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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1890
Page
2
Esbove Board states it will not be liable for any payment on orders confined to the article Plaur and Molhesos. No alteration of the order will be recognized by the Board. Signed by Samuel Baird, Chairman Road Board.
The text urges starting railway work at both ends to speed development in the colony. It argues long delays and past expenditures have yielded little benefit, and that opening access at Hal's Bay and southward will create jobs, unlock wealth, and advance the region through coordinated construction on the Newfoundland rail line. It emphasizes the need for prompt, widespread activity and public support.
The text argues that government action at Hall's Bay end would stimulate land cultivation during work progress, encouraging people to act on the land and cultivate soil. It envisions future surplus population providing for themselves and families and urges timely consideration by Wake-Wovisian authorities.
Reports detail the annual Methodist Missionary Meetings presided by Sagem Sutten of the Chawir, with speakers on gospel work in Canada and China, urging support for foreign missions and raising funds. A large congregation attended, closing with calls to extend gospel light and recruit workers for distant fields.
A disjointed 18th century style editorial complains about readings on the Treaty of Versailles and French naval rights. It references Admiral Kennedy, Lord Darling, and various figures while debating British and French claims, sovereignty, and the naval balance. The piece touches on constitutional limits, public duty, and political tensions, all framed as a lengthy rhetorical exchange.
Northbound mail departed Gambo Tinaday morning and due Moylay later. Reports from the Bay indicate seals lining the shore on Wednesday and Saturday last week.
Members of the Road Board are requested to attend a meeting at the chairman’s office this evening to discuss importation business.
Fragmentary historical note discusses mail service calls and a post office, with references to Arshburnrland mail due, meetings along the shore, and local improvements. Mentions a doctor residing among us and upcoming efforts to secure mail steamers and a post office. Document contains garbled text and uncertain lines but preserves names and local place sense.
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