Bigamy Trial at Grand Falls in Newfoundland Court
James Seeley faced a grand falls bigamy trial in the Supreme Court. Crown prosecutor H Carter KC presented six witnesses including Rev Baggs and James Vineham. Seeley admitted no defense. jury found him guilty but mercy was recommended. Judge Dunfield reserved judgment with a $100 bond and future surrender.
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Grand Fall
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H. Carter
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John Brown
Joseph Blackmore
Chas O'Keafe
Eric Moore
James Wall
Les Scott
Howard Hodge
Frank Lamoine
Nat Evaleigh
Wm Georges
Gordon Braze
Baggs
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H. V. Robb
Stanley Parsons
James Vineham
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Winnipeg
Canada
James Sealey
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Carter
Seeley
Elia Lordship
Dunfield
Newfoundland
Grand Falla
Seeley Marriage Trial Details Twillingate Witnesses
In Twillingate two weeks before his planned marriage to Rose Legg James Seeley faced testimony from Alicia Cark and others. The witness described a revelation that Seeley's first wife lived in Canada and he could not wed again. Seeley reportedly responded I don't want to see her any more amid the 1943 Salvation Army marriage scene.
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Twillingate
Rose Legg
Canada
Seeley
Alicia Cark
James Seeley
Wight
Salvation Army
Twilllegate
Carter
Ross
Conversation Between Michael And Woman About Tax Deduction
A woman asks Michael why he has been calling for months and he replies hesitatingly. She then suggests he has considered her as an income tax deduction.
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Michael
Public Hunt Licenses for Caribou and Moose in Newfoundland
Department of Natural Resources opens licenses for stag caribou and bull moose during the 1945 season from November 1 to December 21. Residents pay 5 dollars, non residents 15 dollars, with one stag or bull moose bag limit and broad hunting areas excluding Humber and Tug Pond Reserves. Applications require name age address and accompanying licensed guide details.
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Department of Natural Resources
Newfoundland
Humber Reserve
Tug Pond
Clarenville
Port Blandford
Goodies Station
Terenceville
Bonavista Peninsula
Avalon Peninsula
Burin Peninsula
Thoptera
Woman Charged After Mop Attack in Police Court
In police court a woman admits assaulting her husband claiming she struck him with a mop after she asked if he loved her. She describes his long pause before acting. The case centers on domestic dispute and resulting charge.
Witty exchange sparks churchyard humor in print
A fragment recalls a quip about a wife’s church hat that nearly blocked the pulpit. The visual joke pivots on hat height and a playful jab at the wearer.
Judge Defends Grammar in Odd Court Exchange
A court scene unfolds with a judge and officer trading mispronounced terms. The officer mentions bigotry and three wives while the judge scolds the speaker for ignorance, noting the line blends arithmetic terms with slurred language.
Is It Economic Labrador Cod Fishery Worth It
A Trade Review questions the Labrador cod fishery’s value in 1940. It notes 3 239 men afloat, 197 ships produced 177 000 qtls, averaging 54 quintals per man but only about half as profit to workers. It argues low earnings and long absences undercut viability.
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Labrador
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