29 th General Assembly , First Session

(1949) SPEAKER INDEX A ATTORNEY GENERAL (CURTIS, HON. LESLIE R. (

L) TWILLINGATE (MINISTER OF JUSTICE) Adjournment motion Date amended, 624–625 Agreement for Policing the Province Act, 1949 (Bill 63) Notice of motion, 371 Second reading, 391, 392 Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Committee, 786, 787, 798–799 Assessment of Life Insurance Companies (Amendment) Act (Bill 61) Second reading, 395 Attorney General Act, 1949 (Bill 49) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 219–220 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1949 (Bill 80) Committee, 616, 618, 621–622 British Red Cross Society Act, 1949 (Bill 99) Newfoundland Central Council Branch Petition presented, 1027–1028 Select Committee report, 1059–1060 Second reading, 1060 Central District Court (Records) Act, 1949 (Bill 94) Notice of motion, 893 Second reading, 994 Certified Public Accountants Association of Newfoundland Incorporation and membership Petition presented, 296–297 Referred to Select Committee, 297 Select Committee appointed, 297 Select Committee report, 330 Select Committee report, 983 Co-operative Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 72) Committee, 570, 571 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 41) Notice of motion, 16 Colonial Secretary Evolution of the office of, 60 Control of Foods (Distribution) Act, 1949 (Bill 79) Second reading, 662 Committee, 681, 682 Corporation Income Tax Collection Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 87) Notice of motion, 625 Committee, 631–635, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647 Second reading, 665–670, 674–675 Cost of Living Whether bonus will continue as before, 896–897 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 27) Notice of motion, 16 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 95) Notice of motion, 955 Second reading, 1026 Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Committee, 125, 130, 134 Department of Provincial Affairs Act, 1949 (Bill 40) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 60 District Courts Act, 1949 (Bill 96) Notice of motion, 301 Second reading deferred, 363, 372, 386–387, 390, 398, 409, 421, 437, 452, 472, 496, 510, 579, 592, 594, 608, 629, 658 Second reading, 663–664 Education (Amendment) (no. 3) Act, 1949 (Bill 91) Committee, 993 Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 877 Department of Education, 895, 896–897, 899 Department of Forestry, 927 Department of Justice, 920–923, 924, 925–926, 927 Evidence (Amendment) Act (Bill 53) Notice of motion, 301 Second reading, 359–360 Hansard Current costs, 477 Whether any progress has been made towards, 477 Highway Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 73) Notice of motion, 590 Second reading, 612–614 Committee, 614 Amendment (moved), 623 House of Assembly (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 51) Second reading deferred, 295 Recommitment (moved), 332 Income Tax (Returns of Proprietors and Partnerships) Act, 1949 (Bill 75) Notice of motion, 589 Second reading, 610 Industrial Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 71) Committee, 489, 493–494, 495 Insurance Companies Amendment Act, 1949 (Bill 58) Second reading, 393, 394, 395 Third reading, 434 Third reading amendments moved, 434 Internal Economy Commission Act, 1949 (Bill 46) Notice of motion, 63 Second reading, 242–243 Labrador Mining Company Table correspondence on negotiations, 72 Legislative Disabilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 37) Notice of motion, 5 Second Reading, 27–31, 32

Committee, 36–38, 40 Amendment, additional (moved), 40 Legislative Library Holds copies of acts and statutes for consultation, 95 Liberal party Table letter addressed to Mr. Browne from certain supporters in St.

John's West, 27, 47–48 Lotteries (Amendment) Act (Bill 62) Notice of motion, 371 Second reading, 392 Maritime Hospital Association Re-Incorporation Act, 1949 (Bill 56) Second reading deferred, 316 Memorial University Act, 1949 (Bill 55) Second reading, 340–342 Committee—evening sitting, 359 Minerals and Options Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 98) Committee, 1055, 1057–1058 Amendment (moved), 1062 Mining Labrador Mining Company Table correspondence on negotiations, 72 Motions Adjournment Date amended, 624–625 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 89) Notice of motion, 625 Second reading, 707–708 Committee, 739, 742, 743, 744, 745, 746, 747, 748, 749, 750 Newfoundland Medical Board (Amendment) Act (Bill 57) Notice of motion, 301 Second reading, 360 Old Age and Blind Persons Pensions Act, 1949 (Bill 34) Committee, 294–295 Petitions British Red Cross Society Newfoundland Central Council Branch Select Committee report, 1059–1060 Certified Public Accountants Association of Newfoundland Incorporation and membership presented, 296–297 referred to Select Committee, 297 Select Committee appointment, 297 Select Committee report, 330 Select Committee report, 983 Maritime Hospital Service Association Incorporation of presented, 243–244 referred to Select committee, 244 Newfoundland Central Council Branch Presented, 1027–1028 Twillingate Telephone Electric Company Ltd Requesting exclusive right to operate local load line in Twillingate presented, 777 Points of Order Bills Amendment to bill out of order, 689 Bills must be printed before the second reading, 267 Distribution of bills, 628–629 Whether bill is public or private, 237–238, 239– 240, 240–241 How to proceed with full debate on unemployment, 512 Legislation Copies of acts and statutes to be provided to Members, 95 Members may only speak for forty minutes, 1022, 1023 Procedure for royal assent and questions regarding bill, 40 Questions To be referred to other departments, 72 Request for consent of House to proceed with bill, 34 Speech from the Throne Where debate on Address in Reply occurs on Order Paper, 62–63 Police Policy on future of police force, 331–332 Whether the Royal Canadian Mounted Police can serve in their own Province, 805 Promissory Oaths Amendment Act, 1949 (Bill 70) Notice of motion, 434 Second reading, 473 Promulgation of Statutes (Amendment) Act (Bill 42) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 60–62 Committee, 172 Public Enquiries (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 84) Notice of motion, 786 Second reading, 830–831 Questions, Answers deferred No. 43, 47 No. 44, 47 No. 45, 47 No. 52, 47 Questions, Answers to No. 45 Tourism whether Tourism Bureau will be set up, 47 No. 51 Liberal party table letter addressed to Mr.

Browne from certain supporters in St. John's West, 27, 47–48 No. 52 Labrador Mining Company table correspondence on negotiations, 72 No. 65 Policy on future of police force, 331–332 No. 95 Fee being paid to Mr. P.J. Lewis in connection with case on transportation rates, 753– 754 No. 99

Can the Royal Canadian Mounted Police not serve in their own Province, 805 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Whether Royal Canadian Mounted Police can serve in their own Province, 805 Salt meat Emergency situation with insufficient supply of, 660, 661 Introduction of a bill to deal with supply problem, 660 Saw Mills Act, 1949 (Bill 78) Third reading, 562–564 Speaker Congratulations on appointment of, 27 St.

John's Municipal Council (Amendment) Act (Bill 50) Notice of motion, 63 Second reading, 237–238, 239–240, 240–241 Select Committee to ascertain whether rules of the House have been conformed with Moved, 254 Select Committee to ascertain whether rules of the House have been conformed with Report presented, 297 Second reading, 301–302 Report of Select Committee received, 314 Tabled data Letter from federal finance Minister to Premier, 684 Taxation Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 88) Notice of motion, 625 Second reading, 675–677 Committee, 684, 703, 704, 705, 706 Tourism Whether Tourism Bureau will be set up, 47 Transportation Fee being paid to Mr.

P.J. Lewis in connection with case on transportation rates, 753–754 Maritime Hospital Service Association Incorporation of presented, 243–244 referred to Select committee, 244 Twillingate Telephone Electric Company Ltd Requesting exclusive right to operate local load line in Twillingate Presented, 777 Unemployment Discussion on how best to proceed with full debate on unemployment, 512 B BALLAM, HON.

CHARLES H. ( HUMBER L; MINISTER OF LABOUR) Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Committee, 798 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1949 (Bill 80) Notice of motion, 590 Second reading, 615–616 Committee, 616, 617, 619, 620, 622 Department of Labour (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 77) Notice of motion, 590 Second reading, 615 Estimates Department of Labour, 968, 969–971 Industrial Statistics Act, 1949 (Bill 83) Notice of motion, 626 Second reading, 816–817 Military Whether employment of base workers is adversely affected by switching of supply depots from Fort Pepperell and McAndrew to Halifax, 663, 683 Petitions Roads and wharves Bay of Islands, 396 Trout River, 371 Questions, Answers deferred No. 87 Whether employment of base workers is adversely affected by switching of supply depots from Fort Pepperell and McAndrew to Halifax, 663 Questions, Answers to No. 87 Whether employment of base workers is adversely affected by switching of supply depots from Fort Pepperell and McAndrew to Halifax, 683 Trade Unions Act, 1949 Notice of motion, 626 Transportation Roads and wharves Bay of Islands, 396 Trout River, 371 Unemployment Committee of the Whole to consider the problem of, 547–548 BUTTON, C.

MAXWELL (

L) TRINITY SOUTH Maiden Speeches, 235–236 Petitions Roads and wharves Chance Cove, 396 Speech from the Throne Debate (Address in reply), 235–236 Transportation Roads and wharves Chance Cove, 396 C CANNING, PATRICK (

L) PLACENTIA WEST Commission of Government Helped fishermen, 233

Communism Path paved in 1933, 231 Confederation Fishermen's consideration of, 230 Depression (economic) Disease rampant during, 233 Fishery Hardship of women and children, 228 Hardships in shore fishery, 228, 232 Obsolescence of gear, 227 Maiden Speeches, 226–235 Memorial University College History of, 234 Plan to elevate status to university, 234 Petitions Roads and wharves Mooring Cove, 388 Road repairs in Rushoon, Placentia West, 313–314 Speaker Congratulations on appointment of, 226 Speech from the Throne Debate (Address in reply), 226–235 Transportation Roads and wharves Mooring Cove, 388 Rushoon, Placentia West, 313–314 CASHIN, PETER (IND.) FERRYLAND A.N.D.

Company History of, 193–194 Addresses Wage rate reported by trade union leaders, 892 Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Second reading, 771–776 Committee, 786 American military History of, 151–152 Art Paintings of public men (former Speakers) Contract and details, 710, 752 Objects to expenditure for, 871 Whether permission is needed to hang portraits, 871 Auditor General Budgetary questions concerning, 868, 869, 874 Table report for 1931-1932, 21 Will department be established, and who will be appointed, 18–19, 26–27 Bank of Canada Table statement of financial position of, 17 Board of Liquor Control Finance Revenue statement and differences in Commission of Government and Board of Liquor Control revenues, 19 Table statement of revenues obtained by Board of Liquor Control, 19 Number of gallons of rum held by Board of Liquor Control on April 1 1949, and further importation of rum and sales of rum, 660 Prices paid for rum by department or Board of Liquor Control, 477–478 Surpluses of Board of Liquor Control and Newfoundland Savings Bank, 372 Total amount to credit of Board of Liquor Control in Bank in St.

John's, and amount due government by Board, 659 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1949 (Bill 80) Committee, 616 Bowater Paper Co. Ltd. Amendments to agreement since 1937, 21–22 Given Terms of Union, whether Newfoundland is guarantor of bond issue granted to Bowaters, 17 Whether they are cutting pulpwood and whether they will be subject to federal taxes, 21 Bradley, Mr. As "a Quisling," 198, 203 Challenged to meet and discuss sectarianism, 203 Personal comments denouncing, 180–181, 198 Responsible for sectarianism, 184 Budget

(1949) Request for copies, 856, 857 Debate, 1002–1012 Budget process Current process should be simpler than previously, 224 Reference to his previous experience with, 224 Source of monies for, 222 Subheads in committee should be read individually, 863 When government will bring in Supply, 222 Whether additional estimates will be brought in, 224 Whether any money matters will be handled during session, 225 Whether estimates should be considered so soon after Members have received copy, 859 Whether estimates will be brought in the following week, 225 Whether government will bring forward a budget, 222 Cabinet Table explanation of role of various Ministers, 16 Canada House Whether Province has purchased building on Circular Road from federal government, and whether it will be Premier's residence, 17 Co-operative Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 72) Committee, 564–566, 567–569, 570–571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576–577, 578 Commission of Government Deliberately created sectarian strife, 168–169, 170 Financial disservice to Newfoundland, 162 Lacked neutrality, 183

Required people of Ferryland to kill livestock before allowing them relief, 525 Concrete Products Co., Ltd.

