Acquainted RCMP Constable Lindsay Arrives in Town
The Gazette profiles Constable Lindsay as a friendly, seasoned RCMP officer entering Rivers with a mission to curb rowdyism. He emphasizes law and order, aims to deter petty crime, and seeks resident cooperation while noting motorists and pedestrians must respect streets and sidewalks. The piece frames his presence as a community effort to restore order.
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RCMP
Lindsay
Elraness
Gazette
Victoria Day Memories Bring Back Queen Victoria Era
Victoria Day memories across the world recall the 61 year reign of Queen Victoria and her roles as Queen of Great Britain Ireland and Empress of India. For some the day is a historic reflection while for others it is simply a holiday break from routine chores.
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Victoria
Great Britain and
Ireland
India
Queen Victoria and her enduring reign in empire history
Alfred Neves praises Victoria’s potent influence on Canadian confederation and major political moves. The article notes her golden jubilee in 1887 and the diamond jubilee a decade later, and asserts she maintained royal duties after Albert’s 1861 death until her own death in 1901.
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Victoria
Alfred Neves
Canada
British Empire
Albert
Rev Peters Imaginary Blues and Colonial Rules
The fragment describes Rev S Peters driving the colony to England and outlines quirky colonial prohibitions. It notes sarcastic laws about Sunday crossing, kissing a child at Sabbath, travel, and spousal discipline, and mentions a Belfast town hall cost, Hindu beliefs about Benaras, Bern’s founding, and Bible book counts.
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New Haven
Conn
S. Peters
England
Mike Teals
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