Twillingate Sun Advertisement and subscription rates
The Twillingate Sun notes subscription costs of 1.00 per year within Newfoundland and higher rates for Canada England U S A and other countries. Advertising charges include display ads at contract prices and short term at 25 cents per inch with possible reductions. Notes of Thanks incur a 25 cent fee. The paper limits new items to Thursday evening deadlines and disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
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Twillingate
Mid
Roberts
Newfoundland
Cahada
England
U.S. A
Polling Day Campaign Notes and Local Meetings
A Newfoundland style notice reports polling day plans with appeals for votes for Squires and a gang on the Gander. It notes K M Brown Liberal Standard Beaver touring Twillivpate District and meetings across Mortons Hr Tizzard's Hr and Friday's Bay predicting strong support.
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Squires
K M. Brown
Twillivpate
Mortons
Tizzard’s
S Bay
Herning Neck
U. F
Mr. Brown
Summerford
Independent Candidate Mr T W Ashbourne Addresses Twillingate Meeting
A packed Alexandra Hall heard Mr T W Ashbourne declare independence from parties. Capt John Phillip chaired as a telegram from Premier Alderdice was read. Voter sentiment favored K M Brown of the Squires Party for future Marine and Fisheries minister amid mixed applause and disapproval.
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T. W. Ashbourne
Alexandra Hall
John Phillip
Mr. Ashbourne
Premer Alderdice
Asabourne
Brown
Twillingate
Squires Party
K. M. Brown
Town editorial questions Twillingate election choices
A letter to editor questions the merits of candidates M Brown and T G Washbourne. It argues Brown would align with government or opposition and aid Twillingate if elected, while Washbourne as an independent would stand alone and fail to secure local grants or support. The writer urges choosing a candidate aligned with one side to ensure district needs are met.
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Twillingate San
M. Brown
Squires Party
T. G. Washbourne
Twillingate
Twitlingete
Liberal Candidate Brown Praised After Mortgageon Meeting
A letter from a voter reports K M Brown Liberal candidate for Twillingate District held a large meeting at Morton's Harbour on Oct 18 with about 150 attendees. The writer notes Brown’s strong speech, references Sir Richard Squires, and predicts a large Liberal victory on Oct 29.
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Twillingate Sun
K. M. Brown
Twillingate
Morton's
John Taylor
Richard Squires
Brown
Ashbourne
Morton
Mr. Brown
Ywillingate
Local residents return from city business and travel
Messrs C. L. Hodge and E.i J. Linfield are back from the City where they have been conducting business for their firms. Mrs Hedley Hawkins and Mrs Peter White travelled by the Prospero on Thursday to Pilley’s Island to visit friends. Messrs Fred White and Stanley Warr came by the Kyle from St Anthony. Mr Augustus Colbourne came from St John’s last week to attend his father’s funeral.
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C. L. Hodge
E.i J. Linfield
Hedley Hawkins
Peter White
Prospero
Pilley’s Island
Readers Seek Space After Election Reply to Opinion Piece
A letter from WATCHERS requests space in a newspaper after the election to respond to supporters of the piece It Won’t Be Long Now. They complain of the long letter published October 22 in the Daily News and sign off patiently.
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Daily News
Watchers
Brown rally draws crowds at Arm in the Academy
Mr Ken Brown held a well attended meeting at the Arm in the Academy on Thursday night mirroring crowds at Crow Head and Little Hr last week. Mr James Adey chaired the gathering underscoring a revival of trade from the Gander development benefiting our Bay area.
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Ken. Brown
Academy
Crow Head
Brown
James Adey
Bay
Obituary Notice for Alfred J Colbourne of Twillingate
Obituary reports the death of Alfred J Colbourne at 3 p m after a week with paralysis. Born December 2 1850 in town, he mined in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia and captained the Cape Copper Co mine at Tift Cove before settling in Twillingate with daughter Mrs Wm Harnett. He leaves six sons, one daughter, three sisters and many grandchildren. The Sun extends sympathy to the bereaved.
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Alfred J Colbourne
Nova Scotia
Tift Cove
Cape Copper Co
Twillingate
Emily Hoskins
Cornwall
England
Francis
Walter
Toronto
Augustus
Thomas
St. John’s
William
Corner Brook
Harry
Moosejaw
Saskatchewan
Annie
Harnett
Blackmore
Gardner
Blackler
Springdale
Jane Cook
Anne Purchase
Ellen Colbourne
Harriet Phillips
Vote for Mr. Brown Women urged in Twilingate letter
A 1928 Twillingate letter appeals women to vote for Mr. Brown to support work at the fishery era. It urges women to stand with men, noting past hardships and promising better times if Olivey Tell there is true. One of the women signs the plea.
