British Credit Restored by New National Government
London reports a new national government aiming to restore British credit through rapid legislation, budget reductions, and tax increases. Parliament may authorize measures by order in council to act swiftly, with unity across classes. Labor unions vow organized opposition while Conservatives and Liberals back the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
David Lloyd George
Lord Grey
General Council
Trades Union Congress
Labor Party
Parliamentary
Western provinces urged to unite protest over gas price rise
Alberta Motor Association directors in Calgary launch a campaign for a coordinated western provinces protest against a 1.5 cents per gallon gasoline price increase. A resolution outlining the criticism is being sent to motor associations in Manitoba Saskatchewan and British Columbia urging similar action.
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Calgary
Alberta
The
Alberta Motor Association
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Printing Plants Wrecked in Montreal Sabotage Case
Printing presses and firing of the plant destroyed in sabotage. The weekly papers Le Morier Le Chameau and Le Goglu will disappear from Montreal journalism. Joseph Menard testified at the fire commissioner's court about the wrecking. Adrien Arcand co owned the plants.
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Montreal
Que
le Morier
le Chameau
le Goglu
Joseph Menard
Adrien Arcand
Empress of Britain Bypasses Cherbourg for Southampton
A violent storm in the English Channel prevented the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Britain from calling at Cherbourg. Captain Latta reported fighting bad weather across the Atlantic as the ship docked in Southampton.
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Southampton
England
English Channel
Cherbourg
Latta
Atlantic
Destructive Wind Storm Hits Estevan Saskatchewan
A tornado swept Estevan and nearby areas causing one death and injuries to two workers. Robert Mitchell Henderson of Calgary was killed when struck by a flying timber. Louis Gonerey and Dalton McKay were treated for bruises and shock. The storm damaged rail facilities, a grandstand roof, barns, a CPR trestle, and several houses.
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Estevan
Sask
Here
Robert Mitchell Henderson
Calgary
Fern
Mannix and
Dalton McKay
Saskatoon
Estevan Hospital
Round House
Traux
D. L. Irvine
Historic Wolfe Landing Cairn Unveiled in Sydney
The Royal Canadian Air Force 4th squadron planes flew overhead as 1,200 residents gathered at Kennington Cove to witness Hon. Frank Stanfield unveil a memorial cairn by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. The cairn marks Wolfe's landing on June 8, 1758 six weeks before Louisburg fell.
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Wolfe
Sydney
N.S
Royal Canadian Air Force
Kennington Cove
Frank Stanfield
Nova Scotia
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Louisburg
Stanfield
Canada dairy gains in British market say Ruddick
Dr. J. A. Ruddick, Canada's veteran dairy commissioner, arrived from England and stated that the British market can absorb all Canadian dairy exports. He predicted very good prospects for butter and noted Canadian cheese is highly popular and tops its class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Que
Canada
J. A. Ruddick
England
Dr. Ruddick
Wheat Bonus in Winnipeg for Farmers Pending Board Action
Farmers in Winnipeg await a five cent wheat bonus as arrangements are formed by the Board of Grain Commissioners. E. B. Ramsay, chairman, said the board is addressing suggestions that some farmers delay selling threshed wheat until distribution machinery is in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Board of Grain Commissioners
E. B. Ramsay
Ontario fall fairs warned on government grants
Ontario fall fair associations face potential loss of provincial aid as Hon. T. L. Kennedy warns they must end reliance on government money. The 1932 grants, estimated at 80 000 to 100 000 dollars, will be continued this year.
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Toronto
Ont
Ontario
T. L. Kennedy
Ban on Benzol Use in Ontario Factories Proclaimed
Ontario factories are barred from using benzol by an order from Hon. Dr. J. D. Monteith Provincial Minister of Public Works and Labour. The ban follows lab and chemist findings showing benzol harms health, and the labour department enforces the prohibition.
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Toronto
Onti
Ontario
J. D. Monteith
Labour Department
Monteith
Trans-Canada Highway plan advances in Ontario
Premier Geo S Henry announces designation of the first Ontario sections of the Trans Canada Highway after cabinet approval. The plan allocates two routes for government employment camps with Federal grants, one from Pembroke through Mattawa to North Bay, the other from Schreiber toward the Manitoba border via Lake Superior towns to Port Arthur and Fort William.
