Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit seeks workers and notices
Official Communique describes how transport and consolidation of crews will proceed, inviting applicants to contact the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit. It notes advance medical exams and acceptance of certain pre-approved certificates, with unit representatives visiting many locations to inform the public.
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Newfoundland
Tan
NEW Founds and Overseas Forest Unit
Department OF Naturl Resources
Saint John's
Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit
Radio Newfoundland Overseas Fo. Unit
Department of Natural Resources
St. John’s
Germany claims dominance in world shipbuilding
The report cites German broadcasts claiming Germany has overtaken Britain as the world’s leading shipbuilder and supplier. It notes Britain maintains heavy output with over 150 merchant ships under construction and warns Germany’s position is fragile due to Labour and raw material shortages.
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Germany
Great Britain
T'bis
Admiralty
United Kingdom
German Raid Violates Dutch Territory In Orchestrated Assault
The incident is described as a flagrant invasion of Dutch land in an organized eight man German attack on a Dutch car. The act is labeled not only a territory violation but also a crime with severe Dutch penalties, according to Terda nt Telegraf.
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United Kingdom
Britain
Neutrals
Germany
London
Stevens
Best
Munich
Ft. Away
Hitler
Arga
Terdant Telegraf
Hospital Notes Reflect Busy Months at Local Facility
During the week ending Nov 29 admissions included Harry Brinson Carrie Oake Change Islands Mrs Fred Boyde Tizzard s Hr Lloyd Brett Campbellton Mrs Frank Simms Twillingate Miss Lucy Watkins Herring Neck Miss Vera Baird Twillingate North Cecil Eveleigh Comfort Cove Discharges list names including Mrs L J Colbourne and infant son Baby Raymond May Betty Cuff Millertown Mrs Dexter Inder and infant daughter Springdale Mrs John Short Wellman s Cove George Stuckless Botwood Netta Hill Campbellton Lewis Woodford Herring Neck Mrs Alex Perry Lewisporte Mrs Robert Keefe Windsor Irene Wheeler Goose Bay A son born to Mrs Roland Thistle Clarke s Head Gander Bay on November 24 both mother and infant well October and November unusually busy with no marked rise in work or patient load versus prior years.
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Harry Brinson
Carrie Oake
Change Islands
Fred Boyde
Tizzard
Lloyd Brett
Campbellton
Frank Simms
Twillingate
Lucy Watkins
Herring Neck
Vera Baird
Twillingate North
Cecil Eveleigh
Comfort Cove
L. J .Colbourne
Raymond May
Betty Cuff
Millertown
Dexter Inder
Roland Thistle
Clarke's Head
Gander Bay
Missionary gains in Africa and Chinese orphans care
Dr J T Tucker reports in Canada that the United Church Angola Mission has helped end slave trade and forced labor, built a nearly self supporting native church, and achieved notable self governance. He notes 100000 war orphans in China are cared for in 71 government and private Christian institutions with food shelter education and trades training.
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J. T. Tucker
United Church
Angola Mission
Africa
Canada
China
Died at Jenkins Cove Lydia Parsons 77 Funeral Held
Lydia Parsons aged 77 died at Jenkins Cove on Tuesday night. Funeral was held yesterday at the S A Barracks by Adjt Rideout. A fireman from the SS Kyle was found dead in a bunker at Cataline and another crew member was injured during a frantic inquiry into the death.
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Jenkins’ Cove
Lydia Parsons
S A
Adjt
Kyle
Cataline
Timber loaded at the Bay for new boat by Capt Roberts
The Little Grace delivered timber from the Bay on Thursday. Lewia Roberts is set to construct a larger boat for Captain Roberts during the coming winter.
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Little Grace
Lewia Roberts
Capt. Roberts
Omitted from Wedding Page Names Groom and Bride’s Relatives
The last issue lists Edward Facey as groom’s brother and Eric Stuck leas as bridesman, omitted from the wedding notice. The postscript notes Grogmamat and bridesboy roles.
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Bells
Edward Facey
Grogmamat
Eric Stuckleas
Residents travel by steamer and Clyde to distant towns
Personal notices list multiple residents journeying last week by steamer and Clyde to Summerford Roberts Arm Lewiaporta St. John s Wagner Nipper s Harbour Port Hope Simpson Baie Verte Pacquet Grand Falls Herring Neck Windsor Moreton Vancouver and other places for work visiting relatives or recruitment and church activity.
