Macaulay’s Indian reforms and literary rise chronicled
This piece surveys Thomas Babington Macaulay’s life from his early years and family to his profound influence on Indian law, education, and press freedom. It traces his career in Britain, his role on the Indian Council, and his celebrated History of England, highlighting his conscience, abolitionist ties, and lasting legacy for both India and Britain.
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India
Thomas Babington
Lord Macaulay
Nehru
United Nations
Hitler
T. B. Macaulay
Supreme Council of India
Calcutta
Hannah
England
East India Company
Macaulay
Lord Brougham
Royal Commission
Rome
Ife
Zachary Macaulay
Sierra Leone
Africa
Christian Observer
Fingal
Cambridge University
William HI
James II
William III
Edinburgh Reviews
London Society
Lord Lansdowne
Calne
House of Commons
Indian Council
Edinburgh
Pitt
Warren Hastings
John Hampden
Milton
Macaulay of
Rothley
Westminster Abbey
Red Cross Sends 7512 Relief Articles to Greece
Manitoba Red Cross Women’s Work committees have finished 7512 items for an overseas shipment to Greece. The 2673 pound consignment includes layettes quilts and infants and children’s clothing. Miss Orian Warwick urges urgent cross-border aid and full staffing of workrooms for winter relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Women’s Work Committees
Manitoba
Greece
Red Cross Centre
Orian Warwick
Red Cross
Europe
Near East
C. Rhodes Smith
Women's Work Committee
Manitoba Red Cross
Pocket Encyclopedia Quick Canadian Facts Released This Week
The 1950 1951 edition of Quick Canadian Facts appears in a digest size volume with 136 pages. It covers Ada and Canadians the RCMP postage stamps Canada’s progress and government and a Q A quiz. Notable items include Cape Breton Island once being a separate province and Alexander Graham Bell first to lift a man aloft in Canada.
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Quick Canadian Facts
RCMP
Cape Breton Island
Alexander Graham Bell
Canada
Blindfolded crossing danger warned across Canada rail system
Impaired visibility from clouded windshields caused many of 443 railway crossing accidents reported to the Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada for the year ending June 30. The incidents killed 140 and injured 549. Motorists should approach crossings with caution, keep windows clear, and avoid racing trains. Do not stall in crossing. shift to second gear. ensure no second train approaches from behind.
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Board of Transport Commissioners For Canada
Flood Fund supports non structural losses across Canada
The flood fund has compensated all portions of Canada with losses other than structural damage, enabling people to resume normal home and business life. Government bodies are building dikes to prevent future floods, with costs for raising the fund under three quarters of one percent, funded by volunteer services.
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Canada
Dominion
Mentally Ill Treatment Emphasized By Medical View
The piece states there is no more shame in mental illness than bodily sickness and urges early diagnosis by a physician. It argues many cases of mental disturbance can be cured with correct treatment and expert care for both children and adults.
Careless Smokers Trigger Manitoba 1950 Fire Loss Record
Fire prevention data show careless smoking the top single fire cause in Manitoba in 1949 with 391 fires and insured losses of 67 508. Electrical faults second with 214 fires and 171 226 insured loss. Total fires 2 600, fatalities 24, injuries 78, insured loss 1 869 675, property loss 2 243 588. Residential fires 1 186 causing 445 943 insured loss. farm fires 319 causing 251 489. wholesale and retail 368 fires and 897 882 insured loss.
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Manitoba
H. E. Puttee
Canada
Canadian engineer Ira P. MacNab elected president of engineers
Ira P. MacNab, general manager of Halifax Public Service Commission, elected president of the Dominion Association of Professional Engineers representing 22 000 engineers nationwide. MacNab, a 40 year veteran, has served as past president of the Nova Scotia association and held executive roles in many national and provincial technical bodies.
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Central Press
Winnipeg
Ira P. MacNab
Public Service Commission of
Halifax
Dominion Association of Professional Engineers
Canada
MacNab
Maritimes
Quebec
Alberta
Venezuela
Mexico
Nova Scotia Association of Professional Engineers
Students Develop Awareness of Community Facilities Scrapbook Contest
Manitoba high school students are invited to enter a scrapbook contest to raise awareness of local health and recreational facilities. Sponsored by the Manitoba Hospital Service Association with approvals from public health, welfare, and education departments, the event runs from early November to mid March. Judging panel includes Miss Margaret Nix, Dr. J. M. Brown, Judge J. M. George, and Dr. J. K. Friesen.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Hospital Service Association
Department of Public Health and Welfare
Department of Education
Margaret Nix
J. M. Brown
Department of
Edu
Quick Canadian Facts 1950 51 highlights stats on Canada
The volume offers sidelights on Canada and Canadians with data on geography and economy. It notes Prince Edward Island is one sixth the size of Vancouver Island and compares labor earnings in Russia and Canada. The edition contains extensive statistical data on national life.
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Prince Edward Island
Vancouver Island
Canada
Canadians
Precious Eyesight and Eye Care Reminders
When a limb is lost or teeth damaged there are substitutes, but no substitute for eyesight. Care and good treatment yield lifelong service from your eyes. Don’t read in poor light or glare. Have periodic eye exams, especially after 40, to prevent disease and ensure glasses. Always consult a medical doctor.
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Springfield Leader
Lanitoba
Federal District of
Springfield
Springfield Leader Limited
St James
Leader
Alfred W. Hanks
St. James
Man
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Greorge W. Stebbe
Beausejour
Lac du Bonnet
Cliff Brown
W. S. Kennard
Seven Sisters Falls
H. Leith Elma
C. Wendeborn
Whitemouth
T. G. Erskine
Tyndal
L. A. Wawryshyn
W. W. Childe
Brokenhead
Victoria Mosquin
River Hills
L. Rempel
Cromwell
Phylis Mroz
Pine Falls
W. T. Mansell
Riverside
A. Desilets
Glenfields
Wanda Trojanoski
Pointe du Bois
S. Preston Brokenhead
A. J. Molinski
Member
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Audit Bureau Circulations
Robert Harvey
Pocket Encyclopedia
Flood Fund
Department
GP Nations Health and Welfare Indan Health Services
Sorway House
Public Works
Ontario
Time
Portage Avenue
Vanda
Minister of Public Works
Beaver Fonds
Pistrier
Portage Avene
Winni- Deg
Miagdtaba
Puablic
Speerteati
G. M. Horne & Company
Chartered Accountants
Professional Services
Leonard L. Portnoy
Boyd Building
Morley R. Shuckett
Will
Salter St
Dubienski
Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries
Confederation Life Bldg
Red & White
Drache, Matlin and
Weselak
Municipal Hall
Joseph Bellan
Chiropractors
Drs. Davidson & Baizley Chiropractic Clinic
Somerset
Optometrists
Portage
Winnipes
Douglas Sanitary
F. F. Douglas
Carman
Tomlinson, Crowe and Company
Hurtig
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