Table statement of contracts for highways, 22 Confederation Prediction to be detrimental to Newfoundland, 203 Referendum, 163–165 Role of baby bonus in, 164 Sectarian component, 165 Table British government, Commission of Government, and Canadian correspondence regarding, 46, 64 Will be regretted, 198 Winston Churchill's alleged position on, 183 Corner Brook Amount contributed by government to hospital, 396 Amount spent on sanitorium, 396 Corporation Income Tax Collection Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 87) Committee, 632, 633, 635–636, 641–642, 645– 646, 647, 648, 649, 650–651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 657 Second reading, 670–673, 674 Cost of Living Whether bonus will continue as before, 897 Crafts Handicraft courses, 911 Dalhousie University Government grants to admit Newfoundland quota of medical and dental students, 915 Debates Recording of Member's voice, 965 Only Premier's voice well recorded, 382 Whether debates would be recorded, 163, 378 Time limitations, 323 Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Second reading, 57–58 Committee, 83, 92–93 Department of Fisheries and Co-operatives Act, 1949 (Bill 45) Second reading, 292 Department of Health Act, 1949 (Bill 43) Committee, 254 Department of Home Affairs Considered a waste of public money, 42 Department of Labour (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 77) Second reading, 615 Department of Provincial Affairs Act, 1949 (Bill 40) Second reading, 60 Department of Public Health and Welfare Whether action has been taken regarding previous discrepancies, 22, 142–143 Economic Union Part y As pawn for confederation, 183 Relation to referendums, 181–182 Education Grant allotment for denominational school services, 24 Table amount paid for equipment and accessories, film and negatives, 24 Election How $100,000 was spent, 23 Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 860–861, 862, 863– 864, 865, 868, 869–870, 871, 872, 873, 874, 875, 876, 877, 878. 879, 880, 881 Department of Education, 893–894, 895, 897, 898, 899, 900, 901–902, 903, 904, 905– 906, 908, 910, 911, 912, 913–914, 915, 916, 917–918, 919 Department of Forestry, 927, 928, 930 Department of Health, 947–948, 949–952 Department of Justice, 922, 923–925, 926 Department of Labour, 968–969, 970 Department of Public Welfare, 955–956, 957–958, 959–960, 961, 963, 964–965 Department of Public Works, 932–934, 938–939, 940, 941–942, 943–944, 946 Department of Supply, 966 Finance Amount of national debt of Newfoundland taken over by federal government, and statement of Sinking Fund established in 1937, 18 Amount paid by federal government for Newfoundland Broadcasting System, 19 Amounts due to Newfoundland government for interest-free loans to Britain, and whether loans have been repaid, 18 Capital expenditures incurred by Province since April 1, 20 Cash in Exchequer Account of Newfoundland on March 31, 18 Cash position of province on June 30, 20 Cash surplus to credit of Exchequer accounts in Bank of Montreal, 372 Government policy with regard to outstanding loans for fishery concerns and establishment of Sinking Fund, 372 How amount for discharge of accounts payable at date of union was compiled, 20–21 Interest-free loans to Britain and statement of all other balances due government by the United Kingdom, 659 Loans against provincial government Table detailed statement, to include War Savings Certificates, 17 Loans to various companies to encourage fishery, and whether any companies are in arrears, 18 Monies due to Province on March 31 by financing of fish sales in past two years, 18 Number of desks, chairs, tables, and typewriters purchased by government since April 1, 592–593 Present standing of interest free loans to Great Britain, 390

Provide statement of revenues and expenditures of Provincial government from April 1 to June 30 1949, 18 Revenue statement and differences in Commission of Government and Board of Liquor Control revenues, 19 Sinking fund established in 1933—provide statements for 1937 to 1949, 21 Statement of revenues and expenditure up to September 30th, 372, 405–406 Table amounts received or due to Newfoundland government by federal government, 19 Table expected subsidies from federal government, 19 Table financial position of St.

John's Housing Corporation, 20 Table revenues and expenditures and capital expenditures for 1948, 19–20 Table statement of 3.5% loan due 1950, 21 Table statement of financial surplus of government on March 31, 19 Table statement of revenues obtained by Board of Liquor Control, 19 Total amount to credit of Province deposited with federal government, 659 Total amount to credit of Province in Bank of Montreal in Newfoundland on October 31 1949, 659 Total indebtedness of Province in War Savings Certificates and Loans, 659–660 Total revenue and expenditures of Province from 1 April to 31 October, 659, 785 Total surplus of Newfoundland Savings Bank on March 31 1949, 659 Whether any portion of transitional grant has been paid, 20 Whether Mr.

J. B.

McEvoy received funds through Foreign Exchange Control Board in April or May 1948, 19 Whether tenders were called for supply of chocolate powder, 478 Whether tenders were called for supply of picks and shovels, 478 Fisheries Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 74) Committee, 461–464, 468–470 Forestry Pulp and paper industry, 1003–1004 Bowater Paper Company—whether they are cutting pulpwood and whether they will be subject to federal taxes, 21 Wages paid to loggers and workmen compared with other provinces, 21 Whether Woods Labour Board attempted to reduce wages of workers, 22 Government reorganization Government's intention to establish various departments, 16 Governors Amount paid for expenses, motor cars, chauffeurs for Sir Gordon MacDonald, 23 Amount paid for salary and allowances for former Governor Gordon Macdonald, 21 Hansard Current costs, 381 Outmigration of stenographers, 381–382 Past employment for law students, 163, 378–379 Refers to absence of, 309 Whether any progress has been made towards, 476–477 Hospitals Amount contributed by government to Corner Brook Hospital, 396 Number of cottage hospitals built in present year, and details thereof, 710 House of Assembly (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 51) Second reading, 304, 305, 307–308, 309 Committee, 316, 323–324 Housing Amount advanced by government to St.

John's Housing Corporation since January 1 1949, 660 Amount expended by government and municipality on St. John's Housing Corporation project, 397 Outside St.

John's, 20 Income Tax (Returns of Proprietors and Partnerships) Act, 1949 (Bill 75) Second reading, 608–609, 610–611 Infants' Home Described in Estimates debate, 963 Infrastructure Amount spent on public roads since April 1 1949, 396 Labrador History of mining, 160–161 Labrador Mining Company Table correspondence on negotiations, 72, 101 Legislative Disabilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 37) Second Reading, 31–32, 33 Committee, 40, 41–42, 43–44, 45–46 Legislative Library Whether appointment of librarian has been made or advertised, and nature of qualifications, 750 Liberal party Table letter addressed to Mr.

Browne from certain supporters in St. John's West, 23, 27 Lieutenant Governor Budgetary allotments for, 870–871 Whether chauffeur will be provided, 23 Whether Lieutenant-Governor is to receive allowance, 23 Liquor Amount of rum held by Board of Liquor Control on April 1 1949, and further importation of rum and sales of rum, 660, 683 Landed cost of all imported rums for 1948-1949, 384 Landed cost per gallon of "Screech" rum and other liquors, 383–384, 455–456 Prices paid for rum by department or Board of Liquor Control, 477–478, 518–519

Surpluses of Board of Liquor Control and Newfoundland Savings Bank, 372 Total amount to credit of Board of Liquor Control in Bank in St.

John's, and amount due government by Board, 659 Loyal Orange Association (L.O.A.) Text of circular during confederation referendum, 166–168 MacDonald, Gordon Amount paid for expenses, motor cars, chauffeurs, 23 Maritime Provinces Premier to table discussions with other Premiers and whether union of four provinces was discussed, 17 Whether Professor Fraser is in Ottawa discussing possible union of four provinces, 16 Martin, Mike Owner of ore field, 161 Members Only two sitting Members sat previously, 146 Refers to his father having been elected nine times, 308 Salaries, 870, 871 Memorial University College Table salaries and allowances paid to professors and staff, 24 Mental Hospital New wing of Mental Hospital—architect and fees, 592 Minerals and Options Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 98) Second reading, 1055 Committee, 1055–1057 Mining History of mining in Labrador, 160–161 Labrador Mining Company Table correspondence on negotiations, 23, 72, 101 Overview, 1004–1005 Whether the Labrador Mining Act could be taken up in the House, 101 Ministers Table explanation of role of various Ministers, 16 Mothers' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 65) Committee, 435–436 National Convention Bonuses to Chairmen, 192 Functions and outcome of, 158–159 Time limits on speeches, 304 Whether Mr.

J.

McEvoy was paid by Commission of Government for services as Chairman, 22–23 Newfoundland Broadcasting System Amount paid by federal government for, 19 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 89) Committee, 737–738, 739–740, 743, 745–746, 748–749, 750 Newfoundland Hotel Table financial position of, 20 Newfoundland Savings Bank Table statement of present standing, and whether interest rates will change, 17–18 Newfoundland Tractor & Equipment Company Table statement of monies paid, 22 Pensioners Payment of public pensions up to confederation, 874 Poetry cited Service, Robert, 190 Points of Order Accusation against Member, 165 Bills Amendment to bill out of order, 590, 688, 689 If amendment is out of order, no other amendment would be in order, 690 Whether tabling answer to question on order paper is in public interest, 519–520 Chairman of Committees Insinuation that he was not doing his duty, 724 Committee of the Whole Challenging ruling that House cannot recess, 88 Decorum Level of debate should be kept as high as possible, 46 How to proceed with full debate on unemployment, 511, 512 Language, unparliamentary "Guts," 195 Member claims prior threat and refusal to succumb, 721, 724, 725–726 Member should not quote from confidential document, 188–189 Member suggests Speaker is being influenced, 568 Money bills—relevance in debate, 47 Order paper Request for items to be normally included, 25 Principle of clause debated in second reading, 83, 84 Procedure References to pre-confederation parliamentary procedure, 6, 25, 41, 62 Questions Answers should be promptly prepared, 25 To be referred to other departments, 72 Ministers to read replies to questions in House, or provide copies, 65 Supplementary questions to be brief, 64 Relevance In committee debate, 567 In third reading debate, 721 Request for consent of House to proceed with bill, 34 Speaker Member only recognizes Speaker's authority to tell him to sit down, 179–180 Only Speaker can suspend Member from House, 165, 180 Speech from the Throne Old custom of providing copies of, 25

Should be followed by a mover and a seconder, 6 Suggesting debate proceed the following Monday, 34 Where debate on Address in Reply occurs on Order Paper, 62 Takes exception to question, 561 Threats Member claims prior threat and refusal to succumb, 721, 724, 725–726 Member will not be threatened, 58 Against minorities, 691 Points of Privilege Member threatened in Daily News, 180–187 Premier Office staff budgetary allotments, 872, 873 Residence Whether Province has purchased Canada House building on Circular Road from federal government, and whether it will be Premier's residence, 17 Table expenditures for office since April 1 and provide authority for same, 16 Public Service Table number of government employees transferred to federal payroll, and number retained by Province, 17 Questions, Answers deferred No. 69 Landed cost per gallon of "Screech" rum and other liquors, 455–456 No. 80 Prices paid for rum by department or Board of Liquor Control, 518–519 No. 90 Number of gallons of rum held by Board of Liquor Control on April 1 1949, and further importation of rum and sales of rum, 683 Questions, Answers to No.17 Auditor General whether department will be established, and who will be appointed, 26–27 No. 51 Liberal party table letter addressed to Mr.

Browne from certain supporters in St.

John's West, 27 No. 52 Labrador Mining Company table correspondence on negotiations, 72, 101 No. 57 Confederation table pertinent correspondence among British government, Commission of Government and Canadian government, 64 No. 73 Statement of Revenues and Expenditure up to September 30th, 405–406 No. 82 Whether only those eligible for relief will be able to avail of work program, 480 No. 88 Total revenue and expenditures of Province from April 1 1949 to October 31 1949, 785 No. 94 Paintings of public men—contract and details, 752 Questions, Notice of No. 1 Government's intention to establish various departments, 16 No. 2 Premier's office table expenditures since April 1 and provide authority for, 16 No. 3 Ministers' duties table explanation of role of various Ministers, 16 No. 4 Maritime Provinces whether Professor Fraser is in Ottawa discussing possible union of four provinces, 16 No. 5 Public service table number of government employees transferred to federal payroll, and number retained by Province, 17 No. 6 Transportation roads and wharves—contracts with federal government for highway across island, 17 No. 7 Maritime Provinces Premier to table discussions with other Premiers and whether union of four provinces was discussed, 17 No. 8 Premier's residence whether Province has purchased Canada House building on Circular Road from federal government, and whether it will be Premier's residence, 17 No. 9 Bank of Canada table statement of financial position, 17 No.10 Bowaters given Terms of Union, whether Newfoundland is guarantor of bond issue granted to Bowaters, 17 No. 11 Loans against provincial government table detailed statement, to include War Savings Certificates, 17 No. 12

Newfoundland Savings Bank table statement of present standing, and whether interest rates will change, 17–18 No. 13 Finance provide statement of revenues and expenditures of Provincial government from April 1 to June 30 1949, 18 No.15 Finance amount of national debt of Newfoundland taken over by federal government, and statement of Sinking Fund established in 1937, 18 loans to various companies to encourage fishery, and whether any companies are in arrears, 18 No. 16 Finance cash in Exchequer Account of Newfoundland on March 31, 18 No.16 Finance amounts due to Newfoundland government for interest-free loans to Britain, and whether loans have been repaid, 18 monies due to Province on March 31 by financing of fish sales in past two years, 18 No.17 Auditor General whether department will be established, and who will be appointed, 18–19 No.18 Finance table statement of revenues obtained by Board of Liquor Control, 19 No.19 Finance table statement of financial surplus of government on March 31, 19 No.20 Finance table amounts received or due to Newfoundland government by Federal government, 19 No.21 Finance revenue statement and differences in Commission of Government and Board of Liquor Control revenues, 19 No.22 Finance whether Mr.

J. B. McEvoy received funds through Foreign Exchange Control Board in April or May 1948, 19 No.23 Finance table expected subsidies from Federal government, 19 No.24 Amount paid by federal government for Newfoundland Broadcasting System, 19 No.25 Finance table revenues and expenditures and capital expenditures for 1948, 19–20 No.26 Newfoundland Hotel table financial position, 20 No.27 Finance capital expenditures incurred by Province since April 1, 20 No.28 Finance table financial postion of St. John's Housing Corporation, 20 No.29 Housing advances outside City of St.

John's, 20 No.30 Finance cash position of province on June 30, 20 No.31 Finance whether any portion of transitional grant has been paid, 20 No.32 Finance makeup of discharge of accounts payable at date of union, 20–21 No.34 Amount paid to former Governor Gordon Macdonald in salary and allowances, 21 Sinking Fund established in 1933—provide statements for 1937 to 1949, 21 No.36 Auditor General table report for 1931-1932, 21 No.37 Bowater Paper Company—whether they are cutting pulpwood and whether they will be subject to federal taxes, 21 No. 38 Forestry wages paid to loggers and workmen compared with those of other provinces, 21 No. 39 Bowater Paper Co.

Ltd. agreement amendments since 1937, 21–22 No.35 Finance table statement of 3.5% loan due 1950, 21 No. 40 Clarenville vessels earning and expenditures, 22, 244

No. 41 Forestry whether Woods Labour Board attempted to reduce wages of workers, 22 No. 42 Department of Public Health and Welfare whether action has been taken regarding previous discrepancies, 22, 142–143 No. 43 Concrete Products Co., Ltd. table statement of contracts for highways, 22 No. 44 Newfoundland Tractor & Equipment Company table statement of monies paid, 22 No. 45 Tourism whether Tourism Bureau will be set up, 22 No. 46 National Convention whether Mr. J. B.

McEvoy was paid by Commission of Government for services as Chairman, 22–23 No. 47 Election how $100,000 was spent and whether Lieutenant-Governor is to receive allowance, 23 Lieuentant Governor how $100,000 was spent and whether Lieutenant-Governor is to receive allowance, 23 No. 49 Lieutenant-Governor whether chauffeur will be provided, 23 No. 50 Governor amount paid for expenses, motor cars, chauffeurs for Sir Gordon MacDonald, 23 No. 51 Liberal party table letter addressed to Mr. Browne from certain supporters in St.