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Twillingate
Mr. Brown
John’s
Olivey
In Loving Memory of Our Dear Dad
In loving memory of our dear dad who passed suddenly in the North Side United Church on Sunday evening October 23 1927. The vacancy can never be filled. We miss him day by day. Yes memories of his cheerful voice are with us still today. Inserted by his daughter Eleanor.
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Gordon White
Wester Head
N. D. B. Memorial Hospital
City of Gold
Earth
Heaven
Jesus
James Lewis
Dad
North Side United Church
Eleanor
Shipping News: Halifax cargo for Ashbournes and Bonavista run
S. Calot, Tower, Capt. Wells arrived from Halifax with general cargo for Ashbournes Ltd and partners. The steamer delivered 741 packages of fishery products and proceeded to Bonavista. S. S. Jernfield, Capt. Kleppe, carried 650 casks of codfish for Ashbournes Ltd and 185 casks for A Colbourne, bound for St. John’s.
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S. CaLot
Tower
Wells
Halifax
Ashbournes Ltd
Hodge Bros
G. J. Carter
A. Manual
E. J. Linfield
Bonavista
S. S
Brown Corner Brook Campaign Message Touches Liberalism
Ken Brown speaks in Corner Brook on October 26 urging unity and endurance for the Liberal Party. He urges shedding misrepresentation and abuse as the race toward statesmanship continues. A message from Sir W F Coaker notes Bonavista Bay will return with big majorities and Brown bets $250 that Scammell would beat Monroe remains unaccepted.
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Ken Brown
Tw'gate
Liberal Party
A Squires
Mr. Brows
W. F. Coaker
Bonavista Bay
Scammell
Monroe
Liberal Party Nominees Listed Across Districts
The article lists Liberal candidates by district with many capitals marking names including Ray Jos Strong Joseph Moore and others such as William Earle James Ayre Geo F A Grimes and Walter Monroe. Several incumbents and independents appear in the roster across Newfoundland districts.
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Ray Jos. A. Strong
Joseph Moore
Green Bay
R. G. Starks
W. B. Milley
Peter Parsons
Grand Falls
William Earle
Ayre
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Ind
House of Assembly
UN Monde Canada Saw Co.l
Montreal
Ayer, BT
Dal
Morton’ S Harbour
Confederation Life
Plemubien
J. W. McGrath
St. John's
Tw’gate
Shipping News
Ayre & Sons, Limited
Ingersoll
Estey Organs
Estey
Victor Victrolas & Records
Ayre & Sons, Ltd
ST. John's, Nfld
Lewisporte
Geo
F. A. Grimes
Willian Drover
Kenneth M. Brown
Thos. G. Ashbourne
Fogo
Richard Hibbs
Gill Brown
Bonavista North
Robt
G. Winsor
William G. Winsor
Bonavista Centre
John H. Scammell
Walter S. Monroe
Bonavista South
Samuel J. Brown
Herman Quinton
Bonavista East
Fredk
Trinity North
W. W. Halfyard
John G. Stone
Trinity Centre
F. Gordon Bradley
Wallace R. Goobie
Trinity South
Edwin J. Godden
Harold Mitchell
Hay de Verde
William H. Cave
John C. Puddester
Carbonear
Henry E. Cowan
James Moore
Richard Cramm
Harbour Grace
FB. C
Archibald
Edward L. Oake
Earnest Simmons
Ray Roberts
John Parsons
Augustus M. Calpin Mort de Grave
Robert J. Smith
Henry Norman Bart
Joseph F. Cantwell
Harbour Maio
Philip J. Lewis
Albert J. Walsh
Hon
W. J. Walsh
C. J. Furey
Bell Island
Jos
M. Greene
Richard Alexander Howley
St. John’s City
WM. HE. Frophy
Ernest S. Churchill
F. C. Alderdice
Gerald G. Byrne
St. John's East
Devine
John M. Tobin
Alex. Campbell
Jos. Fitzgibbon
W. R Howley
W. J. Browne
Arch. Tait
St John's West
Kenneth Ruby
Frank Bennett
Ferryland
Peter J. Cashin
Michael Shea
St. Mary's
James Bindon
Chas J. Ellis, M
E. J. Condon
Placentia East
Cyril J. Cahill
L. E. Emerson
Thos F. McGrath
Placentia West
Michael S. Sullivan
Burin Hast
Jacob Hanham Jas
Alex. Winter
Burin West
Harold B. C. Lake
S. J. Foote
Fortune Bay
Harris M. Mosdell
Harry A. Winter
Hermitage
Philip T. Fudge
Rezdell Watson Jeans
Burgeo
Arthur Barnes
Walter McK. Chambers
St. George’s
J. F. Downey
Thus
J. Power
E. D. Gillis
Port Au Port
John L. Joy
W. H. Abbott
Humber
Sir R. A. Squires
John A. Barrett
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