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Ultimate Argentia History Quiz

This Ultimate Quiz on Argentia is composed of four sections that contain a total of 1221 questions … 38 in the French Era, 498 in Colonial Argentia, 593 in American Argentia, and 92 in Freshwater.

How well do you think you know the history of this particular part of Newfoundland? Do you feel confident enough in your knowledge of Argentia to be able to answer all the following questions correctly? Take the test and see how well you will do!

The French Era

Who were the first European visitors to the Placentia region?
When were the French first known to be in the Placentia region?
What year marked the 500 th anniversary of the earliest known French presence in the Argentia region?
What was the title of the French official who governed Plaisance, Petit Plaisance, and Pointe Verte each fishing season prior to the establishment of the French capital?
From what area did the French official govern Plaisance, Petit Plaisance, and Pointe Verte each fishing season?
What was known as “Baie de la Marquise?”
When was Argentia founded as a permanent community?
The French fishermen preferred the use of “stages” to dry their fish. True or False?
What place-name from the French era is still in use in its original form in the Placentia region today?
Where was the “le bijou des Plaisances?”
Where were the Grande Grèves and Petit Grèves located?
Two brothers served as governors at Plaisance. Who were they?
How many full-fledged governors were there at Plaisance?
How many deputy governors were there at Plaisance?
How many full-fledged governors actually governed Plaisance?
Which deputy governor of Plaisance was assassinated?
Which two governors and deputy governor were removed from office because of their corrupt practices?
Which Plaisance governors and deputy governor were knighted in the Order of Saint Louis?
Who was John Svigaricipi?
Who established the “Kitchen Gardens” of Plaisance?
What treaty gave the English control over most of Newfoundland, but left the French in control of the Plaisance region?
The title Rolle des gens l‘inhabitation de Plaisance, 1671 is an example of what?
Where were the six fortifications in the Plaisance region located?
Fort le Vieux was first constructed by the French. True or False?
How many King's Lieutenants served at Plaisance?
What were the names of the King's Lieutenants who served at Plaisance?
What was the annual average number of soldiers assigned to Plaisance?
What were French fishing vessels called?
When did the French conduct the first official general census in Newfoundland?
When was the Treaty of Utrecht formally signed?
When did the French presence officially end in Petit Plaisance?
When did the French presence actually end in Petit Plaisance?
Who was the last Frenchman to leave Plaisance?
When the French left Petit Plaisance, where did they go?
What is the modern-day name of Île Royale?
How many French surnames continued to exist in Great Placentia after the French presence ended?
Which one of those French surnames is now extinct?
After the French left, Great Placentia became the capital of Newfoundland for what period of time?

Colonial Argentia

What is the meaning of the name Argentia?
How many countries have governed Argentia?
What are the names of the countries that have governed Argentia?
The political unrest in what two countries had the most significant impact upon Argentia's history?
Argentia was previously known by two other names, what were they?
Which country was the first to officially establish a permanent settlement in Argentia?”
Population wise, Argentia was always larger than Placentia … True or False?
At the time of the first official census, what was the total population of the Argentia region?
What was the population in each of the four areas that made up the Argentia region at the time of the first official census?
Who was the first female entrepreneur in the Argentia region?
What kind of a business did she operate?
Where did she operate her business?
From what part of Ireland did the first Irish settlers come to Argentia?
When was the first official British census conducted in Newfoundland?
What was the total population of the Argentia region during the time of the first British census?
What was the population in each of the seven areas that made up the Argentia region during the time of the first British census?
When was the last census taken while Argentia was under the rule of Great Britain via the government of Newfoundland?
What was the population in each of the eight areas that made up the Argentia region during the last census taken while Argentia was under the rule of Great Britain via the government of Newfoundland?
When did the residents of Little Placentia vote in Newfoundland 's first election?
What was the last election in which Argentia residents voted?
When did the recording of births, deaths and marriages become mandatory in Newfoundland?
What organization made the recording of births, deaths and marriages mandatory in Newfoundland?
When did the registration of motor vehicles become mandatory in Newfoundland?
Initially, to what part of Newfoundland did the registration of motor vehicles become mandatory?
When did the registration of motor vehicles become mandatory in the Argentia region?
What was the first part of Argentia to be settled called?
Where was the first part of Argentia to be settled located?
Who was the first Irish person to settle in Little Placentia after the French left?
When did the first Irish person settle in Little Placentia after the French left?
Who was responsible for bringing most of the Irish settlers to Little Placentia?
What year did the first Roman Catholic priest arrive in Little Placentia?
Who was the first priest in Little Placentia?
From what part of the world did the first priest in Little Placentia come?
