British firms plan to make cars in Canada
London firms intend to establish assembling and manufacturing plants in Canada to meet foreign competition. Delegates urged Canada to create centres for assembling and spare parts, plus stronger salesmanship. British manufacturers promised coordinated advertising and service to ease repairs for Canadian buyers, matching U.S. plant strategies.
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Canada
London
Rngland
Chambers of Commerce Congress
Britain
United States
Congress
P. J. Hannon
Western Mayors to Meet on Unemployment in Vancouver
Mayor W H Malkin plans a June 9 conference in Vancouver to unite western Canadian cities in addressing unemployment. Winnipeg’s Mayor R H Webb and Manitoba leaders will visit to welcome the French tune Winnipeg and discuss inviting other western mayors to join the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
W. H. Malkin
R. H. Webb
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Malkin
Eastern coal rates extended to Drumheller Alberta
A government order in council will extend the eastern freight rate on Alberta coal for another year. E J Garland MP Bow River reports the extension follows persistent demands and will be implemented promptly.
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Drumheller
Alberta
E. J. Garland
ILPA
Bow River
London to unveil Marshal Foch statue near Victoria
The London statue of Marshal Foch nears completion and the Prince of Wales has consented to unveil it if circumstances permit. The memorial will stand on the triangular ground near Victoria station facing the Hotel Belgravia. French sculptor Malissard will supervise the work and the statue will be a replica of the Cassel statue modeled from life with the Marshal’s approval.
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London
England
Marshal Foch
Prince of Wales
Victoria Station
Hotel Belgravia
Malissard
Cassel
Ottawa leaders urge joint rail survey to Pacific coast
Prime Minister Mackenzie King told the House of Commons that Canada should conduct a joint survey by CN and CPR to find an outlet to the Pacific coast. If not started within a year, a future government would move to begin the project.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pacific Coast
Minckenzie King
House of Commons
Extending Air Service in Tokyo Aims to Expand Reach
The AVY Ministry plans to greatly extend Japan's air services to offset reduced maritime fighting units after the London agreement. This expansion targets a vast increase in operations and coverage across the nation.
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Tokyo
Japan
London
England
AVY Dinistry
Newport News builds 150 ton American water wheel
The largest American made water wheel, weighing 150 tons, is under construction at Newport News. Local engineers report the project as a landmark in propulsion history, aiming to showcase industrial capability and precision manufacturing.
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Newport News
Pension disbursements reveal provincial totals across Canada
Dominion Government reports 7.54 million dollars paid to 42 553 old age pensioners province by province. Ontario shows 26 370 pensioners receiving 2.23 million, British Columbia 4 576 pensioners 2.05 million, Manitoba 5 104 pensioners 1.65 million. The uneven totals reflect act start dates, with British Columbia first and Ontario last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan
North-West Territories
British Columbia
Fire destroys main building at Lacombe Junior College
A fire at the Canadian Junior College in Lacombe Alberta destroyed the main building and the boys dormitory. Estimated losses reach 100000 dollars. Five boys suffered burns and were treated at Lacombe hospital as roughly 200 others escaped in their night clothes. The girls dormitory and two other structures remained, while construction of the campus began about twenty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacombe
Alberta
Lacombe Hospital
Canada
Canadian nurse killed in Italy near Florence
Miss Helen Gee of Denver and Miss Ruth Henderson a Canadian nurse with Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore died in an automobile crash near Ronta, 49 miles from Florence. Their car left the road after colliding with another vehicle and plunged 250 feet into a ravine, the suitcases indicating a touring trip.
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Florence
Italy
Helen Gee
United States
Denver
Colo
Ruth Henderson
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Ronta
Wilkins May Accompany Dominion Arctic Expedition
Sir Hubert Wilkins may join the 1930 Arctic expedition sent annually by the Dominion Department of Interior to the Northwest Territories and Yukon. The Australian explorer has department permission to sail on the S S Boothie starting from North Sidney Nova Scotia near the end of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Dominion Department of Interior
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Department
S.S. Boothie
Sidney
Nova Scotia
Mounties Sail for Olympia Show in London
A detachment of Royal Mounted Police left Montreal on May 29 to compete at the International Horse Show at Olympia London. Major T Dann, senior inspector, leads the team after a demanding training period in Regina and Ottawa.
