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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1924
Page
3
The article reports that no action has been taken on unemployment. It references a debated plan and government considerations, including remarks about registration and eligibility, with emphasis on policy pace and procedural steps.
A proposed treaty would grant Australia a British preference on many Canadian goods including fresh meat and other farm products, while Canada would receive duty concessions on a list of foods and commodities. The plan outlines tariff preferences and trade terms for items such as canned goods, beverages, and various farm staples.
Boards of Brandon Bank of Canada and Sterling Bank of Canada announce tentative amalgamation under Standard Sterling Bank of Canada. First government approval obtained for exchange of Standard Bank stock for Sterling shares. Shareholders set meetings in November to approve the deal and finalize steps.
A Canadian trade campaign argues for larger immigration and a British tour of Canadian goods. Mo Laue and others urge Wembley and British publicity to boost Canadian agriculture, manufacturing, and export potential targeting Great Britain and its empire.
A fragmentary notice reports a design selection for a Laurier statue. The readable text hints at a formal decision process and ceremonial timing but lacks clear names or locations.
Saskatchewan wheat pool authority has approved a one half cent per bushel handling charge on platform loaded wheat. Initial plans eyed three quarters of a cent but after careful review the lower rate was chosen to balance service costs and grower returns. G W Robertson noted the decision reflects the pool’s aim to support farmers while maintaining efficient delivery. The Alberta and Manitoba pools will implement the charge.
A British and French led push inside the League of Nations aims to extend arbitration and security to settle economic disputes. France pledges help, Britain promises influence to ratify the protocol. critics warn the assembly cannot override internal government matters.
The Supreme Court of Canada granted a respite in the murder appeal of Henri Ciroux’s killer. The defendant, once convicted as the driver of a Swiss bank chauffeur, faced an appeal denied by two judges in the appeal centre. The case referenced dissension among the bench.
A group of Tojin capitalists filed an application with the Departments of Home Affairs and Railways to build a cable railway up Mount Fuji. The government has ordered all slopes to be protected from proposed activity, halting progress pending oversight.
Government voices uncertainty over scheduling a potential conference with the Pan Pacific Union in October. Officials expect a reply on whether the meeting will proceed as plans hinge on a formal nod from leaders returning from South Africa.
The Morning Post notes that socialists and Liberals who opposed Dominion preferences will see the first fruits of their actions as the Versailles treaty frees Germany to negotiate broadly. It suggests Germany will boost trade with Canada and Australia, while Dominions seek other export markets.
A large deposit of yellow red and brown ochre near Edmonton is announced within six miles of the railway. Mineral claims cover the area and claimants say the discovery will greatly benefit Alberta by supplying key materials for paint production oil in the Wainwright area and ochre from the north.
Ottawa reports the British Empire Exhibition may not continue next year as the cabinet leans against participation. Officials cite reasons against further involvement and urge careful consideration of the decision.
A garbled 19th century style note reports many Canadians returning from the United States since May. It mentions states and distances but the text is largely unreadable with scattered names and figures.
The report outlines points of the Australia Canada trade agreement still not fully public. Canada gains limited British preferences and preferred access, while Australia raises labour and material content rules. The signs suggest Canada will receive a newsprint concession, and concerns linger over Canadian paper makers' advantages. The text notes Australia nudges higher British labour and material requirements and possible broader impacts on imports from Canada.
London reports a sharp government crisis as Conservatives press for censure and demand rejection of the Anglo Saxon Soviet Russian treaty. The row centers on the government’s refusal to allow an exposure and on the prosecution of the Communist paper Workers Weekly.
Professorg Fleroff and Rousmtin announce a new influenza strain observed in Moscow. The illness shows chilly headaches and violent fever with hemorrhagic symptoms and high temperature, lasting up to six days. It is contagious but not necessarily fatal.
In Retchikan Alaska salmon packers unite to curb trap thefts amid suspected organized fishing thefts. Officials report extensive losses and pledge joint action to stop the raids.
A historical market note describes wheat prices advancing during wartime, amid questions of crop shortages and speculative demand. It cites global trade concerns, weather uncertainty, and the impact of war on grain values.
Captain Poelluer states the Lady Kindersley of the Tavis Kindersley line, sailing from Vancouver, vanished after striking the Arctic Ocean voyage. A million dollar cargo is reported aboard. Baytitne crew recover no survivors. The ship is presumed sunk at Trebe station.
Fossilized bones from a Cretaceous age were found near Muddy Lake in the Patty district by Relph Nelson of Unity Sask. The find was reported to the University of Saskatchewan and the Dominion Department of the Interior and identified as a significant Cretaceous bone bed. This marks the first discovery of its kind in Saskatchewan.
Manitoba reports first year gross revenue from the Liquor Control Act about 1,200,040 dollars. Winnipeg will receive roughly 175,000 dollars as its share with municipalities in the province also getting a portion of the profits.
Reported Chinese spies from Kiangsu attempted covert action around Shanghai and were chased by Chekiang troops as the town of Gotien burned ten miles north. Letters found near Cheklang headquarters revealed plans to burn Shankhab.
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