What was the nationality of the first priest in Little Placentia?
Where did the first priest in Little Placentia come from prior to arriving in Newfoundland?
Who were the four men who petitioned the vicar apostolic of St. John's to send a priest to Little Placentia?
What was the name of the vicar apostolic who first assigned a priest to Little Placentia?
Who was the last priest in Argentia?
Who were the only priests to die in Argentia?
Who was the only priest to be ordained in Argentia?
When was the first and only priest ordained in Argentia?
Which bishop officiated at the only ordination to occur at Argentia?
Who were the parents of the only priest to be ordained in Argentia?
When was Holy Rosary Parish established?
Who was the first high-ranking clergyman to visit Holy Rosary Parish?
When did the first high-ranking clergyman visit Holy Rosary Parish?
Who designed all the new parish buildings that were constructed on Mount Rosary?
When was the foundation laid for Holy Rosary Church on Mount Rosary?
When was Holy Rosary Church on Mount Rosary completed?
When was the first Mass celebrated in Little Placentia?
When was the last Mass celebrated in Argentia?
Who was the first and only blacksmith in Argentia?
During what period was there a blacksmith in Argentia?
Who was the first police officer in Argentia?
In what year was the first police officer stationed in Argentia?
Who was the last police officer in Argentia?
What did the traffic laws from England require for motor vehicles?
In what year were motor vehicles required to drive on the right side of the road in Newfoundland?
What organization was responsible for enacting the law that required motor vehicles to drive on the right side of the road in Newfoundland?
In what year was the Half Way House started on the Salmonier Line?
Who was responsible for starting the Half Way House on the Salmonier Line?
When did the government build the first Half Way House?
Who was the first proprietor of the first Half Way House?
Who was the last proprietor of the Half Way House?
When did railway service to Jerseyside officially begin?
How much did it cost to build the railway line to Jerseyside?
How long was the railway line between St. John's and Jerseyside?
Where was the Jersey Hotel located?
Who owned and operated the Jersey Hotel?
When did railway services to Argentia officially begin?
What kind of a train made the first trip to Argentia?
What was the primary freight aboard the first train to Argentia?
Who was the first stationmaster at Argentia?
Where did the first stationmaster work prior to being assigned to Argentia?
Where was the railway station located in Argentia?
When did the first and only train derailment occur at Argentia?
What was destroyed in the first and only derailment to occur at Argentia?
What was the most unusual event that took place at the Argentia railway station?
When did the most unusual event to take place at the Argentia railway station occur?
What was the most significant statistic regarding the most unusual event to take place at the Argentia railway station?
When did railway service to Argentia end?
What were the names of the crewmembers aboard the last train to Argentia?
In what year were postal services to the Placentia area started?
Who started the first postal service to the Placentia area?
Who was the first postmaster in Argentia?
Where was the first post office located in Argentia?
Where was the last post office located in Argentia?
Who was the last postmaster in Argentia?
Who was the earliest known midwife in Argentia?
Who was the last midwife in Argentia?
When did the first doctor start practicing in Argentia?
Who was the first doctor in Argentia?
From where was the first doctor in Argentia recruited?
Where did the first doctor in Argentia set up his clinic?
What were the three reasons why Father Dee disliked the first doctor in Argentia?
How long was the first doctor in Argentia?
Why did the first doctor leave Argentia?
When and where did the first doctor in Argentia die?
Where is the first doctor in Argentia buried?
Who replaced the first doctor in Argentia?
What was the old wives' adage concerning colds and fevers?
For what condition was a mixture of Black Strap molasses and a few drops of kerosene administered?
A warm, vile, paste-like concoction of boiled sheep's manure was used to treat what condition?
The application of sulphur powder and molasses to the chest at night was believed to be a cure for what condition?
Rubbing with a slice of raw potato, or an uncooked chicken gizzard for one full minute before burying it, was a treatment for what?
Dr. McGown's Ointment was “Never known to fail curing” what?
What were the two most commonly used brands of tobacco in Argentia?
Prior to the availability of medical services, what were the five most common causes of death … in descending order?
Who was the last doctor in Argentia?
What was the real surname of the last doctor in Argentia?
From where was the last doctor in Argentia recruited?
When was the Argentia Cottage Hospital opened?
Where was the Argentia Cottage Hospital located?
Who was the first nurse-in-charge at Argentia Cottage Hospital?
From where was the first nurse-in-charge at Argentia Cottage Hospital recruited?
When did the first nurse-in-charge at Argentia Cottage Hospital arrive in Newfoundland?
Where was the first nurse-in-charge at Argentia Cottage Hospital stationed prior to going to Argentia?
