Frederic Gisborne, Cyrus Field and the Atlantic Cable of 1858 By Ted Rowe
The laying of the Atlantic cable was the greatest engineering feat of the 19th century. For Newfoundland the initial cable of 1858, though short-lived, brought a degree of international stature to a colony riding a wave of nationalism in the early yeras of responsible government. Preparatory work for the cable, begun by Frederic Gisborne and handed off to Cyrus Field, has its elements of courage, daring and intrigue... [ Read Online ]
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The Brehms: Newfoundland's First Family of Margarine By Suzanne Sexty
Margarine has played an interesting role in Newfoundland history. While many think of the Harvey or Crosbie name in connection with margarine, the first manufacturer was neither of these. Rather it was Robert Almon Brehm, a Nova Scotian who, along with other members of his family, would be involved in a number of Newfoundland "firsts", and also with many social and political figures and events... [ Read Online ]
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