Newfoundland and Canada lease Goose Bay lands 1944 pact
The document outlines an agreement between Newfoundland and Canada to lease lands at Goose Bay Labrador for 99 years from September 1 1941. It details boundaries, coordinates, and rights conveyed, with Newfoundland retaining certain covenants and the possibility of future discussions involving the United Kingdom and Newfoundland within twelve months after the war.
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Canada
United Kingdom
Newfoundland
Government of
Land Grant Sealed In Newfoundland Nine Nine Year Term
The document describes a land parcel marked A to be held for ninety nine years from September 1 1941 free of rent and charges. It confirms the Great Seal of Newfoundland and execution by Commissioner for Home Affairs and Education and the High Commissioner for Canada in Newfoundland on behalf of His Majesty the King.
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Newfoundland
St. Johno's
Canada
Food Importers Notice for Apple and Grape Juice Allocation
Importers may obtain a limited allocation for the 1944 45 food year by applying to the Department of Supply St Johns by November 14. Applications must list direct imports for which they made the Customs Entry from the United States to Canada in 1941 and 1942, with HM Customs Entry Numbers. State requirements through March 31 1945.
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Department of Supply
St. John’s
United States
Canada
HM. Customs
H. M Customs
Sardines Consider Weekend Train Trip to San Francisco
In a dull San Diego Bay scene two sardines debate travel plans for the weekend. One suggests San Francisco. the other worries about a long swim and prefers a possible train ride, joking about being jammed like soldiers.
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San Diego Bay
San Francisco
Cardice
Bonavista Breakwater Completed At Great Cost
The Bonavista breakwaters, built by McNamara Construction, cost over a quarter of a million dollars and form a 200 feet wide channel from the outer harbour with 49 feet of water to the shallowest area. A jetty for landings by small boats is also under construction, described as a great convenience for locals and travelers.
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Jones
Bonavista
McNamara
Te'egram
Notice to Food Importers on Sandwich Spreads Quotas
Returns due by November 14 for direct imports of meat base sandwich spreads under the 1944 45 food year quota. Importers must list 1941 and 1942 entries from the United States or Canada with HM Customs reference numbers. W E Curtis secretary for supply issued October 28 1944.
Canadians Hear Big Ben Voice On BBC Broadcasts
Canadians listening to the BBC hear Big Ben not from a record but via a microphone mounted above the hour bell. Since 1923 the clock has delivered the chimes directly, with a switch at Broadcasting House enabling instant use. Big Ben broadcasts reach up to 43 times daily on BBC short wave transmissions.
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BBC
Broadcasting House
London
British Broadcasting Corporation
Japanese Push on Kweila Expansion Led by Five Divisions
A spokesman said enemy reinforcements were moving up as the Japanese began the push on Kweila with five divisions. The report, attributed to Monitor, notes the scale of the assault and the strategic intent behind the deployment.
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Kweila
Monitor
Duchess Mistaken Identity in London Canteen
A young British lieutenant, passing a deserted London canteen, is challenged by a dirty, disheveled woman who orders water. He asserts rank, calling her to respect him as an officer. She retorts with a wry correction, claiming she is a duchess, not a mere subject.
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London
House rules prompt discipline for Willie over window damage
A wife urges her husband to discipline Willie for breaking a window and chalking the concrete walk, while the wife questions why some people object to having children in their house. The dialogue centers on household discipline and child behavior.
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Willie
Ataira
Record of Peace and War Across Ancient Global History
Across 3,524 years the world has seen 268 years of peace, less than 7 percent. The remaining 3,256 years were marked by hostilities in various regions.
Confed Life China Dispatch on Japanese Advances
A Japanese force of about 20,000 reportedly seized Wuchow and Junggun, moving toward Liuchow to threaten the Hunan Kwangei and Kwangsi Kweichow rail lines. Chinese officials said Wuchow fell with little resistance but promised stiffer Chinese defense as Japanese operations press deeper into Kw angsi. Negotiated lines may link Hainan to Hong Kong if the gap closes.
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Wuchow
Sikfang
Kweilin
Liuchow
Hunan-Kwangei
Jongguan
Hainan Island
Hong Kong
Ewerlin
Hunao-Kwangal
United States
Sign of Copper Hidden in Alaska Claims From Clam Digging
Miners harvesting clams in Alaska uncovered copper deposits while extracting shells for food. The unexpected find revealed sizable copper contents buried beneath the clam beds, suggesting rich mineral potential in the region.
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Alaska
Neighbour Quips on Bride’s Housekeeping Skills
A witty exchange from the Chicago Tribune features First Neighbour doubting the bride’s housekeeping and Second Neighbour recalling a comical mishap when she attempted to open an egg with a can opener.
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Chicago Tribune
The fellow who boasts the run things in his house
A short note hints at a man who controls household chores and errands, boasting about managing a lawn mower washing machine vacuum cleaner and baby carriage as part of daily tasks.
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J. 8. Macdonad
W. W. Woods
Humphrey Thomas Walwyn
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Goose Bay
Labrador
Terrington Basin
Hamilton River
Christian Science Monitor
ECROM
The
Christian Science Publishing Literary One
Norway Streat
Boston
W.E. Curtis
Ben Dirgerty
Crock
Gerald
Doyle, Ltd
Muir's Marble Works, Ltd
Twillingate
RE. J. Linfield
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Thur
Full Moon
New Moon
Twillingate Sun
Confederation Life
China
Wauchow
Woon
Pred. T. Fuge
McDougall
Fostoria Ohiq
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