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St. Croix Courier
Jan 1, 1931
US Tourists Left 20 million in New Brunswick During 1930 Season. St. Stephen Gain less than 1,200. 44 percent increase overall.
Motor tourist travel to New Brunswick from the US was 44 percent greater in 1930 that in the previous year, this percentage of increase in tourist business being the greatest shown by any Province of the Dominion of Canada for 1930.
The figures are included in statistics compiled by the New Brunswick Government Bureau of Information and Tourist Travel from returns of permits issued for tourists automobiles from the United States by Canadian Customs officers at 24 Customs port of entry along the international boundary in New Brunswick and do not take into consideration the also largely increased number of American motor tourists who visited this province after entering Canada at customs ports of entry in other provinces; nor is the greatly increased motor tourist traffic from other Canadian provinces included in the compilation.
In view of the great increase in motor tourist travel from the United States, as well as from other provinces in the Dominion, despite the fact that tourists' individual expenditures everywhere were not as large on the average in 1930 as before, the business depression, the gross value of New Brunswick's tourist trade of all kinds, which was placed by independent estimates at $18,000,000 in 1929, must have been fully maintained if indeed it did not reach $20,000,000 in 1930. The total number of American motor tourists who entered Canada through New Brunswick ports for stays of more than 24 hours in 1930 is placed at 186,441, practically 150 percent greater than the number in 1927, the year before the Government took over administration of the Province tourist business. The results from the government bureau's newspaper advertising and publicity campaigns are therefore highly gratifying.
Permits issued for tourist automobiles from the United States at Canadian Customs houses at international boundary points in this Province for stays of longer period than 24 hours totalled 53,269 for the first eleven months of 1930, an increase of 44 percent over the figures for the full year of 1929. There has been at the same time, an equally large if not larger increase in the volume of tourist travel to New Brunswick from other Canadian provinces during 1930, it being estimated that interprovincial tourist travel was at least five times as great in 1930 as in 1927. The returns supplied to the Bureau of provincial Information and Tourist Travel by the Federal National Revenue Department further show that 605,848 United States owned automobiles entered New Brunswick in 1930 up to November 30th through the 24 ports of entry in this Province along the International Boundary.
St. Croix Courier
Jan 8, 1931
Shiretown Boasts Fine Outdoor Rink. Description. Constructed 1930.
The group of St. Andrews hockey fans, headed by William O'Neill, who were responsible for the construction of the open-air rink here last winter, have been working assiduously for several weeks past and have effected great improvements in the property, which is now probably the best equipped arena of its type in New Brunswick. The St. Andrews team now offers visiting players and spectators comfortable and convenient accommodation, comparable with those of the average outdoor rink. The front of the arena has been greatly improved by the construction of a new entrance containing a ticket office and ladies' and gentlemen's dressing rooms. Room for 300 spectators is provided in the enlarged grandstand down the left side of the playing surface, which is now nearly 200 feet long. On the opposite side of the rink from the grandstand is another new building divided into dressing rooms for two teams and a smaller chamber housing the combination radio and phonograph machine. The enterprising fans have added a novel feature in connection with the latter in a transmitter through which announcements may be made through the loud-speaker, which is suspended over the centre of the ice. The practicability of this equipment was demonstrated during a practice game last week when it was used to call for a doctor for one of the players who had been injured and it is also valuable for making announcements regarding the progress of the game. The water supply has also been improved by extending the piping direct to the rink.
For night playing the ice surface is illuminated by 18 300-watt electric lights of the most modern type, the same equipment as used in the rink. This light covers the playing surface measuring 175 feet by 75, slightly smaller than the St. Croix surface. All the work of making these alterations has been done by the interested fans themselves during the evenings and their extent may be judged from the fact that expenditures of materials will be over $1,000. High hopes are held for the St. Andrews hockey team this season. The ice game took on a new lease of life last year with the reorganization of the team and the same players with one or two additions will be available this season. A promising recruit will be H. B. Hachey, who was transferred to the Biological Station here a few weeks ago. Under his coaching the team is making excellent progress. The following comprise the squad which as been working out: H. McQuoid, R. Graham, Tillie McNichol, Tom McNichol, R. Johnson, G. Johnson, L. McQuoid, J. Graham, W. O'Neill, J. O'Neill, Hachey, Stinson, Williamson, Love.
Sport generally appears to be enjoying healthy popularity in St. Andrews with the improvement of the rink following closely upon the completion of the new Scout gymnasium.
St. Croix Courier
Feb 12, 1931
Former Editor of "Beacon" Dies in Saint John. R. E. Armstrong Held Many Positions of Importance During Long and Busy Life.
