Sea birds face oil pollution threat near Ferryland
The region around Ferryland reports thousands of sea birds such as ducks hound and divers struggling with oil on their wings dumped from passing sleighs. Officials discuss government lab investigations, potential conservation actions, and possible shifts in Newfoundland wildlife resources and fisheries policy.
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Ferry
Goverment Laboratory
Nature
Ferryend
Newfoundlands
Washington
Northwest Atlantic
Newfoundland
Pe Maio
Mey
St Sea
T.j.d
Ferryland
Promising Suitor Boasts Senior Standings at Firm
A father questions his daughter’s suitor about promotion prospects. The suitor replies that he is already at the top of the firm with no subordinates below him, implying swift advancement and absolute seniority. The dialogue highlights ambition and social expectations within a professional setting.
Landlady Proposes Rent Hike Over Meals
Sandy complains about a weekly board of 7.50 and a landlady’s threat to raise it by a dollar for meals, arguing he already struggles to eat the agreed amount. The exchange captures a humorous clash over expenses and appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Confed Life Electric Incident Cited in Robot-Voice Chat
A fragmentary OCR passage depicts a shouted exchange between a foreman and BillR as they test live wires. The men warn against touching the other conductor while one wire is briefly energized, showcasing a risky moment in an industrial setting.
An Important Industry in Whale Meat Canning
The article discusses the canning of whale meat and seal meat as an underdeveloped industry here due to limited local and overseas markets. It notes small existing quantities sell briskly in local states and that enthusiasts believe more people would eat these meats if canning methods improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Europe
England
Newfoundland
Fragmentary Phrase Sparks Marital Debate Accompanied By Quotes
A garbled text fragment suggests a man questioning marriage and the risk of encountering the wrong partner. The snippet includes partial dialogue about avoiding marriage until the right person appears and hints at humorous miscommunication.
Boss Demands Punctuality At Nine O Clock Issue
A terse exchange unfolds as the boss scolds a new employee for lateness asking why they were late and what happened, highlighting workplace punctuality concerns.
Newfoundland party lines reform in early provincial race
Report outlines returning party politics with Liberal Smallwood, CCF aims and Progressive Conservatives preparing to campaign. Independent candidates may form a small opposition while St Johns may be courted for seats. federal influence looms as Newfoundland eyes future elections.
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Hae-party
Newfoundland
Confederate’ Association
Confederate Association
Liberal Party
J. R. Smallwood
Smallwood
Old Confederate ‘Association
Confederation
CGC FP
A. Mc Nicholson
C.C.F
Nicholson
J. W. Noseworthy
C. F. Reader
Meiers
RE. D/C. Hiscock
Irving Fop
Thut
St. John’s
ST. John's
St John’s
Avalon
Peninsula
Gordon Bradley
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Fleischmann
Brick
Gerald S. Doyle Ltd
ST John's
Confederation Life
Billr
Bill
Nfld
Winer
St. John’s Spa
Corner’ Brook Willeave
Cabot Strait
North Sydney
Siniade
Port Aux Basques
St. Jons
Thuredays
Eddy
Redbirds
Comets
F. M. O'Leary Ltd
Hanias
Parker & Monroe, Ltd
the Shoe Men
St John’s, NE
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