Education Bill Debate Highlights Denominational Control Clash
In a lengthy session on the Education Bill, lawmakers debated who should appoint denominational representatives on the education council. Some argued for ministerial power with preapproval by bishops and synods, while opponents warned the measure would empower ecclesiastical bodies. The house passed amendments after lengthy exchanges, with MPs signaling prorogation of the session upcoming.
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Greeve
Murray
House
Moztwe
FE. P. Morris
Covenian
Deshred
Rose
Geran
Whiteley
McGrath
Trallaren
Fearn
Greene
Carty
Morne
Shea
Reserver
Dr. Tait
K. Murray
Legislative Council
Prorogation Ordered For Sixth July Assembly Session
The Governor assent delivers closing remarks and prorogues the general Assembly until Thursday July sixteenth. The Legislative Council President, by command, announces the prorogation to all members as the session concludes.
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Aristotylne
Legislative Council
Newfoundland House Debates Education Bill in Committee
At Wepyespay on May 20 the House moved to form a committee of the whole to consider the Education Bill. Members debated delays, denominational concerns, and the Select Committee's reporting status, with criticism of the bill’s impact on school boards and denominational harmony. The chamber then adjourned after reading new bills and receiving dispatches from delegates.
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Burgessin
Morte
Boyp
Ronnie
Speaker
Sparker
House of Assembly of Newfoundland
House of Assembly
Bank Fishermen's Insurance
Ton
Tansor
Ile
Newfoundland
Englid
Agnos
Mr. BR
St. John’s
Church of England
Select Committee
C. of KE
Tarsor
Skelton
Talbot
Ding
A. M. Mackay
Electric Tramway Company
Dividend and Bonus Declared by Union Bank of Newfoundland
The Union Bank of Newfoundland announces a six percent dividend on the half-year ending May 31 1891 and a $3 per share bonus payable at the Banking House starting June 18. Transfer books close June 13 to July 11, by order of the Board, James Goldie, St. John’s.
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St. John’s
St. July's
Crown Lanis
Newfoundland Lloyd’s Classification and Registry of Shipping
Supreme Court
Hall’s Bay
Brigus
Clarke’s Beach
Newfoundland
OTICE
Tereby
Board
James Goldie
Public Notice Prohibits Hunting and Trade in Wildlife
Public notice forbids killing pursuing or exposing for sale any Qorihan Cor Veer and other game from February 15 to October 1 and bans possession of green Caribou deer skins or parts. It also restricts trapping chasing or assisting others to kill caribou or deer, with penalties up to fifty dollars and additional fines for violations. It lists restricted birds, w ildlife, and seasons and prohibits sale or possession of wild geese, curlew, plover or similar species outside specified periods. The document targets colonial wildlife laws and seasonality with broad prohibitions and fines.
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Andy Ponalciva
Liabie
Deglembar
Fish Protection Provisions and Penalties Noted
A late 19th century notice outlines restrictions on fishing seasons and species for specified harbors and regions. It mentions penalties under the proviaiuive ul tess Act and cites Stipendiary Magistrate Poxton Orvion Twillingate with a February 1891 effective reference for enforcement.
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Poxton Orvion
Twillingate
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Faray
Murpay
James Wheeler
St. John’s East
Heald
Ginry
M. O'Rourke
Hugene Bord
Portaux‘Podry
Bay Saint George
Gavel
S. Beach
Morgis
Morrye
Lonpoy
Union Bank of Newfoundland
St. John's
F. Bertead
Lars Henry Duper
Butcher
Water Street
Odico
Neumeyers
Berlin
Overstrung
Piatto
J. B. Woods
Itu
Peraud
F. Berteau
ST. Andrew's
Stall Loditera
Muss
Sxow
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