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Twillingate
S. Roberts
Propr
Newfoundland
Canada
England
U.S. A
Assembly Session Closes in Twillingath May 23 1931
The House of Assembly adjourned on Saturday after a routine session. No major legislation reported, with members noting the day’s proceedings concluded the week’s business.
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Twillingath
Twillingate Boy Scouts Attend Divine Service at St Peter's
The Twillingate Troup of the Boy Scouts attended Divine Service at St Peter's Church on Sunday afternoon last with Rev. W. F. Hollands officiating.
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Boy Scouts
St Peter’s Church
W. F. Hollands
Land Tax Sparks British Election Talk in Snowden Budget
The Snowden Budget introduces a one penny tax on capitalized land value aimed at large estate owners, reviving Lloyd George era rhetoric. Ramsay MacDonald contemplates calling a general election to seek a mandate between the Labour People’s Party and Conservative landlord forces, with Liberals pivotal to power.
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Great Britain
Spowden
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Snowden
Britain
Ramsay MacDonald
MacDonald
Mr. MacDonald
People' S Party
Labor
Junkers
Jst
Mr. Much
Labor Party
Sons of the People
Sal Y
Livy George
Relief Critique Letters Voice Lodging Of Government Dole
A reader from Twillingate Town laments relief use by young men while an ironworker recalls winter woods work to feed his family. The writer calls government aid scandalous and urges clarity and fairness in aid policy.
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Twillingate Sun
Meno
N D M Hospital Contributions Acknowledged
Contributions acknowledged for N D M Hospital include Mr. Edger Small Summer ford and 200 L CA Entertainment Committee Twillingate 25 27 Miss M A Blackler Back Harbour 7 50 Ek M Batten May 21 1931 Treasurer.
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Ek. M. Batten
Local figures named for Primmer House events and communities
At The Primmer House W Bannister Alfred Berg Jerry Baird Harry Howlett Frank Noseworthy St John s Dave White Exploits Mr and Mrs George Smart Herring Neck Ern est Brench Summerford Harry Osmond Mortons Hr This fragment lists individuals and places connected to communities including St John s Exploits Herring Neck Summerford and Morton s Harbour with no accompanying details or actions.
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W. Bannister
Alfred Berg
Jerry Baird
Harry Howlett
Frank Noseworthy
St. John's
Dave White
Exploits
George Smart
Herring Neck
Ernest Brench
Summerford
Harry Osmond
Morton
Empire Day Football Game Sought at Back Ur Field
Notice requests a sufficient number of young men to gather at Back Ur Field on Empire Day Monday at 2.30 for a football game.
Loyalty Lodge Meeting Call
All members of Loyalty Lodge No. 5 L C A are asked to meet in the Hall on Tuesday next at the same hour for important business by order.
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Loyalty Lodge
No. 5
L.C.A
Dodd's Kidney Pills Help New Brunswick Woman
Mrs. A J Ferrette of Archibald New Brunswick says four years of kidney trouble and sore back ended after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She reports lasting relief and continued use for headaches, noting the remedy strengthens weak kidneys and removes the pain source.
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Dodd
New Brunswick
A. J Ferrette
Zeppelin Leader Plans North Pole Flight With Sir Hubert Wilkins
Friedrichshaven May 6 Hugo Eckener master of the Graf Zeppelin said he will start for the North Pole in his giant airship around July to meet Sir Hubert Wilkins who plans a submarine expedition there.
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Frieddrichshaven
Germany
Hugo Eckener
North Pole
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Shipping News: Ida M Clarke Near South with Ties. Vessels Visit
Ida M Clarke departed Monday to the south with alive ties from White Bay. Home arrived Tuesday morning here landing three patients for Memorial Hospital. Lone Flier came from St Johns Thursday with general cargo to Ashbourne Ltd. Norman B Strong with Captain Batstone headed north Tuesday from St Johns and delivered freight to Hodge Bros.
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Ida M Clarke
White Bay
Mem
Lone Flier
St. John’s
Ashbournes Ltd
Norman B. Strong
Batstone
Bere
St. Johns
Hodge Bros
Lost A Bair of Wont Hetween Hodge
A fragmented note titled Lost features a focus on Hodge with unclear wording. Readable text hints at an item or person connection but lacks full context or details to confirm event, location, or outcome.
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Hodge
Colonial Estimates Describe Budget Reductions Across Departments
The document details substantial cuts across multiple colonial departments, including Printing Contingencies of the House by Assembly and Law Clerk abolition, totaling about 9,000. It notes a 16,400 decrease for Public Charities, a 7,000 reduction in Justice, and smaller shifts in Constabulary and Civil Prosecutions. Marine and Fisheries see a 42,410 rise while Bounty on ships drops.