When was the first baby born in Argentia Cottage Hospital?
Who was the first baby born in Argentia Cottage Hospital?
Who were the parents of the first baby born in Argentia Cottage Hospital?
When was the last baby born in Argentia Cottage Hospital?
Who was the last baby born in Argentia Cottage Hospital?
Who were the parents of the last baby born in Argentia Cottage Hospital?
When was the last baby born in Argentia?
Who was the last baby born in Argentia?
Who were the parents of the last baby born in Argentia?
Where was the first school to be built in Placentia Bay located?
In what year was the first Holy Rosary Parish School built?
What organization was responsible for building the first school?
Where was the first school board in Placentia Bay located?
What was unique about the first school board in Placentia Bay?
How many members, excluding the chairman, made up the first school board in Placentia Bay?
Who was the chairman of the first school board in Placentia Bay?
Where did the first school board in Placentia Bay open its headquarters after it was formally established?
Who was the chairman of the first school board in Placentia Bay?
Where did the first school board in Placentia Bay establish its headquarters after it was formed in Little Placentia?
What were the school fees for the first school in Placentia Bay?
How long was the first school in Placentia Bay open each year?
How many children attended the first school in Little Placentia? hat subjects were taught in the first school at Little Placentia?
What was the title of the “reader” that was used in the first school at Little Placentia?
What was the title of the arithmetic book that was used in the first school at Little Placentia?
What was the title of the history book that was used in the first school at Little Placentia?
What was the title of the geography book that was used in the first school at Little Placentia?
What was the title of the religion book that was used in the first school at Little Placentia?
Who were the first teachers at Holy Rosary Parish School in Little Placentia?
Who were the last teachers at Holy Rosary Parish School on Mount Rosary?
Who were the first teachers at Holy Rosary Parish School in that part of Argentia known as Marquise?
Who was the last teacher at Holy Rosary Parish School in that part of Argentia known as Marquise?
Who operated the first and only private school in Argentia?
When did the first and only private school in Argentia open?
Who was the teacher in the first and only private school in Argentia?
When did the first and only private school in Argentia close?
Who wrote the book O'Really? O'Reilly?
How many former Holy Rosary Parish School students became priests?
Which former student at Holy Rosary Parish School in Argentia became a professor at Fordham University in New York?
What distinction did Monica O'Reilly of Argentia have?
What distinction did Ann McGrath, a former resident of Argentia, have?
Who was the most famous local nurse to come out of the Argentia education system?
When was the Kit McGrath Award established?
Who established the Kit McGrath Award?
What was the primary mode of transportation in and out of Argentia prior to 1921?
What was the primary mode of transportation in and out of Argentia after 1921?
What was traveling by “Shank's mare?”
In what year was the very first suggestion to build a road between Great Placentia and St. John's made?
Who made the very first suggestion that a road be built between Great Placentia and St. John's?
When was the line for a road between Great Placentia and Kelligrews surveyed?
Who surveyed the line to build a road between Great Placentia and Kelligrews?
When was construction of the road between Great Placentia and Kelligrews begun?
When was the first road between Little Placentia and Jerseyside constructed?
When was construction started on the first road for horse and cart?
When were freight wagons first able to travel between Great Placentia and St. John's?
In what year was the upgrading of the road between Great Placentia and St. John's to allow the passage of motor vehicles begun?
In what year was the upgrading of the road between Great Placentia and St. John's to allow the passage of motor vehicles completed?
Who brought the first car to Argentia?
What was the first car in Argentia?
How many trucks were in Argentia prior to 1941?
What was the largest vessel to enter Argentia harbour prior to 1941?
What was the smallest vessel to enter Argentia harbour prior to 1941?
What was the most famous vessel to enter Argentia harbour prior to 1941?
How many people in Argentia owned cars?
What were the names of the people in Argentia who owned cars?
The earliest known passenger ferries on Placentia Gut were mere punts with liberal coatings of what to make them seaworthy?
What was the name of the first official government-funded passenger ferry to operate on Placentia Gut?
What business built the first official government-funded passenger ferry to operate on Placentia Gut?
Who owned the business that built the first official government-funded passenger ferry to operate on Placentia Gut?
Who were the eight motorboat ferry operators on Placentia Gut between 1940 and 1954?
In what year did the Americans try to bridge Placentia Gut with pontoons?
Who wrote a poem ridiculing the Americans for not listening to the experienced Newfoundland seamen who told them Placentia Gut could not be bridged with pontoons?
What was the name of the poem that sarcastically re-counted the Americans' stubborn attempt to bridge Placentia Gut?
The use of what word in reference to another race revealed the writer's prejudiced side?