John's West, 23 No. 52 Labrador Mining Company table correspondence on negotiations, 23 No. 53 Travel expenditures table statement how amount was spent in 1948, 23–24 No. 54 Memorial University College table salaries and allowances paid to professors and staff, 24 No. 55 Education table amount paid for equipment and accessories, film and negatives, 24 No. 56 Education explain allotment for grants for denominational school services in 1948-1949, 24 No. 57 Confederation table pertinent correspondence among British government, Commission of Government and Canadian government, 46 No. 68 Cash surplus to credit of Exchequer accounts in Bank of Montreal, 372 No. 69 Landed cost per gallon of "Screech" rum and other liquors, 383–384 No. 70 Government policy with regard to outstanding loans for fishery concerns and establishment of Sinking Fund, 372 No. 72 Surpluses of Board of Liquor Control and Newfoundland Savings Bank, 372 No. 73 Statement of Revenues and Expenditure up to September 30th, 372 No. 74 Amount spent on Corner Brook Sanitorium, 396 No. 75 Amount expended by government and municipality on St.

John's Housing Corporation project, 397 Landed cost of all imported rums for 1948- 1949, 384 No. 80 Prices paid for rum by department or Board of Liquor Control, 477–478 No. 81 Were tenders called for supply of picks and shovels, 478 No. 81—Supplemental Were tenders called for supply of chocolate powder, 478 No. 82 Whether only those eligible for relief will be able to avail of work program, 478 No. 82 Amount spent on public roads since April 1 1949, 396 No. 84 Amount contributed by government to Corner Brook Hospital, 396 No. 85 New wing of Mental Hospital—architect and fees, 592 No. 86 Number of desks, chairs, tables, and typewriters purchased by government since April 1, 592–593 No. 88

Total revenue and expenditures of Province from April 1 1949 to October 31 1949, 659 No. 88—supplemental Total amount to credit of Province deposited with federal government, 659 No. 89 Total amount to credit of Province in Bank of Montreal in Newfoundland on October 31 1949, 659 No. 90 Number of gallons of rum held by Board of Liquor Control on April 1 1949, and further importation of rum and sales of rum, 660 No. 91 Total amount to credit of Board of Liquor Control in Bank in St.

John's, and amount due government by Board, 659 No. 92 Total surplus of Newfoundland Savings Bank on March 31 1949, 659 No. 93 Interest-free loans to Britain and statement of all other balances due government by the United Kingdom, 659 No. 94 Paintings of public men—contract and details, 710 Total indebtedness of Province in War Savings Certificates and Loans, 659–660 No. 95 Fee being paid to Mr. P.J. Lewis in connection with case on transportation rates, 710 No. 96 Amount advanced by government to St.

John's Housing Corporation for completion of houses since January 1 1949, 660 Number of cottage hospitals built in present year, and details, 710 No. 97 Number employed in each district on relief work, 710 No. 103 Legislative librarian whether appointment has been made or advertised, and nature of qualifications, 750 Relief Number employed in each district on relief work, 710 Whether only those eligible for relief will be able to avail of work program, 478, 480 Resolutions Fisheries Loan Board establishment Committee, 461–464, 468–470 Rulings Speaker's ruling challenged, 519–520 Salt meat Emergency situation with insufficient supply of, 661 Seal fishery Major 's experience, 193 Sectarianism Blame placed on Chairman of Commission of Government and present Secretary of State, 192 Call for cessation of, 170 Commission of Government Deliberately creating sectarian strife, 168–169 Confederation's sectarian component, 165 Prepared to face Bradley in public meeting, 187– 188 Threatened to be thrown into harbour because of his religion, 169 Speaker Asked to cite authority for his ruling, 83, 87 Congratulations on appointment of, 143 Member will accept Speaker's call to order, not another Member's, 721 Will bow to decisions of, 143 Speaking about himself As "father" of the legislature, 155, 196 As "the rowdy" of the legislature, 46 Declares independence in the House, 320 His father's memory insulted by Premier, 725 On his legacy, 163 As Independent member, 144 Listened to debates as a child, 145–146 As Minister of Finance in 1931, 145 Objects to being called "gallant," 567 As oldest Member, 146 Only previous Minister currently sitting, 43 Recalls his father elected nine times, 308 Reference to long association with legislature, 45 References to his father, 324 Refers to family members in earlier assemblies, 724–725 As senior member of House, 525 Speech from the Throne Debate (Address in reply), 143–171, 179–204 Taxation Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 88) Second reading, 677–679 Committee, 684, 685–687, 690, 696–698, 701, 703 Amendment (moved), 687 Third reading, 712, 713, 715, 716–721, 722, 723– 724, 726, 727–728 Terms of Union Canadian National Railway Freight rate question, 401, 402, 444–445, 447 Sovereignty of Labrador, 191 Thompson, James Table James Thompson's contract as Financial Advisor to delegation that signed Terms of Union and whether report was given to delegation, his role in preparing financial statement of Province, 389 Threats Points of order Member will not be threatened, 58 Points of privilege Member threatened in Daily News, 180–187 Sectarianism

Threatened to be thrown into harbour because of his religion, 169 Threats of being shot, 198 Tourism Whether Tourism Bureau will be set up, 22 Transportation Clarenville vessels Earning and expenditures, 22, 244 Fee being paid to Mr. P.J.

Lewis in connection with case on transportation rates, 710 Roads and wharves Contracts with federal government for highway across island, 17 Travel expenditures Table statement how amount was spent in 1948, 23–24 Unemployment Committee of the Whole to consider the problem of, 525–527, 531, 542, 585 Discussion on how best to proceed with full debate on unemployment, 511, 512 War Savings Certificates Loans against provincial government Table detailed financial statement, to include War Savings Certificates, 17 Total indebtedness of Province in War Savings Certificates and Loans, 659–660 CHALKER, HON. JAMES R. (

L) HARBOUR GRACE Adjournment motion To discuss urgent public matter Federal grants for the extension of health services, 439–442 Cost of Living Table statement of cost of living index, 244 Department of Public Health and Welfare Whether action has been taken regarding previous discrepancies, 221–222 Estimates Department of Health, 946–947 Finance Table statement of cost of living index, 244 Health care Federal grants for the extension of health services, 439–442 Hospitals Federal grant for construction of, 440–441 Number of cottage hospitals built in present year, and details thereof, 754, 778 Martin, Paul Sr. (1903-1992) Assistance with Newfoundland's health grants, 442 Questions, Answers deferred No. 42, 71 Questions, Answers to No. 42 Department of Public Health and Welfare whether action has been taken regarding previous discrepancies, 221–222 No. 96 Number of cottage hospitals built in present year, and details, 754, 778 Questions, Notice of No. 64 Table statement of cost of living index, 244 Tuberculosis Federal grant concerning, 440, 551 COURAGE, JOHN R. (

L) FORTUNE BAY AND HERMITAGE Mothers' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 65) Second reading, 429–430 Petitions Roads and wharves Point Rose and Garnish, 1027 Road to connect St. Bernard's, Bay L'Argent, and Jacques Fontaine with Terenceville-Marystown highway now under construction, 220–221 Rulings Language, unparliamentary "Threat," 725 Transportation Roads and wharves Point Rose and Garnish, 1027 Road connecting St. Bernard's, Bay L'Argent, and Jacques Fontaine with Terenceville-Marystown highway now under construction, 220–221 CURTIS, HON. LESLIE R. (

L) TWILLINGATE (ATTORNEY GENERAL; MINISTER OF JUSTICE) Adjournment motion Date amended, 624–625 Agreement for Policing the Province Act, 1949 (Bill 63) Notice of motion, 371 Second reading, 391, 392 Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Committee, 786, 787, 798–799 Assessment of Life Insurance Companies (Amendment) Act (Bill 61) Second reading, 395 Attorney General Act, 1949 (Bill 49) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 219–220 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1949 (Bill 80) Committee, 616, 618, 621–622 British Red Cross Society Act, 1949 (Bill 99) Newfoundland Central Council Branch Petition presented, 1027–1028 Select Committee report, 1059–1060 Second reading, 1060 Central District Court (Records) Act, 1949 (Bill 94) Notice of motion, 893 Second reading, 994

Certified Public Accountants Association of Newfoundland Incorporation and membership Petition presented, 296–297 Referred to Select Committee, 297 Select Committee appointed, 297 Select Committee report, 330 Select Committee report, 983 Co-operative Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 72) Committee, 570, 571 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 41) Notice of motion, 16 Colonial Secretary Evolution of the office of, 60 Control of Foods (Distribution) Act, 1949 (Bill 79) Second reading, 662 Committee, 681, 682 Corporation Income Tax Collection Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 87) Notice of motion, 625 Committee, 631–635, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647 Second reading, 665–670, 674–675 Cost of Living Whether bonus will continue as before, 896–897 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 27) Notice of motion, 16 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 95) Notice of motion, 955 Second reading, 1026 Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Committee, 125, 130, 134 Department of Provincial Affairs Act, 1949 (Bill 40) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 60 District Courts Act, 1949 (Bill 96) Notice of motion, 301 Second reading deferred, 363, 372, 386–387, 390, 398, 409, 421, 437, 452, 472, 496, 510, 579, 592, 594, 608, 629, 658 Second reading, 663–664 Education (Amendment) (no. 3) Act, 1949 (Bill 91) Committee, 993 Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 877 Department of Education, 895, 896–897, 899 Department of Forestry, 927 Department of Justice, 920–923, 924, 925–926, 927 Evidence (Amendment) Act (Bill 53) Notice of motion, 301 Second reading, 359–360 Hansard Current costs, 477 Whether any progress has been made towards, 477 Highway Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 73) Notice of motion, 590 Second reading, 612–614 Committee, 614 Amendment (moved), 623 House of Assembly (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 51) Second reading deferred, 295 Recommitment (moved), 332 Income Tax (Returns of Proprietors and Partnerships) Act, 1949 (Bill 75) Notice of motion, 589 Second reading, 610 Industrial Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 71) Committee, 489, 493–494, 495 Insurance Companies Amendment Act, 1949 (Bill 58) Second reading, 393, 394, 395 Third reading, 434 Third reading amendments moved, 434 Internal Economy Commission Act, 1949 (Bill 46) Notice of motion, 63 Second reading, 242–243 Labrador Mining Company Table correspondence on negotiations, 72 Legislative Disabilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 37) Notice of motion, 5 Second Reading, 27–31, 32 Committee, 36–38, 40 Amendment, additional (moved), 40 Legislative Library Holds copies of acts and statutes for consultation, 95 Liberal party Table letter addressed to Mr.

Browne from certain supporters in St.

John's West, 27, 47–48 Lotteries (Amendment) Act (Bill 62) Notice of motion, 371 Second reading, 392 Maritime Hospital Association Re-Incorporation Act, 1949 (Bill 56) Second reading deferred, 316 Memorial University Act, 1949 (Bill 55) Second reading, 340–342 Committee—evening sitting, 359 Minerals and Options Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 98) Committee, 1055, 1057–1058 Amendment (moved), 1062 Mining Labrador Mining Company Table correspondence on negotiations, 72 Motions Adjournment Date amended, 624–625 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 89) Notice of motion, 625 Second reading, 707–708 Committee, 739, 742, 743, 744, 745, 746, 747, 748, 749, 750 Newfoundland Medical Board (Amendment) Act (Bill 57) Notice of motion, 301 Second reading, 360

Old Age and Blind Persons Pensions Act, 1949 (Bill 34) Committee, 294–295 Petitions British Red Cross Society Newfoundland Central Council Branch Select Committee report, 1059–1060 Certified Public Accountants Association of Newfoundland Incorporation and membership presented, 296–297 referred to Select Committee, 297 Select Committee appointment, 297 Select Committee report, 330 Select Committee report, 983 Maritime Hospital Service Association Incorporation of presented, 243–244 referred to Select committee, 244 Newfoundland Central Council Branch Presented, 1027–1028 Twillingate Telephone Electric Company Ltd Requesting exclusive right to operate local load line in Twillingate presented, 777 Points of Order Bills Amendment to bill out of order, 689 Bills must be printed before the second reading, 267 Distribution of bills, 628–629 Whether bill is public or private, 237–238, 239– 240, 240–241 How to proceed with full debate on unemployment, 512 Legislation Copies of acts and statutes to be provided to Members, 95 Members may only speak for forty minutes, 1022, 1023 Procedure for royal assent and questions regarding bill, 40 Questions To be referred to other departments, 72 Request for consent of House to proceed with bill, 34 Speech from the Throne Where debate on Address in Reply occurs on Order Paper, 62–63 Police Policy on future of police force, 331–332 Whether the Royal Canadian Mounted Police can serve in their own Province, 805 Promissory Oaths Amendment Act, 1949 (Bill 70) Notice of motion, 434 Second reading, 473 Promulgation of Statutes (Amendment) Act (Bill 42) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 60–62 Committee, 172 Public Enquiries (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 84) Notice of motion, 786 Second reading, 830–831 Questions, Answers deferred No. 43, 47 No. 44, 47 No. 45, 47 No. 52, 47 Questions, Answers to No. 45 Tourism whether Tourism Bureau will be set up, 47 No. 51 Liberal party table letter addressed to Mr.

Browne from certain supporters in St. John's West, 27, 47–48 No. 52 Labrador Mining Company table correspondence on negotiations, 72 No. 65 Policy on future of police force, 331–332 No. 95 Fee being paid to Mr. P.J.

Lewis in connection with case on transportation rates, 753– 754 No. 99 Can the Royal Canadian Mounted Police not serve in their own Province, 805 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Whether Royal Canadian Mounted Police can serve in their own Province, 805 Salt meat Emergency situation with insufficient supply of, 660, 661 Introduction of a bill to deal with supply problem, 660 Saw Mills Act, 1949 (Bill 78) Third reading, 562–564 Speaker Congratulations on appointment of, 27 St.

