Governor visits Morton's Harbour in September journey
A rough OCR read describes His Excellency the Governor visiting Morton's Harbour on September 27 with a reception by local officials and church figures. The address praised Newfoundlanders in the Dardanelles and Constantinople, while ceremonies included speeches, congratulations from W E A members, school visits, and gifts of candy. An accidental drowning and a separate shipwreck death are noted, plus gale damage near Gloucester.
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Morton
Hanon
Morton's
Ser Si
Dardanelles
Constantinople
Cressint
Alice
Mid
Pest
Cumm Swmelt
Jadvsiip
W. P.L
Murrau
Marcy
Doug
Mfr
Warrie
Curtis Mathodist Tetcher
D. P. Osmond
Shre Jeuties
Mise Davidason
Hartor
Strick
Faefel
Fatter
Miannie
Livine
Ehhooner
Willobe
Rosey Bay
Sladeheadbire
Two Newfoundland Drowned Off Lunenburg Coast
The schooner Marjory Kilackman docked at Palizen South when a boat from the vessel capsized while passengers disembarked. George Strickland, a Newfoundland native, attempted to swim to shore but drowned after the boat sank with no other occupants surviving.
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Lunenburg
N. S
Marjory K.ilackmman
David ‘Barkmwn
Palizen South
George Strick
Newfoundland
Fragmentary WWI battlefield fragment surfaces
A jagged OCR fragment describes a trench scene with shellfire and smoke on a slope. It references a lieutenant and shell strikes, suggesting combat near a shelled shelter as explosions burn nearby.
Notice of New Travelers Rest Hotel and Dry Goods Store
The notice proclaims a new business venture offering dry goods groceries glassware and furniture under the Travellers Rest name known as The Travelers Rest. It announces modern improvements hot and cold water baths speaking tubs on upper floors and invites public patrons and traveling guests to support the enterprise by visiting and staying at the hotel and associated store. It is signed W Manel proprietor and W Manel proprietoress dated December 12th 195.
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Marist Hotel
Travellers Rest
Nove Ia
W. Manel
Buried Gold Discovered in South Atria Farm Find
A farmer reported a cache of metal bars found at a site near South Atria, with local officials noting the discovery of ten bars of gold worth substantial value. The event prompted a brief inquiry by regional authorities and drew interest from residents and others in the nearby area.
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South
Winnie Et Tis
Kings Point Thursday Miller Aikman Arrived
Fragmentary report notes Miller and Aikman arriving at Kings Point on a Thursday. Other readable details include mentions of St. Johia's and potential events or arrivals. details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Kings Point
Miller
Aikman
Minden
Entpoote
St. Johia's
Voice From The Grave Soldier Describes German Front Bombardment
A wartime reminiscence recounts a German officer’s death and a trench observer’s harrowing experiences amid relentless bombardment. The account details shattered trenches, exploding mines, near-death conditions, communications loss, and efforts to hold positions as shells and fires raged through the night.
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Sala
Uch
Bere
Siac
Fst
Noahs Ark and Northbound Chase Turmoil
Fragmented OCR notes report animals aboard Noahs Ark styled ship and a last Northbound trip described as terrible. Mentions four bores bull eight or ten pigs fifty hens and foxes. Also references men at Springdale pit props dumps copper and iron scraps. Proposes hydroelectric plant at Indian Falls and smelter at Little Bay. Elder W Young tours district promoting sectarian unity. Ireland correspondent Edward Redyns reports improved condition and medical care hope. No herring at North Side Bay.
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Clyde
Noah's Ark
OW Ae McKay
Tittle Flay
Bret
Indian Falls
Holts Bay
Little Bay
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WB Temple
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Royal Fire & Life Insurance OO
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Psion Marine Insurance UO
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Climax Dairy Meat
Climax Molasses
JOB Brothers & CO
J Gowards
Standard Marble & Gravity Works
Ceworts Stores
Tak Lemwng
Ilan
J. Macitere
Toba
Aladdin Reantle
Hols
Purpriser
Particullars
Ghesley
Sereet St John's
Sele Ages Aly
Teers
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Theatre Hill
St. John'e
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American Pency Goods
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