Fragmented reminiscences of a disastrous ship incident
A garbled, OCR like text recalls a maritime calamity with scattered names and places. It mentions a July 26 event near Flowel and Newfoundland, references German targets, a probe or inquiry, and varied figures and suspects. The passage reflects shock, speculation, and calls for accountability amid drowning and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orien
Flowel
Newfoundland
Anton
St. Toby's Bisigess
Baverioye Brothers
McMurdo
Orerely
Weather and price tensions spill into wartime trade notes
A fragmented wartime letter discusses weather delays and rising costs affecting deliveries. It notes shipments delayed by storms, increased prices for goods, and seller reluctance to adjust quotes. The writer laments shortages and inflation while reflecting on consumer impacts. Names and places are sparsely present.
Wartime Voices From Newfoundland and Duty to Home
Fragmentary text evokes wartime sentiments about Newfoundland's contribution to food work and national effort. It references government actions, sacrifices of families, and the call for steadfastness, urging support for brothers and loved ones amid conflict and hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Dafebt
Newfoundland
Nwen
Ibaa Poe
Dear Sie Weareenclaaing with a jeter reat holder George Bignell
A letter from 1947 to editor Si avdrew's Lode discusses a push for support and relief for Newfoundlanders. It mentions George Bignell and expresses hope for assistance amid wartime hardship and the Allies' efforts. The writer pledges faith in eventual success and asks for continued attention from the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avdrew
Voxo Newfounaland
Fanner Twillingatest
George Bignell
Fragmentary notice of obituaries and local events
A damaged OCR page fragment lists names and hints of obituaries and local notices. It mentions individuals such as Abbott Dangstey and Frederick Alla Clarke, plus references to a Surrey dale death and a February date, with scattered lines about wishes for a prosperous new year and other nameless items.
Lucky Escape From The Halifax Wreck Rescue
A dramatic account describes a near disaster as passengers from a vessel near Halifax scramble through wreckage. Survivors report muddy conditions, two men aiding others, and a cautious rescue by local authorities. The incident highlights peril at sea and swift responses by crews and bystanders. Local witnesses include Mr Harvey Freeway and Mr James Uidgeo, with navigational confusion and dangerous waves lingering in memory.
Thanksgiving Thanks From Friends and Family
A fragile note of gratitude from Springdale expresses sorrow and thanks to friends and neighbors for support during a recent death. Wreaths and condolences are acknowledged as community figures send messages of sympathy and comfort.
Disaster at sea reports shipwreck and loss of life
A fragmentary portside account details a devastating shipwreck off Broad Cove and Fowakin shore. It cites many missing and dead aboard with 446 aboard and 72 crew saved, noting rescue attempts by vessels including the Teritory and Hawk and describing rough seas and strong winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monnay
Fey
Red
Jobo
Jon Malibse
Sherei
Cape
Aroed Cape
Minnie
Cunh
Elije-Naby
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Ramvine
Yunus
Soramn
Royal Baking Powder
Jobe
Schr
Ruth Hickman
Dea
W. Clarke
Springdale
Fogo A
Bieo
Douavests
Asie Abbott Dangstey
Nr An
Dumot
Sven
Alla Clarke
Surreydale
Clarke
Bertratte Marlelive
HLST
Stree Barrett
Jalion Monet
Fly
War
Fife
Flovitelater
Sara
Trv
Ely
Auefantibe
Halifax
Harvey Freeway
Ack
Sells
Herae
Sauatt
James Uidgeo
Avia Fonture
Theonin
Diane
Wang
Florizel
Mei Warte
Arle
Abe
Algsey
Hk Coy
Chieaes
Tigwilnie
Kealie
Selegeaar Stat “Mp
Ojos
Madus
Snp
Eli Laugrley
Wwchal
Taleo Agewants
Sts John's
Ea Sablic Messuwes
Wrigleys
Fivers
Cataar
Ney x
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