Twillingate Sun publication and advertising rates
The Twillingate Sun announces subscription rates of 1.00 yearly within Newfoundland and higher rates for Canada England and the U S A pay in advance. Advertising rates include display ads at contract price with fortnightly changes and short term ads at 25 cents per inch. Notes of thanks incur a 25 cent fee. The paper limits submissions to Thursday evening and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillingate
Nild
Roberts
Fay
Newfoundland
Canada
England
National Government Victory Reported in Early Returns
Early Wednesday reports indicate a sweeping National Government victory with 263 seats to 75 for opposition forces. Arthur Henderson reportedly loses ground as Lloyd George appears to retain strength, allowing the government a free hand on domestic issues and foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Henderson
Gov’t
Lloyd George
Gov't
Word
Another New Party Resolutions Question the State of Politics
The editorial reflects on Ray Roberts and a public meeting for forming a new political association. It critiques promises in the proposed platform, questions motives, and warns that past labor and farmer parties faded after their peaks, urging patience to see how current government resolutions unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Roberts
Bay Roberts
Labor
Farmer Parties
People’s Parties
Ud 1
New Party Resolutions and State of Development
A newspaper column discusses retrenchment and delayed policy under the present government. It cites idle coal and oil assets, argues development is stalled by private grab for assets, and notes a House meeting likely December 9 with a forthcoming pronouncement.
Rumors and Quakes in Gov’t Circles Darken Newfoundland
The piece surveys political rumors as the government nears four years in office. It cites alleged resignations and arrests of clerks and district members, mentions postal department leakages, and points to the Ryall arrest as a potential trigger for further action. It links Labrador insolvency and credit issues to government shortfalls and labor hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov't
James Ryall
Labrador
Newfoundland
Anglican minister travels to St Johns by Clyde
Rev J J Goodland of Joe Batt s Arm was a passenger to St Johns by Clyde last week. John Loveridge came by Kyle from Battle Harbour on Monday morning. Alfred Rideout left by Manuel s motor boat on Friday for Botwood en route to Bishop s Falls for winter. Dr Abraham went to St Johns and patients used the run to reach their homes. H W Rideout and men came from Joe Batt s Arm on Tuesday week after finishing the season s church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Goodland
Joe Batt
St. John’s
Clyde
John Loveridge
Kyle
Battle Hr
Alfred R. Rideout
Manuel
Botwood
Bishop’s Falls
Abrahama
H. W. Rideout
Arrival of Capt Verma and Mortensen Blues
SS Verma and Capt Mortensen arrived here on Friday week and took 26 casks of fish from G J Carter and 60 from Hodge Bros. and cleared for Bona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verma
Mortensen
G. J. Carter
Hodge Bros
Joseph, Knight
Bona
Harvest Festival Thanks From Twillingate Sun Readers
In a note from The Manse dated October 28 1931 W Edgar Mercer extends heartfelt thanks to contributors and readers of the Harvest Thanksgiving appeal. He praises gifts of flowers fruit vegetables cakes and cash for church decorations halls and the Thanksgiving Sale noting crowds at the halls and services and a total raised beyond expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillingate Sun
W. Edgar Mercer
the Manse
Questions on Twillingate’s Future Development Plans
The plea asks when Twillingate will obtain electric lighting a cannery fire fighting gear municipal status a children’s playground and a debating club plus local industries such as bakeries furniture fish markets wholesale poultry and produce and cattle businesses. The inquiries seek timelines for these civic and economic improvements.
