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1936 Governor General's Awards
The 1936 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit inaugurated Canada's annual program of Governor General's Awards, late in 1937 recognizing 1936 publications."Late T. B. Roberton Awarded Literary Achievement Prize; Tweedsmuir Raps 'Moderns'". ''Winnipeg Tribune'', November 26, 1937. There were only two categories, fiction and non-fiction, English language only. The awards were presented by Lord Tweedsmuir, then Governor General of Canada—and, as John Buchan, the noted author of '' The Thirty-Nine Steps'' (1915, adapted as a 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock). Winners * Fiction: Bertram Brooker, '' Think of the Earth'' * Non-fiction: Thomas Beattie Roberton, ''TBR: Newspaper Pieces'' References External links * {{Governor General's Literary Awards Governor General's Awards Governor General's Awards Governor A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-gener ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor General's Awards
The Governor General's Awards are a collection of annual awards presented by the Governor General of Canada, recognizing distinction in numerous academic, artistic, and social fields. The first award was conceived and inaugurated in 1937 by the Lord Tweedsmuir, a prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction; he created the Governor General's Literary Award with two award categories. Successive governors general have followed suit, establishing an award for whichever endeavour they personally found important. Only Adrienne Clarkson created three Governor General's Awards: the Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts, the Governor General's Northern Medal, and the Governor General's Medal in Architecture (though this was effectively a continuation of the Massey Medal, first established in 1950). Governor General's Literary Awards Inaugurated in 1937 for 1936 publications in two categories, the Governor General's Literary Awards have become one of Canada's most prestigious p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winnipeg Tribune
''The Winnipeg Tribune'' was a metropolitan daily newspaper serving Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada from January 28, 1890 to August 27, 1980. The paper was founded by R.L. Richardson and D.L. McIntyre who acquired the press and premises of the old ''Winnipeg Sun'' newspaper. It was often viewed as a liberal newspaper focused on local news and events. The paper was owned by Southam Inc at the time of its demise. It was frequently referred to as ''The Trib''. History 1890–1975 The Winnipeg Tribune began publishing on January 28, 1890, as a city newspaper, after the old ''Winnipeg Sun'' closed down. The initial edition contained four pages of local, national and international news. It was then in competition with two other newspapers: the '' Manitoba Free Press'' and the '' Winnipeg Telegram''. In 1914, the ''Tribune'' moved its editorial offices from the Exchange area to the Central Business District area of downtown on Smith Street. It remained there until it closed in August ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir
John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir (; 26 August 1875 – 11 February 1940) was a Scottish novelist, historian, and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since Canadian Confederation. After a brief legal career, Buchan simultaneously began his writing career and his political and diplomatic careers, serving as a private secretary to the administrator of various colonies in southern Africa. He eventually wrote propaganda for the British war effort during the First World War. He was elected Member of Parliament for the Combined Scottish Universities in 1927, but he spent most of his time on his writing career, notably writing '' The Thirty-Nine Steps'' and other adventure fiction. In 1935, King George V, on the advice of Prime Minister R. B. Bennett, appointed Buchan to replace the Earl of Bessborough as Governor General of Canada, for which purpose Buchan was raised to the peerage. He occupied the post until his death in 1940. Buchan was enthu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor General Of Canada
The governor general of Canada (french: gouverneure générale du Canada) is the federal viceregal representative of the . The is head of state of Canada and the 14 other Commonwealth realms, but resides in oldest and most populous realm, the United Kingdom. The , on the advice of Canadian prime minister, appoints a governor general to carry on the Government of Canada in the 's name, performing most of constitutional and ceremonial duties. The commission is for an indefinite period—known as serving '' at Majesty's pleasure''—though five years is the usual length of time. Since 1959, it has also been traditional to alternate between francophone and anglophone officeholders—although many recent governors general have been bilingual. The office began in the 17th century, when the French crown appointed governors of the colony of Canada. Following the British conquest of the colony, the British monarch appointed governors of the Province of Quebec (later the Cana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The 39 Steps (1935 Film)
