“Efforts Made to Delay the Sterilization Bill Proves Unsuccessful” in The United Farmers of Alberta, March 15, 1928

March 15, 1928. After a Tuesday sitting in legislature, The United Farmers of Alberta published an article titled “Efforts Made to Delay the Sterilization Bill Proves Unsuccessful”. Archie M. Matheson attempted to get the debate adjourned, which would have delayed the passing of the bill. Two votes were taken, with some debate between, and Matheson’s attempt was denied, being voted down both times. The article recorded the names of those voted and their vote.

This article can be found online in the Peel Collection here.

-Laura Shaw

  • Effort Made to Delay the Sterilization Bill Proves Unsuccessful. (1928, March 15). The United Farmers of Alberta, 13–14.

“Efforts Made to Delay the Sterilization Bill Proves Unsuccessful” in The United Farmers of Alberta, March 15, 1928

March 15, 1928. After a Tuesday sitting in legislature, The United Farmers of Alberta published an article titled “Efforts Made to Delay the Sterilization Bill Proves Unsuccessful”. Archie M. Matheson attempted to get the debate adjourned, which would have delayed the passing of the bill. Two votes were taken, with some debate between, and Matheson’s attempt was denied, being voted down both times. The article recorded the names of those voted and their vote.

This article can be found online in the Peel Collection here.

-Laura Shaw

  • Effort Made to Delay the Sterilization Bill Proves Unsuccessful. (1928, March 15). The United Farmers of Alberta, 13–14.