Christmas parcels relief and labor concerns voiced in Twillingate
The Twillingate Sun notes free duty on Christmas parcels up to five dollars from December 15 to January 10, cites government relief as helpful for families with relatives abroad, and discusses unemployment tied to capital interests, machinery, and wage suppression alongside commentary on British politics and American speculation.
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al O
Squires
America
Lingland
Great Britain
William Randolph Hearst
Luamberman
Butlcher
Labour Journal advocates wage gains and fisheries reform
The first edition of the Labour Journal published by F. J. Brady at St John’s and edited by J. T. Payne calls for better wages and a improved fisheries system. It opposes the current Government and hints at involvement in the next political contest to influence who gains and loses. It urges cooperation with the Government to improve conditions for laborers and fishermen.
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Labour Journal
F. J. Brady
St. John'’s
J. T. Payne
Local Folk Move Between Lewisporte and St John’s
Mr W W Baird and Mr E J Colbourne traveled by Motor I’m Alone to Lewisporte with Colbourne later heading to St John’s to select stock. Mrs Eleanor Roberts and her mother Mrs Annie Scott left by Clyde for Lewisporte en route to St John’s for the winter. A passenger died after falling from a train near Lewisporte, details scarce. Mrs Bridger aged and injured after a fall preparing for church. Mrs Wm Sibly and Mrs T Bennett arrived at hospital for the winter and to visit the hospital patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Baird
Angle Brook
E. J. Colbourne
Lewisporte
St. John’s
Eleanor Roberts
Annie Scott
Clyde
J. A
Peyton
Prospero
St John’s
Ann Bridger
Bridger
Messrs
Roy Moors
William & George Blackler
Frank Sharpe
Harry Stockley
Elijah Sharpe
Edward Jenkins
Joseph Sharpe
Bennett Gillard
Badger
Wm. Sibly
Fogo
T. Bennett
Lumber foreman Acquilla Woolfrey dies after cancer battle
Acquilla Woolfrey a prominent figure in the lumber industry in the district died last week in hospital from cancer. He served for years as a foreman with Horwood Lumber Co and spent many years at Horwood. His body was taken to Lewisporte for burial.
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Acquilla Wooolfrey
Woolfrey
Horwood Lumber Co
Horwood
Lewisporte
George Becket
Old Perlican
Sydney
Elbe
Hamberg
Blouse
International Paper Co
Hawkes Bay
Frances Bowers
Grand Falls
Allan Butler
Debaveland Air Craft Company
St. John's
Labrador
Rhodesia
McCarthy
George Beckett
Old Per Hican
Nova Scotia
Beckett
Canada
Tokyo
Japan
P. J. Cashin
Obituary for Clayton Dalley at French Beach
The obituary notes the peaceful passing of Clayton Dalley on November 1 at French Beach. He was nine, son of Elijah and [name withheld], survived by his father, mother, one sister and two brothers. The notice includes a prayerful reflection on heaven and reunion with loved ones.
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French Beach
Clayton
Elijah Dalley
Wedding Bells Newman Johnson in Campello Mass
The marriage of Miss Annie B. Newman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Newman of Twillingate Newfoundland and Eldon S. Johnson of 30 Riverside Street Campello Massachusetts occurred Sunday morning at 9 o clock in the First Lutheran Church. Attended by Mr and Mrs F Walter Baker the couple left for an auto trip and will reside at 30 Riverview Street. The groom runs a lunch and grocery business in Campello and is a church member and Brotherhood member.
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Annie B. Newman
Alfred Newman
Twillingate
Eldon S. Johnson
Riverside St
Campello
Mass
First Lutheran Church
F. Walter Baker
Orlando Florida
Riverview St
First Lutheran Church and Brotherhood
Harbour View Hotel and Port Town Names Highlighted
A list of residents and places appears including Harbour View Hotel Mrs John Joe Glenwood and Mrs Douglas Hamilton in Springdale. Other names cover Long Island Sunday Cove Island Wesley Pittman and Grand Falls, with mentions of St Johns Corner Brook and Belleoram.