When did the Americans build a road around the Northeast Arm?
When did the first and only motor vehicle ferry start operating on Placentia Gut?
What was the name of the first and only motor vehicle ferry to operate on Placentia Gut?
Where was the first and only motor vehicle ferry to operate on Placentia Gut built?
When was the first and only motor vehicle ferry to operate on Placentia Gut launched?
Who christened the first and only motor vehicle ferry to operate on Placentia Gut?
What was the passenger capacity of the first and only motor vehicle ferry to operate on Placentia Gut?
What was the vehicle capacity of the first and only motor vehicle ferry to operate on Placentia Gut?
What organization operated the motor vehicle ferry between Jerseyside and Placentia?
Who was the manager of the organization that operated the motor vehicle ferry between Jerseyside and Placentia?
Who was the office manager/fare-collection officer for the organization that operated the motor vehicle ferry between Jerseyside and Placentia?
Who were the captains of the motor vehicle ferry that operated between Jerseyside and Placentia?
Who were the engineers, or “engine men” on the motor vehicle ferry that operated between Jerseyside and Placentia?
Who were the pursers on the motor vehicle ferry that operated between Jerseyside and Placentia?
When did the motor vehicle ferry make its last run on Placentia Gut?
Where was the motor vehicle ferry that operated between Jerseyside and Placentia placed after the Placentia Gut was finally bridged?
When was the bridge over Placentia Gut officially opened?
What is the official name of the bridge over Placentia Gut?
What kind of a structure is the bridge over Placentia Gut?
Who opened the bridge over Placentia Gut?
Approximately how many people attended the official opening of the bridge over Placentia Gut?
Where in North America is there another bridge just like the one over Placentia Gut?
What company constructed the Argentia Access road?
When was the Argentia Access Road constructed?
When was the Argentia Access Road opened to traffic?
When was the Argentia Access Road paved and officially opened?
Who officially opened the Argentia Access Road?
Who changed the name of Little Placentia to Argentia?
When was the name of Little Placentia unofficially changed to Argentia?
When was the name of Little Placentia officially changed to Argentia?
What does the name “Argentia” mean?
From what language was the name “Argentia” derived?
When did the name “Argentia” officially appear in Holy Rosary Parish Records?
What was the entry in which the name “Argentia” first appeared in Holy Rosary Parish Records?
Who first entered the name “Argentia” in Holy Rosary Parish Records?
When did Father St. John first enter the name “Argentia” in Holy Rosary Parish Records?
What was the entry in which Father St. John first wrote the name “Argentia” in Holy Rosary Parish Records?
When did the name “Argentia” first appear in public print?
Where did the name “Argentia” first appear in public print?
The colonial community of Argentia covered approximately how many acres?
The peninsula portion of Argentia and Marquise Neck consisted of how many acres?
What well-known landmark is located on the eastern side of the entrance to Argentia harbour?
What was the well-known landmark that is located on the eastern side of the entrance to Argentia harbour known as between 1941 and 1970?
What was the well-known landmark that is located on the eastern side of the entrance to Argentia harbour known as between 1970 and 1985?
What was the highest point of land on the Argentia peninsula?
What was the highest point of land in the entire community of Argentia?
What was the second highest point of land in the entire community of Argentia?
What name did the Americans give to the second highest point of land in the entire community of Argentia?
When did the Americans re-name the second highest point of land in the entire community of Argentia?
From what language is the name “Cairn” derived?
What is the English translation for the name “Cairn?”
What was the lowest point of land in Argentia?
How many bodies of water were on the peninsular portion of Argentia prior to 1941?
How many bodies of water were on the south side portion of Argentia prior to 1941?
What was the largest body of water in Argentia?
Where was the largest body of water in Argentia located?
What was the smallest body of water in Argentia?
Where was the smallest body of water in Argentia located?
What version is “Point Moll” of the original French name “Pointe Mâle?”
What place-name is the only remnant of the French presence in Argentia?
What is the English translation of “le bijou de la Plaisances?”
How many place-names were on the peninsular portion of Argentia?
How many place-names were on the south side portion of Argentia?
List all the place-names that were on the peninsular portion of Argentia?
List all the place-names that were on the south side portion of Argentia?
What was the oldest place-name in Argentia?
What was the second oldest place-name in Argentia?
What was “The Deadman?”
Where was “The Deadman” located?
What vessel is the only one known to have been wrecked on The Deadman?
What was the nickname of the only known vessel to be wrecked on The Deadman?
When did the only known wreck on The Deadman occur?
The loss of the only vessel known to have been wrecked on The Deadman occurred during what phenomenon in nature?
