Royal William first Canadian steamship crosses Atlantic to England
The Royal William launched at Wolfe's Cove Quebec named for King William IV. Built by Quebec and Halifax Steam Navigation Company with Cunard stockholders. It sailed Quebec to Halifax then Boston and on August 17 1833 left Pictou for England, arriving in 25 days, claiming the first Canadian steam Atlantic crossing. It later served as a Portuguese steam transport and then a Spanish warship.
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Royal William
Wolfe's Cove
Quebec
Lady Aylmer
Halifax
Boston
Massachusetts
Pictou
Nova Scotia
Enland
John McDougall
Gravesend
Atlantic
Canada
England
London
J. D. Kelly
Confederation Life Collection
Back to School Blues and Hopes for 1971
The Argyle Syndicate notes parents cheer as school opens after a tough summer. It highlights restless kids bored at home and the relief of routine, with teachers rested yet wary, and college freshmen facing disillusionment and adaptation as the 1971 babysitting season begins.
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Argyle Syndicate
Hunting Brochure Items Clarified in Manitoba Season Rules
Two Manitoba cities noted in a hunting brochure cause concern among hunters and officials. Revisions proposed: Loaded firearms may not be. snowmobiles not for big game hunting but may aid retrieval in Mantagee Lake and Duck Mountain areas during the big game season.
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Cokame
Manitoba
Big Game
Montaguo Lake Wildlife Management Area
Duck Mountain
Mantagee Lake Wildlife Management Anes
Duck Mount
If God Gave Us Ears to Hear and Help Each Other
A devotional note urging readers to use listening as a solution to personal problems. It emphasizes ears as a precious gift from God and questions if ears exist merely for appearance. The piece stresses hearing what others have said and the value of attentive listening.
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Nate
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Bill Smiley
Montreal
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Vancouver
CP Rail
McKenzie
Russell Banner
Roscoe
Ign
Dr. Y. , Reston
Earl
Betty Berg
Russell
W. Burke Garnett
Sears
Order Office
Duane’s TV
John W. Prattle
ILB
Barvstr ‘and
A. G. Busch Investors Syndicate
Inglis
Shellmouth
Russell Taxi
Robert Jackson
Residence
Queen's Hotel
Peter Zasitko
Heming’s Jewellery Roblin, Man, Guaranteed Watch & Jewellery Repairs
Bob Porter
Foxwarren
Percy Miller
Binscarth
Imperial Oil Ltd
Man
Albert Gryba
Grandview
Alex
Andy
Craig
the Scott Realty Ltd
Reichmuth
Russell Cattle Breeders Act
Pelly Trail
Alex Ashey
Banner Baker
N. D.d.s
W. W. Wilson Block
Warner L. Bucks &Co
Chartered Accountants
Minnedon
Busse
Winscarth Spa
Winnipeg
Brandon
Paul Halwas
Esso
Atlas
Ryse
Fenez Electric
Len Fenez
Graban
Puae
A&e Feed Lot Iy
Masitobe
Co-operative Insurance Services Ltd
Don Rowat
Roblin Auction Mart
Boon
Steve Kurchak
Roblin
E. & M. Drilling Co. Ltd
Coe
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