Thomas, George Edward. Interview about life in Grand Falls-Windsor.

Oral interview with George Edward Thomas, recorded by Sylvia Potter at 3 Sutherland Drive, Grand Falls-Windsor, 1980. Discussion includes: brief family history; religion; Anglican church; Church of England; the Post Office; working; WWI; telegraphy; school; Anglo Newfoundland Development Company; el...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Potter, Sylvia
Other Authors: Thomas, George Edward
Format: Audio
Language:English
Published: 1980
Subjects:
Migration/settlement
Work
Music and song
Towns
Families
Churches
Religion
Wars
Companies
Employment
Trains
Railways
Christmas
Swimming
Communities
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_cn/id/1100
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Summary:Oral interview with George Edward Thomas, recorded by Sylvia Potter at 3 Sutherland Drive, Grand Falls-Windsor, 1980. Discussion includes: brief family history; religion; Anglican church; Church of England; the Post Office; working; WWI; telegraphy; school; Anglo Newfoundland Development Company; elimination of landlines; rate of pay; Campbellton; Canadian National Telegraph; family; Captain Kean; train dispatching; train runoff; train track maintenence; playing the piano; singing; swimming in Exploits River; Christmas;

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