John's Municipal Council (Amendment) Act (Bill 50) Notice of motion, 63 Second reading, 237–238, 239–240, 240–241 Select Committee to ascertain whether rules of the House have been conformed with Moved, 254 Select Committee to ascertain whether rules of the House have been conformed with Report presented, 297 Second reading, 301–302 Report of Select Committee received, 314 Tabled data Letter from federal finance Minister to Premier, 684 Taxation Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 88) Notice of motion, 625 Second reading, 675–677 Committee, 684, 703, 704, 705, 706 Tourism Whether Tourism Bureau will be set up, 47 Transportation

Fee being paid to Mr. P.J. Lewis in connection with case on transportation rates, 753–754 Maritime Hospital Service Association Incorporation of presented, 243–244 referred to Select committee, 244 Twillingate Telephone Electric Company Ltd Requesting exclusive right to operate local load line in Twillingate Presented, 777 Unemployment Discussion on how best to proceed with full debate on unemployment, 512 D DROVER, SAMUEL (

L) WHITE BAY Petitions Cottage hospital Coachman's Cove and Seal Cove, White Bay, 371 Roads and wharves Goose Cove, 1062 Griguet and St. Leonard's, 1062 Road conditions in Hampden, George's Cove, The Beach, Gold Cove and Rooms, 346 Road to connect Cook's Harbour, Wild Bright, and Boat Harbour, 313 Seal Cove, White Bay, 388 St. Anthony, 453 Transportation Cottage hospital Coachman's Cove and Seal Cove, White Bay, 371 Roads and wharves Goose Cove, 1062 Griguet and St.

Leonard's, 1062 Hampden, George's Cove, The Beach, Gold Cove and Rooms, 346 Road connecting Cook's Harbour, Wild Bright, and Boat Harbour, 313 Seal Cove, White Bay, 388 St. Anthony, 453 F FAHEY, RONALD (PC) HARBOUR MAIN-BELL ISLAND Adjournment motion To discuss urgent public matter Teachers' salaries, 348 Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Second reading, 766–767 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1949 (Bill 80) Committee, 618, 619, 620–621, 622 Amendment (moved), 620 Budget

(1949) Debate, 995–998, 1020, 1021–1022 Co-operative Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 72) Committee, 482–483 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 41) Committee, 217, 219 Confederation Federal government will not take care of everything, 78–79 Control of Foods (Distribution) Act, 1949 (Bill 79) Committee, 681 Cost of Living Whether bonus will continue as before, 895–896 Dalhousie University Government grants to admit Newfoundland quota of medical and dental students, 914, 915 Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Committee, 88, 93–95, 122, 123, 124, 125–126 Amendment (moved), 86 Amendment (withdrawn), 122 Division—cl. 3(1) (moved), 90 Divisions Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Division—cl. 3(1) (moved), 90 Education (Amendment) (no. 3) Act, 1949 (Bill 91) Committee, 993 Estimates Department of Education, 898, 915 Department of Public Welfare, 961, 965 Department of Public Works, 938, 945 Department of Supply, 965, 967, 968 Fishery Improvements, need for, 75 Hansard Stenotype method, 474, 475 Whether any progress has been made towards, 473, 474, 475 Highway Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 73) Committee, 614 House of Assembly Call for decorum, 78 House of Assembly (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 51) Committee, 320, 325 Industrial Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 71) Committee, 488–489, 491, 492 Infrastructure Amount spent in each district on bridges, cottage hospitals, roads, and wharves, 477 Local Government Act, 1949 (Bill 52) Committee, 327 Maiden Speeches, 75–79 Motions Defer bill's second reading until tomorrow Moved, 56 Questions tabled to be read aloud or copies made available Moved, 65–66 Out-migration

Prediction of, 529 Petitions Roads and wharves Avondale, 296 Bacon Cove, 371 Brigus Junction, 371 Chapel's cove, 296 Chapel's Cove, 296 Colliers, Conception Bay, 296 Harbour Main, 296 Kelligrews, 388 Long Pond and Manuels, Conception Bay, 313 North Arm, Holyrood, 346 Upper Gullies, 312–313 Wharves and bridges in Marysvale, Conception Bay, 268 Points of Order Committee of the Whole Challenging ruling that House cannot recess, 88 Division To be called by Chairman, 90 Motions Chairman should rule on the motion, not anyone else in committee, 86 Must be seconded, 66 Petition was only a statement, 517 Procedure within committee, 741 Questions Ministers to read replies to questions in House, or provide copies, 65–66 Whether there are time limits for question, 562 Relevance In second reading debate, 215–216 Rulings Speaker to clarify and explain his ruling, 86 Should state when next item is proceeding, 67 Public Utilities Act, 1949 (Bill 100) Committee, 973, 991 Questions, Notice of No. 79 Amount spent in each district on bridges, cottage hospitals, roads, and wharves, 477 Railway Changes for employees by becoming part of Canadian National Railway, 76–77 Saw Mills Act, 1949 (Bill 78) Committee, 505–506 Speech from the Throne Debate (Address in reply), 75–79 Taxation Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 88) Committee, 698–700 Third reading, 713–714 Transportation Roads and wharves Avondale, 296 Bacon Cove, 371 Brigus Junction, 371 Chapel's cove, 296 Chapel's Cove, 296 Colliers, Conception Bay, 296 Harbour Main, 296 Kelligrews, 388 Long Pond and Manuels, Conception Bay, 313 North Arm, Holyrood, 346 Upper Gullies, 312–313 Wharves and bridges in Marysvale, Conception Bay, 268 Unemployment Committee of the Whole to consider the problem of, 527–531, 539, 551–552, 554–555, 558–559 FOGWILL, FRANK A (PC) ST.

JOHN'S EAST Adjournment motion Date amended, 624 To discuss urgent public matter Teachers' salaries, 348 Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Second reading, 767–769 Budget

(1949) Debate, 998–1001 Co-operative Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 72) Committee, 486 Control of Foods (Distribution) Act, 1949 (Bill 79) Second reading, 662 Cost of Living Whether bonus will continue as before, 896 Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Second reading, 55 Committee, 82, 87, 89, 90–91, 91–92, 127, 128, 129–130, 132 Department of Health Act, 1949 (Bill 43) Second reading, 212–213 Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 877 Department of Education, 895, 896, 899, 900, 901, 906, 907–908, 910, 914, 916–917, 919–920 Department of Forestry, 931 Department of Health, 950 Department of Justice, 922, 925, 926, 927 Department of Public Welfare, 955, 956, 961, 962, 963, 964 Department of Public Works, 933, 935–937, 945, 946 Fisheries Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 74) Committee, 460–461 House of Assembly Call for decorum, 79 Night sittings Procedure for, 358 Industrial Statistics Act, 1949 (Bill 83) Second reading, 817 Maiden Speeches, 79–82 Mothers' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 65) Committee, 437 Motions Adjournment

Date amended, 624 Change to time of House sitting Debate, 953–954 Defer bills' debate until tabling of financial position of province Seconded, 56 Pensioners Have Province and federal government consulted regarding public service pensions, 802 Have Province and federal government consulted regarding public service pensions— supplementary question, 826–827 Points of Order Bills Bills should not receive second reading until distribution, 410 How to proceed with full debate on unemployment, 514 Principle of clause debated in second reading, 83, 85, 86 Points of Privilege In public interest for government to determine number of unemployed, 96–97 Public Utilities Act, 1949 (Bill 100) Committee, 890 Questions, Answers to No. 60 Relief statistics, 96–97 Questions, Notice of No. 60 Relief statistics, 63 No. 61 Employed who contribute to Dominion unemployment insurance fund, 63 No. 62 Relief statistics for able-bodied persons from January to June, 63 No. 63 Strike position for public transportation in St.

John's, 63 No. 76 Terms of Union Term 39 on pensionable service of Newfoundland employees transferred from province to federal government, 402–403 No. 84 Retail prices were co-operative societies included in recent price survey, 519 No. 102 Have Province and federal government consulted regarding public service pensions, 802 Have Province and federal government consulted regarding public service pensions—Supplementary question, 826–827 Relief Prediction of rise in numbers, 213 Rate of pay for, 556 Statistics, 63, 96–97 Statistics for able-bodied persons from January to June, 63 Resolutions Fisheries Loan Board establishment Committee, 460–461 Retail prices Whether co-operative societies were included in recent price survey, 519 Speaker Asked to cite authority for his ruling, 83 Congratulations on appointment of, 55 Speech from the Throne Debate (Address in reply), 79–82 Taxation Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 88) Committee, 706 Amendment (seconded), 689 Third reading, 714–715, 723 Terms of Union Term 39 on pensionable service of Newfoundland employees transferred from province to federal government, 402–403 Transportation Strike position for public transportation in St.

John's, 63 Whether government will allow transportation situation to continue, 63 Whether public transportation company has refused arbitration, 63 Unemployment Committee of the Whole to consider the problem of, 527, 555–556, 557–558 Employed who contribute to Dominion unemployment insurance fund, 63 Numbers, 63 FORSEY, PHILIP S. (

L) BURIN Agriculture Whether any steps are taken to assist farmers in sale of products, 346 Estimates Department of Supply, 965 Finance Number of desks, chairs, tables, and typewriters purchased by government since April 1, 605–608 Whether tenders were called for supply of chocolate powder, 502–503 Whether tenders were called for supply of picks and shovels, 502 Mining Whether the Labrador Mining Act could be taken up in the House, 270 Questions, Answers deferred No. 6, 270 Questions, Answers to No. 67 Whether any steps are taken to assist farmer in sale of products, 346 No. 81

Were tenders called for supply of picks and shovels, 502 No. 81—Supplemental Were tenders called for supply of chocolate powder, 502–503 No. 84 Retail prices were co-operative societies included in recent price survey, 561, 562 No. 86 Number of desks, chairs, tables, and typewriters purchased by government since April 1, 605–608 Retail prices Whether co-operative societies were included in recent price survey, 561, 562 H HEFFERTON, HON. SAMUEL (

L) TRINITY NORTH (MINISTER OF EDUCATION) Crafts Handicraft courses, 911 Dalhousie University Government grants to admit Newfoundland quota of medical and dental students, 914, 915 Education (Amendment) (no. 3) Act, 1949 (Bill 91) Second reading, 890–891 Committee, 993 Education (Public Examinations) Act, 1949 (Bill 85) Notice of motion, 626 Second reading, 828–829 Estimates Department of Education, 898–899, 900, 901, 902, 903, 904, 909–911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916 Libraries Traveling library service, 902 Matthew G.

King Superannuation Allowance Act (Bill 60) Notice of motion, 371 Committee to consider resolutions, 409 Committee, 421 Memorial University (Property) Act, 1949 (Bill 93) Notice of motion, 631 Second reading, 858, 859 Memorial University Act, 1949 (Bill 55) Notice of motion, 301 Second reading, 333–338 Memorial University College Table salaries and allowances paid to professors and staff, 65 Petitions Roads and wharves Long Beach, 371 Questions, Answers deferred No. 55, 65 Questions, Answers to No. 53 Travel expenditures table statement how amount was spent in 1948, 65, 178–178 No. 54 Memorial University College table salaries and allowances paid to professors and staff, 65 Speaker Congratulations on appointment of, 333 Teachers' Pensions Act, 1949 Notice of motion, 893 Transportation Roads and wharves Long Beach, 371 Travel expenditures Table statement how amount was spent in 1948, 65, 178–178 HIGGINS, JOHN (PC) ST JOHN'S EAST (LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION) Addresses By the Speaker of the Ontario Legislature Response, 822–825 Adjournment motion To discuss urgent public matter Portrait by John Vincent of King George VI donated to Province, 515–516 Agreement for Policing the Province Act, 1949 (Bill 63) Second reading, 391–392 Agriculture Current difficulties in farming, 1034 Whether any steps are taken to assist farmers in sale of products, 330 Whether government is aware of heavy freight charged on farm produce, and comparative rates with Prince Edward Island, 710 Alcohol Song quotation on, 762–763 Alcoholic Liquors (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 64) Second reading, 438–439 Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Second reading, 762–766, 769–770 Committee, 786–787, 788, 798, 805–808, 809 Art Paintings of public men (former Speakers) Contract and details, 753 Whether permission is needed to hang portraits, 871 Portrait by John Vincent of King George VI donated to Province, 515–516 Auditor General Removable by vote of majority, 93 Australia Invitation of former Prime Minister of Australia into chamber Seconded, 364

Birds Conservation of habitat, 536 Potential for eider down industry, 537 Publication of Bird Life of Newfoundland, 928 Board of Liquor Control Nature of jobs, 966, 967 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1949 (Bill 80) Committee, 617 Budget

(1949) Adjournment of debate (moved), 857 Debate, 1029–1036 Cabinet Comparative size of, 115 Certified Public Accountants Association of Newfoundland Incorporation and membership Select Committee report, 983–985 Co-operative Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 72) Committee, 484–485 Second reading, 510 Committee, 577–578 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 41) Second reading, 175–176 Commission of Government Spending of, 1029 Confederation Cost of living not lowered as result of, 107 Necessary diligence in protection of rights following, 114 Control of Foods (Distribution) Act, 1949 (Bill 79) Second reading, 661–662 Committee, 680–682 Corporation Income Tax Collection Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 87) Committee, 632, 633–634, 643–644, 645, 650, 653, 654–655 Second reading, 673–674 Cost of Living Whether bonus will continue as before, 896 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 95) Second reading, 1026 Dams Permission for construction of, 506 Debates Time limitations, 317, 319 Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Second reading, 53–55 Committee, 88, 92, 127, 128, 129, 130–132, 133– 134, 135–136 Department of Fisheries and Co-operatives Act, 1949 (Bill 45) Second reading, 286–292 Dependents' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 67 ) Second reading, 583 Depression (economic) Understatement of Province's status, 1032 District Courts Act, 1949 (Bill 96) Committee, 989 Education (Public Examinations) Act, 1949 (Bill 85) Second reading, 829 Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 872, 876, 879 Department of Education, 896, 900, 903, 904, 909, 910, 916 Department of Forestry, 928, 929, 930 Department of Justice, 924 Department of Labour, 970 Department of Public Works, 937, 938, 940 Department of Supply, 966, 967 Finance Legislation being passed without knowing real financial position of Province, 102 Fisheries Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 74) Committee, 461 Committee, 508–509, 510 Fishery Atlantic salmon, 537 Dragnets, 546 Fish oils, 1030 Forestry Pulp and paper industry, 1030–1031 Gasoline Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 39) Committee, 171 Highway Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 73) Second reading, 612, 613 Committee, 614–615, 623 House of Assembly Call for decorum, 108 Decorum and demeanour in other parliaments, 108–109 Guests Addresses Speaker of the Ontario legislature addresses the House response, 822–825 House of Assembly (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 51) Second reading, 306–307 Committee, 316–317, 319–320, 324–325 Income Tax (Returns of Proprietors and Partnerships) Act, 1949 (Bill 75) Second reading, 610 Industrial Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 71) Committee, 488, 489–490, 491, 493, 494, 495 Insurance Companies Amendment Act, 1949 (Bill 58) Second reading, 393, 394, 395 Legislation Old procedure of referring to regnal years, 172 Legislative Disabilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 37) Committee, 36, 37 Amendment, 36 Legislative Library Books not likely destroyed in riot, 783–784 Suggests building be searched for old books, 784 Longshoremen Decrease in employment for, 532–533 Maiden Speeches, 107–122 Matthew G.