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Assembly
House
Colonial Secretary
Department of Justice
Circuit Court
Constabulary
Marine and Fisheries Department
Department of Agriculture and Mines
Confed eration Life and Atlantic Flight News
Confederation Life reports on Douglas Fraser in a Curtis Robin seaplane at Prince Edward Island and an expected hop from Sydney Newfoundland, with Ruth Nichols aiming to fly the Atlantic by late June. Other items note Spain church burnings, a Stockholm plane crash, and local Newfoundland updates.
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St. John’s
Douglas Fraser
N. TD. Fraser
St. John's
Prince Edward Isle
Sydney
Fraser
Newfoundland
Spain
Stockholm
Joseph Peters
Liquor Control Board
Thomas Winning
Grand Lodge Scotland Masons
Grand Falls
Britain
Germany
Ruth Nichols
Atlantic
Harbor Grace
James Smith
Hampden Post Office
Carbonear
Saunders & Howell
W. & J. Moores
Hopkin’s Boot
Leonard Ash
Fire destroys Carbonear premises and sheds tough losses
The blaze destroyed Saunders & Howell and J and W Moores premises in Carbonear, with heavy insurance noted and many aging buildings lost. Curtis Robin plane piloted by Douglas Fraser arrived from Sydney in 3.5 hours at 3:15 pm. Icefields and bergs reported near Point Amour as Labrador fishing plans proceed and Nova Scotia fishery value and quantity drop in April.
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St. John's
St. Grace
Saunders & Howell
J & W. Moores
Carbonear
Curtis Robin
Douglas Fraser
St. John’s
Sydney
Blackaholm
Point Amour
Kyle
Labrador
Conception Bay
Domino
Nova Scotia
Northern Products Co
United States
Saunders & Howell,& Co
J. & W. Moores
Belle Isje
Lark
Harbour View Hotel Guests and Local Names Listed
A list of individuals and places appears, including Horwood Bowne, Mrs A Bowne, Mrs H J Oake, Change Islands, Kenneth Hynes, Stanley Chappel, Bluff Head Cove, Mrs Nathaniel Reid, Stella Reid, Mrs Henry Brown, Herbert Harris, Horwood, Martha Gill, Millertown, Eva Hedgell, Springdale, Julia Cook, Pilley’s Island, Mrs John Mitchell, Tilt Cove, George Head, St Augustine, Pearce Green, Cartonville, Mrs Joseph Rowsell, Loading Tickles.
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Horwood Bowne
A. Bowne
H. J. Oake
Change Islands
Kenneth Hynes
Stanley Chappel
Bluff Head Cove
Nathaniel Reid
Stella Reid
Henry Brown
Herbert Harris
Local Residents Return From Trips And Visits
Personal notes recount Samuel Clarke visiting from Campbellton. Isaac Pond and Mrs. Joseph White with family return to the Arm after wintering at Herring Neck. A Colbourne arrives by Clyde from St John’s. Samuel Pardy and son Maxwell return from Corner Brook by Clyde. F G Roberts and family come from Bootwood. Stephen Jones and family return from Toronto after a three week trip. Linfield family back from buying goods in the City via Teewisporte. Mrs. George Fudge and daughter visit from Herring Neck. H J Howlett arrives on business Thursday.
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Samuel Clarke
Campbellton
Isaac Pond
Joseph White
the Arm
Herring Neck
A.colbourne
Clyde
St. John's
Samuel Pardy
Corner Brook
Maxwell
F. G. Roberts
Bootwood
Mduiel’s Trip to Change Islands Marred by Vehicle Trouble
Mr. Arthur Mduiel traveled to Change Islands on a Wednesday afternoon when his motor band encountered issues. The fragment notes a travel mishap and device trouble without further details.
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Arthur’ Mduiel
Hiv
Bnd
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House of Assembly
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Primmer House
W. M
DR. Janes
Kermath Marine
J. Paddock
Beaumont North
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Memorial Hospital
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A.J. Ferrette
Archibald
N. B
Winn Fry
Nort
Eagle Brand
Fes
Borden
The
Borden Co
Pattee and Baby Record Books
Anstey's
N. D.R
Rales
Shipping News
Department of Education
Public Works Department
Department of Public Works
Posts and Telegraphs
Public Service
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Buch
Horse Islands
Department of Customs
Department of Assessor
Dept Pensions
Confederation Life
Telegraph
Harbour View Hotel
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