Parliament Hill reports Prairie Farm Rehabilitation amendments
The House heard Agriculture Minister Gardiner outline suggested changes to the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act. Proposals include expanding benefits to smaller units and broader areas, with emphasis on drought relief, water conservation, and farm development across the Prairie Provinces. The debate also touched on tax impacts from wartime grain storage and payments.
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J. G. Gardiner
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Airie
Canada
Prairie Provinces. On Thursday Last, the Minister of Agriculture
Alos Scotia
New Brunswi
B.C
House of Commons
Min. of Agriculture
P.F.A.A
Saskatchewan and Manitoba grain farmers taxed heavily in 1944 45
The report notes Saskatchewan and Manitoba grain farmers paid disproportionate income taxes for 1944 45 due to taxation on stored grain from prior years. It contrasts Saskatchewan 1944 tax of 2 587 632 with Quebec 1944 tax of 59 913 and calls for tax regulation adjustments to correct the injustice and prevent recurrence.
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Quebec
Castleden
Overheard on the Bus Conversation Clips
On a bus a brief exchange shows a woman indicating she has no dinner plans tonight and fears she will be hungry by morning, while a companion notes she will be hungry. The casual chat captures everyday urban life.
Manitoba Safety Lane schedule for Roblin and region
Manitoba safety campaign data cites 376 provincial deaths from accidents last year. Safety Lanes run June 2 to September 5 with events at Roblin August 6-7 and other dates in Russell August 4-5 and Grandview August 8-9, plus cycling and driving prizes and daily radio talks.
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Manitoba
W. T. Davies
Manitoba Dept. of Labor
Davies
United Kingdom scientist discovers new law of universe
British physicist Professor Blackett of Manchester presents research to the Royal Society claiming a new law linking electromagnetism with general relativity. He suggests rotating bodies such as Earth, the Sun, and stars generate a coupling between electricity, magnetism, and gravitation, addressing a long standing paradox since Einstein’s 1915 theory.
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United Kingdom
Blackett
Manchester
Royal Society
Einstein
Professor Blackett
Blackett links gravity and magnetism in cosmic test
A new law suggests a testable relation between gravitation and magnetism through spinning cosmic fields. Professor Blackett presents an equation making the cosmic principle accessible to scientists. The finding promises a shift in thought and boosts research on Earth's and stars' physics and cosmic rays.
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Blackett
Barley Contest Entries Have Equal Break in 25 000 Event
The National Barley Contest offers all entrants an even break as entries are cleaned by the grain inspection branch before judges see them. For farmer held carload entries, samples come from the farmer's bin and are likewise cleaned. Judging focuses on seed suitability for malting, with weight, type, kernels, size, and maturity also considered.
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Brewing and Malting Industries
Population figures show Manitoba towns with Flin Flon leading villages
Provincial pamphlet Facta About Manitoba lists 1946 census data. Flin Flon municipal district tops villages with 7,522 residents while cities Brando Portage la Prairie St Boniface and Winnipeg exceed 20000 or more. Towns and villages across the province range from Neepawa 2,452 to Roblin 792.
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Facta
Manitoba
Transcona
Selkirk
Dauphin
Pas
Neepawa
Minnedosa
Flin Flon
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
St. Boniface
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Beach
Altona
Benito
Binscorth
Brooklands
Elkhorn
Foxwarren
Garson
Gilbert Plains
Gimli
Great Falls
Gretna
Hamiota
Manitou
Napinka
Pilot Mound
Plum Coulee
Roblin
Rossburn
Shoal Lake
Ste Rose Due Lac
Teulon
Wawanesa
Winkler
Winnipegosis
Mun
Be Not Discouraged by Broken Resolutions
A reflective note on persistence and self correction. The passage urges resilience after errors and highlights the value of recognizing and rectifying mistakes, especially bias, emphasizing practical perseverance over discouragement.
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Coleridge
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Parliament Hill
Fred S. Zaplitny
M.P
Dominion
Ments
CCF
Yorkton
Income Tax Department
Women’s Institute
University of Manitoba
Robert Palmer
Waskada
Esther Thompson MacKay
Province of
Winnipeg Teacher’s Dramatic Society
Manitoba Drama League
F. W. Jackson
M. Hart
James A. Turner
Grace Gordon Hood
Wilfred G. Booth
D. L. Cameron
Manitoba Trustee Association
T. Eaton Co
Marian Casselman
Dominion Dept. of Agriculture
Katherine Mackenzie
C.A
E. K. Williams
Frances McKay
Women’s Work
Man. Dept. of Agriculture
Red Cross
Women’s Institutes
McKay
Royal Bank
Royal Bank OF Canada
J. T. H. McConnell
Fast Air Service
the Pas
Canadian Pacific Railway
Eliz. Taylor
Frank Morgan
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