Debate Over Seal Fishery Law and Steamship Role
The discussion weighs returning to sail or maintaining steam vessels for the seal fishery. Proponents argue steam power aids a broader trade, while opponents fear unintended costs and demand longer deliberation. Shipowners, crews, and regional interests are cited as affected, with officials seeking careful policy before enacting legislation.
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Mike
Impos
Sigamers
Grans Rms
Duibat
Gulf
Newundland
Carbonear
Quek
Pheam Ag
Bristol
Sippur
Mining Amendment Debate in Newfoundland Assembly
In April 1891 the Newfoundland House debates mining policy with speakers urging fewer restrictions on prospecting. The discussion covers the Crow Lands Act, colonial development, and calls for incentives or rewards to boost mineral wealth, including comments on public debt and government spending.
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Finaanceal
Rosa
Nining
Lanen
Renis Linvnself
Les Bacs
Sted
Africa
Yale
Covision
Tes
Newfoundland
Messrs
Murray and
Howley
Des Voou
Burgeo
LaVole
Board of Works
Treasury
Chorburn
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Iaidwin
Philip Yeo
Fran John Connors
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Porch Cove
Murray
Feans
Coneciair Ssonerany
C.S
Burceo
LaPolle
Ce Municipal Council
Imi Beston
Dickel
la Poile
Min
Cereral
Morris
A.S
Burgeo and
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Thorbum
Caldit
Oey
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Placentia
Outport Court
St John's
Bay
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Trinity Bay
Bonsta Bay
Twallingate & Do Ferryland
Hacentia & Ete Heey
Grand Bank and Fortune Harbor
Colinet Bridge
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Portugal Cove
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Jarbor Main Dastrict
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Portugal
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Pouch Cove
Auline
North Side
Thorburn Road
St. John's
Little Placentia
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Mla
Lauentie
Cape Brore
Brigus
Hall’s Lawn
Snow's Pond
Saip's Harbor
Ling
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Spaniard's Bay
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