''The 39 Steps'' is a 1935 British thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll. It is very loosely based on the 1915 adventure novel '' The Thirty-Nine Steps'' by John Buchan. It concerns a Canadian civilian in London, Richard Hannay, who becomes caught up in preventing an organisation of spies called "The 39 Steps" from stealing British military secrets. After being mistakenly accused of the murder of a counter-espionage agent, Hannay goes on the run to Scotland and becomes tangled up with an attractive woman while hoping to stop the spy ring and clear his name. Since its initial release, the film has been widely acknowledged as a classic. Filmmaker and actor Orson Welles referred to it as a "masterpiece." Screenwriter Robert Towne remarked, "It's not much of an exaggeration to say that all contemporary escapist entertainment begins with ''The 39 Steps''." Plot At a London music hall theatre, Richard Hannay is watching a demonstr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bertram Brooker
Bertram Richard Brooker, (March 31, 1888 – March 22, 1955) was one of Canada's pioneer Abstract art, abstract painters.Joan Murray. Canadian Art in the Twentieth Century'. Dundurn; November 1999. . p. 40-41. A self-taught polymath, in addition to being a visual artist, Brooker was a Governor General's Awards, Governor General's Award-winning novelist, as well as a poet, screenwriter, playwright, essayist, copywriter, graphic designer, and advertising executive. Early life Brooker was born in London Borough of Croydon, Croydon, England, to Richard Brooker and Mary Ann (Skinner) Brooker. When he was seventeen, he moved to Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1905 with his family.J. Russell Harper. Painting in Canada: A History'. University of Toronto Press; 1977. . p. 323–. There was a booming economy and a huge influx of immigrants from England and elsewhere in Europe wanting to better their lives. In Portage la Prairie, Brooker worked with his father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Think Of The Earth
''Think of the Earth'' is a 1936 novel by the Canadian novelist Bertram Brooker. The book won the Governor General's Award for fiction in 1936. Synopsis An expatriate Englishman has a weekend of self-discovery in Manitoba: he falls in love, and realizes that he must become less introspective. The protagonist, Geoff Tavistock, visits a small town in rural Manitoba in 1907. Tavistock believes he is on a divinely inspired mission - to reconcile man with God once and for all. Reception Sales of the initial publication in 1936 were slow and Brooker acknowledged that by the time his book was awarded the Governor General's Award, only eight copies had been sold. ''Think of the Earth'' has been portrayed as an example of ressentiment, a retelling of Crime and Punishment ''Crime and Punishment'' ( pre-reform Russian: ; post-reform rus, Преступление и наказание, Prestupléniye i nakazániye, prʲɪstʊˈplʲenʲɪje ɪ nəkɐˈzanʲɪje) is a novel by the Russ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Beattie Roberton
Thomas Beattie Roberton (1879 – 1936) was a Scottish-born Canadian journalist."Memorable Manitobans: Thomas Beattie Roberton (1879-1936)" , 23 April 2008. A columnist and critic for the '''' from 1918 until his death in 1936, he won the inaugural |
1936 In Canada
Events from the year 1936 in Canada. Incumbents Crown * Monarch – George V (until January 20) then Edward VIII (January 20 to December 11) then George VI Federal government * Governor General – John Buchan * Prime Minister – William Lyon Mackenzie King * Chief Justice – Lyman Poore Duff (British Columbia) * Parliament – 18th (from 6 February) Provincial governments Lieutenant governors *Lieutenant Governor of Alberta – William Legh Walsh (until October 1) then Philip Primrose *Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia – John W.F. Johnson (until May 1) then Eric Hamber * Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba – William Johnston Tupper *Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick – Murray MacLaren *Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia – Walter Harold Covert *Lieutenant Governor of Ontario – Herbert Alexander Bruce *Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island – George Des Brisay de Blois *Lieutenant Governor of Quebec – Esioff-Léon Patenaude *Lieute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
