Pro Nova Tax Fight Hits Fuel Oil Use Across Provinces
The Swan River Star & Times reports a provincial bill imposing a one cent tax on fuel oil for non highway uses and seven cents for other users. Protests cite unfair charges on oil driven electricity districts while Manitoba Hydro subsidies expand. The article notes a 1944 Canada fuel product sales figure and modest net profit per gallon.
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Pas
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Manitoba Power Commission
Swan River
Winnipegosis
Roblin
Mamachinery
Manitoba Hydro
Swan River Star & Times
Canada
Imperial Oil annual report details vast Canadian operations
The annual report of Imperial Oil is a vividly illustrated booklet showing the company’s extensive operations across Canada and abroad. It highlights major facilities, production sites, and the scale of the business as presented to readers.
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Imperial Oil
Canada
Rural Manitoba Speaks Quit Reaching for the Moon
Guest editorial by J. M. Thom argues Roblin and similar Manitoba towns lack concrete sidewalks and urges short term public works for sidewalks and store facades. He notes big projects divert attention and calls for practical, community led improvements to beautify towns and attract residents.
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Manitoba
J. M. Thom
The
Review
Winnipeg Tribune
Roblin
North South Highway meeting at Birtle to link routes
A April 25 gathering in Birtle with representatives from Virden Miniota Birtle Foxwarren Russell and panels from other towns to discuss extending Provincial Highway No 4 from Birtle to Russell No 31 to Roblin and The Pas. A committee was named to organize districts and a funding plan set a minimum publicity levy.
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Board of Trade
Wallace
Miniota
Birtle
Virden
Russell
Foxwarren
Roblin
Pas
F. Bridget
R. E. McGuffin
D. R. Read
D. J. Reid
J. R. Lynch
J. Spalding
Jas. Morton
J. H. Finkbeiner
O. T. Barteaux
J. H. Kitching
C. L. Dutton
E. Shields
R. George
H. Backer
Ted Morris
Russell A. G. Smellie
Dave Reid
Melita
Manitoba
Pipestone
Westhope
8.D
U.S
Canadian
Texas
Spalding
Smellie
Shell River
Eric Willis
J. H
Smith
Shields
Melita New Era
Virden Empire Advance
Miniota Herald
Birtle Eye Witness
Binsearth Express
Russell Banner
Roblin Review
Winnipeg Tribune and Free Press
Bond drive tribute from disabled airman at City Hall
In Toronto on Sunday May 1 Fit. Sgt. George Calver, a former Pathfinder bomber tail gunner who lost both legs in combat, urged crowds to buy Victory Bonds. He spoke of risking life and limb to support the war effort, asking the public to back officers and civilians alike for future peace and recovery.
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City Hall
Toronto
Ont
George Calver
Germany
Calver
Canada
Cologne
Sgt. Culver
George
Merridale
Grandview
Church Notes and Service Schedule for Local Congregations
United Church ministers conduct services at Tummell Roblin Gilbert School Bethel Pentecostal and Free Methodist churches with Sunday School at various times. Programs include Junior Congregation Young People Union children's meetings midweek prayer sessions and evangelistic services. All are welcome with weekly study and youth activities listed.
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United Church
Rev
H. V. Ellison
Tummell
Bethel Pentecostal Church
HA. Howarth
Pater
Children's Church
Merridale
Ible
Everbody Welcome
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Peter
Paul
South America
Venezula
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
General Merchant
Mercy Pelican IS
Ge Wise
Sherwin- Williams
Sherwin-Williams
T. H. Taylor
Phone 3
Aeirn
Birtle, Russell, Roblin
Free Methodist Church
J. K. B. Cowan
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