King Superannuation Allowance Act (Bill 60)

Committee, 421 Memorial University (Property) Act, 1949 (Bill 93) Second reading, 858–859 Memorial University Act, 1949 (Bill 55) Second reading, 338–340 Committee—evening sitting, 358, 359 Memorial University College Plan to elevate status to university, 117 Military Whether government was consulted on Supply Depot in Halifax for American bases in Newfoundland, and provincial and federal involvement, 682 Mining Overview, 1031 Mothers' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 65) Second reading, 428–429 Committee, 436 Motions Change to time of House sitting Debate, 954 Defer bills' debate until tabling of financial position of province Moved, 55–56 Debate, 56 Invitation of former Prime Minister of Australia into Chamber Seconded, 364 Questions tabled to be read aloud or copies made available Seconded, 72–73 Resolution of greetings to be forwarded to Legislature of Ontario Seconded, 824 Resolution of thanks to be forwarded to Legislature of Ontario Debate, 1063 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 89) Committee, 738–739, 740, 743–744, 749–750 Newfoundland Museum Loss of artifacts, 119–120 Restoration of, 119 Out-migration Prediction of, 13 Questions concerning trend, 120 Penney, Senator George Tributes, 982–983 Pensioners Whether pensioners living outside Newfoundland are entitled to bonus available to those living on island, 419 Why does Government not consider same need for cost of living bonus for pensioners abroad, 478 Petitions Certified Public Accountants Association of Newfoundland Incorporation and membership Select Committee report, 983–985 Poetry cited Goldsmith's "The Deserted Village," 116 His own, concerning First Nations' relics, 119 Points of Order Bills must be printed before the second reading, 267 Bills should not receive second reading until distribution, 410 Bills to be printed and distributed early to facilitate debate, 39 Distribution of bills, 626, 627–628, 629 How to proceed with full debate on unemployment, 511, 512, 514 Language, unparliamentary "I wish you bon voyage on your governmental seat," 247–248 Threatening and insulting language, 734 Members may only speak for forty minutes, 1022, 1023 Questions Ministers to read replies to questions in House, or provide copies, 65 Received by Opposition just prior to or following second reading, 264–265 Relevance In third reading debate, 736 Second copies of order papers and bills requested, 48 Speaker Asked to provide his own opinion, not that of Law Clerks, 87 Whether amendments in third reading are proper, 564 Whether bill is public or private, 237, 238–239, 240, 241 Whether tabling answer to question on order paper is in public interest, 521 Police Policy on future of police force, 315 Role of Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 315, 331–332 Poverty Portrayal of Newfoundland in media, 13 Premier Office staff budgetary allotments, 872 Promulgation of Statutes (Amendment) Act (Bill 42) Second reading, 60–61 Committee, 172 Public Enquiries (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 84) Second reading, 831 Public Utilities Act, 1949 (Bill 100) Second reading, 815–816, 828 Committee, 882–885, 886, 887, 889–890, 973, 974, 975–976, 977, 978, 979, 980, 981 Questions, Answers to No. 66 Role of Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 331– 332 No. 94 Paintings of public men—contract and details, 753 Questions, Notice of No. 58

Research Council whether Dr.

Boyle has reported on establishment of, 46, 332 No. 65 Government's policy on future of police force, 315 No. 66 Role of Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 315 No. 67 Whether any steps are taken to assist farmer in sale of products, 330 No. 76 Does government regard unemployment situation as serious, 384 No. 77 Does government have any announcements pertaining to unemployment, 384 Whether pensioners living outside Newfoundland are entitled to bonus available to those living on island, 419 No. 77—supplemental Why does Government not consider same need for cost of living bonus to apply for pensioners abroad, 478 No. 78 Has government made decisions on unemployment, 384 No. 79 Government's policy on unemployment, 384 Will federal government conduct any work this year on unemployment, 384 No. 80 Will there be a debate on unemployment, 384 No. 92 Whether government was consulted on Supply Depot in Halifax for American bases in Newfoundland, and provincial and federal involvement, 682 No. 93 Whether government is aware of heavy freight charged on farm produce, and comparative rates with Prince Edward Island, 710 Rabbits As food source, 534 Relief Prediction of rise in numbers, 103 Research Council Whether Dr.

Boyle has reported on establishment of, 46, 332 Resolutions Fisheries Loan Board establishment Committee, 461 Tributes Penney, Senator George, 982–983 Riot (April 5, 1932) Personal memories of event, 307 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Role of, 315, 331–332 Saw Mills Act, 1949 (Bill 78) Second reading, 501 Third reading, 563 Seal fishery Seal and whale meat as food, 537 Seals being slaughtered too young, 111 Sheep John Sinclair's promotion of, 535–536 Speaker Asked to cite authority for his ruling, 87 Asked to provide his own opinion, not that of Law Clerks, 87 Congratulations on appointment of, 12–13 Ontario Legislative Assembly offers gift of Speaker's Chair to Newfoundland, 823– 824 Speech from the Throne Debate (Address in reply), 12–14 Debate (Address in reply), 107–122 St.

John's Municipal Council (Amendment) Act (Bill 50) Second reading, 237, 238–239, 240, 241 Standard Time (Newfoundland) Act, 1949 (Bill 66) Second reading, 410 Standing Orders S.O. 43 Hats, 471 House of Assembly's right to make internal regulations, 324–325 Select Committee to Revise Rules of the House Importance of the work of, 114 Taxation Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 88) Committee, 695, 700, 701, 704, 705–706 Third reading, 735–736 Termination of the Exclusive Franchise of the Golden Arrow Coaches Limited to Transport Passengers for Reward by Motor Omnibus in the City of St.

John's and for other Purposes Act (Bill 76) Second reading, 596–597 Tourism Need for development of, 117–118 Winter sports as enticement for, 118–119 Unemployment Committee of the Whole to consider the problem of, 512, 531–538, 545–546, 547, 551, 553 Discussion on how best to proceed with full debate on unemployment, 511 Does government have any announcements, 384 Does government regard situation as serious, 384 Government's policy, 384 Has government made decisions, 384 Whether federal government will conduct any work this year on unemployment, 384 Whether there will be a debate on unemployment, 384 Veterans Land Settlement Act, 1949 (Bill 86) Second reading, 794–797 HORWOOD, HAROLD (

L) LABRADOR Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Committee, 810 Amendment (moved), 810

Estimates Department of Forestry, 930, 931 Department of Public Welfare, 958 Department of Supply, 966 Oath of allegiance, 330 Petitions Cottage hospital Coachman's Cove and Seal Cove, White Bay, 800–801 Roads and wharves Red Bay, 382 Supplies Cape Charles, 401 Transportation Cottage hospital Coachman's Cove and Seal Cove, White Bay, 800–801 Public works Red Bay, 382 Supplies for Cape Charles, 401 J JACKMAN, DAVID (PC) HARBOUR MAIN-BELL ISLAND Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Second reading, 776–777 Labrador Absence of mention in Speech from the Throne, 105 Legislative Disabilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 37) Second Reading, 33–34 Maiden Speeches, 105–107 Petitions Roads and wharves Topsail, 371 Points of Order Bills Whether tabling answer to question on order paper is in public interest, 521 Relief Rate of pay for, 549 Speaker Congratulations on appointment of, 105 Speech from the Throne Debate (Address in reply), 105–107 Transportation Roads and wharves Topsail, 371 Unemployment Committee of the Whole to consider the problem of, 540, 541, 548–549 JANES, GORDON (

L) FOGO Co-operative Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 72) Committee, 485–486 Confederation Claims that youth voted for, 205 Education Adult education, need for, 206–207 Fishery Improvements, need for, 205–206 House of Assembly Current legislature might also pass out of existence, 208 Maiden Speeches, 204–208 Mothers' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 65) Second reading, 430–431 Poetry cited Ode to Newfoundland —does not fill stomach of Member, 205 Speaker Congratulations on appointment of, 204 Speech from the Throne Debate (Address in reply), 204–208 K KEOUGH, HON. WILLIAM (

L) ST. GEORGES-PORT AU PORT Bowater Paper Co. Ltd. Amendments to agreement since 1937, 65 Budget

(1949) Debate, 1040–1044 Co-operative Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 72) Committee, 481–482, 486–487 Second reading, 510–511 Committee, 565, 569, 571–572, 573, 574, 578 Commission of Government Loans to companies, 487 Department of Natural Resources (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 59) Notice of motion, 371 Estimates Department of Supply, 966 Finance Loans to various companies to encourage fishery, and whether any companies are in arrears, 65 Fisheries Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 74) Notice of motion, 448 Committee, 456–460, 464 Name change of bill, 502 Committee, 509–510 Fishery Whether bounty will be reinstated on repaired fishing boats, 604–605 Public Utilities Act, 1949 (Bill 100) Committee, 990–991 Amendment (moved), 990–991 Questions, Answers deferred No. 34, 65 Questions, Answers to No.15

Finance loans to various companies to encourage fishery, and whether any companies are in arrears, 65 No. 39 Bowater Paper Co.

Ltd. agreement amendments since 1937, 65 No. 83 Whether bounty will be reinstated on repaired fishing boats, 604–605 Resolutions Fisheries Loan Board establishment Notice of motion, 448 Committee, 456–460, 464 Shipbuilding Bounty Extension Act no. 2, 1949 (Bill 54) Notice of motion, 315 Second reading, 360–361 Committee, 361 Amendment, 361 L LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION (HIGGINS, JOHN (PC) ST JOHN'S EAST) Addresses By the Speaker of the Ontario Legislature Response, 822–825 Adjournment motion To discuss urgent public matter Portrait by John Vincent of King George VI donated to Province, 515–516 Agreement for Policing the Province Act, 1949 (Bill 63) Second reading, 391–392 Agriculture Current difficulties in farming, 1034 Whether any steps are taken to assist farmers in sale of products, 330 Whether government is aware of heavy freight charged on farm produce, and comparative rates with Prince Edward Island, 710 Alcohol Song quotation on, 762–763 Alcoholic Liquors (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 64) Second reading, 438–439 Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Second reading, 762–766, 769–770 Committee, 786–787, 788, 798, 805–808, 809 Art Paintings of public men (former Speakers) Contract and details, 753 Whether permission is needed to hang portraits, 871 Portrait by John Vincent of King George VI donated to Province, 515–516 Auditor General Removable by vote of majority, 93 Australia Invitation of former Prime Minister of Australia into chamber Seconded, 364 Birds Conservation of habitat, 536 Potential for eider down industry, 537 Publication of Bird Life of Newfoundland, 928 Board of Liquor Control Nature of jobs, 966, 967 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1949 (Bill 80) Committee, 617 Budget

(1949) Adjournment of debate (moved), 857 Debate, 1029–1036 Cabinet Comparative size of, 115 Certified Public Accountants Association of Newfoundland Incorporation and membership Select Committee report, 983–985 Co-operative Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 72) Committee, 484–485 Second reading, 510 Committee, 577–578 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 41) Second reading, 175–176 Commission of Government Spending of, 1029 Confederation Cost of living not lowered as result of, 107 Necessary diligence in protection of rights following, 114 Control of Foods (Distribution) Act, 1949 (Bill 79) Second reading, 661–662 Committee, 680–682 Corporation Income Tax Collection Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 87) Committee, 632, 633–634, 643–644, 645, 650, 653, 654–655 Second reading, 673–674 Cost of Living Whether bonus will continue as before, 896 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 95) Second reading, 1026 Dams Permission for construction of, 506 Debates Time limitations, 317, 319 Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Second reading, 53–55 Committee, 88, 92, 127, 128, 129, 130–132, 133– 134, 135–136 Department of Fisheries and Co-operatives Act, 1949 (Bill 45) Second reading, 286–292 Dependents' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 67 ) Second reading, 583 Depression (economic)

Understatement of Province's status, 1032 District Courts Act, 1949 (Bill 96) Committee, 989 Education (Public Examinations) Act, 1949 (Bill 85) Second reading, 829 Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 872, 876, 879 Department of Education, 896, 900, 903, 904, 909, 910, 916 Department of Forestry, 928, 929, 930 Department of Justice, 924 Department of Labour, 970 Department of Public Works, 937, 938, 940 Department of Supply, 966, 967 Finance Legislation being passed without knowing real financial position of Province, 102 Fisheries Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 74) Committee, 461 Committee, 508–509, 510 Fishery Atlantic salmon, 537 Dragnets, 546 Fish oils, 1030 Forestry Pulp and paper industry, 1030–1031 Gasoline Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 39) Committee, 171 Highway Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 73) Second reading, 612, 613 Committee, 614–615, 623 House of Assembly Call for decorum, 108 Decorum and demeanour in other parliaments, 108–109 Guests Addresses Speaker of the Ontario legislature addresses the House response, 822–825 House of Assembly (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 51) Second reading, 306–307 Committee, 316–317, 319–320, 324–325 Income Tax (Returns of Proprietors and Partnerships) Act, 1949 (Bill 75) Second reading, 610 Industrial Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 71) Committee, 488, 489–490, 491, 493, 494, 495 Insurance Companies Amendment Act, 1949 (Bill 58) Second reading, 393, 394, 395 Legislation Old procedure of referring to regnal years, 172 Legislative Disabilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 37) Committee, 36, 37 Amendment, 36 Legislative Library Books not likely destroyed in riot, 783–784 Suggests building be searched for old books, 784 Longshoremen Decrease in employment for, 532–533 Maiden Speeches, 107–122 Matthew G.