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Garfield Rogers
Summerford
Ned Fpoude
Roberts’ Arm
Arthur Anstey
Lewiaporta
S. Ungava
Margaret Rose
E. Waters
Pentecostal
Nild
Clyde
A. H Hodge
Ranger
Lewisporte
St. John's
W. J. Noble
Nipper’s
Henry Stucklesa
Beatrice Hill
Wesseyville
Wm. Bridger Jr
Port Hope Simpson
Arch Suinnen
Baie Verte
Pacquet
E. J. Linfield
Osmond
Cyril Luonen
Roberta’ Arm
James Anstey
Ernest Peyton
Grand Falls
Ranger Sparkes
Abbott
Sergt
Martin
Herring Neck
Horwood
Ernest Hamlyn
John Gillett
Kyle
Edgar Baird
Robert Keefe
Windsor
J. Goodland
More
Wrecks Report From Coastal Logs Recounts Several Vessels
A 17 year old schooner Tessie Aubrey wrecked at Kettle Cove Rocks while beating out of Shamblers Cove at 6 am on November 11. Monica Walters, four years old, wrecked at Black Island last fall and now under repair at Bridgeporte. Reginald A schooner bought by Samuel Roberta and towed near Brighton with 18 loads for St John’s. salvage and repairs underway.
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Tessie Aubrey
Kettle Cove Rocks
Shamblers Cove
Ecir
Post Office Bank Opens Branch In Town Waiting Room
The Post Office Bank begins operations with a new branch installed in the local post office. Notices posted in the waiting room announce the service launch and its availability to customers.
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Post Office Bank
P. O
Sdr Gloria Jean and Capt Adey Return with Firewood Load
Sdr Gloria Jean and Capt Adey arrived from the Bay on Saturday night carrying a load of firewood.
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Gloria Jean
Adey
Germans suffer losses as push on Moselle fails
North East West South St John s reports a failed German infantry attack east of the Moselle with prisoners taken by French. Italy and the Netherlands fronts see troop shifting. Romania swears in George Tatarescu as premier while Allies strengthen Balkans policy. Britain pledges victory over U boats and mine warfare.
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St. John's
Moselle
Yeater
Netherlands
Belgian
George Tataresc
Balkans
France
Britain
Canada
Sir William Coaker
Supreme Court
Aestate
Russia
Chamberlain
Empire
Poland
Harape
Hector Cobb
Cisco
Bell Island
Number 3
Maxwell Lush
Hunt's Lane
North Sea
Borkwa
Compinnique
R.A. F
Daladier
St. Jinn's
Finland and Russia edge toward border pullback talks
Reports state Finland offered to withdraw troops if Russia does the same, while Finland denies responsibility for a deadly incident. Battles shift along the border with German and British actions noted. Parades, recruitment, and market updates fill the day as diplomatic tensions rise and a wider war context unfolds.
St. John's Schooners Warned Overboard Theft Incidents
Wharves in St. John's report thefts from crews with sailors cautioned not to leave vessels unguarded. An adrift account notes about $400 and $200 missing along with small items from crew possessions.
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St. John's
Stembere
Launches and listings from a 19th century notice
The fragment mentions the Baccaley launch at Palaley Scolang on November 25 with Brunette to be launched in December. It lists Mr. T. Devine of King's Cove and Mr. W. By Fortuneé, Jeffrey's Bay, S George. A note cites 1009 gas trees received.
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Amos
Home Basing Service
Robin Hood Flour Mills Limited
Robin Hood
Official Communique—Press
European News
Hospital Notes
Confederation Life
Finland
No Man's Land
Roselle
Saar
Dentachland
Rawalpindi
Teeland
Cashel
St. Andrew's Society
Puerto Rico
Royal Air Force
Borkum
Bowatere Nild
Pulp
Papr
Western
Bonavista
Notre Dame
War Office
Mnotoff
United States
England
Sotland
Pe Sal
Sdr
Karelian
Orde
Norway
U. S
Molotoff
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