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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1930
Page
2
A political note cites a verbal question to the Prime Minister about a petition from Placentia East. The inspector general and consigbulary are referenced, with mention of dismissing the matter and referring to general oversight.
The assembly passed multiple bills including Nuisances and Municipal Regulations, Tourist Commission Act amendments, and Water and Sewage System at West Corner Brook. Debates on Highroads petition and a Crown Lands bill were deferred to June 9 and tomorrow, with illness delaying ministers and a radio telegraphy bill set for committee review tomorrow.
In Burin East Mr Winter opens debate on the Address in Reply praising Lady Squires and government while criticizing delays on the Gander Valley Mill and fisheries policy. He cites the London Naval Conference and economic strains, urges action on the fisheries commission and Burin tidal disaster relief. Byrne echoes calls for job and mining reforms and criticizes unemployment and public welfare arrangements.
A fragment notes a race or event titled Howse ret at a quarter after three o'clock on Monday June 1930. The readable text is sparse and lacks full details.
In his speech Mr Byrne argues that ordinary citizens find the Gander proposition extraordinary and mysterious. He asserts the justification in the letter tabled by the Colonial Secretary in the House is not credible, challenging the government’s motives.
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