This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1951
Page
4
A fragment from an Ottawa department notice references an authorized ban by a public office. The readable text indicates official action but lacks full context or dates. Further details are not present in the surviving fragment.
The piece discusses a revival of interest in sheep farming at Twillingate, noting reduced flock sizes and the need for pasture to support 400 pounds of hay and more grain. It argues wool prices and meat demand justify keeping or selling wool, with advice to read an ad from Condon and Sons for wool use. It highlights land that could support grazing, mentions dogs as a problem, and envisions a free-area arrangement if demand for sheep rises.
Government amends Education (Teachers Pension) Act 1950 adding a Teachers Pensions Board and new election window for teachers to transfer to the 1950 scheme by June 30 1951. The changes unify premiums to three percent with an additional one percent for dependent protection and expand pensionable service rules including early retirement on ministerial consent.
William Condon & Sons Woolen Mills in Charlottetown PEI lists spinning charges 47 cents per pound for single yarn, 50 cents for doubled twisted yarn, weaving blankets at 250 dollars each laundered and tapped, colored blankets 37 dollars each, five pounds of wool per blanket, washed wool required, samples and prices on request.
Mr T B O Keefe of C N L T died in St Johns on Wednesday aged eighty six. A longtime member of the Newfoundland Constabulary he joined in 1897 the year of the great fire and served forty seven years retiring in 1939. Survived by son Thomas and daughter Mary the funeral was set after a special run of Miss Twillipgate. The community extends sympathy to the family.
Resources Minister Winterg told Parliament that Newfoundland may continue shooting turfs despite International Migratory Birds Convention Act prohibitions while officials in Washington conduct studies on population trends. The decision involves St. John’s East MP Higging Burin-Burgeo MP C. W. Carter and Staff Secretary Gordon Bradley, with locals expressing relief that turf shooting will be permitted during the pending review.
Mr W Banpister a commercial leveller visited town this week and departed yesterday aboard the Northern Ranger bound for St Anthony. His visit follows routine business and confirms travel by sea to the remote port.
The Workmen's Compensation Board notes that crew of ships in the Coastal Trade are excluded by Regulation 6 of the Second Schedule of the Workmen's Compensation Acts 1950 from automatic Part 1 protection but may gain protection through employer written application under Regulation 20 and 19. If not entitled under the Provincial Act, owners or employers become liable under the Merchant Workmen's Compensation Act 1946. Applications should be addressed to The Workmen's Compensation Board.
Local readers react to the ash disposal proposal praising its potential to improve street surfaces and reduce dust. Taxi drivers offer cautious approval while urging residents to avoid scattering nails or glass with ashes.
Royal Canadian Navy chief and regulating petty officer begin a seven day recruiting drive at South Side to enlist young men aged 17 to 25 up to 29 in special cases. Recruits travel to St Johns for medical exams with all expenses paid and returns after two to three weeks before possible swearing in at St Johns. After training at HMCS Cornwallis in Nova Scotia, enlistees may enter one of many branches, with options for further education and careers. A color film “A Man's Life” was shown at Orange Hall to supplement the campaign.
In a weekly note from Twillingate a seasoned angler recalls past fame and tall tales of giant fish. This year a St John’s shop donated a fine rod for the largest trout sent in on April 2. A Terra Nava River catch weighed 3 lb 5 oz, signaling another big one on the line.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Freemen spent the winter at Grand Pally and returned by Clarenville. Mr Fyeeman claims their son Allan won a trout prize with worms bent by him from Grand Falls. Allan, former storekeeper of ND-B.M., now with A N D at Yerra Nova, aided by worms scarce in Terra Nova, amid high carcase demand.
Mr and Mrs William Harnett have returned from Grand S ally to Avondale to spend the summer at their North Side home Mrs Stephen Loveridge and daughter Hazel traveled by Claren ville from Lewisporte where they spent the winter
After drawing over a million viewers as a live outdoor production the Pilgrimage Play Jesus story shifts to a 16mm film shown in 5200 US churches and Canada. General Films Limited has Canadian rights and arranged private showings for church leaders. the film tours Bell Island and Corner Brook and aims for wider 16mm bookings before a Newfoundland return. Local theaters plan summer showings.
Census supervisor W J Smith arrived Friday to teach enumerator classes for Exploits to Cape Creek. Students from Twillingate North and South Island attended lectures at the courthouse Monday to Wednesday. He leaves Thursday to begin a broader tour and to assist cooperators to prevent errors in the census.
Fragmentary text shows a disrupted report referencing recruitment and local officials. Names and details are obscured, hampering a clear event or outcome. The readable elements suggest a note about an office and possible information seeking, but specifics are not recoverable.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.