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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
2
Historical note explains the 1935 Bank of Canada formation and 1950 redemption transition, detailing how chartered banks ceased issuing notes while the central bank became sole currency issuer. The Harrowby Banner offers holiday greetings and local society updates, including school performances and Christmas travel.
The Bank of Canada recalls all notes issued by chartered banks marking the end of an old Canadian custom. In January 1950 chartered banks pay about 14 million dollars to the Bank of Canada to redeem their notes, which had circulated since 1817 and formed Canada’s first real money.
Seven western Canadian barley experts aided by two judges will select the top grown malting barley from nearly 1 000 carloads entered in the National Barley Contest. Regional and provincial prize winners will be chosen January 16 and 17 at the Board of Grain Commissioners offices in Winnipeg. Alberta winners announced January 28 at the Calgary seed show. awards for Saskatchewan and Alberta and the nation to follow.
An inter provincial judging panel from Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and Manitoba provincial agronomists along with consulting judges from Canada Malting Co and Dominion Malting Co are listed for the National Barley Contest. The 1949 contest marked its fourth run by the brewing and wakting industry since 1946. A travel anecdote follows about a toll gate confrontation over toll charges and vehicle keys.
Cantatas are musical dramas sung without costume scenery or action, focusing on voice and orchestra. Operas add staging costumes and action, creating a theatrical experience with dialogue and visual elements.
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