1. Are there any regulations regarding maximum hours of labour in effect in connection with the work of members of the crew' of government vessels such as the C.G.S. Saurel and the C.G.S. Mikula?

2. If so, where are these regulations to be found?

3. What is the maximum hours that members of the crew of the C.G.S. Mikula are obliged to work per day?

1. There are no regulations regarding maximum hours of labour in connection with the crews of the C.GB. "Saurel" and the C. G.S. "Mikula".

2. Answered by No. 1.

3. The crew of this vessel maintains regular sea watches (which are uniform in all services) both when on stand by alongside the wharf and when operating in the river. Deck officers, engineers, oilers, firemen and trimmere are on the customary three watch system, i.e., 4 hours on duty and 8 hours off duty-seamen 4 hours on duty and 4 hours off. When on day work, alongside the Wharf, the hours are from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., with one hour for dinner.

1. Are there any rules or regulations in effect to provide that the drinking water furnished to members of the crew on Canadian government steamers should be subject to medical and sanitary inspection?

2. If so, what are these regulations?

3. Is water taken from the River St. Charles near Quebec considered by the health authorities to be fit for human consumption?

1. Yes.

2. Regulations concerning water for drinking and culinary purposes on common carriers engaged in international and interprovincial traffic. Approved by order in council of 25th February, 1930, (P.C. 417).

Regulations concerning water for drinking and culinary purposes on vessels navigating on the great lakes and inland waters. Approved by order in council, 19th June, 1923, (P.C. 1091).

These have been passed in virtue of section 9, subsection (d), part II-An act respecting the Department of Pensions and National Health, (chap. 39 of the Statutes of 1928).

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1. Who is the night watchman for the signal service at l'lle-aux-Grues, in the county of Montmagny, Quebec?

2. Is this employee in receipt of a salary during the winter months?

1. There is no night watchman. Mr. Joseph Dancause is the night signal agent and Semaphore operator at llle-aux-Grues.

2. Mr. Dancause is in receipt of a salary during the winter months.

1. What is the existing freight rate on grain for export from Georgian hay ports to Saint John and Halifax?

Questions

1. The installation of a gable clock in the public building has been authorized.

2. Yes.

3. J. A. Hiltz, New Glasgow.

4. $1,450 which includes a one-dial electric clock, a master clock and striking connection to bell on roof.

1. What was the amount expended in repairs to the post office building at Wolfville, Nova Scotia, during 1934?

2. Were tenders called for the work?

3. If so, who were the tenderers and what was the amount of each tender?

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1. Rate in cents

Commodity - per 100 pounds

Barley and buckwheat 10-24

Corn and rye 8-45

Oats 9-79

Wheat 8-33

Rates expire March 31, 1935, unless sooner cancelled, changed, or extended.

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Saint John, N.B. Halifax, N.S.

C.N.R. C.P.R. C.N.R.miles miles miles.... 12031173941 1267840 1181. .. 1129 927 1297836 , .. 1011 701 11794. If tenders were called for different classes of work, who were the tenderers and what was the amount of each tender?5. If work was not done under tender and contract, who was the foreman in charge of the work?

1. $2,045.

2. Tenders called for general repairs and painting.

3. General repairs: A. M. Wheaton, $1,200;

S. L. Murphy, $1,400. Painting: A. M. Wheaton, $750; W. B. Murphy, $830.

4. Answered by No. 3.

5. Work not under tender consisted of repairs to heating system $45, and installing a radiator in customs long room $50. This work was done under the supervision of the district resident architect and the caretaker of the building.