Revival of Scottish Whaling Ties to Newfoundland Ports
The piece notes Salvesen of Leith revived Polar Whaling operations at Hawke's Harbour and Harbour Grace Newfoundland, with Olsen and other firms expanding fleets. It describes Norwegian skippers, shore crews, and postwar growth, plus debates on conservation and the Antarctic season beginning in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leith
Polar Whaling Oumpsity
Hawke's Harbour
Tabrador
Harbour Grace
Newfoundland
Asie
North Atlantic
Antarctic
Greenland
Labrador
Chafe
Dahdee
Fragmentary confession hints at teenage mischief
The excerpt shows a young girl recounting evenings with boys, experimentation with cigarettes, and telling grown up stories. She notes a boy she went out with and later discovers he had no cigarettes, hinting at secrecy and social pressure in a troubled youth scenario.
Artificial Breeding Aims at Newfoundland Dairy Use
P Jo Murray of the Department of Agriculture reports artificial insemination might be used in Newfoundland cattle in the near future. The method has proved successful in 19 other provinces and Nova Scotia dairymen are satisfied with it. Semen would be flown in from no bull station, and a station might be established if demand warrants it. The report also notes a Nova Scotia course completion by Ronald Jersey and discusses first breeding success rates around 70 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Jo Murray
B.spa
Department of Agriculture
Newfoundland
Ronald Jersey
Nova Scotia Holstein and Ayrshire Breeders’ Association
Nova Scotia
Sweet potatoes require careful handling for storage
Sweet potatoes bruise easily and should be handled with extreme care when stored for any length of time to preserve quality and market value.
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the Whale Fishery
Daily News
Arsingo
Gerald Ss Doyle
Spartandr
Olsen, Whaling Company
Fed Wilianssport
Jobe
Harmon
Jane
Corger Brook
Micus
Carnation
Weite To Carnation Co. i Limited
St. John’s
Nild
Newfoundland Brokerage Limited
St John’s and
Corner Brook
Muir’s Marble Works, Ltd
Twillingate
Fes
Bill
UG Uda
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