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London
Ottawa
Royal Mounted Police
Olympia
Montreal
T. Dann
Canada
Regina
Funeral for Flight-Sergeant Pike Held in Ottawa
The Last Post sounded as the firing party fired over the coffin of Flight-Sergeant Robert W. Pike in Ottawa. The Vancouver-bound train carried the body of the young flyer, killed in an aeroplane crash here on May 27, to his native city in British Columbia for burial.
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Ottawa
Union Station
Robert W. Pike
Vancouver
British Columbia
Kingsford Smith Plans Westward Atlantic Flight
Capt Charles E Kingsford Smith, famed pilot of the Southern Cross, intends to attempt a westward Atlantic crossing near month end from Dublin Ireland according to remarks made here as preparations continue for the California to Australia flight route.
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Dublin
Ireland
Atlantic Ocean
Charles E. Kingsford- Smith
Southern Cross
California
Australia
Lune
Smelter Plan Aims at Far North Edmonton
Within 18 months a large oil burning smelter is planned for the southeast corner of Great Slave Lake to process rich copper ore deposits into ingots for transport to world markets via Edmonton. The Atlas Exploration Company and Consolidated Smelters and Ventures Limited are named as leading Canadian mineral developers driving the project.
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Edmonton
Great Slave Lake
Edmorton
Atlas Exploration Company
Consolidated Smelters and Ventures, Limited
Canada
Gift Of Conservative Members Ottawa Cup Presentation
Con servatives in the House of Commons caucus room presented their leader Hon Fr Bennett a large loving cup. R S White and W A Black two senior supporters made the presentation, Bennett spoke movingly in thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
FR. B. Bennett
R. S. White
W. A. Black
Subsidies Paid by Dominion Government to Western Provinces
Ottawa reports detailed subsidy amounts to western provinces based on population. Saskatchewan would receive 2.065 million now rising to 2.710 million at 1.2 million. Alberta 1.670 million now rising to 2.710 million. Manitoba 1.662 million now rising to 2.686 million. British Columbia 738,817 now with per capita growth as population increases. government grant for legislation rises from 190k to 240k at higher populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
British Columbia
Veterans Can Renew Pensions Under New Act
Ottawa reports a provision in the Pension Act allows veterans who swapped rights for a cash sum to renew pensions. If monthly accruals would have matched the cash settlement, and they prove war disability, they become eligible for a pension based on current disability once the cash is exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Flight Again Postponed for British Dirigible R-160
London reports the R-160 flight to Canada postponed to late June or early July. Frederick Montague told the House of Commons repairs are required for the huge airship and materials must be specially manufactured. The R-100 earlier suffered a torn fin cover and minor damages during a 24 hour England test flight. the May launch was expected to reach Canada by early June.
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London
England
Canada
Frederick Montague
Air
House of Commons
Edinburgh minister attacks war books as exploitation
The Reverend John Calder of Campbelltown condemned modern war books at the Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland as filthy and inexcusable, calling them a libel on the army and a calumny on the heroic dead.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
John Calder
Campbelltown
Assembly of
The
Free Church of Scotland
Calder
Vancouver cows foster babies in distant milk delivery
Brooksbank Laboratories certified milk from Vancouver ships fresh milk to China and Japan via Empress of Canada. Scientific refrigeration on Canadian Pacific liners and the Brooksbank farm quality drive long distance delivery from Vancouver to Shanghai, 5419 miles, in 14 days with stops. Manager W F Jones advocates treating the cow with motherly care and immaculate stables and animals.
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China
Japan
Vancouver
New York
Montreal
Australia
South America
London
England
British Columbia
Orient
Brooksbank
Ies
Shanghai
Honolulu
Yokohama
Ksbe
W. F. Jones
Brooksbank Laboratories
Dominion Election Act passes Commons after Woodsworth amendment
The House of Commons approved the Dominion Election Act following J S Woodsworth Labor Winnipeg North Centre's amendment. The change repeals a section barring company contributions to campaigns, argued to burden labor unions, while large corporations faced no restriction. The amendment is seen as allowing unincorporated companies and organizations to contribute without limit.
