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Dickie Quick
From Bonne Bay came one of the most famous American sailing captains of the early 20th century, Richard Quick.
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Bonne Bay Historical Archive
Dec 1, 2024
Never Trust the Ice in the Tickle
Never Trust the Ice in the Tickle (Al Sheppard) Mr. Short, the Anglican Minister here, was going away to get married and Al Sheppard...
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Bonne Bay Historical Archive
Dec 1, 2024
How Could He Forecast the Weather?
How Could He Forecast the Weather? (Walter Payne) One beautiful morning in the summer of 1952 or 53, while loading lumber in Daniel’s...
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Bonne Bay Historical Archive
Dec 1, 2024
Holy St. Patrick
Holy St. Patrick (Freeman Sheppard) Edward Connors was a shoemaker in Woody Point around 1900. He wasn't known to be much of a drinker...
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Bonne Bay Historical Archive
Dec 1, 2024
Escaping Customs
Escaping Customs (Walter Payne & Wilson Payne) Before 1949, Newfoundland was a colony of Great Britain, so any schooner that sailed...
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Bonne Bay Historical Archive
Dec 1, 2024
Along the Shore From Birchy Head to Silver Point
Along the Shore From Birchy Head to Silver Point (Doug Halfyard, Cyril Hedge, The Rounder Magazine and Roy Osmonds book) Silver Point is...
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Bonne Bay Historical Archive
Jul 6, 2024
Irish Priest From Albania
A well-known landmark in Woody Point is St. Patrick’s Church, now in private hands. Its inscription in the register of Canada’s Historic...
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Bonne Bay Historical Archive
Jul 6, 2024
Little Girl Lost
Amanda Howell was the daughter of Orestes Howell of Hell Cove, WHB. She was born in 1896 and is said to have had a rough life living with...
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