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John Joe Glenwood
Douglas Hamilton
Springdale
Reuben Rideout
Long Island
Emily Short
Sunday Cove Island
Roland Wellman
Wellman’s Cove
Wesley Pittman
Pilley’s Island
Benedict Carroll
Val. Carroll
King’s Cove
Adjt
Elliott
Campbellton
F. Milley
Robert Pretty
Grand Falls
Arthur Normore
Aquilla Woolfrey
Acquilla Woolfrey
Joseph West
C E W A Tea and Sale of Work Nets Good Sum
The C. E. W. A. Tea and Sale of Work was held Wednesday night at the Parish Hall. Despite bad weather, the event netted a fair sum for the Ladies’ work and provided three pleasant hours for patrons.
Confed Life Shipping News From Twillingate South
Confed Life reports several vessels visiting or departing: Schr Hattie A Heckman and crew from the North bound for Ashbournes Ltd with fishery produce. Bessie and Maude paused at Twillingate South with canvas blown. Evviva arrived with cod for market. Lone Flyer and Lindbergh loaded wood. Josie & Phoebe delivered hard coal to Ashbournes Ltd on a midweek run.
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Hattie A. Heckman
John Oake
Satur
Ashbournes Ltd
Roland Churchill
Bessie and
Maude
Coachman’s Cove
Little Bay Islands
Twillingate
Isaac Greenham
Tickle Point
S. Evviva
Skilles
Lone Flyer
St. John's
Lindbergh
James’ Adey
Josie
Phoebe
White Bay
Newfoundland Fire Patrol Committee Annual Report
The 21st annual report by Secretary L. R. Cooper noted patrol work from May to September with June as a hazardous period. Fire outbreaks numbered 365, same as 1929, mostly small. Increased efficiency credited to rail authority support and public interest. Save-the-Forest Week promoted through ads and lectures, raising fire prevention awareness.
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Newfoundland Fire Patrol Committee
Harbour Grace
Twillingate Boy Weds Salvation Army Officer in Brooklyn
Captain Chesley Young of Twillingate marries Captain Anna Carlstedt of Richmond Hill Long Island on October 14 at the Salvation Army Citadel in Brooklyn. Officiated by Brigadier A Beckman, the ceremony featured band music and an outpouring of well wishers from Newfoundland and beyond. The couple will assume duties as Commanding Officers of the Columbus No. 2 Corp in Columbus, Ohio after a two week honeymoon.
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Chesley Young
Salvation Army
Matthew Young
Twillingate
Anna Carlslobe
A. H. Carlstedt
Richmond Hill
Long Island
Salvation Army Citadel
Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn
John Allan
Jesus
Brigadier Beckman
Major C Field
Corp
A. Beckman
Anna
Maybelle Carlstedt
Agnes Carlstedt
Stanley Ward
Labrador fish progress noted and harvest optimistic
Mr. Hickman reports Labrador fish moving well with decent progress before winter. Local boats report catches at St John s, with some being disposed of and crews aiming for higher daily yields when conditions improve.
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Labrador
Mr. Hickman
St. John’s
Labrad
Idor
Shore
Avondale Slaughter Trial Ends with Guilty Verdict
The trial of I R Moore of Avondale for manslaughter over Leonard Doyle's death in a motor accident near Seal Cove concluded. The jury returned a guilty verdict after about an hour, with Mr Justice Higgins imposing a twelve month sentence.
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I. R. Moore
Avondale
Leonard Doyle
Seal Cove
Justice Higgins
North Sydney
Church Colony
Bethany
The
Nazarene Church
Oklahoma
Round Table
London
India
Frank Archibald
Chesley Russell
Clarkes Beach
Archibald
Ma. R. A. Gushue
C. J. Hunt
British India
Supreme Court
Farnham
Snowden
Federation of British Industry
John Duff
Carbaonear
Bell Island
Sheppard
Ond
Europe
France
Belgium
Germany
Elbe
Lous Leonhart
Davis
Cook
Keefe
Grand’ Falls
Reply to Sympathy Letter for Charles White Memorial
We thank Dr Parsons and the Notre Dame Memorial Hospital directors for their unanimous sympathy resolution on the passing of Charles White. His lifelong commitment to the hospital's welfare is noted with gratitude and hope for blessing on the healing work ahead.
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Parsons
T He Notre Dame Memorial Hospital
Willingate Nild
Sita
Charles White
Wwe
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Harbour View Hotel
Confederation Life
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Fire Patrol of
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SUN Life Assurance Company OF Canada
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