Twillingate News and Royal Visit Notes from 1934
The Twillingate Sun reports on subscription details and advertising rates, then covers Prime Minister remarks during a visit. The King recalls Newfoundland fishing memories at Flat Bay Brook and praises Governor Admiral Sir David Murray Anderson. Discussions include iron ore markets in the United Kingdom and potential demand for forest products. Lord Leverhulme voices opportunity for box material supply.
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Saya
Newfoundland
Flat Bay Brook
David Murray Anderson
Dominions Office
United Kingdom
England
Port Sunlight
Lord Leverhulme
Why He Was Beloved King Albert of Belgium and His Legacy
The late King Albert of Belgium earned deep affection through his people oriented rule and wartime leadership. He was born German though raised Belgian and his passion for mountain climbing defined a peaceful era before war. He left Leopold III as successor and a nation praised by Allies for halting German advance in August 1914.
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Albert
Belgainn
Althoug
Phillippe
Saxe- Coburg and
Gotha
Leopold Tit
Leopold II
Britain
France
New Letters Patent Outline Governor Powers
The notice outlines the new Letters Patent issued on the 16th detailing Governor powers under the regime. It covers Commission vacancies by death resignation absence or incapability, meeting rules requiring governor presence, duties during meetings, and authority over laws, appointments, pardons, land grants, and temporary use of the Public Seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission of Government
Alderdice Interviewed on British Links After Luncheon
The report notes Alderdice who arrived from England was interviewed by a Telegram representative. He described his associations with British government ministers and mentioned a luncheon hosted by Prime Minister MacDonald.
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England
But. Alderdice
Gov’t
MacDonald
Russia’s Armament Growth and Far East War Prompts Debate
Upton Close notes in Literary Digest the Russia Japan Far East tensions as the Red Army plans defend Soviet soil with air power long range aircraft and supply lines through eastern coast logistics. The St John’s Telegram summarizes Russia’s strengthening of armaments and defense strategy amid the Japan conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton Close
Literary Digest
New York
Far East
St. John's Telegram
Russia
Red Army
Ukraine
France
Japan
Public plea lists cancer debt plate funds totals
A Carmanville reader letters Twillingate Sun detailing funds raised to cover a cancer operation. The message lists subscription amounts from Fredricton Noggin Cove and Carmanville totaling 5 385 dollars plus other small gifts, noting the need for a plate.
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Carmanvilly
Twillingaté Sun
Fogo
ATS Fredricton
Noggin Cove
Carmanville
Appreciation Letter Acknowledges Hospital Caregivers
Edward Sheppard thanks Dr and Mrs Parton and staff at Twellin Gate Hospital and Dentist Jones of St John s for exceptional care. He also credits Mr Herold Earle Captain Alex Snow and others for their tireless efforts and assistance that enabled him to regain speech and hope.
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Twellingate Hospital
Alex Snow
St. John’s
Edward Sheppard
Box Now and Then Keeps Me In Condition
Roy Hanson of North Devon New Brunswick writes about back pain from track work on the railway. After using Dodd’s Kidney Pills he reports complete relief and continues taking occasional boxes to stay in condition. He endorses the remedy for kidney related troubles.
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North Devon
N.B
Roy Hanson
Dodd S
Dodd
Allan Freake Suffering Brain Abscess at Hospital
Mr Allan Freake of Boyds Cove was last Friday week suffering from a brain abscess and the case was then considered critical. We hope he will recover.
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Allan Freake
Boyds Cove
Allan Ross Elopes With Enid Lautan at Macklyn Hotel
Allan Ross and Enid Lautan were married in a confidential ceremony at the Macklyn Hotel on April 2. The announcement notes their elopement and upcoming coronation-like union, with a confederation life event referenced in the notice.
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Allan Ross
Enid ‘Lautan
Obituary for Maxwell S LeDrew Bratt 9 in Coffee Cove
Dear Sir please allow space to record the death of Maxwell Sidney LeDrew Bratt son of Williatt and Garth Brett of Coffee Cove who died February 4 1944 at age 9 He attended Bis ffiedda school and was a regular attendant He did not suffer much as he fell ill with scarlet fever during the week He leaves father mother two brothers and many relatives and friends Inserted by his Cousin.
