The total number of immigrants to Canada in the financial year just ended was 175,009. This is the largest on record and is 20 per cent in excess of the previous year. Last year 65,359 people were admitted to Canada from the United Kingdom, and 43,5-13 from the United States. A rather proud, domineering woman engaged a Chinaman to do her work. “ What’s your name? ] she asked. “TH Chong Wong, he replied. “ Much too long. I shall call you John.” “ What is your name?” said the imperturbable Chinaman, addressing the lady- “Mrs Carruthers Jones,” she answered. “ Heap too long. I rink I. call you Sam.”
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Waipukurau Press, Volume I, 20 July 1906, Page 3
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