Parliament Hill notes Ontario election shifts and by elections
Ontario voters reelect the Progressive Conservative government with a reduced majority while the CCF gains 14 seats to become the official opposition. Three federal by-elections in Yale Vancouver Centre Ontario County swing to the CCF, boosting their Commons delegation to 31. cabinet reshuffles accompany the session with ministerial changes and new parliamentary secretaries.
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Parliament Hill
Ontario
Liberals
C.C.F
E. B. Jolliffe
Prem. Drew
Lion's den
Progressive Conservatives
Toronto
Ottawa
Drew
Bracken
Chhief
Yale
Vancouver Centre
B.C
Ontario County
Grote Stirling
Bennett
Owen L. Jones
Yuie
Ian MacKenzie
Rodney Young
Sinclair
Arthur Williams
House of Commons
CCF
J. A. Glen
Mines and Resources
J. A. McKinnon
Department of Fisheries
R. W. Mayhew
Victoria
L. Mutch
Winnipeg South
Veteran's Affairs
Tom Reid
M.P
New Westminster
Fisheries
National Revenue
R.M. Shell River July Council Meeting
Minutes of the Roblin meeting held June 2 1948 show Reeve Diamond presiding with all councillors present. Stewart McCrea moves to adopt the minutes as read and Boyce Gamey moves to approve Walter Cruise’s old age pension application.
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Jessie A. Whyte
Gamey-Boyce
Goose Lake
Shell River
Stewart McCrae
Boyce-McCrea
W. J. Westwood
R.M. Shell River
Stewart McCrea
Roblin
Gamey-Boycé
St. Boniface
Imperial Oil Co
Piggott Truck & Tractor Co
North Star Oil Co
Bowman, McFadden & Bowman
O. M. Olson
Paramount Motors
Taves & Briscoe
Steve Wi
McCrea-Boyce
Reeve Diamond
Boyce Gamey
Walter Cruise
Boyce
Boxing Night Falls Flat As Main Bout Fails To Deliver
The Athletic Association's boxing event in Roblin drew fan support but the main bout between visiting fighters failed to produce any decisive action after eight rounds. Preliminary Hay brothers bouts met expectations, yet sponsors vow another night featuring local and district contenders to renew interest.
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the Athletic Association
Roblin
Hay Brothers of
Golden and Silver Wedding Anniversaries in Roblin
Mr and Mrs Geo Donaldson celebrate their Golden anniversary at their Roblin home with eleven children thirty two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The couple were married in Brandon and later lived in Vancouver before returning to farm in Silverwood. Also Mr and Mrs W J Wallace celebrate a Silver anniversary in Roblin with seven children. A baptism and banquet followed the ceremonies. Knox United Church picnic planned for June 24 at the public school grounds with baskets drinks and races for all.
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Massey-Harris
Woodstock
Canada
United States
Europe
Africa
Geo. Donaldson
Roblin
Mr. Donaldson
Roquis
Ont
Donaldson
Ella Funelle
Lewes
Sussex
Eneg
Sgt
Funnelle
V.C
W. J. Wallace
Florence Gertrude Donaldson
Harvey
Calgary
Wallace
Deepdale
Bill Wallace
Cecil Wallace
Birch River
John Peats
J. Funk
Tom
Jim
Alex Donaldson
C. Traub
Silverwood
Summers
Roblin Free Methodist Church
Knox United Church
Fair lists ready for distribution under Secretary Scott guidance
The Fair lists have been printed this week and are now ready for distribution. Contact Secretary W. R. Scott to obtain copies and take an interest in your district fair.
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W. R. Scott
Magazine sales girl warns of schemes and urges local dealer buys
A magazine salesgirl cautions readers that paying for magazines can leave buyers forgotten, urging support for local dealers to avoid being left with nothing. The piece critiques magazine schemes and emphasizes choosing trusted local sources for purchases.
Early sown crops hold up through dry spell. rain needed for coarse grains
The report notes early sown crops are standing the dry spell but warns coarse grains need immediate rainfall to avoid yield loss. Weather conditions and water stress are critical for later stages and regional farmers monitor soil moisture closely.
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