Captain Wheeler Returns to Flight Duties After Hospital Stay
Captain David Wheeler, who entered the hospital last week for an internal operation, is doing well and expects to resume piloting the C. M. We ageing later this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wheeler
Outerbridge Golden Jubilee Celebrated in St Johns Newfoundland
Sir Joseph Outerbridge 89 and Lady Outerbridge celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary in St Johns Newfoundland. Sir Joseph, longtime Harvey & Co director, arrived in Newfoundland in 1862 and helped build the local business scene. Their family includes five sons and a daughter, with military and business roles across Harvey & Co and related firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Joseph
Lady Outerbridge
St. John’s
Harvey & Company’s Ltd
Newfoundland
Goodife
Halifax
N.S
Norman
Monchy
Herbert
M.B.F
Leonard
C.B.E
D.S.O
Harvey & Co., Ltd
Edmund
Outerbridge & Daly, Ltd
Basil
Montreal
Bermuda
Who's Who
Alexander E
Laura Catherine Outerbridge
Philadelphia
Newfoundland Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa
Fire Relief Fund
Church Lads’ Brigade
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
London
Cystal Palace
Patriotic Association
Newfoundland Regiment
Maria Harvey
E. D. Tucker
St. John's
Bally Waly
Royal Bermuda Yacht
Harvest Thanksgiving Services and Tea Sale At United Churches
Harvest services last Sunday at United Churches drew large attendance with tables overflowing with seasonal crop samples. Rev. Mercer delivered sermons highlighting tithes and thanksgiving offerings to the church. A tea and sale on Monday and Tuesday evenings showed a solid response and produced a handsome sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Churches
Mercer
Weather and seasonal notes from a foggy spell period
The passage records ten to twelve days of dull weather with occasional rain and fog. It notes frost two weeks ago and ponds freezing overnight, while forecasts for winter remain unavailable due to missing wildlife reports and migratory bird data.
White Bread and Whole Wheat Debate Timely, Practical
Food expert Dr. R B E Lee of Standard Brandy Limited argues against extreme bread bans noting both white and brown breads have roles. He says white bread today is fortified and balanced, and diet should include variety rather than exclusivity, to support appetite and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. BE. Lee
Standard Brandy Limited
Dr. Lee
Appointment and political notes from St. John’s and beyond
Rev A B S Stirling is appointed to St Augustine stall and Rev A H Howitt to St Aidan stall in Newfoundland Cathedral Chapter with installation on Advent Sunday Nov 29. Dr Wylie Clark departs for Grand Falls on a missionary tour. High treason charges against King Alfonso and Prince De Rivera to be presented next week. Japan and China shift positions on Manchuria in League actions. Frank Webber, 19, electrocuted at a railway machine shop while disentangling wires from a 440 volt circuit. Three Chinese crewmen reportedly jumped from SS Springbok near Quebec. Al Capone sentenced to 11 years and $50,000 fine for income tax evasion. Ramsay MacDonald declined Viceroy of India offer in 1930. Privy Council case on Labrador timber licenses intensifies pending actions with Gander Pulp. W S Monrde interview casts doubt on National Government in Nild. Marine guards deployed for government property. Britain’s general election yields MacDonald victory. Conservatives gain, Labour hit hard. no resignations within Squires Executive. Fire destroys three shops and two stores at Rome Bay, $105,000 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
A. B. S. Stirling
R.D
St. Augustine
Newfoundland
A. H. Howitt
St. Aidan
Co. of E
Canon Field
Bayly
Wylie Clark
Grand Falls
Alfonso
Prince DeRivera
Japan
Manchuria
Council of
League of Nations
China
League
Frank Webber
Springbok
Montreal
Corner Brook
Quebec
al Capone
Chicago
Ramsay MacDonald
India
Supreme Court
G. Gardine
Labrador
Privy Council
S.S. Nova Scotia
Gander Pulp and Paper Co
W.S Monrde
Et Monreal
Confed Life thanks doctors and staff for kindness
Mr Walter Fudge and his children of Pilley s Isla express gratitude to Dr Parsons and the Memorial Hospital staff for their kindness and care during his wife and mother’s stay, and to Mrs Allan Young for courtesy shown at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fudge
Pilley
Isla
Parsons
Memorial Hospital
Allan Young
Court Hears Rowdyism Case Near Local Premises
Magistrate processes several days of cases including a rowdyism charge near a business premises. The offense was proven and fines were imposed and paid.
Campaign in Twillingate for Hospital Support Progresses
The Twillingate campaign to raise funds and vegetables for the hospital received solid backing. When responses from outside locations and the six districts come in, it is expected to provide the means to sustain hospital operations in the coming period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillingate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Great Britain
MacDonald
Baldwin
National Labor
National Liberals
National Independents
Scones
Eran Bread
Telegraph
Seahamer
Arthur Blenderson
Ayre & Sons
Wm. Coaker
P. J. Cashin
Squires
W. F. Butt
George Butt
T. Garcia
Rome Bay
Confederation Life
Sandrew
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!