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Toronto
Ont
Ontario
Geo. S. Henry
Pembroke
Mattawa
North Bay
Schreiber
Thunder Bay
Manitoba
Preparations To Send Goods To Australia From Canada
J. E. Walsh of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association says a goodwill ship loaded with Canadian exports will depart Montreal on October 25 aboard The Canadian Constructor of the Canadian National Steamship Lines. A reverse voyage from Australia to Canada will follow.
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Toronto
Ont
Australia
Commonwealth
J. E. Walsh
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Canadian National Steamship Lines
Montreal
Canada
Gandhi to Attend Second Round Table Conference in London
After months of indecision Gandhi agrees to cooperate with the round table conference. He will travel to London with Pandit Malaviya and Mme Sarojini Naidu, reaching September 9, and will return to England after years away. He plans to take goats aboard for milk.
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Parley
Simla
India
Mahatma Gandhi
London
Earl Willingdon
Delhi
Bardoli
England
Gandhi
Pandit Madan Mohan Malavira
Mme
Sarojininaidu
Thomas Defends Joining National Government in Letter
London report states J H Thomas M P defends his decision to back Prime Minister MacDonald and join the national government. He says the move serves the nation's interests, denies abandoning policy, and will persist only while the crisis lasts. He will accept electoral verdict if elections occur.
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London
England
Labor Party of
Derby
J. H. Thomas
MacDonald
Thomas
Miss Nilla Cram Cook Joins Gandhi Movement in India
The 21 year old daughter of the late George Cram Cook announces her pledge to Mahatma Gandhi's movement for India's liberation. She becomes the first United States national admitted to his model colony on the banks of the Sacred Shamati River.
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Ahmadabad
India
Nilla Cram Cook
George Cram Cook
United States
Ottawa considers public works water project for Saskatchewan
Ottawa officials study a plan to bring Saskatchewan River water to Moose Jaw and Regina, with a government engineer to assess feasibility. The probe aims to create jobs in southern Saskatchewan while a New Brunswick relief agreement is tentatively set, awaiting Premier Bennett’s westward return and governor in council approval.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw
Regina
G. D. Robertson
Labour
Robert Weir
Agriculture
West
Robertson
Department of Public Works
New Brunswick
R. B. Bennett
Western Canada
Manitoba
Good Crops At The Pas Acreage Is Limited
Two weeks behind harvest in southern Saskatchewan, farmers report high yields in The Pas district with oats reaching up to 50 bushels and wheat averaging 30 to 35 bushels. The area has enjoyed five consecutive strong grain years, boosting interest in opening the Carrot River Valley to settlers and mixed farming. The land remains squatters’ territory not yet open to homesteaders, prompting Board of Trade inquiries.
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Carrot River
Board of Trade
Saskatchewan
Cattle Prices Seen Lower in Old Country Markets
Canadian agricultural representatives in Great Britain report weaker cattle markets with a call for strict selection by weight type and quality. Prices are likely to fall, signaling tighter conditions for exporters and buyers in Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canadian Agricultural Products
Great Britain
Livestock Commissioner
May Open Canadian Branches in Montreal Report
Six large industrial firms from the British Isles are seriously considering opening branch factories in the Dominion during the coming year. F. W. Field, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner, told members of a service club during an address on Britain's industrial situation.
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Montreal
Que
British Isles
Dominion
F. W. Field
Great Britain
Will Deport Canadians Windsor Ont. New group held for deportation
Canadian citizens from Calgary Alberta and Saskatoon Saskatchewan are detained by immigration authorities in Detroit and held in Wayne County Jail awaiting deportation. Henry S Mabee and Gustave A Auburn are named among those in custody.
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Windsor
Ont
Dominion
Detroit
Wayne County
Henry S. Mabee
Calgary
Alberta
Gustave A. Auburn
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Birthday Honors for Ottawa Minister G D Robertson
Hon G D Robertson minister of labour marked his 57th birthday on August 26 in Ottawa with greetings from staff and colleagues. Born in Welland Ont on August 26 1874 the occasion drew roses and messages of congratulations from friends and associates.
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Ottawa
Ont
G. D. Robertson
Labour
Robertson
Welland
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J. A. McIsaac
Canadian Legion of the
British Empire Service League
Good-Will
Lorton
Nungessor
Dota Tecof
John Gaucher
L. V. Allers
Fire Island
C. M. Nungessor
Francois Coli
Paris
New York
Labrador
Coli
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