Canada Budget Changes Announced In First Speech
Hon. C. A. Dunning details wide tariff shifts in the 1929 30 budget proposing increases and decreases across 54 items under the general tariff 35 items under intermediate and 106 under British preference steering Canada toward a stronger British tariff bias. The scene in the House of Commons was tense with packed galleries as the election budget was framed.
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Newfoundland
Ottawa
C. A. Dunning
Dunning
House of Commons
Dominion of Canada
Commons
Must Take Livestock Industry Seriously Must Take Livestock Industry Seriously
Winnipeg Manitoba Col H A Mullins former MP for Marquette and renowned cattleman warns Canadian farmers to treat livestock as a serious industry or lose it to larger producers and packing firms. He notes U S abbatoirs feeding tens of thousands of hogs and cattle in Montana.
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Winnipeg
Man
Col
H. A. Mullins
Marquette
Dominion
United States
Montana
Col. Mullins
Noted Barrister Dead in Ottawa Ontario
Eugene Lafleur KC, a leading Canadian barrister, died in Ottawa on April 30 from pneumonia. He played a major role in many large litigations and was to serve as Canada’s representative on the arbitration board for the I’m Alone dispute with the United States.
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Ottawa
Radio Stations To Fight Fires In Thunder Bay District
Two radio stations will be operated from advantageous points in the Thunder Bay district to aid forest fire battles near Port Arthur Ontario. Communication will be established between observation towers and the chief ranger's headquarters.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Thunder Bay
Ramsay MacDonald Talks With Australia Across World Beam
In a historic 830 morning call from No 10 Downing Street, Ramsay MacDonald and James Scullin held a 15 minute direct beam wireless telephone chat spanning 12,000 miles. They discussed Empire issues and England Australia cricket matches while listeners in the cabinet room heard via earphones.
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London
England
No. 10
Downing Street
Ramsay MacDonald
Hullo
Scullin
Australia
Britain
Jamey Scullin
Premier Scullin
Premier MacDonald
Good Market In Orient For Apples
Victoria BC plans to push British Columbia apples into Oriental markets with support from the marketing branch of the department of agriculture. Hon Herbert Marler, Canadian minister to Japan, notes a large market in Japan and China awaits BC fruit. Experimental shipments to Hong Kong show strong reception, and officials aim to expand canned BC fruit and vegetables to the Orient with extensive advertising to compete with American exports.
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Victoria
B.C
British Columbia
Department of Agriculture
Herbert Marler
Japan
China
Marler
Hong Kong
Orient
Soviet officials study Canadian railways in Winnipeg
Six Soviet Republic officials arrived in Winnipeg to study Canadian National Railway methods and facilities with aim to reorganize Russia's railroad practice. D. E. Sulimoff, vice-people’s commissioner for ways of communication, led the committee and cited the need to boost traffic capacity, heavier track, stronger motive power, and improved yard facilities.
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Winnipeg
Man
Soviet Republic
Canadian National Railways
Russia
D. E. Sulimoff
Manitoba Seeding Nears Completion This Year
Manitoba farmers have 85 to 89 percent of wheat sown with favorable outlook for early grain crop planting. A large number of farmers already have wheat completed and are starting other crops.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Canadian delegates head to London for empire commerce conference
A representative group of Canadian business leaders will depart Montreal for London on May 16 to attend the Federated Chambers of Commerce of the British Empire conference set to begin May 26 in London England.
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Montreal
London
England
Federated Chambers of Commerce of the
Prime Minister Proposes New Fisheries Post
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Mackenzie King moved to create a separate Department of Fisheries with a minister at its head and a deputy. The salary is set at ten thousand dollars, matching other cabinet pay. Proposals aim to give Prince Edward Island cabinet representation and expand appointments to the Biological Board of Canada.
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Ottawa
Ont
Mackenzie King
Fisheries
Department of Fisheries
Prince Edward Island
J. E. Sinclair
R. J. Jenkins
Queens
A. E. MacLean
Prince Albert
Cyrus MacMillan
McGill University
MacMillan
Atlantic Fisheries Commission
Duncan Royal Commission
Maritime Provinces
W. A. Found
Marine and Fisheries
J. A. Cardin
Cardin
Department of Agriculture
Inspection and Sale
Minister of Fisheries
Biological Board of Canada
British Columbia
Prince of Wales Named President of Golfers Association
London report says the Prince of Wales has consented to become president of the Professional Golfers Association, succeeding the late Earl of Balfour. The prince has long shown strong interest in golf and has held royal and ancient captaincies as well as captaincies of several metropolitan clubs.