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Twillingate Sun
Maxwell Sidney LeDrew Bratt
Williatt
Garth Brett
Coffee Cove
Amenesh
Bis Ffiedda
Goodwin
Norrow
Martin Rideout
Kadan
Ope
Canada
Harry
Bank of Nova Scotia
St. John's
Allan
Edward
Ida
Martin
Snetlip’s Cove
Eballhear
Death of Clyde Hicks Reported in Carmanville
The Carmanville community mourns Clyde Hicks son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Hicks after a illness following a return trip to Musgrave Harbour He died February 4 after a pneumonia attack funeral held February 6 with ministers Stadley Williams and W J Filhrer officiating The note honors his kindness to all including the less fortunate and acknowledges sympathy from family and friends
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Twillingate Sun
Clyde Hicks
Wilfred Hicks
Musgrave
Tennyson
Stadley Williams
W. J. Filhier
Mr. Edidor
Sam
O.R. H
Personal notes from Change Islands and St Johns trip
Mr. Alex Taylor went home to Change Islands last week feeling better since his operation at the hospital. Mr. Allan Rideout left there on Thursday returning to St. John’s. Mc Frederick. Luther drove to Lewisporte by her Mr. Frederick Rose Roberta ba.
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Alex Taylor
Change Islands
Allan Rideout
St. John’s
Mc. Frederick
Luther Driv
Lewisporte
Her
Frederick’ Rose Roberta Ba
Mixed News From Across the Empire and Seas
A troubled note on mail plans due to army flyer inexperience leaves losses and rescues in peril. Harvey & Co prepare a giant squid for shipment to the British Natural History Museum. The Commission of Government meets to draft legal acts for the new regime and public health ahead of upcoming bait depot projects as hunger marches reach London.
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Commission of Government
Nad
Canadien
Nagi
Andrew Everett
St. John's
Wes Kean
Portia
Nova Scotian
Walter McK. Chambers
Mooroe
Hr. Buffett
P.B
Morris
W.J. Walsh
Hooper
Rocker
Gate Rank
Reid
Buckles Brook
Corser Brook
Grand Lake
Ausatia
Conche
Joe Batt
Bonavista
Bay de Verde
Esch
London
MacDonald
Ng. Puddester
John Simp
Government appoints acting secretary and invites fishing tenders
The Department of Natural Resources invites tenders for a trillion pounds of frozen herring with bait and freezing. Tenders must be sent to Commissioners for Natural Resources at the Colonial Building by March 8. The Commission of Government has secured UK experts to review the Nfd Tariff and advise. Captain William C. Winsor was yesterday made Acting Secretary for Posts and Telegraphs in a provisional appointment.
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Hooper
Placentia
Department of Natural Resources
Commission of Government
United Kingdom
Wm. C. Winsor
Department of Postsand Telegraphs
Town Visitors Edward Woolfrey and Ray Clarke Visit Moreton
Mr Edward Woolfrey and Ray J T Clarke were in town from Moreton s Hi yesterday.
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Edward Woolfrey
Ray
J. ‘T. Clarke
Moreton's
Beri-Beri plea to aid Newfoundland hunger crisis
A Toronto reader urges The Globe to feature a Newfoundland beri-beri outbreak and call for relief. The letter advocates supplying wheat, whole grains, fresh produce, and dairy, arguing the need is urgent and front-page action is possible.
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Globe
Newfoundland
Los Angeles
Bennetti
Frogancn
N. Farwell
Toronto
Obituary notices from Toronto deaths of Roy Loveys and James Linfield
Roy Loveys died in Toronto on Wednesday after a long illness and recent operation. He was married to Eleanor Roberts’s daughter and is connected to the paper’s editor as a step sister. James Linfield aged 87 died in Toronto and will be interred at Park Lawn Cemetery. he was the son of George Linfield and brother to Susan Hodder of Path Hod.
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William Peyton Jr
Roy Loveys
Toronto
Loveys
Eleanor
George and
Eleanor Roberts
Western Bay
James Linfield
Rosanna Bridger
Park Lawn Cemetery
Linfeld
George Linfield
Susan Hodder
Path Hod
Obituary notices from Twillingate list several deaths
Twillingate records several recent deaths including elderly residents and a patient formerly expected to recover but who died unexpectedly in middle life. The obituaries name Martin Rideout John Flynd Samuel Minty James fit and others among the deceased.
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Twillingate
Martin Rideout
John Flynd
Samuel Minty
James Fit
Notable Newfoundland Fishermen and Kin Remembrances
Obituary notes honor James Roberta who served at the Arm and left a son Olod diah wife and several relatives. Mentions Elizabeth Bourden and Andrew plus Robert Anstey a 68 year old fisherman with a large family. Funeral led by Rev Hollands at St Peter's with survivors across Back Harbour Crow Head and Curting areas.
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Arm
Joseph
Lewisporte
James Roberta
Oloddiah
Andrew
Robert Anstey
Stephen
Mary Anstey
Beck Harbour
Hollands
St. Peter's
Burnt Islands
George Dawe
Louie
Curting
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Mwillingate
Telegram
New Brunswick
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Confederation Life
Nexrs East West’ Sport
Wilson Austey
Neilders
Ph. McFayden
Oat
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