10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOMINION DAY»
Discover the use of
Dominion Day in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Dominion Day and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Naming Canada: Stories about Canadian Place Names
From the 1940s to the 1970s, various private members' bills to change Dominion
Day to Canada Day were 'talked out' in the House of Commons. Regardless,
almost all references in the media and by the federal government after 1972 were
...
2
Communicating in Canada's Past: Essays in Media History
917, series A-V-2, file PG 18–21 Special Events Programs, Dominion Day, 1938–
1979, file 2 1955–1976, memo from Michael Sadlier, 11 July 1960, memo from
Doug Nixon, director of English-language programming, to staff, 7 July 1960.
Gene Allen, Daniel Robinson, 2009
3
Parliamentary Procedure and Practice in the
Dominion of Canada
In 1891 the Commons sat on Dominion Day to expedite business, but it usually
adjourns on that day. In 1883 the Senate met on the Queen's birthday on account
of the urgent state of public business. The house adjourned during pleasure on ...
John George Bourinot, 2008
4
The
Dominion and the Rising Sun: Canada Encounters Japan, ...
Papers in both English and French Canada overlooked it entirely in their
commentary on Dominion Day celebrations in Ottawa and London. Clearly, the
region's distance from Canadian concerns would require much promotion by ...
5
1000 Questions About Canada: Places, People, Things and ...
What happened to Dominion Day? Dominion Day became Canada Day, to the
irritation of many citizens. The bill “to make the first day of July a Public Holiday
by the name of Dominion Day” was introduced in the House of Commons in 1879
...
John Robert Colombo, 2001
505 However, the holiday was not established statutorily until 1879, when it was
designated as Dominion Day, in reference to the designation of the country as a
Dominion in the British North America Act. The holiday was initially not dominant
...
This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com).
Neas Mac Aeneas Macdonell Dawson, 2010
8
One Thousand Questions about Canada
What happened to Dominion Day? Dominion Day became Canada Day, to the
irritation of many citizens. The bill “to make the first day of July a Public Holiday
by the name of Dominion Day” was introduced in the House of Commons in 1879
...
John Robert Colombo, 2001
9
International Perspectives in Feminist Ecocriticism
In Canada, fireworks have been one ofthe most popular and most expensive
elements of festivities marking Dominion Day (when the Dominion of Canada
with its four original provinces was created on July 1, 1867).3 For the first fifty
years, the ...
Greta Gaard, Professor Greta Gaard, Simon C. Estok, 2013
10
The Other Quiet Revolution: National Identities in English ...
”95 Dominion Day 1954 was the last time Conservative newspapers exercised
themselves over the issue. The Globe and Mail regretted “official Ottawa's fear
and hatred of the fine word 'Dominion.' Canadians, to their credit, do not share
that ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOMINION DAY»
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Dominion Day is used in the context of the following news items.
The devil you know
I enjoyed the brief respite allotted me by Dominion Day - I hope you did as well. This fifth and final analysis is dedicated to the largest party at ... «Prince George Citizen, Jul 15»
Remembering, and paying tribute
The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982, since 1983 July 1st. has been officially known as Canada Day. «Port aux Basques Gulf News, Jul 15»
Connections made during Dominion Days
Dominion Day always reminds me of how important Barkerville has been, and continues to be, in the story of my life. Twenty-two year ago - on ... «Prince George Citizen, Jul 15»
Some modest proposals for Canada's 150th birthday initiative
“Dominion Day” began in 1879, and shortly after the Second World War the Senate bounced back a private member's bill that would have seen ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
@Kady's Watchlist for July 2, 2015: Happy Day After Canada …
@Kady's Watchlist for July 2, 2015: Happy Day After Canada/Dominion Day, everyone! July 2, 2015 6:55 am. I bet at least a few of you are willing to reconsider ... «Ottawa Citizen, Jul 15»
Dominion Day enthusiasts pine for the past
Between 1946 and 1982, there were 20 attempts by politicians to replace the holiday name Dominion Day with Canada Day, writes historian ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
Red Rifle Rallies to Dominion Day Victory
With the 1 1/4-length victory, Twin Creeks Racing Stables homebred Red Rifle ended a four-race skid that dated back to his clear victory in last ... «BloodHorse.com, Jul 15»
Dominion Day or Canada Day: Which Do You Prefer in Costa Rica?
Even a young Prime Minister Stephen Harper supported Dominion Day as a Member of Parliament in 1996; he once stated that getting rid of ... «The Costa Rica Star, Jul 15»
BEYOND THE HEADLINES:The first Dominion Day
Long having to contend with the boisterous festivities of their American friends every July 4, Barkerville citizens with roots back east were ... «Vernon Morning Star, Jul 15»
Here's 10 facts about Canada Day
In 1958, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker requested a budget of $14,000 for Dominion Day celebrations (which, of course, was worth much ... «NorthernLife.ca, Jul 15»