A life of devoted service to his country was brought to a close in the early hours of Tuesday morning by the death in Saint John of R. E. Armstrong, former journalist and secretary of the Saint John Board of Trade, who passed away at his home, 211 Queen Street, following a lengthy illness. He was for 25 years a resident of St. Andrews, where he edited the "Beacon" and where he was an active and highly respected citizen. During his residence there he identified himself with every progressive movement and filled positions of the highest honor in the community, having served as a member of the town council and board of school trustees, and also as mayor. He took a deep interest in the welfare of the Presbyterian church there and was one of the elders. In 1900 he was a candidate for the House of Commons but was defeated by the late G. W. Ganong, who was later to become Lieutenant-Governor of the province. He represented Charlotte County at the first Liberal convention in 1896 and in 1903 was honored by appointment to the fisheries commission.
Mr. Armstrong who was in his 74th year, was born in Saint John, son of the late Robert Armstrong, and was educated in the schools of that city. His career began with the Saint John Globe, where he was employed first as an apprentice printer, later as foreman and finally as a member of the editorial staff. In 1889 he removed to St. Andrews and assumed control of the Beacon, which he published successfully until 1914 when he returned to his native city as secretary of the Board of Trade. During his second period of residence in Saint John he gave himself whole heartedly toward every patriotic endeavour. As secretary of the Board of Trade , he wrote several articles on Saint John and New Brunswick which were widely published in the United States and in England. He also served for a time as secretary of the Maritime Board of Trade.
In every activity in which he engaged and in every organization where he held membership he had the high regard of those with whom he was associated and his unfailing courtesy and consideration not only made for himself firm friends, but enabled him to bring to the causes which he sponsored added dignity and appeal. There will be very real sorrow in Mr. Armstrong's death and the deep sympathy of the community will go out to the bereaved. Mr. Armstrong is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Margaret Paterson of this city, and by one daughter, two sons and three grandchildren. The daughter is Mrs. Randolph W. Churchill, of Hantsport, New Brunswick. The sons are R. Fraser Armstrong, superintendent of the Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON; and R. Edwin Armstrong of the Canadian Oil Company, residing at the time in Saint John. He also leaves three brothers, Christopher Armstrong, of Saint John; Henry Armstrong, of Moncton; and Fred Armstrong, of New Glasgow, NS.
St. Croix Courier
Feb 26, 1931
Parkins Still Manager
Sir Vere Brabazon Ponsonby, 9th Earl of Bessborough
Governor General: 1931 - 1935 Sworn In: April 4, 1931 Born: October 27, 1880, London, England Died: March 10, 1956
St. Croix Courier
April 30, 1931
St. Stephen Becomes Link in World's Greatest Highway. Town Ties Up with Atlantic Coastal Highway Association, making International Bridge Vital Crossing in 2,500 mile Route Joining Principal Cities of Atlantic Seaboard and Extending to Santiago, Cuba. Map. p. three.
Editorial: Should be Opened without Delay. "It is to be hoped that the Government Bureau of Information and Tourist Travel will take steps in the very near future to open the information office at the International Bridge." Tourist traffic even heavier this year than last. Up fifty percent to date.
St. Croix Courier
May 7, 1931
Finest Tourist Third Cabin Afloat. Latest Improvements Embodies in [new] Empress of Britain.
Charles D. Richards 1931-33
Premier of New Brunswick
Conservative May 19, 1931
Died
WREN, THOMAS RUDOLPH
Sex M
Date 1931 | 05 | 28 (Y-M-D)
County CHARLOTTE
Registration 57582
Volume 057
Microfilm F18960
St. Croix Courier
June 11, 1931
Grant-Suttie cup at stake in track and field meet between St. Andrews and Saint John.
St. Croix Courier
June 18, 1931
Cleveland Mitchell returned from Montreal. Wife and son to follow.
St. Croix Courier
June 18, 1931
"Hotel East" opens in Eastport. Description.
St. Croix Courier
June 25, 1931
Algonquin opens June 26. Convention of Fire Underwriters arrived shortly before. Water Street being paved on one side.
St. Croix Courier
July 16, 1931
Dusty Roads Prevent Big Tourist Gathering. Dusty roads said to be killing tourism.
Rural Cemetery Burial
Richard Van Horne
Age 56
Son of Sir William
Lot 171B
Aug 22, 1931
St. Croix Courier
Aug 27, 1931
Masquerade Ball Casino for District Nurse Fund and Boy Scouts. $500 raised. Judges Hon. Mrs. Redmond, Hon. C. C. Ballantyne, Mrs. Lusgarten, H. Pillow, all of Montreal. "Many comic and original costumes were worn." (Willa's photo?)
St. Croix Courier
Sept 30, 1931
Algonquin closed after successful season.