This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 26, 1942
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists its notice policies from the Registered Department Home Affairs. It states publication is in Twillingate on Saturdays from the North Side office and charges 25 cents for notes, memoriam notices, and announcements. It notes late communications may miss insertion and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
A wartime New Year message recalls a disastrous 1942 with sea and fire losses, enemy casualties, and civilian deaths. It notes shortages of meat and goods, but expresses hope in Allied advances and a brighter, prosperous 1943 for Newfoundland readers.
The piece notes trade remains steady as winter approaches, praising workers who endure cold and heavy loads while facing an hour loss from daylight saving. It argues endurance earns recompense in business, though warns the wage cut amid rising prices strains workers more than Europeans who face material sacrifices.
The note reflects on local conditions noting both advantages and drawbacks. It suggests that enough analysis exists to discuss general factors while no specific measures or figures are provided. The tone is reflective and cautious about future detailed examination.
The article questions possible sabotage as Newfoundland faces a spate of fatal incidents since the war began. It notes explosions and fires with unknown causes, suspects possible enemy agents or saboteurs among service units, and mentions a recent deadly blaze at a public entertainment building in Boston and another investigation in St. John’s as police probe debris.
London Christmas Day broadcast linked war countries and service members across the Empire and world. The King delivered a Christmas message praising gratitude and hope, thanking God for the dark day passed, and urging resolve to build a better world with allied forces including the Russians and Chinese.
Vice-Admiral Emile Muselier of the French navy, who seized St. Pierre and Miquelon in 1941, declared on December 5 that the Toulon fleet was completely destroyed. He countered Col. Knox, Secretary for War, who had said 20 ships remained intact.
Admiral Darlan urged Moslems in North Africa to join the Allies and expel Italians and Germans from North and West Africa and free Tripoli from thirty years of domination. Latest reports say Darlan was assassinated by a Frenchman, possibly an Axis agent.
George Gard aged 87 died suddenly on Tuesday morning after a long illness. A native of Fogo, he came to Twillingate over seventy years ago to work as a cooper and later with Harle Sons and Co. He served with Hodge Brothers and later worked as a culler of codfish. A long time member of the Congregational Church and Loyalty Lodge, he left three daughters Blanche, Kelford, and Ethel, one son Walter, and numerous grandchildren and siblings. Funeral held at home and Congregational Cemetery Platter's Head with Rev T. J. Pitt officiating.
A westerly gale aided a blaze near Carbonear destroying four structures including W. D. Fine’s house and store and Parson’s Hotel. Firefighters restrained the flames and earned high praise for their efforts.
Confederation Life. On behalf of my sisters and brother as well as myself all family I wish to thank all those who helped in any way during our recent bereavement. Mrs Sigwart Ropyrrs.
A list of 1943 holidays gazetted for public and bank closures. Dates include New Year’s Day January 1, St Patrick’s Day March 17, Good Friday April 23, Empire Day May 24, His Majesty’s Birthday June 2, St John’s Day June 24, Regatta day July 24, Labour Day September 6, Armistice Day November 11, Christmas Day December 25, Boxing Day December 27, with additional dates for January 25 and August 18 noted.
Hon L E Emerson reports from the United Kingdom that twelve Newfoundland places will be painted on the fighters. The list includes Bell Island Bonavista Botwood Buchans Corner Brook Deer Lake Grand Bank Grand Falls Harbour Grace Hearts Content St Georges St Johns. Each plane will carry a local name honoring wartime recruitment and savings efforts.
Chairman G R Williams of the Mild Broadcasting Commission says a Corner Brook radio station may be in operation by January. A transmitter has been ordered, a small building erected, poles set to carry power from the Bay of Islands Light and Power system, and by next month the station hopes to have the repeating system for WONF in operation to improve West Coast contact with the broadcasting network.
Lauretta Mary Sharpe of Twillingate married Sargeant Major Ronald Dawe of the Newfoundland Militia, son of the late Samuel Dawe of Cupids, at Wesley Church St Johns. Rev W 48 Perry officiated, with the bride escorted by Cyril Bishop. They will reside in Cupids after a reception and a Cupids shower.
Capt John C. Andrews arrives from St John's and plans to spend the winter months with his daughter Mrs A Linfield in town, enjoying family residence during the season.
A pair of glasses is lost somewhere on the North Side between the Coastal Wharf and the Bank. Finder should leave them at this office to receive a reward.
Captain James Gillett arrived at Her ring Neck on Wednesday following a voyage from Pool's Island. He and his crew rode out the Friday breeze, and anchored in port there on Thursday.
Weekly dispatches describe renewed fighting on multiple fronts. Timonsenko’s forces breach near Kemesky on the Upper Don while Germans attack near Stalingrad but make limited progress. Rommel and Wavell operations expand in Africa and Burma as Axis supply ships are sunk and Allied escorts lose two raiders off Russia.
Second Officer Ben Freeman of the Glyde is at home and unable to carry out deck duties for this season due to unspecified reasons affecting his assignment and the vessel’s operations.
The Overland mail service is set to start on the winter schedule with Mr. William Dalley once again taking up the service on this end.
Mr Sidney Boyd arrived from Botwood on Tuesday Magistrate Abbott returned from St John s on Wednesday and Mr J Colbourne came from the City in a brisk travel note reflecting local movement and names from the region.
Cold weather has been experienced and slow has formed in coves and inlets. Winds are colder than for many years this Christmas.
Arthur Smith faces a bigamy charge after a two year absence from his wife and parents in the Forestry Unit. Reports say he remarried. Radio news from St John’s carried the case on Wednesday night.
Mrs. Pierce Powell reports the death of her father Stephen Blundon at Carmanville on Tuesday. Funeral arrangements and further details will be announced by family.
On Wednesday evening at the 8. A. Citadel Major S. Wight officiated the engagement of Olive Froude to Harry Cooper of Gilesporte in a formal ceremony.
Charlies A Lush longtime Railway Conductor has died after many years of faithful service to the country. He served the railways with dedication and was widely known for his dependable work and public spirit. The passing marks the end of an era for local transportation circles.
In the last issue a Reader’s letter notes a misprint where the word investigated appeared as invested. The correction highlights the intended meaning and clarifies the usage for readers.
Hon Sir John CC Puddester, Food Controller, urged the public to accept voluntary tea rationing to half current consumption in a broadcast last week, citing tonnage shortages and supply constraints.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.