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Home Holdings and Collections William Button Diaries William Button Diary, 1908
William Button Diary, 1908
August 4, Tuesday
S.S. Ethie called here & landed provisions Elisha took passage by her for St John's.
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August 10, Monday – Arrival of Rev. Mr. Craner to take up his pastorate here.
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September 1, Tuesday
Mr. Agustus Kelland Commenced Work at New Church
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September 4, Friday
Schooner Victoria loaded for St. John's. Sailed about 9 P.M.
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September 7, Monday
Miss Pugh arrived at 4 P.M.
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September 10, Thursday
First Post raised in building of New Church
Schooner Garnishee arrived in early morning from Labrador with about 220 qtls. Fish.
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September 14, Monday
Schooner Garnishee left for Clarenville for Church lumber.
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September 17, Thursday
Sch. Garnishee discharged Church lumber.
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September 18, Friday
First Sheathing nailed on Church.
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September 22, Tuesday
Began tearing down old Church.
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September 23, Wednesday
Victoria finished loading at Whales Brook. Garnishee partly filled at Sibley's Cove.
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September 24, Thursday
Garnishee finished loading here left for St. John's @ 4 P.M. Victoria sailed at 6 A.M.
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