Weather and fisheries notes from Newfoundland 1890
The week sees slight weather shifts and modest crop prospects. The Yarr Book and Almanac of Newfoundland for 1890 is a useful work with copies available from Berteaut at thirty cents. Coastal steamer Conscript, Capt Walsh, returned after midnight Wednesday, with passengers from Griquet, and minor local fishery reports note caplin abundance but flat seas. The Northbound craft Fire Brothers and Erebus returned with barrels, facing interference from the French. The Daily Colonist reports Cora Morizon struck a heap of wadfish off Conception Bay, indicating a strong gabing season ahead, per ship crew notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Berteaut
Cora Morizon
Conception Bay
Cape St. Francis
Poucheove
Brey
Great Fish Run Along Lonseption Bay Shore
Reports from Lonseption Bay between Cape St Francie and Harprood describe abundant fishing with more fish in Portugal Cove than in years. Boats along the shore fetch two to three units daily, while captains Langmend Gould and others scour for bait and haul catches toward Topavily. Judge Browne’s push for a strong fishing season appears to be materializing for Conception Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonseption Bay
Cape St Francie
Harprood
Portugal Cove
Topwail
Pandicore
Langmend
Gould
Syb
Alka
Caplia-Bart
Judge Browne
Conception Bay
Global Telegraph Update From Bararax June 21
News in brief from Telegraph reports widespread political tension in Newfoundland and Britain. French and British talks on financing and naval affairs continue amid cholera fears and the ongoing health scare in Honduras. Germany resists Heligoland fortification without Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bararax
Beitlgh
Comiaune
London
Casult
Tahvartiaw
Bf. Buller
Fenad
Potsign Agure
Newfoundland
Mainesia
France
Ragland
Hondures
Pradford
Binks Burg
Oxpo Beaton
Germany
Heligoland
England
Gholers
Spain
Prohibition of Keeping Dogs Proclaimed in Districts
A colonial proclamation issued May 9 1890 bans keeping dogs within defined electoral districts and areas. The Governor in Council will enforce the order starting June 1 1890 with penalties for violations. The proclamation targets dogs except trained harness er other specified animals and directs constables to enforce and seal the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavaroor
Councy
Schule Jothie
Lerolus
Wuoh
Camas
Harhore
Auch
Turihwr
Mit
Fleuries Bight
Soul West Ari
New Bay
Diesrich
Orbr
Iwilingata
Duga
Tun Yi
Sealy
Public Health Notice on Dirt and Offensive Matter Penalties
A public notice warns that depositing dirt rubbish or offensive matter before buildings incurs up to ten dollars. Grading of street and public place waste poses fines up to twenty five dollars per offense. Carrying putrid manure night soil or offensive material in vessels must be secured. penalties up to twenty dollars. The Serjeant Magistrate may order removal and charge costs if not complied within twenty four hours.
Surgeon and Dentist A L March Seeks North Visitors
A L March announces willingness to see parties from the North at St John or elsewhere in a professional capacity or informally. If they are satisfied with Shava’s work, he offers to remedy barter free of charge. He plans to visit Twillingate and other places and will give notice later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johu'e
Twillingate
Advertising Value Delivers Savings On Your Dollar
A fragmented notice discusses adverts and pricing tactics with garbled names and places, mentioning 6 cent adverts and a growl treat phrase, hinting at a local sales pitch or promotion. The readable bits reference Martin, Penscoth, and Bryan O Lipo in a historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Saatanya
Bryan O Lipo
Public Health Act Notice on Contagious Diseases
The Notice states it is the duty of householders to report contagious or infectious cases to the Justice of the Peace. It warns individuals who expose others in public spaces or transport and those who fail to disinfect conveyances. Penalties include fines up to 500 dollars or imprisonment up to three months. Measures for disinfection may be ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbas
Fred Dollara
Mit
Public Notice on Game and Bird Hunting Restrictions
Public notice restricts hunting, killing, taking, or selling Starmigan, Grouse, and other wild birds within the Colony from January 12 to September 14, also bans hunting Blackbirds and migratory birds except Geese and Sea Fowl from January 20 to September 1. Prohibits beaver and otter events, outlines penalties, signed by Stipendiary Magistrate Pontos Oreroe, February 180.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Péraon
Bie
Quebec
Jr Ayersun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Conscript
Capt. Walsh
Stichug
Lizzie Tobin
Minnis Tobin
M. Thos. Peyton
Triton
Fire Brothers
Erebus
Snd
Telegraph
Arwonz
MeLawus
Wario
Herring Nook
Oalbourne
St. John’s
Gant
Avane Jolla
Beegtola
Ighter
Brera
Savers
Menard
Montreal
Fogo
Provisione
Owen
Karin
Are
Maguie
Puroyy
Sydney
Ballast
Dudes
Sesbel
Taylor
Ballaat
Wis Keedletuy Liewt Colinet
J. Tenenve
Bares
Tinalsbel
Michiel Gavernie
George F Howrner
U.S
Nevofrunctians
Lark Chaplain
Fashionabla Tallgr and
Clothier
Water Street
St. Johns
Salt
Petouis
A. L. March
Sugeon & Dentist
Orgos
Wuceworn
Mason & Hamlin
Aevcey Aue Cauteus
Perpatly Onal
NEU Mayers
Sural Ta
Samy Slaswas
Lars Tuna
I. J. B. Woods
Water St
St, John'a East
Seies
Outporta
O. MacPherson
CG. MacPherson
Bryan O'Lynn
Bryan-Olynn
D. Marine
Bryan O Law
Sue Gn
Omre Boole
Aks Wition
Lynn
J.D. Martinneaus
O'Lyon
Taks Ito
Martina
Auld Charga
Seould
Bryan
Bertea
Shiysudiory
Peiliingate
Berteat
Stipendiary d Magiatrate
Pontos Oreroe
Sun 8
Sudo
Fwillingate
Nitze
Caosgeon, Hiltor Y Fotalas
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