Newfoundland Legislative Council May 1931 Debates Summary
The Legislative Council reports amendments to the Terra Nova Oils Bill and progress on several measures. The Customs Smelter Bill advances, St Johns Gas Light and Memorial University College Bills gain second readings, and public health consolidation is proposed. Debates address criminal law on motor manslaughter, and loan bills amid calls for civil service cuts and tax proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terra Nova Oils Mfg. Co
Hon
Job
Newfoundland
Capt
Kean
St. John's Gas Light Company
Memorial University College
Conception Bay
Government House
St. John’s Gas Light Company
Conception
Bay
Fdl
Newfoundland council debates company bill amendment
On Friday May 8 1931 the council met at 3 pm to discuss a company bill. HON MR JOB sought leave to withdraw his amendment and substitute a clause limiting tax concessions to avoid disadvantaging established Newfoundland industries. CAPT KBAN supported. committee reported the bill passed with amendments and was read a third time.
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Terra Nova Oils Company
Job
Newfoundland
Capt Kban
Newfoundland House Passes Several Bills in Committee
The Newfoundland Hotel Bill, The Permanent Marine Disasters Fund Amendment Bill and the Public Health Bills passed committee stage without amendment. The Loan Bill and the Bill Relating to a Practical on Arbitration Clauses passed first reading. The House adjourned until Monday May 11 at 3 30 p.m.
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Permanent Marine Disasters Fund
Newfoundland Hotel Facilities, Ltd
Viking
South Coast Disaster Fund Committee
Seal
Bureau of Public Health and Public Welfare
Executive Council
House
Amendment to Summary Jurisdiction Act Passes Unanimously
The House debated a Protocole signed for His Majesty at the League of Nations meeting in 1923. An amendment to the Summary Jurisdiction Act was explained as needed to allow sentencing where no penalty was set. The measure passed unanimously and the Council adjourned to 3.30 on Tuesday May 12.
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Assembly of
League of Nations
Prompt Merchandise Import and Export Service Attention
A local business advertises prompt handling for importing and exporting merchandise of all sizes. The notice emphasizes timely service and professional attention to logistics.
Boat excursion notice for I'm Alone demands trips from Lewisporte
Motor boat I'm Alone is advertised for routes to and from Lewisporte and other ND B excursion trips. Rates are stated as reasonable. Contact Frank Roberts via Harbour View Hotel or Bluff Head Cove for bookings. Telephone or wire arrangements offered.
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Lewisporte
Harbour View Hotel
Bluff Head Cove
Frank Roberts
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A. G. Feaver
N. P. Hunt Import and Export Freight Forwarders
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Confederation Life
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Montreal
Legal Card
R. C. B. Mercer
New Martin Building
Water Street
P.O. B
John H. Devine
LAW Office
LAW Chambers
Duckworth Street
St. John’s, Mild
H. B. Thomson, O.D
Optical
Water St
Garland’s Book Store
P.O. Box
Eagle Brand
Eer
E.E. Vrooman & CO
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Washington, D. C
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John Cook
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SUN Office
E. J. Linfield
T’gate
Standard Marble & Granite Works
ST. John’s
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