19 Apr 1923
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1923
Page
1
Provincial Municipal Auditor H Manley Power reports a full audit of the Shell River municipality for 1922. He notes lax prior recordkeeping, confirms balances, outlines audits of January February, and states expenditures mainly for road work paid by municipal cheques. He urges businesslike accounting and better controls going forward.
A government revenue statement for the year 1922 shows the Muances listed from the Shell River Municipality ledger. Signed by H Manley Power, Provincial Municipal Auditor, dated December 1922, asserting accuracy and freedom from errors to the best knowledge.
Statement of Receipts and Expenditures for the year 1912 shows total $19295950 and is certified correct. All figures align with the City ledger of the municipality of Sheil River as of December 1922 by the Provincial Municipal Auditor.
Published every Thursday at the Review office on 1st avenue with a subscription price of $1.60 in advance and $8.00 when not prepaid. Rates also show Great Britain and United States at $32.00 in advance.
Sidney E. Rogers, Reeve, writes to Filitar about delays publishing a final audit of W. Powers Provincial Auditor. He disputes Mr Newton’s public letter, defends council finances, cites road costs, tax collection efforts, and actions against a Deepdale councillor for alleged misuses of funds. He also notes arrangements with engineers and public works regarding road conditions and expenses.
Sidney F. Rogers Reeve of Shell River Municipality questions the Roblin council over 1924 audit actions by Ashley and Towers, criticizes Mr Powers for a costly 1922 audit, and alleges political motives behind a confidential letter and its public disclosure. He cites floods, audit costs, and disputed authority as central issues.
Local notes report business visitors in Winnipeg and new employment for Wilfred Rae at the Extension Service. Alice King returns home after Manitoba College graduation with a $40 scholarship. Jean Mitchell undergoes appendicitis surgery and recovers well. Auction planned by AJ Williamson for furniture. Community asks about upcoming vote and its impact. King to examine bill at Roblin church service. Shell River Council minutes delayed due to auditing. Mr Win Edwards assumes gas station duties at Guarantee Garage with reliable service.
Mrs Carl Burrows has been very sick for several days. A daughter was born to Mrs LC Wells on April 12.
Palmer Olson is tight on the stove weed fly in Bield these days. Mrs A Anderson caught the junior room last week. Dr Coppinger paid Bield a professor visit. Joe Sheply rents A Siems farm at Shevlin. Farmers haul timber from Cockerely mill. Mr Beckman visited Merridate father, ill for days. Falconer 33.5 mill Co sold saw-fill outfit to a buyer from BowSman district. Lenstees hold Shortdale School meeting on union funds. over thirty join Farmers Union branch. Mr Godely from Sask union speaks. War talk prompts enlistment appeal. Melvin Olson to return from Winnipeg hospital. Last ball of winter season at the hall with Andrews and La Fontaine.
Community news from Merridale notes Mrs W Woodhogse left for Brandon to join her husband last week. School closures for two weeks due to rent concerns. Mr A Goodchild reports earning 40 dollars weekly in the States as a mechanic and plans to return after clearing a land claim. Mr Towasin departs for Standon to take a position on an experimental farm, while his work introducing new seed varieties and cattle is hoped to continue upon return.
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