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 Philip, Percy James, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 17 Jan 1946, 185-196     What we take for granted. Not forgetting Hitler and what he nearly blew away. The danger of minimizing others like him. Hitler's prophecy that if he did not win he would plunge the world into chaos and misery. Hitler's heritage of troubles and dangers far more difficult to deal with …

 Gardiner, Hon. James G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 14 Feb 1946, 232-240     Verifying the prophecy made by the speaker 20 years ago in Vancouver to the Chamber of Commerce, and to the Empire Club of Canada regarding Canadian citizenship and European and British immigrants. The speaker's address in 1935 on the "Drought Area of the West" and his prophecy at that time …

 Woodside, Willson, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 21 Feb 1946, 241-255     Reference to the recent Soviet accusation against Canada of a great anti-Soviet campaign, based on our official statement of the scope of a spy ring and fifth column activity in this country. The speaker's detailed discussion, entitled "The Russian Riddle" proceeds under the following headings, which serve to summarize topics …

 Martin, Rev. W.G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 14 Mar 1946, 284-297     The speaker's recent mission to Australia as guest preacher at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church in Sydney. The appreciation of Canada in Australia. How the war has done much towards strengthening the bonds of friendship, understanding, and co-operation between Canada and Australia. A brief description and history of Australia, with anecdotes. …

 Crerar, General H.D.G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 25 Apr 1946, 370-381     The dominant need for the maintenance by Canada, now and in the future, of adequate, efficient Armed Forces, and of the means and machinery required for the speedy military mobilization of all the resources of this country, should resort to war again be the only alternative to a shameful submission. …

 Stewart, William J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1947), 31 Oct 1946, 57-69     The subject of "What are my individual rights?" Rights and duties of citizenship. Natural rights, down through the years, becoming known as civil rights. A just state one in which all individuals freely enter into agreement to abide by the decisions of the majority. The right of possession, the right …

 Alexander of Tunis, His Excellency, Viscount, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1947), 3 Oct 1946, 8-14     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The speaker's travels across Canada over the last six months. The basic industries he has visited. Being impressed by the mechanical efficiency by which Canada deals with the rich resources of the country and by …

 Woodside, Willson, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1947), 12 Dec 1946, 131-148     What Spain looks like today, and what people there are saying. A travelogue. The curtain which has been drawn between Franco Spain and the world since the Civil War which has made Spain a land of mystery. Crossing the border into Spain made difficult by strained relations between France and …

 Viljoen, Hon. Dr. P.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 7 Feb 1946, 219-231     The speaker's personal background, told in part to illustrate the historical background of his young country and people. Some basic facts about South Africa: size, population, ethnic makeup, classes, etc. The initiative and capital investment required for the development of the country to be looked for very largely in the …

 Major Right Honourable Anthony Eden, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1947), 27 Jun 1946, 1-7     Some of the speaker's memories and feelings of Canada, and the part played by Canada and the Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Canadian Navy throughout the war years. Canada's position as interpreter in the modern world, especially given the knowledge of the United States and of the United Kingdom. …

 Wilson, Colonel J.T., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 18 Apr 1946, 354-369     The speaker's experiences on a recent fact-finding Arctic expedition "Exercise Muskox." The route of the Exercise, as pointed out on a map. Three aspects of the Arctic or the winter Exercises: how the Exercise came about, what actually occurred or is occurring now on the Exercise, and implications for the …

 Mathieson, George S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1947), 7 Nov 1946, 70-86     The current Foreign Trade Week in Toronto. Foreign Trade as one of the most vital elements in the Canadian economy. The incapability of 12 million people in Canada to absorb the abundance of wealth that Canada can, and does produce, both industrially and agriculturally. The importance of the channels of …

 Ney, Major F.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 21 Mar 1946, 298-312     The speaker's recent visit to South Africa and some personal background. Some details of the voyage itself. The European population in the Union of South Africa. A brief look at the history of the Cape Province and of the Union. South Africa's intention to remain in the Imperial Commonwealth. The …

 Drew, Hon. George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 8 Jan 1946, 171-184     Ontario's plans for a more effective working combination of the powers of the Dominion and nine provincial governments. Attacks against the proposals of the Drew Plan. A response to some of those attacks. A quotation from the early part of the printed submission to indicate the basis on which the …

 Rhodes, Brigadier Sir Godfrey, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 31 Jan 1946, 206-218     Four years of aid to Russia through the Persian Gulf. A general picture of what was done, and in particular, a description in some detail of the British share of this work. Germany's attack of Russia without warning, and contrary to treaty, in June of 1941. England's position at the …

 Burns, John Allen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1947), 14 Nov 1946, 87-97     The speaker's background and history as a member of a family of shipowners. His interest and keenness in the traffic of the sea that he wishes to communicate. The term "Overseas Trade" and what it means. A story of the speaker's great-grandfather. The expansion of the Merchant Navy in a …

 Armour, Stuart, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1947), 24 Oct 1946, 42-56     The great and often very bitter debate going on around the world today. The importance and consequences of that debate. The sort of world which will emerge from the terrible wreckage of the second world war. Who is engaged in this debate. The vital importance of the democracies emerging as …

 Fleming, Donald M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 4 Apr 1946, 323-339     The challenge that Canada and Canadians face. The need for a national vision if we hope to progress as a nation. The need to discern the challenge and to recognize the fact that we have been challenged by Destiny. The element of choice. The need for a sense of our …

 Kassarji, Lee G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 6 Mar 1946, 271-283     The speaker's export company and its contacts and agents in all parts of the world, including the Middle East, heart of the Arab lands. The speaker's conviction that Canada, with all her vast resources, will become great if she will increase her trade with foreign lands. The need by exporters …

 Harvey, Jean Charles, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 11 Apr 1946, 340-353     Reasons for, and events leading up to, the foundation of the UNO. The continuing danger of nationalism. The fight between the individual and the domination of the State. A detailed discussion follows regarding totalitarianism and democracy, with many lessons to be learned from recent history. Topics addressed during this discussion …