Newfoundland must grow beyond fishing to build lasting wealth
The article argues Newfoundland should diversify beyond cod fishing, noting historic wealth from the fishery and current low prices and losses. It urges promoting new industries, attracting capital, and encouraging workers to shift from fishing to other productive sectors to avoid decline and ensure broader prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jes Dias
Indies
Newfoundland
Sunan
West Indian Islands
Istanda
Inspector General McCowen Travels North on Virginia Lake
Passengers notice the upright Inspector-General McCowen aboard the Virginia Lake en route to the North on official business. He may return by boat or take the overland route to the Capital from Norris' Aru. His stay is brief but his resolve stands firm against harassing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Lake
McCowen
Businesy
Norris
Aru
Hon R Bond Leaves Us After Pleasant Visit
Hon. R. Bond, longtime member of the House, departed to visit the northern part of his district from the Virginia Lake area. The paper’s editor accompanied him as companion and assistant, praising his genial manner and trusted character. He is viewed as a representative who listens to representations and seeks to obtain needed redress for constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bond
Virginia Lake
Bond
House of Assembly
M. Hla
Church of England Finance Meetings Conducted in Newfoundland
Rev. J. M. Noel, Rector of Harbor Grace and Rural Dean of Conception Bay, spoke at St. Andrew's and St. Peter's churches about the Church of England's finances in Newfoundland. He has toured Fogo and Herring Neck missions, reporting favorable reception and promising results for church funding and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
St. Andrews
J. M. Noel
Harbor Grace
Conception Bay
Noel
St. Andrew's Church
Notre Dames Bay
Church of England
Newfoundland
Fogo
Herring Neck
Thaa
Muchgood
Remarkable Matric Results Across Colonies Reported
A study of the Colonial Matriculation Examination for June 1896 shows Newfoundland leading in top divisions with nine passes, and students from St Bonaventure's, Methodist College, Bishop Field College, and private tuition among top performers. The report includes a pass list with names and colleges and notes the involvement of church leaders and dignitaries at Canterbury Cathedral during a related ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial
Enda
University of Lond
India
Newfoundland
Nileges
Methodist College
L&t
Worit
Giges Forbes
Jone
Nova Scotia
Foulleges, &c
Creekan
Win
Kitchin
William Fees
Bonaventure’s College
McNeily
J. A
Cluny
Odist College
Vlin’s
Vision
Funeral of Archbishop Benson Attended by Royal Dignitaries
London telegram describes the Canterbury Cathedral funeral for Archbishop Edward White Benson. Notables including the Duke of York and Prince Charles of Denmark attended along with church and political leaders despite heavy rain and wind. The service began with Holy Communion led by Dean F W Farrar, with the body enshrouded in a white and gold pall and the Primate’s throne draped in black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commions
House , of Lords
D. MacLagan
D.D
York
England
Lord Plunket
Dublin
F. William Farrar
Canterbury
Hugh Benson
Earl of Conbrook
Lord Ashcombe
Lord MacNaughten
Lincoln
FE. M. Thompson
Truro
Herbert Stanley Oakeley
Her
Scotland
University of Edinburgh
A. J. Mason
Randal T. Davidson
Winchester
Canterbury Cathedral
London
Huening
Benson
Edward White Beusoi
All
Duke of York
Prince Charles of Denmark
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Duke of Cambridge
F. W. Willian Farrar
Tdu
Local and General maritime notes and travel updates
The Twillingate page reports Capt. Cross continuing reliable service The public favors her travel. Lady Glover under Capt Henry Dawe from the Labrador touched inshore Sunday night and left Monday morning. Welcome R P Rice Esq Stipendiary Magistrate Greenspond on a short visit. The steam launch Dart Capt Adry from Blanc Sablon with 150 gallons fish for Capt Blandford called for coal and proceeded to St John’s. A concert is planned at St Peter’s Schoolroom to fund a new organ for the Church Jubilee Memorial. Deer Preservation Act of August 6 1896 contains no clause stopping deer or caribou kills for personal food. Virginia Lake Capt Taylor called Monday morning heading north up to Griquet and back. Passengers include Miss Dominy Little Bay Miss PL Boyles Tt Cove Inspector General McCuwen Greenponds to Twillingate R P Rice Exq Logo to Tilt Cove Mr Wim Adams Twillingate to Morton's Harbour Miss Hughes Illey’s Island Mr Stephen Blackmore and wife 2d Cove Hon Robert Bond Colonial Secretary Messia Gov Roberts W Martin Fudge Miss Mabel Blackmore. LC Marie Esq Change Islands sends note via Coasan Islands editor Twillingate Sun Miss Manuel passenger to Morton's Harbor for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Lake
