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Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Mar 27, 1937

Page

4

Teillingate Sun notice of rates and policy

Publication details for The Teilingate Sun include location, subscription prices for Newfoundland and overseas, advertising rates with contract terms, and notes payment deadlines. It states notes of thanks memoriam announcements incur 25 cents each and policies on late correspondence and opinion statements.

Teillingate Ntd Roberts Newfoundland la Cana England U.S. A

Sealing venture doubts and Easter reflections mix in article

The piece questions a sealing venture’s dividend viability and costs of the oil and skins trade while musing on the commemoration of Christ’s death and the promise of resurrection. It compares the fate of a 5000 seal ship to broader profits and notes the spiritual meaning of Good Friday and Easter.

S. Imogene Tui Chris Fife

Coronation Expenditure Sparks Debate On Economy And Cheer

The text argues that coronation cost should lift trade and provide employment, noting many donations aim to mark the day conspicuously for the rising generation. Locally, some forgo profits to aid His Majesty’s wishes and make May 12 a special day for children while critics urge caution before heavy spending.

England

Whitecoats Landed Seals Netted From Bay Ice

Monday several men in sealing punt harvested young harp seals from the bay ice near Exploits Tickles and North Island. About 300 were taken with boats reporting yields from 3 to 38 seals. A second haul of around 200 followed near the harbour and headlands, as conditions varied with wind and ice. A white coat was killed near Ashbourne's wharf. others were shot along the shore by lone hunters.

Exploits North Island Ica Ashbourne's Horse Islands Fogo

For Sale Notice on Land and Items

Fragmentary notice seeking offers for second hand feathers tool chest and land. Mentions price considerations and a grant office, inviting prospective purchasers to inquire at the office for details.

Crow Head Sunday School Easter Programme Announcement

An Easter programme of recitations exercises and singings will be given by the scholars of Crow Head Sunday School on Wednesday night March 31 at 8 o'clock. Admission is 10 cents.

Mad Helow Academy Crow Head

General Meeting on Coronation Postponed to Saturday Night

A general ring over the phone postponed the Coronation meeting until night Saturday at the Court House at 8 o'clock. If weather prevents it the meeting will be held next Tuesday night.

Lweatker

Albert Frederick Arthur George Our New King Coronation Preview

Newfoundland readers join with Britain in celebrating the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on May 12. Born December 14, 1895, the Duke of York has a long record of public service including a Boys Camp and devotion to Divine Service, while Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, born August 4, 1900, is noted for her cheerful disposition and charitable work.

England George the Sixth Simperor Elizabeth Newfoundland George V Queen Mary Our King Albert Frederick Arthur George H.M.5 Cumberland Jutland Duke of York Privy Council Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon Margaret Hizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes Lyon Hertfordshire Scotland

Queen Consort Mary Opens Parliament Tour in Australia

The text notes a royal wife who has traveled across the Empire with her husband and accompanied him to open the first Parliament in the new Australian capital. It highlights her public charity, presence, and amiable work extending from her role as the King of England’s wife.

Australia England J. CG. L Try'carnt Pusmerry

Change of steamer name proposed in telegraph notice

March 15 telegram lists an application to rename the steamer Exploits to J M Olds. The note names the Memorial Hospital superintendent and expresses hope the ship will enjoy similar success to the doctor’s work at the hospital.

J.M. Olds Memorial Hospital

Confed Life Building Boat for Port Hope Simpson Firm

Mr Louis Roberts of Wild Cove works on a motor boat for the company at Port Hope Simpson. Rev and Mrs Spurrel lost their little son by death off Thursday.

Mr. Louis Roberts Wild Cove the Co Port Hope Simpson

Mr. R. B. Smith Takes Sheep With Three Lambs Born

Mr. R. B. Smith reported a ewe giving birth to three healthy lambs on Saturday of the past week at his farm.

R. B. Smith

Magistrate Abbott’s Radical Trip to Friday’s Bay

Magistrate Abbott traveled on a radical journey to points in Friday’s Bay with Mr. John Manuel guiding him to and from by horse team.

Magistrate Abbott Points Friday's Bay John Manuel

Frazer and Eveleigh Visit The White Clothing Co

Mr. Harry Frazer of The White Clothing Co. arrived with Mr. Mac Eveleigh on Sunday to inspect stock and discuss business opportunities.

Harry Frazer The White Clothing Co Mac. Eveleigh

Seals Quest Proves Tough for Boats The Marina Elizabeth and Little Grace

The Marina Elizabeth and Little Grace hunted seals this week but found the task difficult. Dr. Olds rowed the latter boat to Herring Neck yesterday on a sick call.

Elizabeth Little Grace Dr. Olds Herring Neck

Scout Rover Leader Appointed After White Resigns

Mr. H. C. Roberts accepts the role of Scout Rover Leader replacing resigning Mr. J. White in the local organization.

H.C. Roberts Scout J. White

Norwegian sealing steamer sighted off East Coast

The vessel, described as a Norwegian sealing steamer, is said to be operating off the East Coast outside the three mile limit, according to reports. The status and exact location remain unconfirmed.

Proposals and orders at Norris East West meeting

The 196th Commission Government meeting considered herring meal proposals and declared Rogation Sunday May 2 a Special Day of Prayer island wide. A press release on unmanufactured wood exports was approved. Whaling Act amendments on harbour mooring were debated and deferred. Traffic rules with St Pierre and Miquelon were canceled. Customs Act provisions will apply. Final divorce for Mrs Simpson, to be granted April 27, permits marriage to the Duke of Windsor.

St. John’s Commission Newfoundland Labrador St. Pierre and Miquelon Atlantic Gulf

Fatal Miss Molly Pendergast Run Down on Water Street

A 42 year old woman Miss Molly Pendergast was killed when struck by a car on Water Street West St John's last night. The driver was Hubert Felthaw with Craig Miller Avenue listed as his address. The accident is described as purely accidental.

Water Street St. John's Molly Pendergast Hubert Felthaw Craig Miller United Church Broad Cove Bay de Verde Berlin Justice Dept St. John’s Stanley Hellier J. Klapjack Sherring Express U.S.A Commission

Seal killed on ice near Arbournes Limited premises

Local photographer Mr J C Loveridge shows a young whitecoat seal killed on the ice Tuesday afternoon near Messrs Arbournes Limited. The 46 pound pelt is among several seals taken by landamen in the area that week.

J. C. Loveridge Messrs. Ar‘tbournes Limited Landamen

Sealing Fleet Updates From Arctic Voyage Summary

Imogene reports 15 miles east of Pt Amour with 600 Yogar killed and 500 taken aboard. Beothic at 9 miles northwest of the west end of B I T Nova lists 600 Yogar killed and 500 aboard. Neptune at 10 miles cape Norman totals 5000 aboard. Eagle Sumi near Cape Norman reports totals aboard.

Imogene Beothic Weat End Neptune Cape Norman Eagle Sumi

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