Jubilee praise for King George Fifth on his Silver Reign
A 1935 Jubilee tribute lauds King George V and Queen Mary for their leadership and compassion. It notes the empire wide celebrations marking the Twenty Fifth Anniversary of his reign, with praise from Newfoundlanders and the L A War Cry for a ruler of faith and service. The piece emphasizes loyalty, peace, and gratitude across the British Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George the Fifth
Empire
Mary
London
Commonwealth of Nations
H.M.S. Thrush
Duke of Clarence
Navy
I.t
L. A
Postmaster Has No Instruction On Overland Mail
The Postmaster has had no instruction to send out overland mail on Monday.
Jubilee Prayers At St Peter’s And St Andrew’s Services
A Jubilee period update notes church services including Evensong at St Peter’s and St Andrew’s, Holy Communion at Martins, Young People’s Service, and a Monday Thanksgiving Service at 10 30. The prayers seek loyalty to the King and guidance for legislators and judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Andrew's
Holy Communion
Martins
St. Peter's
Jubilee Thanksgiving at United Church Schedule
North Side services led by Rev. U. Laite at 11 and Mr. John Elliott at 7. South Side features Mr. John Elliott at 11 and Rev. U. Laite at 7. Little Hour at 2.30 conducted by Rev. U. Laite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. U. Laite
John Elliott
Salvation Army Holiness Meeting and Jubilee Service
The Salvation Army schedules an 11 a.a.–Holiness Meeting with speaker Mrs. Adjt. Jones at 3 p.m. A Free and Easy Praise Meeting follows. At 7 p.m. a Special Thanksgiving Service for the Jubilee of His Majesty the King with speaker Adjt. Jones invites all to attend.
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Adjt. Jones
Silver Jubilee Programe May 1935 Events
A detailed schedule for the Silver Jubilee observance including Thanksgiving services at U C churches and St Peters Church. A children's parade with Scouts Guides and other groups assembles at Court House Grounds at 1:45 pm and proceeds to Yates Hill and Jubilee Corner then to P O Grounds. Royal salute and anthem follow with civic lighting that night.
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U. C
L. A
St Peter's Church
North Island
Rink Road
Robin's Cove
Little Hr
South Island
S.A. Barracks
Marshall Hall
Court House
Boy Scouts, Girl Guides
A.L. B
Masonic Society
J.p.’S
Yates’ Hill
Sun Office
King’s Road
Jubilee Corner
P. O
H. E
H. M
Alexandra
Victoria Halls
Beaker Skins Penalty and Jubilee Plans Afloat
The Eighty fourth Commission of Government meeting approved a draft Jubilee program in cooperation with the King's Silver Jubilee celebrations and proposed a seven district Magisterial system with a Chief Magistrate and up to fourteen assistants. A beaver skins penalty was set, with waivers for voluntary surrender. Halibut liver prices rose to seventy one cents per pound, and drug firms vied for livers. A Canadian Mounted Police officer was killed and another wounded during a summons service in Calgary. S.S. Terra Nova arrived with 8000 seal fishery hunters. Grants were announced for Civil Division orders of the British Empire, and doctors Mercer and Howse received Doctor of Divinity degrees. Germany tore another Versailles clause by ordering submarines. many Naos and Monks arrested in an anti Christian movement. Jews to lose citizenship. Northern coast bays blocked by ice delay northern steamers until May 10. Dominion leaders prepare messages for the May 6 Jubilee and Newfoundland's commissioner sails for England last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
Commission of Government
Dominions’ Office
Game and Inland Fisheries’ Act
Dept. of Natural Resources
Canadian Mounted Police
Knox
Dumbiller
Calgary
S.S. Terra Nova
W. J. Carrall
W. P. Rogan
United Church
Geo. L. Mercer
Corner Brook United Church
Charles Howse
Carbonear
London
Germany
Berlin
England
Dominions
B.B.C
F. C. Alderdice
Thomas Lodge
S.S. Newfoundland
E. N. R. Tresitham
Eric Drummond
Newfoundland
Magsolini
Age Act References Dog Keeping Amends and S.S. Imogene Voyage
A clipped note records adoption of the Keeping of Dogs provision under the Age Act and mentions the S S Imogene under Kean's charge sailing at eleven. The fragment hints at regulatory changes and a maritime movement involving a named vessel and official oversight.