Taylor
Griquet
St. Johns
Twillingate
Miss Dominy
Little Bay
Boyles
Tt Cove
McCuwen
Greenaponds
R. P. Rice
Logo
Tilé Cove
Wim. Adams
Morton's Harbor
Hughes
Illey's Island
Stephen Blackmore
Robert Bond
Messia
Gov. Roberts
W. Martin
Fudge
Mabel Blackmore
Births Recorded in Local Notices
Born over several days include a daughter to Constable Alexander Dwyer on the 14th and a son to Geo Primmer on the 17th. Willun Churchill and James Horwood welcome sons on the 19th and 21st respectively. At Botwoodville J W Aitkin reports a slaughtered event with a birth noted on the 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Dwyer
Geo. Primmer
Willun Churchill
James Horwood
Botwoodville
J. W.aitkin
Obituary notices from Long Point Lighthouse and Bluff Head Cove
Died. At Long Point Lighthouse on the 26th Roy McDonald infant child of Ros and Lavinia Roberts aged 1 months. On the 27th Phebe third daughter of John and Ann Hillier aged da venra. At Bluff Head Cove on the 26th William Roberts aged 4% years. At Pillay's Island on the 28th Carole Ansty foster child of Banjanin and Elizabeth Blickmore aged S years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Point
Roy McDonald
Ros
Lavinia Roberts
Phebe
John
Ann Hillier
da Venra
Bluff Head Gove
Willian Roberts
Pillay’s Island
Carole Ansty
Elizabeth Blickmore
Mr Bond's Coastal Tour Pleases Latte Bay Constituents
By Telegraph from Latte Bay October 30 Mr Bond's annual tour pleased constituents visiting major centers and settlements on the bay. He received hearty receptions everywhere and spent two pleasant days as guest of Tilt Cove manager Willits. He arrived last night and departs tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Battamn
Bay
Tilt Cove
Willits
Purchase pleads not guilty in murder case
Local court records show the defendant committed for trial at the next supreme court term on a subdle went charge after pleading not guilty. Bail set at five thousand two hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wairourne
Purchase
Supreme Court
Dolphin
Codvoy
St. Pietre
Corean
Lyon
Englamd
Cape Broyle
Halifax Asbestos Co
Port-au-Port
Carthaginian
Glasgow
Montreal
Chicago
Foreign news and political notes from October events
The report covers Ontario Conservative Convention actions honoring Israel Tarte, expected votes on Lord Salisbury's foreign policy, and the U S presidential odds. It notes Austrian Emperor Joseph’s audience on Turkish affairs, a Formosa massacre, and unrest in the Philippines. It mentions fleet plans, Behring Sea commission timing, and Armenian arrests in Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Israel Tarte
Lord Salisbury
McKinley
Vienna
Joseph of
Austria
Formosa
Philippine Islands
Canada
Newfoundland
West Indies
Renown
Royal Arthur
Behring
Commissiiona Aeets
Brackenberge
Terroras
Glasgow University
Joseph Chamberlain
Constantinople
Appointment of Frederick Temple Archbishop of Canterbury
HaLiwax dated October 26 reports Rt. Hon. Rt. Rev. Frederick Temple appointed Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of all England. The entry notes the Archbishopric and the Prime position within the Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HaLiwax
Frederick Temple
London
Canterbury
England
Prince of
Naples
Hubert of
Iaaly
Muntenagro
Chicago
India
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Ition
Gether
Volui
Newfoundligt
St. Bonaventures
Bishop Field College
Spraud
Canning
William’ Frederick
Bishop Field
Methodist Colleges
Dawe
Emma
St. A
Forbes
Grace
Methyuist College
Lodge
Kara
St. John's
Murphy
William
St. Bonaventure’s
St. John’s
White
Richard
Jamaica
Pirat
Simms
Jamaica High S
Univ. C. Kingston
British Guiana
Gall
Frederick Beckles
Hackson Coll
Barbados
Queen's College
Pr.st. Mauritius
Harter
Jean Denis Edgar
Royal College Mauritius
Vindar
Rene
Royal College Mauritis
Koenig
Joseph Geage
Pr. Ju
Queensland
Dakin
Jessie Elizabeth
Calcutta
Mondy
Albert George
Dacca College
Thees
S. D.P. Ingraham
Cross
Tunss
Lady Glover
Henry Dawe
Labrador
Greenspond
Dart
Adry
Blanc Sablon
Blandford
St John’s
LC. Marie, Esq
Change Islands
Coasan Islands
Twillingate Sun
Manuel
Ship News
Bushell
St. Joluss
J. W. Thot
Telegraph
Latte Bay
Whitbourne
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