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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces policy on notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements with a 25 cent per inch charge. It notes publication rules and deadlines and identifies Roberts as editor and proprietor. The notice is dated January 5 1946 and specifies location Twillingate Newfoundland.
The article discusses Newfoundland winters once severe due to snow blizzards and a shifted Gulf Stream, with milder conditions in recent years. It notes historic Christmas harbour freezes, northern Atlantic storms, and changing seasonal patterns from December to February. It speaks of future climate shifts and compares past and present summer warmth and fog.
The excerpt discusses public hesitation toward self-government, fearing financial collapse with a small population. It notes past participation by about 100,000 of 260,000 contributing to revenue and concerns over Treasury demands.
The piece argues Newfoundland must be self supporting under any new system, noting debt risk if finance is domestic and calling for a long term plan with UK support. It urges new industries, capital, and a referendum with a UK backed action plan to ensure prosperity for a small population.
Mr William Dalley is appointed mail courier for Newstead, Summerford, and nearby places in Friday's Bay. The mail closes this Saturday evening at 5.30. After winter schedule is charged, the mail will close on Mondays.
Sir Wilfred Woods of the Colonial Service travels to Malta to assess a proposed fifty million pound aid package. A special commissioner will report on political status and self governing constitutional options for the island.
Mrs. Wm Boyde sister to Capt Titus Locke died at Tizzard Harbour on Friday week with local residents noting her passing in the coastal community.
SUF Regular sessions of St. Peter's Lodge No. 12 SU will resume Monday night January 7. Four brothers home from HM Services are welcomed: Petty Officer Allan G. Boyde Leading Seaman P M Arthur Spencer Bombardier Wilson A Manuel Sergeant James Anstey R A F Members are urged to attend and bring refreshments.
A hospital notes page records births to Mr and Mrs Roland Kinden Indian Island a daughter and to Mr and Mrs Keywood Boone La Sole a son. Other entries include surgeries for Leander Mitchell Norman Barnes Alonzo Delaney Edgar Chipp and Joseph Tilley among noted patients across Shoecove Round Harbour Herring Neck Twillingate and Moreton's Harbour.
The document lists public holidays for 1946 including New Year’s Day January 1 Observances such as St Patrick’s Day Good Friday St George’s Day Empire Day and a regatta day plus Labour Day Armistice Day Christmas Day and Boxing Day with their respective dates and notes on observances.
Sergt James Austey and Leading Aircraftsman Elmo Baid of the RAF returned home on Wednesday after extended service. Dr Wade Hastings, serving in the Pacific with American Forces, arrived with wife former Miss Marjorie Wood. Mr and Mrs Richard Godden and Mrs Reverend J Butler also came and left during the week from Fogo following a winter trip.
A reader from Twillingate asks the editor whether a recent bridge repair on the South Side between Earle's Hill and Hayward's Lane was paid for by Government funds or by local property owners. He urges public access to clear info on how public money is spent.
Mr. Winston Churchill departed England yesterday aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth and will meet President Truman at the White House for several days before continuing to Missouri to deliver an address.
Dr A J Wood and Mrs Wood arrived from Montreal on Monday evening aboard the 5.5 Clyde on her northern voyage, docking at Lewisporte. The Doctor has improved somewhat since illness and is hoped to regain normal health soon.
No slob ice at Belle Isle and little at Battle Harbour to date. Battle Harbour reports nine seals this week. Fogo notes many bed lamers.
The SUN details returning servicemen welcomed to their hometown after wartime service. Wives and children are praised, with many veterans offered government support for new ventures. Some seek electrical or technical work, others aim for inland industrial towns or overseas opportunities.
Several Christmas functions enjoyed financial success and spread cheer as young people and seniors exchanged presents from friends and Senta Claus. Performances by participants were well received and the season’s celebrations were enjoyed fully.
Donald Manuel of the Nd File Board showed pictures on screen at the SUF Hall Friday night. He will continue through the coming week and is currently working in Twillingate District, New World and Twillingate Islands during the winter month.
A Twillingater correspondent did not provide a name for publication. The editor notes the writer’s role should be credited alongside the piece.
Reports say herring are scarce while a group has returned from Lewisporte. Captain Garfield Young brought men to shore this week as part of the fishing effort.
The vessel Exploits captained by Rose arrived from Fogo on Tuesday carrying casked fish from A Manuel and Hodge Bros. It landed freight at St. John's and left the next day to complete loading at Fogo.
Sir Humphrey Walwyn in his New Year meeting urged newspapers to adopt a broad view on the question of Newfoundland's future government. He called for balanced coverage and open discussion to inform public opinion and policy directions.
A heavy snow storm around 10 15 am dimmed daylight briefly as wind veered from west to north west near Dr Wood listed in the report.
Nearly 2000 people were rounded up for questioning after ten were killed and thirteen wounded in explosions Thursday night. Reports say Dutch propose peace steps for Java while the Dutch and British cooperate on the island. The Moscow Conference speeds UN momentum as Baltic and China terms hold, but French and Italian expectations differ. Wilfred Bonnell, 40, manager of J. Brett's provisions store at Alan's Island, Lamaline, was burned to death last Friday with his wife and four children surviving. Hitler's will and marriage to Eva Braun surfaced in Bavaria, with claims of 1946 German naval losses and postwar outcomes noted. Trials of Nazi war criminals at Nuremberg begin after Christmas recess. Hitler ordered murder of captured British commanders. Lord Haw-Haw to be hanged in England. Montgomery and Alexander appointed Viscount.
Capt Andrew Greenham secured a 100 pound codfish in a recent trip. The fish's head weighed 25 pounds after the engue was removed, a size he says surpasses any prior catch of his and larger than many he has hauled aboard before.
Harvey stopped by Cobb's boat on Monday from Fogo to conduct business with Magistrate Spracklin. Hoe departed on Tuesday with Mr. Fred Earle taking passage home with him.
In the House of Commons, while Newfoundland affairs were under review, Mr Attlee commended Newfoundland's war effort, provoking prolonged applause from all members.
The Kyle will load freight at St Johns for the Ranger and proceed to Cook's Harbour after Botwood clears. The Ranger to take freight at Lewisporte for Green Bay and other未 touched points. Ice Hunter at Fortune Head from Lewisporte Thursday bound north with freight. Schr James Strong and Bessie Marie to arrive here with freight from St Johns.
M V Isabel H visited Tuesday then left in the afternoon on the northbound route. The Captain sold Hodge Brothers and A Manuel cheese and bologna from stock. M V Wimoda called at La Scle Saturday evening, returned Monday morning, then departed south with a fish cargo.
Calendars have been received from Confederation Life Assay E J Linfield John Gillett and Son A Manuel H Randell and L A Anstey. The item notes calendars sent by multiple local businesses as part of an annual distribution.
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