Education Committee Proposed to Overhaul Colony Schools
A 1881 Newfoundland discussion outlines appointing a standing Education Committee to advise on school governance, uniform rules, and budget controls. It calls for a central board to standardize curricula, salaries, and inspector appointments, with a plan for a metropolitan college and teacher training, while ensuring transparent finances and annual reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Council of Instruction
Annay
Apeldy Blaba
Inyereat
Wuuiel Rippotiers
Education Committee
Education Board
Schoel
Roads and farms urged for New Bay and bays region
The article urges better road funding and local improvements in New Bay Exploits Bay Burnt Bay and nearby areas. It notes population growth since the last census and argues that agriculture and fisheries can sustain families if land is cultivated. Government grants two hundred dollars for Main Lines of roads are welcomed as recognition of these new communities and their needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bay
Exploits Bay
Burnt Bay
Paris
Government aims to promote soil cultivation and road building
The Whiteway Government strives to encourage farming and provide travel between settlements. It pledges zeal for public welfare, prioritizing road construction and support for all projects with colonial or foreign bearing to benefit the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteway
IceSeals and Shipping Report from Fogo Area
Local and General notes describe numerous seals on the ice at Fogo a few days ago. Overland mail from Gambo expected Monday. Mail couriers to Fogo returned Thursday evening due to ice at Change Islands. Schooner Stanley drifted near Lut of March and arrived at Seldom-Come-By. Captain Fox reports other Twillingate craft with nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogo
The
Overland Mail
Gambo
Change Islands
Stanley
Fugo
Fox
Matthias Hayward Chosen Chairman of Twillingata Road Board
Matthias Hayward has been chosen chairman of the Twillingata Road Board, replacing H. Baird who has resigned on account of his relocation to another sphere of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthias Hayward
Twillingata
8. Baird
Guty
Gun Explosion Accident at Black Island
A 19 year old, Albert Harris, son of Thomas Harris, lost most of his left hand when a gun exploded while firing at a target near Black Island. He traveled by boat to Sansom's Island and then by catamaran to Twillingate for treatment. Dr. Stafford and assistants amputated the remaining stump about three inches above the wrist. Latest reports say he is progressing favorably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Harris
Thomas Harris
Blacksland
Sansom’s Island
Twillingate
Cottels Island
Carters Cove
Trump Island
Gillards Cove
Twilingate
James Boyd
North Side
Stafford
Reva. Stumple
Kelly
Josiah Culbourne
Maritime Sealing Expedition Ends With Narrow Escapes
A large seal haul attempt on favorable Thursday morning turned perilous as ice slackened and waves rose, separating crews. All hands eventually returned ashore after miraculous escapes, with praise due to R D Hodge for ready assistance and community volunteers who aided in preparations and rescues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Point
R. D. Hodge
Lsg
Ion
Hodge Woo
Harber
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Lni
Educational Department
Wm. Pilot
Milligan
Wickham
Jars Mornay
Gaorce
H. Exansoy
B. P. Morris
R. Bown
H. J. B Woops
J. Sisotaix Tats
D. C. Wunnen
W. V. Warreway
T. J. Moaray
St. Jons’s
Murray
Slattery
St. John’s
Ss. Bonaventure’s College
Central Board
Bon Geotieman
Che Crillingate
San Northern Weekly Advertiser
Black Island
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