King Superannuation Allowance Act (Bill 60) Committee, 421 Memorial University (Property) Act, 1949 (Bill 93) Second reading, 858–859 Memorial University Act, 1949 (Bill 55) Second reading, 338–340 Committee—evening sitting, 358, 359 Memorial University College Plan to elevate status to university, 117 Military Whether government was consulted on Supply Depot in Halifax for American bases in Newfoundland, and provincial and federal involvement, 682 Mining Overview, 1031 Mothers' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 65) Second reading, 428–429 Committee, 436 Motions Change to time of House sitting Debate, 954 Defer bills' debate until tabling of financial position of province Moved, 55–56 Debate, 56 Invitation of former Prime Minister of Australia into Chamber Seconded, 364 Questions tabled to be read aloud or copies made available Seconded, 72–73 Resolution of greetings to be forwarded to Legislature of Ontario Seconded, 824 Resolution of thanks to be forwarded to Legislature of Ontario Debate, 1063 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 89) Committee, 738–739, 740, 743–744, 749–750 Newfoundland Museum Loss of artifacts, 119–120 Restoration of, 119 Out-migration Prediction of, 13 Questions concerning trend, 120 Penney, Senator George Tributes, 982–983 Pensioners Whether pensioners living outside Newfoundland are entitled to bonus available to those living on island, 419 Why does Government not consider same need for cost of living bonus for pensioners abroad, 478 Petitions

Certified Public Accountants Association of Newfoundland Incorporation and membership Select Committee report, 983–985 Poetry cited Goldsmith's "The Deserted Village," 116 His own, concerning First Nations' relics, 119 Points of Order Bills must be printed before the second reading, 267 Bills should not receive second reading until distribution, 410 Bills to be printed and distributed early to facilitate debate, 39 Distribution of bills, 626, 627–628, 629 How to proceed with full debate on unemployment, 511, 512, 514 Language, unparliamentary "I wish you bon voyage on your governmental seat," 247–248 Threatening and insulting language, 734 Members may only speak for forty minutes, 1022, 1023 Questions Ministers to read replies to questions in House, or provide copies, 65 Received by Opposition just prior to or following second reading, 264–265 Relevance In third reading debate, 736 Second copies of order papers and bills requested, 48 Speaker Asked to provide his own opinion, not that of Law Clerks, 87 Whether amendments in third reading are proper, 564 Whether bill is public or private, 237, 238–239, 240, 241 Whether tabling answer to question on order paper is in public interest, 521 Police Policy on future of police force, 315 Role of Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 315, 331–332 Poverty Portrayal of Newfoundland in media, 13 Premier Office staff budgetary allotments, 872 Promulgation of Statutes (Amendment) Act (Bill 42) Second reading, 60–61 Committee, 172 Public Enquiries (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 84) Second reading, 831 Public Utilities Act, 1949 (Bill 100) Second reading, 815–816, 828 Committee, 882–885, 886, 887, 889–890, 973, 974, 975–976, 977, 978, 979, 980, 981 Questions, Answers to No. 66 Role of Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 331– 332 No. 94 Paintings of public men—contract and details, 753 Questions, Notice of No. 58 Research Council whether Dr.

Boyle has reported on establishment of, 46, 332 No. 65 Government's policy on future of police force, 315 No. 66 Role of Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 315 No. 67 Whether any steps are taken to assist farmer in sale of products, 330 No. 76 Does government regard unemployment situation as serious, 384 No. 77 Does government have any announcements pertaining to unemployment, 384 Whether pensioners living outside Newfoundland are entitled to bonus available to those living on island, 419 No. 77—supplemental Why does Government not consider same need for cost of living bonus to apply for pensioners abroad, 478 No. 78 Has government made decisions on unemployment, 384 No. 79 Government's policy on unemployment, 384 Will federal government conduct any work this year on unemployment, 384 No. 80 Will there be a debate on unemployment, 384 No. 92 Whether government was consulted on Supply Depot in Halifax for American bases in Newfoundland, and provincial and federal involvement, 682 No. 93 Whether government is aware of heavy freight charged on farm produce, and comparative rates with Prince Edward Island, 710 Rabbits As food source, 534 Relief Prediction of rise in numbers, 103 Research Council Whether Dr.

Boyle has reported on establishment of, 46, 332 Resolutions Fisheries Loan Board establishment Committee, 461 Tributes Penney, Senator George, 982–983

Riot (April 5, 1932) Personal memories of event, 307 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Role of, 315, 331–332 Saw Mills Act, 1949 (Bill 78) Second reading, 501 Third reading, 563 Seal fishery Seal and whale meat as food, 537 Seals being slaughtered too young, 111 Sheep John Sinclair's promotion of, 535–536 Speaker Asked to cite authority for his ruling, 87 Asked to provide his own opinion, not that of Law Clerks, 87 Congratulations on appointment of, 12–13 Ontario Legislative Assembly offers gift of Speaker's Chair to Newfoundland, 823– 824 Speech from the Throne Debate (Address in reply), 12–14 Debate (Address in reply), 107–122 St.

John's Municipal Council (Amendment) Act (Bill 50) Second reading, 237, 238–239, 240, 241 Standard Time (Newfoundland) Act, 1949 (Bill 66) Second reading, 410 Standing Orders S.O. 43 Hats, 471 House of Assembly's right to make internal regulations, 324–325 Select Committee to Revise Rules of the House Importance of the work of, 114 Taxation Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 88) Committee, 695, 700, 701, 704, 705–706 Third reading, 735–736 Termination of the Exclusive Franchise of the Golden Arrow Coaches Limited to Transport Passengers for Reward by Motor Omnibus in the City of St.

John's and for other Purposes Act (Bill 76) Second reading, 596–597 Tourism Need for development of, 117–118 Winter sports as enticement for, 118–119 Unemployment Committee of the Whole to consider the problem of, 512, 531–538, 545–546, 547, 551, 553 Discussion on how best to proceed with full debate on unemployment, 511 Does government have any announcements, 384 Does government regard situation as serious, 384 Government's policy, 384 Has government made decisions, 384 Whether federal government will conduct any work this year on unemployment, 384 Whether there will be a debate on unemployment, 384 Veterans Land Settlement Act, 1949 (Bill 86) Second reading, 794–797 M MAKINSON, GEORGE (

L) PORT DE GRAVE Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Committee, 809–810 Fishermen's Loan Bank Nature of, 11 Memorial University College Plan to elevate status to university, 12 Petitions Roads and wharves Bay Roberts, 313 Premier Congratulations as first elected Premier for tenth Province, 11 Speaker Congratulations on appointment of, 10 Speech from the Throne Address in reply (seconded), 10–12 Tourism Need for development of, 12 Transportation Roads and wharves Bay Roberts, 313 Need for construction of, 12 MILLER, LEONARD (PC) PLACENTIA AND ST.

MARY'S Adjournment motion To discuss urgent public matter Procedure is unfair due to lack of chance for rebuttal, 431 Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Committee, 787 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1949 (Bill 80) Committee, 617, 622 Budget

(1949) Debate, 1044–1050 Corporation Income Tax Collection Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 87) Committee, 655–656, 656–657 Second reading, 674 Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Committee, 95–96 Department of Health Act, 1949 (Bill 43) Second reading, 211–212 Dependents' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 67 ) Second reading, 584 Districts Premier requests list of needs from all Members for matters responsible by Province, 390 Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 876 Fisheries Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 74) Committee, 470–471

Committee, 509 Fishery Whether bounty will be reinstated on repaired fishing boats, 478 Income Tax (Returns of Proprietors and Partnerships) Act, 1949 (Bill 75) Second reading, 610 Industrial Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 71) Committee, 491, 494 Legislative Disabilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 37) Committee, 37 Legislative Library Holds copies of acts and statutes for consultation, 95 Maiden Speeches, 101–105 Members Only two sitting Members sat previously, 95 Military Whether employment of base workers is adversely affected by switching of supply depots from Fort Pepperell and McAndrew to Halifax, 631 Minerals and Options Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 98) Committee, 1057 Mining Table list of applications and grants for mineral rights in the Province by mainland companies, 777 Motions Questions tabled to be read aloud or copies made available Debate, 74 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 89) Committee, 743, 744 Petitions Roads and wharves Admiral's Beach, 388 Branch, 396 Fox Harbour, 382 Northern Harbour, 396 Peter's River, 473 Points of Order Adjournment motions to discuss matters of urgent public importance Unfairness of lack of chance for rebuttal, 431 Bills Amendment to bill out of order, 691 Legislation Copies of acts and statutes to be provided to Members, 95–96 Police Whether the Royal Canadian Mounted Police can serve in their own Province, 778 Questions, Notice of No. 78 Whether present relief system will run according to minimum net income for past season, 420 No. 83 Whether bounty will be reinstated on repaired fishing boats, 478 No. 87 Whether employment of base workers is adversely affected by switching of supply depots from Fort Pepperell and McAndrew to Halifax, 631 No. 99 Can the Royal Canadian Mounted Police not serve in their own Province, 778 No. 100 Table list of applications and grants for mineral rights in the Province by mainland companies, 777 No. 101 Table correspondence to date on proposed bridge on Placentia Gut, 778 Relief Whether present relief system will run according to minimum net income for past season, 420 Resolutions Fisheries Loan Board establishment Committee, 470–471 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Whether Royal Canadian Mounted Police can serve in their own Province, 778 Saw Mills Act, 1949 (Bill 78) Committee, 504 Sawing on the halves, 504 Speech from the Throne Debate (Address in reply), 101–105 Taxation Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 88) Committee, 703–704, 705 Transportation Roads and wharves Admiral's Beach, 388 Branch, 396 Fox Harbour, 382 Northern Harbour, 396 Peter's River, 473 Table correspondence to date on proposed bridge on Placentia Gut, 778 MINISTER OF EDUCATION (HEFFERTON, HON.

SAMUEL (

L) TRINITY NORTH) Crafts Handicraft courses, 911 Dalhousie University Government grants to admit Newfoundland quota of medical and dental students, 914, 915 Education (Amendment) (no. 3) Act, 1949 (Bill 91) Second reading, 890–891 Committee, 993 Education (Public Examinations) Act, 1949 (Bill 85) Notice of motion, 626 Second reading, 828–829 Estimates Department of Education, 898–899, 900, 901, 902, 903, 904, 909–911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916

Libraries Traveling library service, 902 Matthew G.

King Superannuation Allowance Act (Bill 60) Notice of motion, 371 Committee to consider resolutions, 409 Committee, 421 Memorial University (Property) Act, 1949 (Bill 93) Notice of motion, 631 Second reading, 858, 859 Memorial University Act, 1949 (Bill 55) Notice of motion, 301 Second reading, 333–338 Memorial University College Table salaries and allowances paid to professors and staff, 65 Petitions Roads and wharves Long Beach, 371 Questions, Answers deferred No. 55, 65 Questions, Answers to No. 53 Travel expenditures table statement how amount was spent in 1948, 65, 178–178 No. 54 Memorial University College table salaries and allowances paid to professors and staff, 65 Speaker Congratulations on appointment of, 333 Teachers' Pensions Act, 1949 Notice of motion, 893 Transportation Roads and wharves Long Beach, 371 Travel expenditures Table statement how amount was spent in 1948, 65, 178–178 MINISTER OF FINANCE (QUINTON, HON.

HERMAN W. (

L) BURGEO AND LA POILE) Accounts of Consolidated Revenue fund and Departmental Appropriation Accounts for the year ended March 31, 1949 Tabled, 993 Adjournment motion Date amended—motion withdrawn, 625 Alcoholic Liquors (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 64) Notice of motion, 402 Second reading, 437–438 Amulree Commission Background and recommendations of, 272–273 Auditing of Public Accounts (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 81) Notice of motion, 626 Second reading, 708–709 Auditor General Budgetary questions concerning, 868–869, 874 Table report for 1931-1932, 47 Budget

(1949) Address, 832–856 Request for copies, 856 Debate, 995, 1050–1052 Budget process Source of monies for, 222 Statement of revenue and expenditures, 841–846 When government will bring in Supply, 222 Churchill, Sir Winston Quoted, 275 Commission of Government Efforts for local governance, 310 Role of, 273, 274 Confederation No ballot in 1932 for, 272 Cottage Hospitals Potential new sites, 210 Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Committee, 95 Department of Health Act, 1949 (Bill 43) Second reading, 208–211 Recommittal requested, 253 Amendment moved, 254 Department of Public Health and Welfare Whether action has been taken regarding previous discrepancies, 143 Depression (economic) Overview of conditions in 1932, 271–272 Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871, 872, 873, 874, 875, 876, 877, 878, 881 Department of Health, 949 Department of Public Welfare, 959, 964 Finance Amount of national debt of Newfoundland taken over by federal government, and statement of Sinking Fund established in 1937, 99 Cash position of province on June 30, 100 Loans against provincial government Table detailed statement, to include War Savings Certificates, 99 Table amounts received or due to Newfoundland government by federal government, 20 Table expected subsidies from federal government, 99–100 Table statement of 3.5% loan due 1950, 137–142 Total amount to credit of Province deposited with federal government, 785 Total revenue and expenditures of Province from 1 April to 31 October, 683, 784–786 Total surplus of Newfoundland Savings Bank on March 31 1949, 785 Fishery Fish oils, 835 Frozen fish trade, 835 Forestry Pulp and paper industry, 836–838

Gasoline Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 39) Second reading, 59 Committee, 171 Health care History of, 208–209 On himself Refers to government seat in 1933 Income Tax (Returns of Proprietors and Partnerships) Act, 1949 (Bill 75) Second reading, 608, 609, 610 Committee, 622–623 Lieutenant Governor Budgetary allotments for, 871, 872 Life and Accident Insurance Agents (Licensing) (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 69) Notice of motion, 453 Second reading, 511 Liquor Amount of rum held by Board of Liquor Control on April 1 1949, and further importation of rum and sales of rum, 683 Landed cost per gallon of "Screech" rum and other liquors, 453–454 Prices paid for rum by department or Board of Liquor Control, 518 Total amount to credit of Board of Liquor Control in Bank in St.