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London
Eng
Prince of Wales
Professional Golfers’ Association
Earl of Balfour
Japan Names Vancouver Trade Commissioner to Western Canada
Mason Suma arrives in Vancouver to open a Japan trade office overseeing Western Canada and the Northwestern States. He notes Vancouver as the site signals Japan’s emphasis on growing trade with the port. Canada Japan trade has surged. imports were 13 million and exports 43 million last year, totaling 55 million.
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Vancouver
B.C
Japan
Canada
Mason Suma
Suma
Britain to set flour regulations for domestic content
The Daily Express reports Britain will require a minimum percentage of British wheat flour in all loaves milled domestically. The rule will vary rather than be fixed, with details to be issued in a forthcoming government white paper.
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London
England
Britain
Daily Express
Ottawa minister proposes Dominion Analysts designation bill
Hon. J. H. King introduced a bill in the House of Commons to amend the Food and Drugs Act. The move would designate provincial or municipal analysts employed outside the department staff as Dominion Analysts while they are so employed.
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Ottawa
Prairie provinces share in rapid manufacturing growth
C E Harvey of Winnipeg, retiring prairie division chair, reported at the annual Canadian Manufacturers Association meeting that prairie factories increased production in 1929. Total product value exceeded 340 million dollars with Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta sharing in growth. Payroll surpassed 75 million dollars, reinforcing factories' value to communities and highlighting Saskatchewan as a manufacturing province.
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Winnipeg
Man
Prairie Provinces
C. E. Harvey
Prairie Division
Canadian Manufacturers Association
Harvey
Prairies
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
The
Amendments Defeated Over Home Grown Beer Tax Fight
In the House of Commons London Conservatives failed to win all British beer provisions. They sought two amendments to the beer tax resolutions in the budget. One would cut the higher duties, the other offer a rebate for beer from home-grown malt hops. The chancellor refused both. A Liberal-Labor majority defeated the first by 131 and the second by 128.
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London
England
House of Commons
Bonding of Commission Grain Buyers
In the House of Commons Agriculture Committee discussion on the Grain Act, bonding for commission merchants vs elevators was debated. Officials argued higher bonds could drive firms out, while some urged protection for farmers. penalties under the act include up to two years’ imprisonment or a $5,000 fine for licensing breaches, with ongoing review of contentious sections.
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Ottawa
Commission
House of Commons
H. H. Stevens
Vancouver Centre
E. B. Ramsay
Board of Grain Commissioners
E. J. Garland
U.F.A
Bow River
Ramsay
Stevens
Resources Bills Progress Through Second Reading in Commons
In Ottawa the House of Commons moved resources bills toward enactment. Alberta and Saskatchewan transfers were read a second time after committee reviews. A disputed Alberta rights clause and a broader Saskatchewan backdating request sparked debate. The government pledged to implement the transfer once imperial approval arrives.
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Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
House of Commons
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Peace River
British Columbia
Dominion
Lucien Cannon
Northwest Territories
R. B. Bennett
Ernest Lapointe
Praise For Canadian Universities Wows British Headmasters
English headmasters touring Edmonton praised Canadian universities and Alberta institutions at a dinner hosted by the provincial government. Speakers highlighted opportunities for British youths to study under Canadian conditions and contribute to Canada’s growth. Premier Brownlee offered greetings at the event, which also fostered reunions with former pupils.
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Edmonton
Universities of
Canada
Alberta
Brownlee
Livestock Ranch Planned North East of Big River
A group plans a 200000 livestock ranch project north east of Big River Sask to lease one third of a township. L G Patterson, Dominion lands agent, said the area was inspected and deemed ideal for ranching. The venture aims to raise sheep and Angora goats and the lease application has been sent to Ottawa. Names of the project backers were not disclosed.
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Prince Albert
Sask
Praiirie
Big River
L. G. Patterson
Dominion Lands Agent
Ottawa
Return to Canada Plans By French Canadians in U S
More than two thousand French Canadians living in the United States have arranged to return to Canada, a plan disclosed by Monsignor J. H. Prud homme, Bishop of Prince Albert Saskatchewan, while he was in Montreal.
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Montreal
United States
Canada
J. H. Prud'homme
Prince Albert, Sask
Duchess Completes Capetown Trip From London Flight
The Duchess of Bedford, a 64 year old aviation enthusiast, completed a round trip to Capetown and landed at Croydon airport on April 30 marking the journey in London England.
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London
Eng
the Duchess of Bedford
Capetown
Croydon Airport
Czecho-Slovakia Exports Pencils Worth $1,617,000 Last Year
Czecho-Slovakia shipped pencils valued at 1.617 million dollars in the previous year. The export figures highlight the country’s industrial output and trade position in office supplies.
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