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Bryce was born in Lanark, Scotland, was educated at Glasgow, and apprenticed as a machinist. He arrived in Canada in 1919, and farmed in Dugald, Manitoba . From 1941 to 1943, he served as President of the Manitoba Farmers Association . He was also a member of the National War Services Board (1942-43) and the Advisory Board of Dominion Beef Committee .

Bryce was first elected to the federal House of Commons in a 1943 by-election, during a period of increased popularity for the CCF. Running in the riding of Selkirk, Bryce defeated his Liberal opponent Charles Fillmore by about 5500 votes. He was re-elected by narrower margins in 1945 and 19491949 is the common year starting on Saturday. see link for calendar) Events January-February January 4 RMS Caronia of the Cunard Line departs Southampton for New York on her maiden voyage January 4 February 22 Series of winter storms in Nebraska, Wyoming,. During his time in parliament, he was a leading advocate for farmer's issues.

Bryce's period as provincial CCF leader was an anomaly in the party's history. He was chosen as leader in 1952Summary of notable events in 1952 . Events January events January 8 West Germany has 8 million refugees inside its borders. January 24 Sudden heavy snowfall in Algeria. January 24 Vincent Massey sworn in as first Canada-born Governor-General of Canada. because of concerns that his federal riding would disappear through redistribution. As it happened, Bryce decided to stay in federal politics and Lloyd StinsonLloyd Stinson ( February 29, 1904- August 28, 1976) was a Manitoba politician, and the leader of that province's Cooperative Commonwealth Federation from 1953 to 1959. Although widely regarded as a capable leader, he was unable to achieve a major electora was chosen as the new provincial leader in 19531953 is a common year starting on Thursday (click on link for the calendar). Events January events January 7 President Harry S. Truman announces the United States has developed a hydrogen bomb. January 13 Marshal Josip Broz Tito chosen President of Yugosl.

Bryce was defeated by Liberal Robert Wood in the federal election of 19531953 is a common year starting on Thursday (click on link for the calendar). Events January events January 7 President Harry S. Truman announces the United States has developed a hydrogen bomb. January 13 Marshal Josip Broz Tito chosen President of Yugosl, but won a by-election after Wood's death the following year. He was re-elected in 1957Events January January 2 San Francisco and Los Angeles stock exchanges merge. January 3 Hamilton Watch Company introduces the first electric watch January 4 After 69 years the last issue of Colliers magazine is published January 5 Russell Endean becomes t, but fell to Progressive ConservativeProgressive Conservative Party of Canada Founded July 1, 1867 (nation's founding) Dissolved December 7, 2003Merged with CA into the Conservative Party Colours Blue (usu. w/ Red detailing) The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (PC) was a Canadian po Eric Stefanson in John Diefenbaker's landslide victory of 1958.

In 1959, Bryce ran for the CCF in the provincial riding of Selkirk but placed a surprisingly poor third (receiving only 872 votes out of about 4400 cast). He retired from politics after this.

Strangely, no record of Bryce's death certificate has yet been found by the federal House of Commons.