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S.S
Newfoundland Updates: Meigle Sale and Wharf Rebuild Plans
The Labrador Development Co buys the steamer Meigle from Newfoundland Railway for delivery on Newfoundland’s coast in June. The Department of Public Utilities commissions Newfoundland Railway to rebuild King's Wharf in St. John’s and government wharves at Twillingate and Carbonear, with local crews supervising piling and dock work. April revenue totals $979,090.00, up from $664,978.00 the year prior.
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Mussolini
Govt
Boothie
Imogene
Titanian
Frank Dunn
Anglo-Nild. Dev. Co
Grand Falls
Wn. Dicks
Wesleyville
St. John’s
Ito
A. W. Mews
Kidneys Bothered Her For Years
Bedford Island Mrs W Best of Prince Edward Island notes her mother kept Dodd's Kidney Pills to help kidney trouble and back ache in her daughter. She says three boxes restored health and strength during training, and many others report the same. Dodd's Kidney Pills advertised as a tonic and remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Sta
P.E.I
Dodd
Taking of the white fox on drift ice drew police inquiry
Mr Knell reports his dog drove a white Arctic fox into the water. He tried to save it. the animal died in his possession. Authorities were informed. The piece notes a law against taking foxes and the current close season, plus ongoing Arctic foxes on drift ice. It asks whether local laws apply to this species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knell
Confed Life Motor Boats Sauning
A fragment mentions Confederation Life and motor boats with the phrases We two from beginning. The readable text is incomplete and offers limited context for a fuller report.
Clyde S S Fogo Route Ready For Season Start
Capt John Butcher and crew prepare the steamer Clyde for the Fogo Route before starting Bay work. The vessel plans to leave St. John s about the 10th inst. Auxiliaries crews have arrived at St. John s and are fitting out and loading freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Butcher
S.S. Clyde
Fogo
St. John’s
St Peter's School Hosts Successful Tea and Site Event
A full parish hall crowd attended the Wednesday tea and site, with the event reaching its usual high standard. The Students at St. Peter's School, guided by Mr Harnett and Miss Marion Anstey, staged another record‑setting evening.
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St. Peter's School
Mr. Harnett
Marion Anstey
Local figures attend St John’s convention
Mr John Gillett departed for St John’s this week and Mr F Roberts from City arrived on Saturday. About thirty magistrates attended the convention at St John’s with roughly three absent.
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John Gillett
St. John’s
F. Roberts
Children Remember King’s Silver Jubilee Five Cent Medal
The passage notes children treasure a five cent medal as a fine souvenir of His Majesty’s Silver Jubilee and recalls their joyful participation in the days events as a memento of a bright future.
Pageant Title Crowded with Victory Rendered at Frazer Hall
The postponed Easter Pageant at Frazer Hall moved from Thursday to Tuesday night. The program titled Crowned with Victory was well rendered by the school with Rev Laite serving as chairman.
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Frazer Hall
Rev. Laite
Bart's Balm Promoted for Rheumatism in London
An advertisement urges readers to ask dealers for Bart's Balm a new cure sold by Lawrence Nad Co Ltd and St. John's Distributors in London England for rheumatism neuritis and related ailments.
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T., McMurdo & Co. Ltd
St. John’s
London
England
Lawrence Nad, Co. Ltd
St. John's
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Twillingate
S. Roberts
Church Services
George
Jesus Christ
A.S
Church
Peter’s
Mattias, Evensong
THE
Salvation Army
Conception Bay
Department
Claude Fraser
James Adey
Church Lane
Andrew
Greenham
Tate
H. J
Norris East West Sourt
Prince Edward Island
Confederation Life
Stet Fortuna Domus
Boy Scouts
S.O A
S.A.F
Davis’ Hill
T.mcmurdo & Go. Ltd
Cry
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