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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1892
Page
2
Fragmentary text reports on global populations livestock and trade values across Britain Denmark Turkey and other regions. It cites cattle sheep and horse counts, fish yields, salmon value, butter exports, and national wealth estimates with varying figures and dates.
The Newfoundland Consolidated Mining Co plans to halt mining at Little Bay at month end after a decade of activity. The move imperils local jobs though community life may shift toward farming, fishing and lumbering as residents seek alternative income. A private letter notes some will stay and others seek work in Tilt Cove or Pelley’s Island. local trade and agriculture have grown, and housing and land sales continue as families adapt.
The Hon. A. W. Harvey led a government mission to Spain to avert a heavy duty on codfish imports, which would have barred the product from Spanish markets and harmed the colony. Harvey’s effort secured favorable terms, protecting the colony’s fish trade with Spain.
A North Side Church event drew a large crowd of scholars officers and teachers from all directions. Rev J Wheatley from Fogo inspired attendees with talks on sowing thoughts and reaping actions. The day featured devotions scripture singing and short addresses with a collection of eight dollars sent to Trinity Bay fire victims.
A letter from Rosurn Taupin notes the Church of England Board of Twillingate kept a small Loot Bay school for three years but ended it due to too few Church families. The writer asks the Sun to acknowledge the board’s effort and credit.
Royal Gazette reports Sir Frederic Carter receiving a governor letter praising active fundraising for St John’s fire disaster victims. It notes Lord Mayors and church leaders contacted, donations from Chills Bank and Grand Lodge, efforts by Lady O’Brien, and plans for huts bedding clothing from War Office.
In the Royal Gazette report the House of Assembly records heartfelt sorrow for Edward Rothwell late Representative for Burin. The resolution notes his kindness integrity and urbanity. It conveys sympathy to his widow and four children and recalls his public service as a valued member of the Legislature. A despatch from Quebec dated July 19 mentions the Prince of Wales visiting Canada next year.
The H. W. B. under Reuben Blackmore arrived from Labrador with about 250 barrels of codfish. The fishery around shore improves with boats producing from half a quintal to three and a half per day. The Polino delivered provisions for E Dutler and RB Scott before leaving. The Virginia Lake landed passengers, and the Lady Glover reached Nain despite ice. Fire survivors’ figures are listed with relief care ongoing.
The Morning Despatch notes Harbor Grace citizens contributed 1400 to aid Me tropolis fire victims despite resource declines and cathedral destruction last year. The Bay Metropolis is praised for its magnanimous subscription, with broad commendation from HH. G. Standard.
A former resident of the city, Wa Whittle now in Boston, leads relief efforts for St John’s calamity. He obtained six weeks leave to run the Harrison Avenue headquarters, collecting contributions as aid pours in from London, Liverpool, Glasgow, and other places.
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