Long Railway Project Debate Sways Colonial Policy
A parliamentary discussion traces a half century of effort to build a coast to coast railway. Sir William Whiteway’s committee reports inflationary costs and political hostilities, leading to shifting support, bids, and contracts for a line to Harbor Grace and St George's Bay, with land grants and running powers debated and ultimately contested by rival factions and taxpayers.
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William
Tesponga
Belory
Soveli
Wien
le Gaorge
Bey Railway
Becuse
Reeders
Altleigh
Hal's Bay
St. George's Bay
Haaloite
Thaga
Cocea
Lund
Algo Éampavata
Eod- Irsevae
Honda
Chernia
Joe Toad
Notics on public health duties and disinfection penalties
The notice requires households to report infections or contagious diseases to the Chairman of the Board of Health or a Justice of the Peace. Offenders exposing the sick in public or failing to disinfect conveyances face fines up to one hundred dollars or imprisonment up to three months. The penalty applies to those transporting or handling bedding and items exposed to illness.
Public Notice on Stray Animals and Unsafe Alleys
Public notice warns owners that any stray pigs foul privies cesspools or unhealthy conditions in streets squares lanes or passages year round may lead to prosecution under law. It emphasizes owners are responsible for maintaining safe passage and compliance with regulations.
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Oreeaid
Fragmented OCR Note on Football Play and Field Obstructions
A garbled OCR fragment discusses goats, a rake, and a football scenario. It mentions players, lanes, and a pendennsad act in a game context, but the text is incomprehensible with many misspellings and lacks clear facts. No identifiable events, names, dates, or organizations are recoverable for a precise summary.
Unclear OCR Note on Dog in Neglect Case
An OCR fragment describes a dog found neglected near a person in charge Miereat La te quae Lio and references a rule about shooting the dog and penalties. The text is garbled with inconsistent spellings and missing context, making specifics about location dates or parties unclear. The notice mentions a 4.00 fine for a first offence.
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Peravl
Orhuraise
Public Notice on Nuisance Penalties and Ensigns Enforcement
Any person depositing dirt rubbish or evasive material near dwellings stores or buildings may be fined up to ten dollars. Throwing debris into public coves roads or lanes risks a fine not exceeding five dollars. Authorities may inspect private places for nuisances and order removal or face penalties up to twenty dollars. failure to comply may incur further costs to the offender. The notice is issued by the Stipsadiary Magistrates Police Office.
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Carey Lippi
Siuue
Wlevee
Aigil Gol
AP Ohiny
Carly Panmeieniy
Elayo
Dallas
Cunstale
Sita Anlar
Treas
F. Berthzau
Polive
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Hegislative Council
Mosnar
Angel
M Macksy
Telaid
Witham
St. Moln
Tive Fotheres
Hall's Bay
W. Vo Whitewar
Sieca Shea
B. Sherborn
C. Re Ajit
P. G. Tessier
Justice Little
Thoralrom
Ila Eucoess
Farbur
Enterprise
Ling
Fdevor
Inga
Siziy
Minckenau
Fatas
Thie
State
Robert Poebara
Oerigid
Alain Fata
Lake
Placentia
Trafic
Newfoundland RR
Co Y Au
St Sohn’s
Ewan
Ruivei
Dalian Crosary
Tensleea
Fur
Ani
Motdibhon
Invagta
Rauulng
Wo Read
McGibbon
Saul
St.George’s Bay
New York
Phurhdin
We Bae
Howe
Justice of the Peace
Vale
Johnson
Liniment T
McMurds & Os
Stu Johns
Dale
Mason & Hamlin
HEE
Tuna
Srotkmanship
Woods, Agayt
Water St. St
Tonn's East
Wy Sea
Campbal
Sir Joan
Pat Ous
Seiies
Glonosatar Net & Twine Cov
Boston
Mark Chaplain
Vashtonabla
Tatlor and
Clothisr
St. Johoe
Neary
Sia
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