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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 1930
Page
3
The Prince of Wales told Imperial Conference delegates at Guildhall that mutual trust and cooperative habits are key to ending war. He cited Britain and Dominions’ disarmament, urged other nations to follow, and argued for League of Nations as the only hopeful alternative to peace and prosperity.
Four safe crackers robbed a Murrayville store of stocks bonds and cash totaling about ten thousand dollars. They breached a guard on the Fraser River bridge in Vancouver with two Westminster constables pursuing, then fled toward Queen's Park. The loot, dropped in the woods or grounds near the mental hospital, was recovered from a small drawer removed from the safe.
Hon. H. Stevens reports several British industrial firms consider setting up branch factories in Canada. A textile concern reportedly chose a site in the Quebec area. Krupps of Germany is said to send a representative to survey potential for a Canadian plant.
Confirmation of a plan to form a western provinces water board to regulate waters in prairie lakes and streams and in the North West Territories was given by Hon. Thomas G. Murphy. J. T. Johnson would serve as chairman of the new body.
Ottawa reports that the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Robert Weir, is reviewing harsher penalties for butter adulteration after a demand from the Montreal Produce Association. The action seeks stronger enforcement and clear penalties to deter dishonest practices in dairy markets.
Fifty percent of grain receipts in the Edmonton division were graded tough and seven percent damp in the ten days after the mid October blizzard. Officials expect that good drying weather will soon improve the quality and grades of the stored grain.
A Canadian Chambers of Commerce trade delegation gains access to Japanese businessmen through a sequence of luncheons hosted by Hon. H. M. Marler the Canadian minister to Japan in Tokyo.
In the House of Commons Arthur Henderson disclosed London’s representations to Moscow about breaches of the propaganda pledge. He said the Soviet ambassador claimed adherence to the pledge but could not curb Third International activity in Britain and the Empire, prompting Conservative calls before the issue subsided.
Two prospectors Charles Stabback and Fred Miller drowned crossing thin ice on Herb Lake in northern Manitoba while traveling by dog team with a canoe. One man fell in and survived to fetch a pole for rescue. both bodies were recovered after a snowstorm hindered efforts.
Brandon Manitoba. The white leghorn entry of John R. Beer Brandon won the eleventh Manitoba egg laying contest at Brandon experimental farm. The final days decided the winner as Beer's pen totaled 2,270 eggs and 2,297 points while Wroth's barred rocks had 2,207 eggs and 2,271 points.
Dr. Hugo Eckener, master of the Graf Zeppelin, denied any invitation by the British Government to testify in its R-101 inquiry. He said he would not travel to England for the inquiry as he was not an eye witness to the catastrophe.
The foreign affairs committee of the Reichstag rejected all motions to raise the question of reparations revision this session. It also called for an end to the situation where a disarmed Germany is surrounded by increasing war preparations.
The huge passenger plane DO X is tentatively scheduled to begin its trans oceanic flight to the United States on November 12 from Lisbon. The DO X departed for Amsterdam en route to Lisbon on November 2 as part of the arranged plan.
The Rev. Hugh Buyler, claimed as the world’s oldest clergyman by service and age, has died in Magilligan Northern Ireland. He served the Magilligan Presbyterian Church nearly 79 years, living to an advanced age.
France records about 250 people injured daily in road and street incidents across highways and urban areas. Police and rescue services warn that fatigue and risky driving contribute to the toll.
Detectives at central police headquarters list the Transcona Bank of Toronto robbery on October 1 among their cases. They report ten arrests tied to the heist, one receives three years, three await trial, and charges persevere against others. Only $3,000 of the $12,000 loot has been recovered, with $9,000 believed to have vanished with a mystery man.
At the Imperial Conference the committee on communications studied financing and technical needs for an Empire broadcasting station. The central facility in England would cost about 40,000 pounds annually for the first five years, with relaying stations to cover the Empire. Four hours of programming would run daily, with Canada receiving the early morning slots to align with its time zone. The Sankey committee, led by the Lord Chancellor, will draft a report addressing channels between Britain and the Dominions, expanded Dominion autonomy, and an Empire tribunal for inter-unit disputes. Governor general appointment review noted.
A Young Canadian poet luncheon featured discussion on political status between sandwich breaks. An economic sub committee worked on a quota scheme for British purchases of canned fruit fish and dairy products. Prime Minister Rt. Hon. R. B. Bennett has fully recovered from his recent indisposition.
Premier John Bracken of Manitoba warns losses to the Prairie Provinces from Wheat Pool loans could exceed 10 million dollars if wheat prices fail to improve. The final figures hinge on unsold 1929 grain disposal in about three months. Alberta’s Premier Brownlee says no loss to Alberta, claiming Wheat Pool will cover it. Saskatchewan’s Premier Anderson offers no firm stance yet. Bracken calls the 10 million figure a guess.
Sir Hubert Wilkins invites Lincoln Ellsworth to join a 2100 mile undersea journey to the North Pole planned to begin next June. The expedition aims to travel beneath the Arctic waters with Wilkins leading the submarine voyage.
British Columbia Premier S. F. Tolmie reorganizes the cabinet. Hon. R. R. Bruce and Hon. F. B. Burden retire. N. B. Lougheed becomes Lands Minister, R. W. Bruhn takes Public Works, W. C. Shelly becomes President of the Council, J. W. Jones takes Finance, Burden to London as agent-general succeeding F. A. Pauline.
The Daily Herald reports that imperial conference plans to end home government interference in selecting governors general for dominions. A committee devised a method where the king appoints governor general with sole consultation and advice from the dominion government.
Ottawa discussion centers on a Dominion subsidy for wheat damaged by fall rain and snow. A proposed two‑year scheme would offer one and a half cents per bushel, with the province matching, limited per farmer. Debate weighs drying costs, grain quality, and who benefits most amid low prices.
Ottawa announced a special measure to ease Alberta coal unemployment by reducing the freight rate to six dollars and seventy five cents per ton for shipments from October 25 to December 1. The rate applies under Order in Council 439 and will extend into mid next year, with further continuation planned to July 31, 1931.
The central selling agency of the Canadian Wheat Pool lowered initial payments for barley. No. 3 C W barley at Fort William now 20 cents a bushel, with malting grades also reduced No 4 C W 17 cents No 5 C W 16 cents No 6 C W 14 cents and a minimum of 12 cents on lower grades. The cut follows recent price slumps and higher Pool deliveries.
Three strong earthquakes rocked cities along the upper Adriatic coast from Ancona to Senigallia causing at least 15 deaths and hundreds injured. Entire towns suffered damage across a 1000 square mile zone with widespread fear and rising casualty figures from the interior ministry reports.
The entire Canadian Delegation to the Imperial Conference were guests of His Majesty at a reception at Buckingham Palace on October 29 in London England.
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