Opening of the Legislature in Newfoundland Thirty Sixth General Assembly
The Third Session opened at 3 o'clock with the Governor leading a ceremonial entry. The speech from the throne praised Queen Alexandra's memory, reviewed 1925 industry gains in sealing and cod fishery, forest and mining prospects, and announced road, railway, and harbor improvements. It highlighted new steamers, a hotel, the St. John's Dry Dock expansion, and anticipated tourist traffic, with plans for a geological survey and Labrador boundary proceedings.
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Hutchings
G.W.V.A
Cu.b.c
Shand
A.D.C
Goodfellow
Legislative Council
P. T. McGrath
House of Assembly
Rad
Queen Alexandra
Newfoundland
Labrador
St. John’s
Highroads Commission
United Kingdom
St. John's
Clarenville
Port-alex Basques
North Sydney
Dominion
Montreal
Bay of Islands
Washington
United States of America
London
His Majesty’s Privy Council
Colonial Accounting and Reform Proposals Highlight Session
The speech outlines revenue and expenditure trends for 1925-26, notes a likely modest surplus, and details plans for 1926-27. It calls for improved worker protections, civil service retirement rules, railway legal framework updates, liquor act amendments, and a new port authority for St John’s harbor. It also discusses Bell Island contract terms, an Empire market for ore, and hotel bond arrangements with the Montreal Trust Company.
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Board of Liquor Control
Bell Island
St. John’s
Montreal Trust Company
Alexandra Appears On Select Stamps In Royal Issues
Three stamps bore the image of the late Queen Dowager in Newfoundland issues from 1897 to 1908. The three cent orange in 1897, the coronation issue, and the 1908 Quebec tercentenary two cent carmine stamp feature Queen Alexandra alongside King Edward, marking her notable philatelic portrayals.
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England
Newfoundland
Alexandra
Quebec
Edward
Wife and Maid Dispute Over Scratched Doors at Home
A domestic incident centers on a maid who claims sharp remarks while the husband notes doors are scratched around key-holes, suggesting possible tampering or vandalism in the residence. The report records tensions and observable damage without graphic detail.
Flour Mill Construction Reported in Montreal Link
Mr RH Palmer, tied to the project, has been in Montreal for weeks concerning the flour mill. Officials and partners expect a rapid return, with art and permits in connection with the plan reportedly being finalized.
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RH. Palmer
Montreal
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Useer Cr
DR. Wood
Twillingate, Nfid
North Side
Nfid
Canada
U.S.A
E. J. Linfield
T’gate
P.O. Box
George Reid
J. McNtyre
Standard Manufacturing Co, Limited
Nfld Gov't Railway
Clyde
Lewisporte
Shoe Cove
Bay
Beaver Cove
Port Aux Basques
NFLD
Gov't. Railway
The
Honourable
Gillett Co, Ltd
ONTO
Dodds
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