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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
1
Crop surveillance notes good yields with ample moisture for two weeks and no hail frost or worm damage. Fall rye headed and needs sun to ripen. hay crop strong. Year 10 days later than 1926 but prospects are exceptionally good for wheat and coarse grain. C H G
The former Seapress of Australia, rebuilt in Britain by Fairfield Shipbuilding, enters Atlantic service as the luxurious Dewpress of Australia. The 21 60 ton liner seats 1176 passengers with opulent regency style rooms and a bar area, marking a shift in Canadian Pacific’s fleet. Under Captain R G Latta the vessel will sail a second voyage with the Prince of Wales and Mr Baldwin aboard, before a winter four month world cruise from New York to the far east.
The Rivers Annual Summer Fair despite daily showers and rough roads drew a large crowd, with strong horse exhibits and excellent cooking displays. Judges and visitors followed keen contests in Senior and Junior ball, and the Dominion Farm at Brandon showcased a popular demonstration tent.
Dance event under Pacific Lodge I C C F will be held in their hall on Friday July 29. A committee led by Bros Wm Thomas C H Gabe J Borroff and J Lee handles arrangements. First class music and a good lunch promised. Admission 1.00 shilling, ladies 50 cents. See bills for details.
Tenders will be called immediately for gravelling a 21 mile stretch from five miles west to Hall's bridge, completing a gravel road to the provincial boundary. The project follows over two years of planning to make the highway all weather through to the boundary.
Work has begun on extending Brunswick Street north to the road allowance. The town had no proper northern exit, though a passable route existed. The project will follow the street line and, when finished, provide a permanent road long desired by residents and visitors.
Concluding ceremonies list winners Milly Madden D Richter J K Rorke and Mrs C D Card for general works. Ladies division honors spread among many entrants including Mrs John Alteman Mrs J J Alteran Mrs T W Airey and others.
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