Twillingate Sun publication notes and policies
The Twillingate Sun announces its publication details and policies. It lists the editor and proprietor Roberts, rates for notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements, submission deadlines by Wednesday noon, and a disclaimer about not assuming responsibility for correspondents' opinions.
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St L
Yewees - Eee
Home Affairs
Twillingate
Nad
North Side
Roberts
Post War Planning Committee Meetings at St John’s
General Committee on Demobilization and Post War Planning in St Johns held sessions with members including Finance Natural Resources Home Affairs Education Harold Macpherson and other officials. Reports from Fisheries Forestry Agriculture Industrial Rehabilitation and Vocational Training were prepared by sub committees and sent to the Commission of Government. details remain confidential for now.
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Theta
St. John’s
Thees
Harold Macpherson
Messrs
L R. Cooper
W. R. Dawe
Gerald S. Doyle
A. G. Doggin
H. J. Downey
Commission of Government
Our Little Grudges on Native Identity Across Lands
The piece debates who qualifies as native, arguing a resident born in a country remains native even after relocating. It asserts Indians and Newfoundlanders alike are two legged humans and stresses pride in homeland nativity despite migration and colonial history.
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India
N&d
Terra Nova
Europe
Shakespeare
Churchill Sunday Broadcast Postponed Until Tuesday
A BBC notice states Prime Minister Churchill's Sunday broadcast is postponed to Tuesday. Reports indicate an Italian delegation is in Lisbon seeking peace terms.
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Churchill
Lisbon
Summer School at Joe Batt's Arm ends with lantern lecture
A successful Summer School for Young People ran August 18 to 25 at Joe Batt's Arm. Rev T J Pitt directed and taught Worship, Miss J Griffiths won the Dean's prize and led crafts, with Rev G Case and Rev Loder contributing lectures.Closing lantern lecture by Rev H M Dawe featured Newfoundland pictures and inspiration for locals Barr'd Island and Joe Batt's Arm.
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Joe Batt
T. J. Pitt
J. Griffiths
BSA
G. Case
Carmanville
Jesus
Loder
Fogo
H. M. Dawe
Glencoe
Newfoundland
Barr'd Island
Norman
Johnson
Long Point Light House Tower Completed Ready for Finishing Work
The tower at Long Point Lighthouse is completed with a concrete casing from base to the octagon ring below the lantern. Repairs and painting of the dwelling are nearly finished, with only minor carpentry remaining.
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Long Point
Mr Grimes Leaves to Join Baird's Wholesale Dept
Mr. Thomas Grimes will join Baird's wholesale department at St. John's. He and his family plan to move in a few days.
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Thomas Grimes
Baird
St. John’s
Captains Gillett Brothers Ship Coal to Hospitals and Ashbournes
Capts. George and James Gillett brought coal this week. The George Gillett delivered to Gillett and Facey for Hospital and Messra A. Manuel, while the Sitter supplied Ashbournes Ltd for their customers.
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George
James Gillett
Gillett and Facey
Hospital
Messra A
Private Ernest Austey Arrives in England July 21
Private Ernest Austey, second son of Mrs Reginald Reid, arrived in England on July 21. He serves in the Canadian Army.
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Ernest Austey
Reginald Reid
England
Reports Show Fifty Percent Failures Across Nation
A release details that the C. H. RB. Exama results averaged fifty percent failures nationwide. A fuller report on the outcomes will be provided at a later date.
Newfoundland fluorite president finds ashatos in Lewin Hills
Mr W E Siebert, president of a Newfoundland fluorspar company at St Lawrence, reported a discovery of asheatos in the Lewin Hills which will be thoroughly investigated by him.
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W. E. Siebert
St. Lawrence
Lewin Hills
Recruits Wanted for Royal Artillery at Newfoundland Regiment
A recruiting officer from the Department of Defence in St. John's urges young Newfoundlanders to volunteer for Royal Artillery through the Newfoundland Regiment. He notes 400 men have already gone overseas since September and indicates another 400 are ready for service. Volunteers are promised good welfare, clothing, pay, and training before deployment.
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Showrock
Newtown Road
St. John's
Newfoundland Regiment
Royal Artillery
Rogland
William Kyle
Howell
Newfoundland
Coop
THE
Dept of Defence
C W A C Recruits Send Off At Bell Island Farewell
A large crowd gathered at the Bell Island ferry dock to bid farewell to CWAC recruits heading to Canada for basic training in Kitchener Ontario. Head Constable Russell spoke, praising the recruits and noting one of his daughters is included in the draft.
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Bell [Sland
Russell
United Nations
Mead
Canadian Women’s Army Corps
Canada
Kitchener
Ont
Women's Army
Bell Taland
Oil Refinery Operated At Path End For Fishery Products Ltd
Mr Jonas Elliott and Mr Wesley Price run the Path End oil refinery plant for Fishery Products Ltd. The note identifies two managers overseeing the facility and its operations.
