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House Proceedings Highlight 1929 Newfoundland Legislation
The House met Monday May 27 1929 after a Empire Parliamentary Association meeting. Petitions from Harbor Main for dredging Long Pond Got and Bona Vista Centre for port calls on Fogo service were discussed. Tax relief proposals due to lack of water and sewerage faced delays. Public Service Act and several bills passed or were debated, including Wood and Silk Mills, Election Act amendments, Smelters and related resolutions. The session featured committee notes, amendments, and a recess before continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Parliamentary Association
Lewis
Harbor Main
Priestman
Long Pond
Hibbs
Scammell
Bonavista
Flat Island
Fogo
Alderdice
Byrne
Ratery
Campbell
St John's West
Public Service Act
Highroads
Wool and Silk Mills
House
Puddester
Brown
Bonavista South
Quinton
Twillingate
Downey
Newfoundland
Emerson