
Book Description
This book, while the author claims to be an incomplete chronological
history of Clarenville and Shoal Harbour, contains a wealth of information not only about Clarenville but also about Newfoundland History.
A glance at the index will indicate that the book contains many stories about the history of Clarenville and Shoal Harbour that touch on the lives of people anywhere in Newfoundland.
Topics include
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Early History
- Who Was Clarence
- Town Councils
- Clarenville Light and Power
- Transatlantic Cable
- Newfoundland Hardwoods
- Clarenville Shipyard
- The Railway
- Rails to Roads
- Forest Fire - 1961
- World War 1
- Royal Canadian Legion
- Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit
- The Illustrated News
- Shoal Harbour
- Fire Department
- Athletic Recreation Association.
Paperback. 178 pages. 81/2 x11.
About the Author
Bob Hyslop moved to Clarenville after spending 17 years in a chartered bank. While he does not claim to be an expert in Clarenville history his book culminates years of research fleshed out with the stories of those who lived the history of Clarenville and Newfoundland.
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