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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1915
Page
3
A fragmented wartime missive from reservist John Lather describes hardships aboard a vessel and longing for home. It mentions efforts to deliver messages, awaiting orders, and thanks directed to those aiding with communication and support.
Readable fragments describe a story of recruitment logistics and long travel by sea or land. Mentions Sydney and Adelaide and long miles with vague references to horse or transport, reflecting chaotic wartime or expeditionary messaging and unclear destination names. The garbled text shows scattered names and places without clear dates or events.
Reports detail Gulf sealing ships aiding Viking and Norwegian steamers off Crow Head as weeks of consolidation lead to 320 men shipping out. Captains Bartlett and Haravana explore Terra Nova routes while Rev Stirling held services at Moreton and Parsonsus work progresses. Authorities report two damaged vessels and ongoing recovery efforts amid wartime logistics and coastal operations.
A Belgian consul writes to express gratitude for a generous gift and notes that the matter will be forwarded to authorities. He acknowledges the distress caused by the current situation and extends appreciation for the relief efforts and continued support.
Rallying call urging patriotic men to join the volunteer army in a coastal town. The message promises protection by armed guards, stresses duty to the Empire, and invites eager youths to enlist at once with travel aid arranged through local offices.
Reports say the Sons of Temperance North Sar Division faced a stormy evening with low attendance. Rev Bennett spoke at the North Side Mel Church about salvation, after which attendees returned to Victoria Hall for tea and a small concert. Letters mention photos from readers, with Mark Newseau and Jack Tempte highlighted, and Mr Levi Elliott recalling a gift from the Pouch Cove Lodge.
A fragment from Our Weekly Badge recounts a chaotic year with parade events, clerical appointments, and community incidents. It mentions Archbishop Howley, Reverend Mona Roche, and local honors, alongside a fire at a hotel, a fatal accident, and a court case involving a Russian national charged with theft and deception.
A fragmented OCR text hints at a quirky local note or item involving a group called Komic Kinks and a person named Mieka. The legible segments mention a tent, a date near the 14th, and references to angels, suggesting a community event or inside joke. The garbled lines obscure concrete facts.
A brief notice states a meeting of Tayaly Lodge on Tuesday night with business to follow by order of W. My.
War reports claim officers will reward crew on captured enemy ships with twenty five dollars per person aboard. News from Athens notes sharp battles near Dardanelles and Turkish lines, with German and British actions described. King George sent messages, British naval forces, and Canadian units are mentioned amid ongoing European combat. An Allied landing along the Dardenelles coast is reported with French, Canadian, and American involvement. A German submarine trials at Clyde are noted and local editor R. Branny resumes publishing after illness.
The fragment mentions vessels and individuals in a maritime context with garbled names including Queen Elizabeth and Daedalles. Details are unresolved due to the incoherent OCR, but it signals a naval or shipping note with reserved personnel references.
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