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Wit and Wisdom From Manitoba House Debates Broadcast Debate Wits
A retrospective of parliamentary humor during a heated session on radio broadcasts shows quips from McDowell Willis Campbell Stinson and others. The piece notes jest about margarine education and gerrymandering as well as swivel chair mishaps and a plan for federal road funding. It frames the humor as lost to history without broadcasts or Hansard records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCF
McDowell
Cons
Willis
Brandon
Campbell
Roblin
Burch
Mr. Stinson
Prefontaine
Schultz
Scotland
Hryorczuk
Kardash
Chester
Mr. Campbell
St. Vital
Galeries
Mr. Willis
Mr. Swailes
Ethelbert
Mr. Rungay
Mr. Miller