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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1931
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices of 1.00 yearly in Newfoundland, 1.20 to Canada, and 1.50 to overseas. Advertising rates: long term display ads by contract, short term 25 cents per inch, notes of thanks 25 cents. The paper notes possible weekly changes and limited late news handling Thursdays.
The Daily News laments ongoing waste and insists the Ship of State faces danger when past administrations spend on costly projects. The text recalls Monroe era expenditures, criticizes Morine sponsorship, and argues voters punished reckless policy in 1928. It questions who altered the electorate’s course and warns against complacency.
The Telegram cautions readers about calls to transfer Labrador interior to Canada and to shed a heavy public debt, labeling the notion a false feat. The article offers no concrete transfer details and questions methods suggested to reduce debt.
The article argues for prudent taxation and debt reduction to benefit the general public, warns against overreliance on external investment, critiques grand tourism plans, and expresses cautious optimism that recognizing fisheries will restore confidence and encourage former fishermen to return to the trade.
Statement notes a deviation in the usual census process affecting government expenditure review this year. Officials cite scheduling and data collection adjustments, impacting comparative fiscal assessments and planned budget reporting.
A group of schooners including Stanley G. B. Episcopus Polly B E Dawe R A Squires B A Blackwood and Lizzie P entered port on Tuesday from the South and Jeft again Wednesday morning on the way to the fishery.
The Surgical and Medical Staff under Dr Parsons report a very busy period with many operations performed since navigation began. Numerous patients are treated by doctors and nurses after surgery, and a large number receive care at the Out-patient Department.
The observance list covers June 24 and July 1 with July 138, Regatta Day first week in August, August 19, September 2 and 16, and December 26 as holidays.
The Salmon and codfishery around the country is very encouraging. Bankers on the South Coast have been doing well and by the report from the Prospero on Tuesday all along the North Coast there is a good sign of codfish. One man at St. Anthony has 300 bris from his trap.
Rank Archibald and Thomas R Moore, each sentenced to twelve months for manslaughter, were released on Tuesday. Archibald spent much of his term at the General Hospital before release while Moore had been confined in the sanitatorium for some time. Daily News June 4.
A brief notice signals Confederation Life keeping an eye on upcoming bill boards. The snippet suggests monitoring public postings for financial or policy updates, with no further details available.
The discussion centers on a fishing bill aiming to protect smaller merchants while expanding export rules. Sir William argues the system will benefit buyers and Brazil is expected to adopt similar measures. Amendments to grant greater voting influence to risk takers are considered, with a proposal for equal votes if needed. The House adjourned to reconvene May 11 at three o clock.
Monday sessions show the House adopting the Carbonear Water Co report and referring a bill to committee. Leaders outline three budgets, note a large deficit, and discuss revenue of 1.38 million versus 10.46 million, with extra borrowing cited from the Bank of Montreal.
The list shows donors including Orange Grand Lodge and Miss Constance J Kelley of St Johns with two dollars, Edward Smith two dollars, Boy Scouts Parade at St Peters Church ten dollars eighty five, and N D M Hospital Sewing Class one hundred dollars.
A motor auxiliary unit hauled salt from Earle Sons & Co at Fogo last week to Mr Ay Colbourne Scr Ida M Clarke. The freight arrived on Friday week for Mr John Gitléte and others here from the same source.
A Curtiss Robin plane piloted by Mr. Due Fraser overtook the S S Nova Scotia about ten miles from port en route to Liverpool and dropped several bundles of The Evening Telegram containing the wedding notice of G G Crosbie and Audrey Warren aboard the honeymoon voyage. The ship’s whistle and a wireless later confirmed the drop.
The Auditor General's department reports a shortage of 2350 dollars in the Department of Agriculture and Mines. Earlier in the week a higher figure was reported. Acting accountant S. Hart has been missing for several days.
Mrs. Fred Shortall and child returned to the city Monday leaving here by Clyde Sunday morning. Mr. Oakley of Purity Factories St John’s was in town this week on business. Dr. Darby eye specialist was here last Saturday from St John’s. Mrs. Menzies and Mrs. Wm Muir and daughter came by Clyde yesterday evening visiting from Montreal to their native town.
Since easterly winds have eased two months, warm weather follows. Gardens show early signs of progress from sunshiny days and growing warmth.
The Business Firms announce the usual summer holidays with full closings on Wednesdays and every Thursday from July 9 to August 27. From September 3 to 24 half holidays close at noon each Thursday.
Died At Crow Head on June 15 Frederick William youngest son of Mr George Hamlyn aged 25 years 7 months At South Side yesterday morning Elizabeth wife of Mr Arthur Young of consumption aged 58 At Burat Island Tickle last week John Compton aged 78 years
In Loving Memory a daughter writes of her father who died a year ago on June 7. She recalls his kindness, mourns his absence, and speaks of deep sorrow kept in the heart.
Telegraph dispatches from St Johns detail continued Canadian fishermen ban due to ample American crews. Britain’s Labour government faces pressure and potential compromise while industry conditions worsen. Bell Island mine closures, Arctic expeditions, coast guard actions, fisheries reports, and Newfoundland forest fires are logged with multiple vessel movements and regional harvest trends noted alongside political shifts in Britain and U S. guards.
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