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Jonas Elliott
Wesley Price
Path End
Fishery Products Ltd
Salvation Army Sunday School Picnic Held Thursday
The Salvation Army Sunday School picnic occurred on Thursday.
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Salvation Army
Peanut Sale in Twillingate Raises About 130 Dollars
The Twillingate Peanut Sale proceeds for the Smokes Fund totaled around $130.00, reflecting community turnout and support for the fund.
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Twillingate
Councillor Meaney Passes After Sudden Illness
Tad Meaney father of Councillor J T Meaney died soon after returning from a council meeting and illness at home. The funeral occurred Wednesday with family travels noted. Flags flew in town as condolences were extended to the Meaney family.
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E B
Tad) Meaney
Hia
J T. Meaney
Council
Bia
Mesney
Mr. Meaney
Labrador
Joseph D. Champlain
Canada
Budgell
Grand Falls
Pthe Sun Jing
Local residents and visitors noted in coastal town records
A long list of residents and visitors were recorded in the coastal town, with many travelers returning home or arriving from places like St. John's Fogo Grand Falls and Brooklyn. Individuals include Mrs Lassie Gillett Mrs Bert Smart Miss Margaret White and Miss Kate Churchill R N, along with others visiting or moving to Herring Neck Fogo Bay Roberts and Flat Island B Bay.
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Bert Smart
Erring Neck
Thomas Butler
Fogo
H A House
British Import Co
Janes Cheater
Royal Navy
F A Scott
Vancouver
F Eith Manuel
St. John's
Sidney Boyd
Herring Neck
Boyd
G. J. Carter Ltd
Margaret White
Brooklyn
N.Y
Vis Lewisporte
Rinso
Emily Roberta
A M. Benson
St. John’s
Gideon Benson
Frederick Simely
Abbott
Tom Butler
Ralph White
R N
Peter White
Reginald Wellman
Edwin Balgin
Bishop's Falla
Harold Me
Bay Roberts
Joahue Rice
Buchans
Eli Young
Grand Falls
Arthur Young
Flat Island
B. Bay
World War II Daily Chronicle of Allied Advances and Axis Pressure
Aug 23 report notes continued air raids on Italy with Naples bombed daily and railways paralyzed. Canadian American forces recaptured Aleutian Kiska. Russian offensives advance amid German resistance. British officials warn Berlin of intensified air attacks on Germany. Hamburg and Berlin bombings disrupt city life as authorities move departments. Planes prepare for further raids. nights to host 3 or 4 raids.
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St. John’s
Italy
Naples
Aleutian Island
Kiski
Gerlio
Lord Mountbatten
Supreme Allied Com
Washington
U. S. Navy
Japa
Dneiper
Ukraine
Russians Press West of Kharkov as Allies Strike
Radio reports Russian forces pushing west of Kharkov while the enemy counters the advance. US fighter planes claim ten submarines sunk in the Atlantic. Naples again heavily bombed by Allied planes. RAF aircraft laid mines in enemy waters last night. US bombers raided military targets in Northern France.
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Kharkov
U.S
Atlantic
Naples
R.A. F
United States
France
Death of George White at age 66 in Toronto
George White aged 66 formerly of Ragged Point Twillingate and brother of the late Skipper Tom White of Ragged Point died on August 11 in Toronto. Friends are notified by Mr. K Burton at 1194 Dovercourt Road TorontoOntario.
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George White
Ragged Point
Twillingate
Tom White
Toronto
White
K Burton
Dovercourt Road
Ontario
School reopens after summer break across departments
St Peter s School all departments will open Monday Anguet b th United Church Schools here will reopen on Monday Sept 6th
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St. Peter's School
Anguet
United Church
Average Prices Prevailing in St Johns Trade Review
Average cash retail prices in St Johns for salt pork fat hack 23c per pound salt beef 35 40c per pound butterine 30c per pound tea 75 95c per pound flour 385 per sack hardbread 84 90 per half bag beans 9c per pound split peas 12c per pound sugar 12c per pound. Prices represent averages charged by several supplying firms with variations by grade.
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St. John's
Trade Review
End of Blackout Brings Relief and Gratitude
The community anticipates relief from the blackout lifted after wartime strain. Local volunteers, wardens, and auxiliary fire services are praised for their safety efforts. citizens acknowledge the debt of thanks to those who served in the unusual duty.
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Gulf
Uboata
Lobster Losses Prompt Coastwide Season Debate
Captain John Shears laments high lobster losses as crates kept near surface water fail to feed lobsters. He compares Canadian methods of feeding in twelve feet of water, arguing warmer handling raises weight loss, and suggests seasonal closures to protect markets and long term fishing viability.
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John Shears
Western Star
Rocky Harbour
Shears
Ship Po
Trapa
Newfoundland
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Royal Artillery Volunteers
C.W.A.C
Meaney
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Botwood
Grand Talla
Confederation Life
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Uries
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