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Ottawa
Hrouse of Commons
J. S. Woodsworth
Winniper North Centre
Woodsworth
Senate Approves Grain Act in Ottawa Session
The Senate approved the consolidated Canada Grain Act drafted by a House of Commons committee. Hon. Raoul Dandurand introduced the bill, had three readings, and passed it within minutes. Senator A B Gillis criticized late introduction hindering study, warning the Senate could become a rubber stamp.
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Ottawa
Ont
Senate
House of Commons
Raoul Dandurand
A. B. Gillis
Commons
New Time Winnipeg Airmail schedule takes effect
Western Canada Prairie Airmail service shifts to a May 27 timetable. The mail flight departed Stevenson airport at 7 30 as officials cited meteorological challenges on the Winnipeg to Regina leg, especially near Winnipeg. An extra ninety minutes of daylight is expected to improve operation efficiency.
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Winnipeg
Western Canada Prairie Airmail
Western Points
Stevenson Airport
Regina
Coolican
Grain Moving Steadily From Head of Lakes
Fort William and Port Arthur see rising export grain movements. E A Ursell, chief statistician, notes European demand rising and expects 15 to 20 million bushels monthly from Head of the Lakes. If this rate holds two months, carryover may stay about 60 million bushels, with improved Atlantic shipments and Mediterranean demand.
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Montreal
Que
Montreal Star
Fort William
E. A. Ursell
Board of Grain Commissioners
Port Arthur
Ont
Head of the Lakes
Atlantic Seaboard
Ursell
Mediterranean
Statistician
The
Ottawa plan for interprovincial unemployment conference
Premier King announced in the House of Commons that a proposed interprovincial unemployment conference may be held this year with representatives from labor, transport, and major employers. A $10,000 appropriation was placed in supplementary estimates to fund it, aiming to devise winter employment plans for more workers. Mayors from Winnipeg Saskatoon Regina Edmonton and Calgary will attend a Vancouver conference on June 9, with Winnipeg’s Mayor Webb representing his city amid worsening unemployment.
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Ottawa
Ont
King
House of Commons
Labor
A. A. Heaps
Winnipeg North
Winnipeg
Man
Ralph H. Webb
Vancouver
Saskatoon
Regina
Edmonton
Calgary
Webb
Relief of Soldier Settlers Indebtedness Passed
Ottawa reports a Senate committee approved a government bill relieving 12,000 soldier settlers of 30 percent of their debt, cutting about 11 million dollars from capital obligations. The scheme covers 38 million total, with remaining 27 million expected to be paid, under Hon. Charles Stewart’s department.
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Ottawa
Ont
Senate
House of Commons
Canada
Charles Stewart
Young aviatrix killed in Colorado Springs crash
Margaret Ferguson a 17 year old government licensed pilot who just earned her license fell about 2000 feet during a solo flight near Colorado Springs while attempting to restart a stalled motor. The motor briefly restarted during the descent but died again.
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Colorado Springs
Calo
America
Margaret Ferguson
Miss Ferguson
Three Europeans Convicted in Forced Labor Case
In Windhoek Southwest Africa three young Europeans were charged with kidnapping natives and compelling them to work on their plantations under threat of cash penalties. They were found guilty of assault and fined five pounds each, deemed light due to their youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windhoek
Africa
Settlement Land Seekers Depart Montreal Westward
A group of French Canadians from the eastern provinces and the United States plans to leave for the west toward the end of June. They will travel by the Canadian National Railway starting from Montreal and Quebec in search of new settlement land.
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Montreal
United States
Quebec
Canadian National Railway
Ottawa Expenditures Rise Under Opium Act Administration
Expenditures for administering the opium and narcotic drug act increased since 1926 from 27452.59 to 62110.83 in 1830, a return tabled in the House of Commons shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
Chief Scout Re-elected in Canada at Scouts Meet
Ottawa's His Excellency the Governor General was re-elected as chief scout for Canada during the annual meeting of the Canadian General Council of the Boy Scouts Association.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canadian General Council
The
Boy Scouts Association
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