Official Proceedings of the House of Assembly 1930 Summary
The House met July 9 1930 with reports on the Great Lakes agreement and pilotage reform. Debates covered Crown Lands Pension and Revenue Bills, Ways and Means Budget remarks, and criticism of highroads spending. July 11 notes include a Sop’s Arm pulpwood petition and Medical Association health matters urging public health legislation.
Budget Speech Recalled as Worthy of Time in House
Thursday July 10 1930 the House welcomed Mr Puddester back from the Imperial Press Conference and Mr Enterson began the Budget Speech comparing it with last year noting a Finance Minister should be judged by actions not promises and reflecting on the position previously set for the country.
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Marine and Fisheries Department
Newfoundland
Tobins
Maine
Messrs. Read
Edgar Bowring
Gentleman
London
Alderdice
England
Puddester
Minis
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House
Emerson
Messrs
Bindon
Bennett
Legislative Council
Puddester and
Quinton
Skeans
St. Barbe
Bay de Verde
Enterson
Official's Speech Reveals Spending Deficit Revision
The speaker noted that by year end 1928 29 the estimated deficit was 1 283 821 41 dollars but actual shortfall proved to be 1 107 173 37 dollars. He urged higher support for one department to secure a larger vote.
Castoria the Gentle Remedy for Children
Castoria offers a pure vegetable remedy that soothes colic and helps regulate a child’s bowels. It calms crying infants, relieves diarrhea, and aids cold-related congestion, with the genuine product bearing Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature and sold in every drugstore.
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Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Budget Criticism Mounts Over Hidden Expenditures
Puddester challenges the Minister’s budget stance arguing large government outlays are unrevealed and urges spending cuts to balance the budget. He notes the throne speech claim of lower last year relief despite Auditor General data showing city relief upended by Highroads work.
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Puddister
Smith
Newfoundland
Puddester
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