Death of Rev Henry K Gilbert in Dorchester Road crash
The Rev Henry K Gilbert, 77, died after a motor car struck him on a main road near the County Hospital in Dorchester Dorset England on November 12. He had just left the hospital where he received eye treatment and was wearing dark sunglasses. The driver Mr Douglas Present of Paignton attempted to avoid the clergyman but the Vicar walked into the rear of the car. The accident was investigated. witnesses noted the Vicar appeared preoccupied. He had spent 33 years in Newfoundland, chiefly at Lamaline Bay de Verde and Twillingate as an Anglican priest, returning to England in 1930 and serving as Vicar of Talpuddle since 1933. He is survived by his wife Gertrude Day Gilbert, who died in a similar bicycle accident. Their son Rev John Michael, and another son Frank and a daughter live in England. The driver was exonerated. The late clergyman’s death is mourned nationwide.
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England
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Newfoundland
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Note of Thanks From the Jenkins Family
The Jenkins Family expresses gratitude to everyone who helped during their mother’s passing and to those who sent messages cards letters and floral tributes to adorn the casket.
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Jenkins
Life By Evid Brandeis on Sin and Personal Reform
A columnist argues perfection is impossible and sin persists, urging self reform over external crusades. He contends inner responsibility guides conduct, cites Chicago as example of hypocrisy, and rejects reformers who dictate morals. He rejects coercive bans and insists personal accountability with God and conscience.
Public Notice Chief Fire Warden Post Applications
Public notice invites applications for Chief Fire Warden with salary starting 2600 dollars plus 360 annual bonus. Duties include managing Forest Fire Patrol at Whitbourne, supervising fire suppression operations and reporting. Requires knowledge of Newfoundland forest lands, firefighting equipment experience, and Grade XT 4 education. Applications due December 15, 1950 to Deputy Minister of Natural Resources.
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Proclamation of Public Holidays in Newfoundland
His Honour Sir Leonard Cecil Outerbridge Lieutenant-Governor proclaims certain days as public holidays across Newfoundland. The document directs that specified days be set apart and observed throughout the province as public holidays.
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Si Leonard Cecil Outerbridge
Newfoundland
Leonard Outerbridge
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1951 Holidays Notice from Government House St John s
Government House St Johns issues a year long holiday list for 1951 marking New Year s Day Patrick s Day Good Friday Easter Monday Empire Day and Remembrance Day among others with dates including December 25 26 and Labour Day Observances and a note to all concerned to govern themselves accordingly issued December 18 1950 by the Minister of Provincial Affairs under His Honour s Command.
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Government Holiday Notice for Shops and Banks Rules
The holidays are for government offices and banks only not for shops in shop closing areas unless included in the area schedule. Some shopkeepers closed on public or bank holidays and stayed open on area holidays causing prosecutions for Shops Act breaches. James J. Spratt, Minister of Provincial Affairs.
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