John's, and amount due government by Board, 786 Local Government Act, 1949 (Bill 52) Second Reading, 309–312 Committee, 327–327, 345–346 Mental Hospital Condition of, 210 Minerals and Options Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 98) Second reading, 1054–1055 Mining Overview, 838–839 Motions Adjournment Date amended—motion withdrawn, 625 Questions tabled to be read aloud or copies made available Debate, 73 Penney, Senator George Tributes, 983 Pensioners Whether pensioners living outside Newfoundland are entitled to bonus available to those living on island, 455, 630 Why does Government not consider same need for cost of living bonus for pensioners abroad, 629 Poetry cited Symonds, John Addington, 275 Points of Order Language, unparliamentary "You have no courage," 196 Premier Office staff budgetary allotments, 872, 873 Public Service Table number of government employees transferred to federal payroll, and number retained by Province, 403 Questions, Answers deferred No. 11, 47 No. 12, 47 No. 13, 47 No. 14, 47 No. 15, 47 No. 16, 47 No. 18, 47 No. 19, 47 No. 20, 47 No. 21, 47 No. 22, 47 No. 23, 47 No. 24, 47 No. 25, 47 No. 26, 47 No. 27, 47 No. 28, 47 No. 29, 47 No. 30, 47 No. 31, 47 No. 32, 47 No. 33, 47 No. 34, 47 No. 35, 47 No. 69 Landed cost per gallon of "Screech" rum and other liquors, 453–454 No. 77—supplemental Why does Government not consider same need for cost of living bonus to apply for pensioners abroad, 629 No. 80 Prices paid for rum by department or Board of Liquor Control, 518 No. 88 Total revenue and expenditures of Province from April 1 1949 to October 31 1949, 683 No. 88—supplemental Total amount to credit of Board of Liquor Control in Bank in St.

John's, and amount due government by Board, 786 No. 90 Number of gallons of rum held by Board of Liquor Control on April 1 1949, and further importation of rum and sales of rum, 683 Questions, Answers to No.5 Public service table number of government employees transferred to federal payroll, and number retained by Province, 403 No. 11 Loans against provincial government table detailed statement, to include War Savings Certificates, 99 No. 12, 67–68

No. 13, 68 No.14 Finance amount of national debt of Newfoundland taken over by federal government, and statement of Sinking Fund established in 1937, 99 No. 16, 68 No.18, 68 No. 19, 299–300 No.20 Finance table amounts received or due to Newfoundland government by federal government, 20 No.21, 68 No.22, 68–69 No.23 Finance table expected subsidies from federal government, 99–100 No.24, 69 No.25, 69 No.30 Finance cash position of province on June 30, 100 No.31, 69 No.32, 69 No.33, 69–70 No.35 Finance table statement of 3.5% loan due 1950, 137–142, 300 No.36 Auditor General table report for 1931-1932, 47 No. 40 Clarenville vessels earning and expenditures, 297–298 No. 42 Department of Public Health and Welfare whether action has been taken regarding previous discrepancies, 143 No. 68, 454–455 No. 77 Whether pensioners living outside Newfoundland are entitled to bonus available to those living on island, 455, 630 No. 88 Total revenue and expenditures of Province from April 1 1949 to October 31 1949, 784–786 No. 88—supplemental Total surplus of Newfoundland Savings Bank on March 31 1949, 785 Railway Ownership transferred to federal government, 833 Resolutions Tributes Penney, Senator George, 983 Speech from the Throne Debate (Address in reply), 270–275 Supply Act

(1949) Notice of motion, 825 Resolutions, 972–973 Resolutions (moved), 988 Tabled Data Accounts of Consolidated Revenue fund and departmental appropriation accounts for the year ended March 31, 1949, 993 Tuberculosis Sanitarium To be completed in Corner Brook, 210 War Savings Certificates Loans against provincial government Table detailed financial statement, to include War Savings Certificates, 99 MINISTER OF JUSTICE (CURTIS, HON. LESLIE R. (

L) TWILLINGATE; ATTORNEY GENERAL) Adjournment motion Date amended, 624–625 Agreement for Policing the Province Act, 1949 (Bill 63) Notice of motion, 371 Second reading, 391, 392 Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Committee, 786, 787, 798–799 Assessment of Life Insurance Companies (Amendment) Act (Bill 61) Second reading, 395 Attorney General Act, 1949 (Bill 49) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 219–220 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1949 (Bill 80) Committee, 616, 618, 621–622 British Red Cross Society Act, 1949 (Bill 99) Newfoundland Central Council Branch Petition presented, 1027–1028 Select Committee report, 1059–1060 Second reading, 1060 Central District Court (Records) Act, 1949 (Bill 94) Notice of motion, 893 Second reading, 994 Certified Public Accountants Association of Newfoundland Incorporation and membership Petition presented, 296–297 Referred to Select Committee, 297 Select Committee appointed, 297 Select Committee report, 330 Select Committee report, 983 Co-operative Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 72) Committee, 570, 571 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 41) Notice of motion, 16 Colonial Secretary Evolution of the office of, 60 Control of Foods (Distribution) Act, 1949 (Bill 79) Second reading, 662 Committee, 681, 682

Corporation Income Tax Collection Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 87) Notice of motion, 625 Committee, 631–635, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647 Second reading, 665–670, 674–675 Cost of Living Whether bonus will continue as before, 896–897 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 27) Notice of motion, 16 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 95) Notice of motion, 955 Second reading, 1026 Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Committee, 125, 130, 134 Department of Provincial Affairs Act, 1949 (Bill 40) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 60 District Courts Act, 1949 (Bill 96) Notice of motion, 301 Second reading deferred, 363, 372, 386–387, 390, 398, 409, 421, 437, 452, 472, 496, 510, 579, 592, 594, 608, 629, 658 Second reading, 663–664 Education (Amendment) (no. 3) Act, 1949 (Bill 91) Committee, 993 Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 877 Department of Education, 895, 896–897, 899 Department of Forestry, 927 Department of Justice, 920–923, 924, 925–926, 927 Evidence (Amendment) Act (Bill 53) Notice of motion, 301 Second reading, 359–360 Hansard Current costs, 477 Whether any progress has been made towards, 477 Highway Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 73) Notice of motion, 590 Second reading, 612–614 Committee, 614 Amendment (moved), 623 House of Assembly (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 51) Second reading deferred, 295 Recommitment (moved), 332 Income Tax (Returns of Proprietors and Partnerships) Act, 1949 (Bill 75) Notice of motion, 589 Second reading, 610 Industrial Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 71) Committee, 489, 493–494, 495 Insurance Companies Amendment Act, 1949 (Bill 58) Second reading, 393, 394, 395 Third reading, 434 Third reading amendments moved, 434 Internal Economy Commission Act, 1949 (Bill 46) Notice of motion, 63 Second reading, 242–243 Labrador Mining Company Table correspondence on negotiations, 72 Legislative Disabilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 37) Notice of motion, 5 Second Reading, 27–31, 32 Committee, 36–38, 40 Amendment, additional (moved), 40 Legislative Library Holds copies of acts and statutes for consultation, 95 Liberal party Table letter addressed to Mr.

Browne from certain supporters in St.

John's West, 27, 47–48 Lotteries (Amendment) Act (Bill 62) Notice of motion, 371 Second reading, 392 Maritime Hospital Association Re-Incorporation Act, 1949 (Bill 56) Second reading deferred, 316 Memorial University Act, 1949 (Bill 55) Second reading, 340–342 Committee—evening sitting, 359 Minerals and Options Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 98) Committee, 1055, 1057–1058 Amendment (moved), 1062 Mining Labrador Mining Company Table correspondence on negotiations, 72 Motions Adjournment Date amended, 624–625 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 89) Notice of motion, 625 Second reading, 707–708 Committee, 739, 742, 743, 744, 745, 746, 747, 748, 749, 750 Newfoundland Medical Board (Amendment) Act (Bill 57) Notice of motion, 301 Second reading, 360 Old Age and Blind Persons Pensions Act, 1949 (Bill 34) Committee, 294–295 Petitions British Red Cross Society Newfoundland Central Council Branch Select Committee report, 1059–1060 Certified Public Accountants Association of Newfoundland Incorporation and membership presented, 296–297 referred to Select Committee, 297 Select Committee appointment, 297 Select Committee report, 330 Select Committee report, 983 Maritime Hospital Service Association Incorporation of presented, 243–244 referred to Select committee, 244

Newfoundland Central Council Branch Presented, 1027–1028 Twillingate Telephone Electric Company Ltd Requesting exclusive right to operate local load line in Twillingate presented, 777 Points of Order Bills Amendment to bill out of order, 689 Bills must be printed before the second reading, 267 Distribution of bills, 628–629 Whether bill is public or private, 237–238, 239– 240, 240–241 How to proceed with full debate on unemployment, 512 Legislation Copies of acts and statutes to be provided to Members, 95 Members may only speak for forty minutes, 1022, 1023 Procedure for royal assent and questions regarding bill, 40 Questions To be referred to other departments, 72 Request for consent of House to proceed with bill, 34 Speech from the Throne Where debate on Address in Reply occurs on Order Paper, 62–63 Police Policy on future of police force, 331–332 Whether the Royal Canadian Mounted Police can serve in their own Province, 805 Promissory Oaths Amendment Act, 1949 (Bill 70) Notice of motion, 434 Second reading, 473 Promulgation of Statutes (Amendment) Act (Bill 42) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 60–62 Committee, 172 Public Enquiries (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 84) Notice of motion, 786 Second reading, 830–831 Questions, Answers deferred No. 43, 47 No. 44, 47 No. 45, 47 No. 52, 47 Questions, Answers to No. 45 Tourism whether Tourism Bureau will be set up, 47 No. 51 Liberal party table letter addressed to Mr.

Browne from certain supporters in St. John's West, 27, 47–48 No. 52 Labrador Mining Company table correspondence on negotiations, 72 No. 65 Policy on future of police force, 331–332 No. 95 Fee being paid to Mr. P.J.

Lewis in connection with case on transportation rates, 753– 754 No. 99 Can the Royal Canadian Mounted Police not serve in their own Province, 805 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Whether Royal Canadian Mounted Police can serve in their own Province, 805 Salt meat Emergency situation with insufficient supply of, 660, 661 Introduction of a bill to deal with supply problem, 660 Saw Mills Act, 1949 (Bill 78) Third reading, 562–564 Speaker Congratulations on appointment of, 27 St.

John's Municipal Council (Amendment) Act (Bill 50) Notice of motion, 63 Second reading, 237–238, 239–240, 240–241 Select Committee to ascertain whether rules of the House have been conformed with Moved, 254 Select Committee to ascertain whether rules of the House have been conformed with Report presented, 297 Second reading, 301–302 Report of Select Committee received, 314 Tabled data Letter from federal finance Minister to Premier, 684 Taxation Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 88) Notice of motion, 625 Second reading, 675–677 Committee, 684, 703, 704, 705, 706 Tourism Whether Tourism Bureau will be set up, 47 Transportation Fee being paid to Mr.

P.J. Lewis in connection with case on transportation rates, 753–754 Maritime Hospital Service Association Incorporation of presented, 243–244 referred to Select committee, 244 Twillingate Telephone Electric Company Ltd Requesting exclusive right to operate local load line in Twillingate Presented, 777 Unemployment Discussion on how best to proceed with full debate on unemployment, 512 MINISTER OF LABOUR (BALLAM, HON. CHARLES H. (

L) HUMBER) Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82)

Committee, 798 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1949 (Bill 80) Notice of motion, 590 Second reading, 615–616 Committee, 616, 617, 619, 620, 622 Department of Labour (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 77) Notice of motion, 590 Second reading, 615 Estimates Department of Labour, 968, 969–971 Industrial Statistics Act, 1949 (Bill 83) Notice of motion, 626 Second reading, 816–817 Military Whether employment of base workers is adversely affected by switching of supply depots from Fort Pepperell and McAndrew to Halifax, 663, 683 Petitions Roads and wharves Bay of Islands, 396 Trout River, 371 Questions, Answers deferred No. 87 Whether employment of base workers is adversely affected by switching of supply depots from Fort Pepperell and McAndrew to Halifax, 663 Questions, Answers to No. 87 Whether employment of base workers is adversely affected by switching of supply depots from Fort Pepperell and McAndrew to Halifax, 683 Trade Unions Act, 1949 Notice of motion, 626 Transportation Roads and wharves Bay of Islands, 396 Trout River, 371 Unemployment Committee of the Whole to consider the problem of, 547–548 MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES (RUSSELL, HON.

