Budget Surplus Worries Newfoundland Economy and Jobs
The Twillingate Sun comments on the provincial budget introduced by the Premier. Nine and a half million dollars of surplus is allocated this year amid deficits from previous years. Critics warn continued heavy outlay risks future taxation and calls for tangible gains in living standards and employment. The paper urges spending only if it yields permanent employment and real welfare benefits for Newfoundlanders.
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Cannat
Labrador Fishery Faces Shut Season Over Price Dispute
Government and trade talks ended gloomily as fishermen warn of abandoning summer activity. No fixed price seen for 1950 catch. Labrador fishery likely to be abandoned with Greece losing interest as agreements on price falter. Multiple communities threaten to skip the season without a definite pre sailing price.
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Greece
Tizzard’s Harbour
Moreton's Harbour
Fogo
Lushes Bight
Little Bay
Shoal ‘Bay
Musgrave Harbour
Cupid
Battle Harbour
Gready
Labrador
Budget speech highlights large provincial allocations and tax plan
The budget outlines increased employment in woodwork and harbour projects, steady housing construction, and strong mining activity. It proposes education and health funding, a new retail sales tax in late summer, and grants for development funds totaling about 1.5 million dollars. Revenue is projected at 29.25 million with expenditures at 38.75 million and a nine and a half million deficit to be covered by pre union surplus. Local councils receive 200 thousand and fisheries development gets one million.
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Europe
Civil Service
Independent Development Fund
Co-operative Development Fund
Fisheries Development Fund
Farewell to Mr and Mrs Stoodley in Town Gathering
A social hour gathering on April 21 1950 in Telingate expresses regret at Mr and Mrs Allan Stoodley leaving the town. Dignitaries praise Mrs Stoodley for hospital and staff ties and Mr Stoodley for library board and hospital work. They extend best wishes and present a small token of esteem. Signed by local residents including John C Loveridge Bessie Hayward Hazel Loveridge Edith Manuel and H G Clarke.
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Telingate
Allan’ Stoodley
Mrs. Stoodley
N. D.B M. Hospital
Stoodley
N. D. B. Memorial
Axisi
John C. Loveridge
Bessie Hayward
Hazel Loveridge
Edith Manuel
H.G Clarke
Path Across The Hill stage play at St. Peters troupe
The six year old St Peters Play Troupe presented The Path Across The Hill a three act play. Frank Austey played Grandpa shielding his son in law from a bank embezzlement charge while Ruth Anstey and Walter Anstey figure in a tale of revenge and reunion. Robert Post visits seeking justice and finds love with Ruth while Walter is rescued and returns to family and fiancée Lutie Anstey.
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St. Peter's
John Manuel
A. H. Hodge
Grandpa
Frank Austey
Ruth
Jane Anstey
Walter
Earle Anstey
Davis
Lutie
Mary B. Anstey
The
Twilling Theatre Crowd Packs Alexandra Hall for Bath Show
The production by Misa Martyn Anstey and cast including Barbara Anstey Sam Anstey and Dr Reid drew a full house at Alexandra Hall on Monday, with Zuzu the cook and Salamander Alexander John Henry Jones delivering notable turns. Proceeds from the Bath performance totaled 320 dollars despite weather challenges and long travel for some townspeople.
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Misa Martyn Anstey
Flo Grays
Raih
A. G. Hall
Ee Reid
Zuzu
Barbara Anstey
Alexander John Henry Jones
Sam Anstey
Alexandra Hall
Twilling
Bath
Citizens Committee Proposed for Twillingate
The Twillingate community press calls for a public meeting on April 25th 1950 to elect a Citizens Committee of fifteen members chosen across North and South Islands. The letter urges nonpartisan service to safeguard town interests and dignity amid concern over deteriorating community spirit and perceived neglect.
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Twillingate San
Twillingate
North & South Islands
Themelves
Public Notice Permits to Burn Under Forest Fires Act
Under the Forest Fires Acts 1283 1944 every person who lights a fire to clear land for agriculture or building must first obtain written permission from the Minister or an authorized official. Permits to Burn may be issued by forest wardens police officers or district wardens via the Department of Natural Resources Newfoundland.
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Department of Natural Resources
J. John’s
Newfoundland
New Caplin Processing Venture To Start At Williamsport
New Industry Crosbie and Co of St Johns will process caplin at their Williamsport White Bay factory this summer. Collectors chartered for the venture and independent vessels will transport caplin from various points along the north east coast. Twillingate is cited as a main centre for the operation with many locals expected to work during the spawning season. Opinion is mixed but generally seen as worth a trial, with potential scale back if codfish catches drop in coming years.
Price Fixing Order for Trimmed Turnips Issued
An Order by Philip S. Forsey Minister of Supply sets fixed prices for trimmed turnips from April 21, 1950. The wholesale maximum is 2 cents per pound and retail 4 cents per pound, with retail to catering businesses. No 455 April 20, 1950.
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Philip S. Forsey
Supply
Pole Count Twillingate
A reader writes to correct the paper on relief work pole usage. He details 164 new poles, 5 shifted, and 20 wharfing poles from Little Harbour to Kettle Cove, noting he did not work on Gillard's Cove line.
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Twillingate Sun
Twillingate
Strong’s Island Bridge
Strong's Island Bridge
Little Harbour
Kettle Cove
Kettie Cove
Gillard’s Cove
Farewell to Mr and Mrs A M Stoodley at Victoria Hall
Mr and Mrs A M Stoodley departed by plane on Tuesday for Sander and then to St John's where Mr Stoodley, longtime Bank of Nova Scotia manager, is transferred to the head office. A Friday night gathering in Victoria Hall presented them a purse of money in appreciation of their service during their stay, and the accompanying address signed by attendees is reproduced here for those unable to attend.
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A.M. Stoodley
Sander
St. John's
Stoodley
Bank of Nova Scotia
Victoria Hall
Stoodleys
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Department Home Affaire
Hisere
Confederation Lisaan
Gterca
Association
Tg and
Stephen Loveridge
Twlelingate
Citizens Committee
Yours Truly
H. C. Roberts
Obeds Rogers
Martin
Rogera
Garl Rogers
Preemad
Rideout
Rogers
Sathuel Rogera
Ralph Rogers
Adoriah ‘Rogers
Obed Dalley
Nimo Hicks
Rose: Hicks
Wilson Barton
Violet Datley
Robert Daley
Norman: Blake
Cyril Preston
Stanley Hillier
Chaley Hillier
Lewis Blake
Jack Blake
Ned White
Joseph Bulgin
B. G. Roberts
Corner Brook
Stanley F. Howard Lewisporte
Alfred C. Fudge
Raleigh
Austin and Studebaker
H.C. Roberts
Tom Hglinoate
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