destruction and panicked citizens sleeping outdoors amid cold. one cavalry colonel died and military barracks collapsed.
Ordinary revenues for the nine months ended December 31 totalled 285,221,051, down from 351,287,325 a drop of about 66 million. Expenditures rose by 15 million to 280,722,205, while the net debt increased to 2,193,748,531 from 2,159,214,736 a year earlier.
Lieut.-Commander Frederick G. Hart R C N appointed to command HM C S Vancouver. Effective January 20 he assumes command as the vessel embarks on a winter cruise to the United States and other ports, departing Esquimalt January 26. Hart joined the Royal Canadian Navy as a wartime cadet at Halifax and became lieutenant commander in 1928, qualifying for destroyer commands while in the Royal Navy in 1929.
The United States would join the League of Nations in forming an international commission to end slavery in Liberia, according to a high official cited by United News.
A conference of ambassadors in Paris discussed Germany's armaments and impressions arose that Berlin did not fulfill all disarmament promises of the Versailles treaty.
Edmonton Alberta reports provincial figures show November totals at 758 compared with 553 in the same month last year. The gains reflect stronger home stead entries and veterans grants in the period.
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