EDWARD (

L) BONAVISTA SOUTH) Agricultural Societies Act (1936), 172–173 Agriculture Whether any steps are taken to assist farmers in sale of products, 346–348 Whether government is aware of heavy freight charged on farm produce, and comparative rates with Prince Edward Island, 802–805 Birds Publication of Bird Life of Newfoundland, 928–929 Bonavista Regional Library Board (Vesting of Land) Act, 1949 (Bill 92) Second reading, 994–995 Budget

(1949) Debate, 1036–1040 Cabinet Comparative size of, 249 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act (Bill 41) Second reading, 172–175 Committee, 217–219 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 27) Second reading, 220 Crown Lands (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 95) Second reading, 1026 Committee, 1026–1027 Dams Permission for construction of, 506 Department of Fisheries and Co-operatives Act, 1949 (Bill 45) Second reading, 293 Department of Natural Resources (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 59) Second reading, 398–399 Estimates Department of Forestry, 927, 928–931 Department of Public Works, 940, 946 Maiden Speeches, 248–253 Members Disadvantage in electing Independent members, 248 Mining Table list of applications and grants for mineral rights in the Province by mainland companies, 805 Newfoundland Farmers' Association Formation of, 802–803 Government's encouragement of, 804 Petitions Roads and wharves Salvage, 382 War memorial Land for erection of a memorial library in Bonavista petition presented, 625 Questions, Answers to No. 67 Whether any steps are taken to assist farmer in sale of products, 346–348 No. 93 Whether government is aware of heavy freight charged on farm produce, and comparative rates with Prince Edward Island, 802–805 No. 100 Table list of applications and grants for mineral rights in the Province by mainland companies, 805 Saw Mills Act, 1949 (Bill 78) Notice of motion, 472 Second reading deferred, 411, 432, 437, 452 Second reading, 496–501 Committee, 504–505, 508 Sawing on the halves, 504 Sectarianism As form of intolerance, 252

Speech from the Throne Debate (Address in reply), 248–253 Transportation Roads and wharves Salvage, 382 Veterans Land Settlement Act, 1949 (Bill 86) Notice of motion, 626 Second reading, 789–794, 789–795 War memorial Land for erection of a memorial library in Bonavista Petition presented, 625 MINISTER OF PUBLIC WELFARE (POTTLE, HERBERT L. (

L) CARBONEAR-BAY DE VERDE) Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Second reading, 770–771 Baptismal certificates As Newfoundland's certified document of age, 256 Birth certificates Use of baptismal certificates, 256 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1949 (Bill 80) Committee, 617 Co-operative Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 72) Committee, 569, 571 Cost of Living Whether bonus will continue as before, 896, 897 Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Committee, 89, 94 Department of Public Welfare Act, 1949 (Bill 44) Second reading, 213–217 Dependents' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 67 ) Notice of motion, 453 Second reading, 579–583, 587–588 Drinking Water Bay de Verde, 371 Estimates Department of Education, 896, 897 Department of Public Welfare, 955, 957–957, 958, 959, 960–962, 963–964 House of Assembly Night sittings Procedure for, 358 Industrial Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 71) Committee, 488 Infants' Home Described in Estimates debate, 963–964 Mothers' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 65) Notice of motion, 385, 389–390 Committee deferred, 398 Second reading, 421–428 Committee, 435, 436–437 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 89) Committee, 742 Old Age and Blind Persons Pensions Act, 1949 (Bill 34) Second reading, 255–259 Petitions Drinking water Bay de Verde, 371 Points of Order Bills Amendment to bill out of order, 691 How clause should be properly worded, 89 Points of Privilege Misrepresentation of Estimates in media report, 985–986 Public Utilities Act, 1949 (Bill 100) Committee, 980 Questions, Answers deferred No. 97 Number employed in each district on relief work, 754 Questions, Answers to No. 59 Relief statistics for able-bodied persons from January to June, 97 No. 97 Number employed in each district on relief work, 778–781 Relief Number employed in each district on relief work, 754, 778–781 Spirit behind establishment of Dept. of Public Welfare, 216 Statistics for able-bodied persons from January to June, 97 Relief Works Administration Act, 1949 (Bill 68) Notice of motion, 456 Second reading, 589 Unemployment Committee of the Whole to consider the problem of, 553–554 MORGAN, A.

BAXTER (

L) GREEN BAY Confederation Prediction of a Newfoundland Prime Minister of Canada, 8 Fishery Co-operatives, need for, 8–9 House of Assembly As both oldest and newest legislature in Canada, 7 Memorial University College Plan to elevate status to university, 10 Newfoundland Historical Society Commending the work of, 10 Petitions Roads and wharves Jackson's Cove, 388 Road between Springdale and road and South Deer Lake road to be constructed, 268 Public Utilities Commission Need for the safeguards of, 9 Speech from the Throne Address in reply (moved), 7–10

Select Committee Report (Address in reply), 48– 49 Terms of Union Term 32 Ferry service between Port-aux-Basques and North Sydney, 9 Tourism Opportunities for growth of, 9–10 Transportation Roads and wharves Jackson's Cove, 388 Road between Springdale and South Deer Lake to be constructed, 268 P POTTLE, HERBERT L. (L CARBONEAR-BAY DE VERDE; MINISTER OF PUBLIC WELFARE) Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Second reading, 770–771 Baptismal certificates As Newfoundland's certified document of age, 256 Birth certificates Use of baptismal certificates, 256 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1949 (Bill 80) Committee, 617 Co-operative Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 72) Committee, 569, 571 Cost of Living Whether bonus will continue as before, 896, 897 Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Committee, 89, 94 Department of Public Welfare Act, 1949 (Bill 44) Second reading, 213–217 Dependents' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 67 ) Notice of motion, 453 Second reading, 579–583, 587–588 Drinking Water Bay de Verde, 371 Estimates Department of Education, 896, 897 Department of Public Welfare, 955, 957–957, 958, 959, 960–962, 963–964 House of Assembly Night sittings Procedure for, 358 Industrial Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 71) Committee, 488 Infants' Home Described in Estimates debate, 963–964 Mothers' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 65) Notice of motion, 385, 389–390 Committee deferred, 398 Second reading, 421–428 Committee, 435, 436–437 Newfoundland Corporation Income Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 89) Committee, 742 Old Age and Blind Persons Pensions Act, 1949 (Bill 34) Second reading, 255–259 Petitions Drinking water Bay de Verde, 371 Points of Order Bills Amendment to bill out of order, 691 How clause should be properly worded, 89 Points of Privilege Misrepresentation of Estimates in media report, 985–986 Public Utilities Act, 1949 (Bill 100) Committee, 980 Questions, Answers deferred No. 97 Number employed in each district on relief work, 754 Questions, Answers to No. 59 Relief statistics for able-bodied persons from January to June, 97 No. 97 Number employed in each district on relief work, 778–781 Relief Number employed in each district on relief work, 754, 778–781 Spirit behind establishment of Dept. of Public Welfare, 216 Statistics for able-bodied persons from January to June, 97 Relief Works Administration Act, 1949 (Bill 68) Notice of motion, 456 Second reading, 589 Unemployment Committee of the Whole to consider the problem of, 553–554 PREMIER (SMALLWOOD, RIGHT HON.

JOSEPH R. (

L) BONAVISTA NORTH) Addresses Christmas greetings, 1061–1062 By the Speaker of the Ontario Legislature Response, 821–822 Wage rate reported by trade union leaders, 891– 892, 893 Adjournment motion Date amended, 624 To discuss urgent public matter Cost of living in Province, 372–376 Portrait by John Vincent of King George VI donated to Province, 514–515 Teachers' salaries, 348 Teachers' salaries—motion withdrawn, 356 Unemployment in Province, 411–419 Agriculture

Whether government is aware of heavy freight charged on farm produce, and comparative rates with Prince Edward Island, 751 Alcohol Baking extracts purchased for, 758–759 Bootlegging, 757 Rule of having to buy food with beer outside of St. John's, 762 State of beer taverns in St.

John's, 756–757 Three evils relating to, 756–758 Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1949 (Bill 82) Notice of motion, 625 Second reading, 755–762, 770 Committee, 787–788, 808–809 American military Plane at disposal of government members to fly to Gander, 170 Art Paintings of public men (former Speakers) Contract and details, 751–752, 751–753 Whether permission is needed to hang portraits, 871 Portrait by John Vincent of King George VI donated to Province, 514–515 Assessment of Life Insurance Companies (Amendment) Act (Bill 61) Notice of motion, 371 Auditor General Budgetary questions concerning, 868, 869, 874 Will department be established, and who will be appointed, 26, 27 Australia Guests, introduction Former Prime Minister of Australia, 364 Invitation of former Prime Minister of Australia into chamber Moved, 364 Bank of Canada Table statement of financial position of, 26 Banking Rumours of state banks, 277–278 Board of Liquor Control Nature of jobs, 968 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1949 (Bill 80) Committee, 618, 619, 620, 621 Budget

(1949) Request for copies, 857 Debate, 995, 1012–1021, 1022, 1023–1025 Budget process Current process should be simpler than previously, 224 Subheads in committee should be read individually, 863 Whether additional estimates will be brought in, 224–225 Whether any money matters will be handled during session, 225 Whether estimates should be considered so soon after Members have received copy, 860 Whether estimates will be brought in the following week, 225 Whether government will bring forward a budget, 222–224 Cabinet Changes announced August 8, 301 Table explanation of role of various Ministers, 26 Canada House Whether Province has purchased building on Circular Road from federal government, and whether it will be Premier's residence, 26 Cashin, Major Peter John Objects to being called "gallant," 567 Co-operative Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 72) Committee, 483–484 Committee, 570, 572, 573, 574–576, 578 Commission of Government Period of armistice from political corruption, 276 Speculation on character of commissioners, 284 Communism No communists in Newfoundland, 262 Option of communism or co-operatives, 262 Confederation Abuse during fight for, 285 Commission on ballot paper, 283 Democratically brought about, 284 Provision of new social security, 49–50 Table British government, Commission of Government, and Canadian correspondence regarding, 63–65 Theory of meeting of national leaders in 1943, 282 Corner Brook Amount contributed by government to hospital, 605 Corporation Income Tax Collection Agreement Act, 1949 (Bill 87) Committee, 633, 636–641, 645, 647–650, 651– 652, 653, 655, 656 Cost of Living Post-confederation, 372–376 Culture Distinction of, 280 Debates Recording of Member's voice, 965 Only Premier's voice well recorded, 381 Voice recording challenges, 379–380 Whether debates would be recorded, 163, 378 Time limitations, 317–318, 319, 323 Demonstration Farm Remained within provincial jurisdiction after confederation, 895 Department of Economic Development Act, 1949 (Bill 38) Notice of motion, 16 Second reading, 49–53 Committee, 82, 83, 84–85, 86, 90, 91, 93, 94, 122, 123–125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 132– 133, 134–135, 136 Department of Fisheries and Co-operatives Act, 1949 (Bill 45) Notice of motion, 16

Second reading, 259–264, 265–266 Department of Health Act, 1949 (Bill 43) Notice of motion, 16 Department of Public Welfare Act, 1949 (Bill 44) Notice of motion, 16 Dependents' Allowance Act, 1949 (Bill 67 ) Second reading, 584–587 District Courts Act, 1949 (Bill 96) Committee, 989 Districts Premier requests list of needs from all Members for matters responsible by Province, 383, 390 Economic development "Develop or perish," 279 Industrial projects, 412–413, 539 Education (Public Examinations) Act, 1949 (Bill 85) Second reading, 829 Estimates Consolidated Fund Services, 862, 863, 864, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871, 872, 873, 874, 875, 876, 877, 878, 879, 880, 881 Department of Education, 894–895, 905, 906– 907, 908, 911–912, 915, 916, 917, 918, 919 Department of Health, 949, 950 Department of Justice, 923, 924, 925, 926, 927 Department of Public Welfare, 958–959, 962–963, 964, 965 Department of Public Works, 933–935, 937–937, 938, 939, 940, 942, 943, 944, 945, 946 Department of Supply, 966, 967–968 Ferries Ferry service between Port-aux-Basques and North Sydney, 399–401 Finance Government policy with regard to outstanding loans for fishery concerns and establishment of Sinking Fund, 390 Statement of revenues and expenditure up to September 30th, 406 Fisheries Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 74) Committee, 464–468 Fishery Dragnets, 546 Food, cost of Comparative prices around Province Apricots, tinned, 375 Cheese, 375 Lushus Jellies, 374 Marmalade, 375 Onions, 375 Oranges, 375 Pea beans, 375 Rolled oats, 375 Split peas, 375 Fox, Judge Cyril James Former Speaker's early career as Hansard reporter, 379 Freedom of the press Western Star editor dismissed, 516–517 Gasoline Tax Act, 1949 (Bill 39) Notice of motion, 16 Government reorganization Government's intention to establish various departments, 25–26 Governor-General of Canada To visit Province, 74 Hansard Able and available reporters, 475–476 Editor of Debates, 379 Former reporters with illustrious careers, 379 Fox, Judge Cyril James—former Speaker's early career as Hansard reporter, 379 History of practice in Newfoundland, 378–379 Sir Richard Squires employed as Hansard reporter, 379 Stenotype method, 379, 380–381, 473–474, 475 Whether any progress has been made towards, 473–474, 475–476 On himself Admits to being "very rarely wrong," 157 Claims his mouth never leaves the microphone, 381 Reference to having read millions of words of parliamentary debate, 85 Reference to long association with legislature, 45 Refers to himself as teetotaler, 755 House of Assembly Guests Addresses Speaker of the Ontario legislature addresses the House response, 821–822 Speaker of Ontario Legislature to visit House of Assembly, 818 Guests, introduction Former Prime Minister of Australia, 364 Night sittings Forthcoming necessity of, 630 Procedure for, 357, 358 House of Assembly (Amendment) Act, 1949 (Bill 51) Notice of motion, 179 Second reading deferred, 268 Second reading, 301–306, 308, 309 Committee, 316, 317–319, 320–323, 325–326 Income Tax (Returns of Proprietors and Partnerships) Act, 1949 (Bill 75) Second reading, 611 Industrial Development Loan Act, 1949 (Bill 71) resolution to establish Industrial Development Loan Board Notice of motion, 434 Debate, 448–452 Second reading, 472 Committee, 488, 489, 490, 491–493, 494, 495 Infrastructure Amount spent in each district on bridges, cottage hospitals, roads, and wharves, 562, 590 Insurance Companies Amendment Act, 1949 (Bill 58)

Notice of motion, 371 Lawyers Comments on, 389 Legislation Being ground out by legislative machine, 468 Outline of government's agenda, 387–388, 600– 603 Legislative Disabilities (Amendment) Act (Bill 37) Second Reading, 32–33 Committee, 37, 42–43, 44–45 Legislative Library Appointment of librarian, 781–782, 783 History under Commission of Government, 782– 783 Idea of opening library to public, 783 Whether appointment of librarian has been made or advertised, and nature of qualifications, 781 Legislature Sittings and amounts of legislation, 305 Lloyd George, David Quoted, 263 Local Government Act, 1949 (Bill 52) Committee, 345 Maiden Speeches, 275–285 Maritime Provinces Premier to table discussions with other Premiers and whether union of four provinces was discussed, 26 Whether Professor Fraser is in Ottawa discussing