Opposition Leader Faults Government in Third Year
The Opposition Leader criticizes the government’s three year record citing worsened fisheries highroad work and neglected livelihoods. He questions the food problem report and recalls Humber development opposition in 1922. The Prime Minister moves adjournment at 9 30 p.m. and the Public Health Bill is reviewed before deferral of further debate. The House adjourns at 10 30 p.m.
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Hon
Tris
Humber
Richard Squires
Dr. Barnes
Public Health Commission
Memorial University College
I8ter
Parsuant
Messrs
Emerson
Puddester
Quinton
Select Committee
House Committee
Political Frustrations Echo in Push for Concessions
The text portrays national policy pressure on concessions as a driving force for new business in the country. Local developers seek support for a quarter of a million dollar projects but face hampered efforts. The piece notes this government’s third year in power and marks the current year as crucial for action.
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Sante Pacy
Devia
Newfoundland House Proceedings April 9 1931
The Newfoundland House opened at 3 pm with notices on cod seal and whaling fisheries and telegraph tax collection. Debates covered Conception Bay Bell Island steamship service, dog licensing, life insurance amendments, stamping machines, Memorial University expansion, and fiscal measures before adjourning.
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Newfoundland
Puddester
Minister of Public Works
Tosane Asylum
Department of Public Works
Legislative Council
Posts and Telegraphs
Postal and Telegraphs Act
Customs Department
Posts and Telegraphs Department
Newfoundland Bill Debate On Public Health And Charities
The house debated a Newfoundland public health bill with Alderdice and Emerson pressing for safeguards, including Newfoundlanders in engineering and permanent posts for health officials. Critics warned about a bulky executive bureau and risks to charitable organizations while firms cited skilled out-of-province workers. A select committee was to report on municipal roles and petition compliance.
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Alderdice
House
Emerson
Newfoundland
United States
Corner Brook
Grand Falls
Panies
Green
Bell Island
Memorial College
McGill
Executive Council
House of Assembly
Mosdell
Nodeal
Campbell
Lewis
Puddester
Byrne
Stt. John’s A. A
Parade St
St. John's
Hon
Thi
St. John's East
St. George's Field
Hue
Finance and Customs
Messrs
Fitzgibbon
Winter
Agriculture & Mines
Newfoundland House Debates War Pensions and Crown Lands
The Newfoundland House of Assembly and Council conduct a busy session including moves on the War Pensions Act, Crown Lands Act amendments, and a Memorial College issue. A secret session addresses Dominion Status for Newfoundland and the Statute of Westminster as adjournment follows.
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Legislative Council
Newfoundland
House Session Notes on Green Harbor and Islington Petition
The House met at 3 pm on Thursday April 16. Mr Puddester prevented a petition from residents of Green's Harbor and Islington from proceeding. The debate centered on local concerns and adjournment followed.
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Puddester
Green's Harbor
Islington
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Proceedings of the House of Assembly
Gerald S. Doyle, Ltd
Hibbs
Conception Bay-Bell Island
Salmon Cave
Broad Cove
Forder
Memorial College Universi Ty
St John's Gas Light Co
Confederation Life
ST. Charles
the Borden Co
George St
Toronto
the Borden
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