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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
8
The article notes 96 Canadian Y M C A branches in France and 79 in England, with dugout relief in forward trenches. It cites 300000 letters, 60000 daily hot drinks, 150000 monthly magazines, and a $15600 cost, plus concerts and one soldier praising Y M C A aid near Hill 70 and Vimy Ridge.
The listing shows a local directory of officials including Chairman R N Dunsmore, Secretary T W Offen, ward officers in Offen and Dunsmore wards, Town Council with Mayor J E Thompson, ward councillors, and district roles such as Medical Health Officer F G Schwalm M D Rivers. It also records secretaries treasurers and ward representatives across Wheatland Pendennis and Lothair districts.
Holders of entry may count time of employment as farm labourers in Canada during 1917 as residence duties under certain conditions. The notice outlines eligibility and conditions for credit toward residence requirements affecting settlers and workers in the North West.
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