Churchill Grain Port Survey Highlights Northern Harbor Plans
Ottawa officials led by Hon. R J Manion toured Churchill Manitoba praising the new port's mechanical tests and anticipating lower insurance rates for bay route cargoes. They noted shipments of 540,000 bushels of Saskatchewan wheat and planned next year freight facilities including sheds and cattle yards as the harbour prepares to handle west grain and west coast trade.
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Manitoba
Ottawa
R J. Manion
Robert Weir
T. G. Murphy
Interior
Canada
Manion
Farnworth
Warkworth
Saskatchewan
Imperial Shipping Committee
London
Hudson Straits
Prairies
Montreal
Bay
Dr. Manion
Great Lakes
Pas
John I. McFarland
Canadian Wheat Pools
Northern
McFarland
Spillers
England
Preliminary Ottawa reveals population shifts across Canadian cities
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics releases a preliminary count showing Quebec rising from 95 193 to 129 103, Windsor from 38 591 to 62 957, Regina from 34 432 to 53 034, and Riverside rising 1 155 to 4 426, with note that figures may be corrected for closed houses and absentees.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Quebec
Windsor
Regina
Riverside
Reductions in Naval Pay to Be Re-Examined
In London the House of Commons, amid budget debates on beer and tobacco duties, agreed to re-examine naval pay cuts after Sir Austen Chamberlain stated the Board of Admiralty would review hardship cases. Atlantic fleet vessels were ordered home as the debate continued.
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London
Eng
Atlantic
House of Commons
Austen Chamberlain
Admiralty
Board of Admiralty
Ministers Agree on Ten Percent Public Spending Cuts
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald said government departments could adjust expenditure burdens without materially hurting budget estimates. In Parliament, D G Logan of Labour mocked the coalition and urged cabinet members to square off with him in Scotland Liverpool, the seat once held by the late Tay Pay O Connor.
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Ramsay MacDonald
D. G. Logan
Laborite
Scotland
Liverpool
Tay Pay” O'Connor
Wheat Quality Is High in Canada Crop Report
The milling and baking quality of Canada's new wheat crop is exceptionally high, equal or better than prior tests by the Dominion Grain Research Laboratory. Samples examined under F J Birchard show similar weight per bushel to last year, strong flour yield, higher protein content, and excellent baking quality with higher flour absorption and leaf volume.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Dominion ‘Grain Research Laboratory
F. J. Birchard
British Films Rise Prompt U S Studio Branches in England
F S Rogell Canadian rep for British International pictures says British films grow stronger. He notes Hollywood is alarmed as England hosts new U S studios. Toronto report highlights cross Atlantic film expansion.
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Ont
England
United States
F. S. Rogell
British International Pictures
Hollywood
Proportional Vote Opposed in Manitoba Legislature Change
Conservative leader Col. F. G. Taylor denounces Major plan for proportional representation in Manitoba. He says the party supports a seat reduction from 55 to 35 but opposes extending proportional representation to rural areas, with four single member constituencies exempt.
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Winnipeg
Man
W. J. Major
Manitoba
Conservative Party
F. G. Taylor
Col. Taylor
Hs Party
Mr. Major
Gandhi appeals to Labour in London for Indian independence
Mahatma Gandhi addressed Labour members of the House of Commons in private session in London. He urged full independence for India, saying no compromise would be accepted, and answered questions from Labour MPs after the appeal.
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London
Eng
Mahatma Gandhi
Labour Party
India
Labour
House of Commons
Great Britain
Convict Applies to Queen's University Arts Course
A Portsmouth penitentiary inmate becomes the first convict to apply for Queen's University arts studies. The youthful long-termer has passed Ontario exams from entrance to high school, and Queen's extra-mural head will send university work to him in prison.
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Kingston, Ont
Queen’s University
Portsmouth
Ontario
Queen's
Empress of Britain Sets Fast Atlantic Run Record
The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Britain docked at Quebec on August 31 and completed the Atlantic crossing in four days nine hours and twenty three minutes. The voyage marks the fastest time for this waterway with nearly 1,000 passengers and 21 automobiles aboard.
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Quebec
Que
Government to cut fire breaks create 14000 days work
Provincial Government will clear fire breaks and patrol lanes in six forest areas creating about 14 000 man days of work. Ottawa has approved the scheme as part of relief measures for the province.
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Victoria
B.C
Ottawa
Measures Outlined for Relief Work Across Canada
Ottawa reports through Hon. D. Robertson details on unemployment and relief efforts by the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. Projects include urban park work in Alberta, highway and municipal undertakings, and farm relief directed by Agriculture Minister Robert Weir, with optimism for improved railway earnings as crop movement shifts later.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
D. Robertson
Prairie Provinces
Robert Weir
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Jasper
Banff
Manitoba
British Columbia
Ontario
Radio expert Col Steel joins National Research Council
Radio Development Ottawa announces Lieut.-Col. W. A. Steel M C will join the National Research Council staff starting October 1 to head the council’s radio research programme. Steel has a distinguished military and radio career representing Canada at international conferences and accompanied Premier Bennett to the last Imperial Conference.
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Ottawa
Plans For Five Cent Do minion Wheat Bonus In Alberta
Alberta officials near completion of paying the five cent Dominion Government bonus on wheat. Office supplies and equipment for distributing the bonus have been received at the Alberta wheat pool head office and will be sent to pool elevator agents immediately.
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Calgary
Alberta
Alberta Wheat Pool
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