What was the name of the only vessel known to have been wrecked at Point Latine?
How many surnames can be associated on a permanent basis with Argentia between 1662 and 1941?
How many surnames are from the French era?
How many surnames are from the Colonial era?
What was the most common surname on the north side of Argentia?
What was the most common surname on the south side of Argentia?
What was the most common surname in the entire community?
When did telegraph service to Argentia begin?
When did electrical service to Argentia begin?
When did telephone service to Argentia begin?
Which household was the first to receive electricity in Argentia?
Who had the first telephone on the north side of the community?
Who had the first telephone on the south side, and in the community?
Where was the telephone switchboard located?
Who was the first telephone operator in Argentia?
Who was the last telephone operator in Argentia?
How many telephones were there in Argentia?
How many pay phones were in Argentia?
Where were the pay phones located in Argentia?
When was the first radio brought to Argentia?
Who owned the first radio on the north side, and in the entire community?
When was the first radio brought to the south side of Argentia?
Who owned the first radio on the south side of Argentia?
In what year was Point Latine lighthouse opened?
Who was the first light keeper at the Point Latine lighthouse?
Who was the last light keeper at the Point Latine lighthouse?
In what year was the lighthouse on Fox Island built?
Who was the first light keeper on Fox Island?
Who was the last light keeper on Fox Island?
When was the herring factory officially opened in Argentia?
What company operated the herring factory in Argentia?
The company that operated the herring factory in Argentia was a subsidiary of what international organization?
When was the contract to operate the herring factory in Argentia signed?
When was the Fish, Oil and Meal Act proclaimed by the Newfoundland government?
At the time of expropriation, what Newfoundland business bought the herring factory's two welding machines and maintenance tools for $150?
At the time of expropriation, what happened to the rest of the equipment in the herring factory?
When was silver discovered in Little Placentia?
Who discovered silver in Little Placentia?
In what part of Little Placentia was silver discovered?
What two men formed an alliance to mine silver in Little Placentia?
What did the two men call their mine?
When did the discoverer of silver in Argentia sell the rudimentary mine that he and his partner started?
Why did the two men sell their mine?
Who bought the silver mine from the discoverer and his partner?
What mining experience did the principle new owner have?
What was the purchase price of the mine?
What did the new owners officially call their new company?
Who became the manager of the new mining company?
How many men were hired to work the mine?
What was the rate of pay for the miners?
When did the new company suspend mining operations in Argentia?
What reason did the new company publicly give for ceasing mining operations in Argentia?
What was the real reason why the new company ceased mining operations in Argentia?
In what year was the silver mine re-sold?
Who became the third owner of the silver mine?
How long did the third owner operate the silver mine?
Why did the third owner stop the mining operation?
When was interest in the silver mine renewed?
Who became the fourth owner of the silver mine?
Who were the major shareholders of the latest company to own the silver mine?
Who were the junior partners in the latest company to own the silver mine?
Who became the managers of the silver mine for the fourth owners?
When did the fourth attempt to mine silver in Argentia close permanently?
Who was the victim of the only accident to occur at the silver mine?
What was the nature of the injury in the only accident to occur at the silver mine?
After the Americans left Argentia, who obtained rights to the silver mine?
When did the fifth party with interest in the silver mine obtain exploration rights to the area?
What was the primary source of employment prior to 1941?
What were some of other methods of earning a living in Argentia?
What firm operated a shipbuilding business in Sandy Cove between 1890 and 1910?
What illicit activity brought a substantial amount of money into the Argentia economy during the 20 years preceding expropriation?
What had the most dramatic effect on Argentia's economy?
Between 1929 and 1935, about 40 percent of the Argentia residents found themselves dependant upon what?
What was the most affluent section of Argentia?
What was the poorest section of Argentia?
What was the largest store in Argentia?
Who actually owned the largest store in Argentia?
The Keats family in Argentia was related to John Keats, the famous English poet … True or False.
What was the smallest store in Argentia?
Who was the earliest known barber in Argentia?
When did the earliest known barber in Argentia start cutting hair?
Who was the last barber in Argentia?
What was a “Box Party,” or “Turn About?”
When was the practice of decorating trees for Christmas brought to Argentia?
Who brought the practice of decorating trees for Christmas to Argentia?
In what year were Christmas trees first lit with electric bulbs?
What was the one activity that was carried out during the entire twelve days of Christmas?
What was the Girls' Friendly Society?
What was the Seagull Company?
What were the Brulee Races?
During what period did the Brulee Races take place?
Where did the Brulee Races take place?
What brought about the end of the Brulee Races?
Who were referred to as the “Placentia Giants?”
How did the name “Placentia Giants” come into existence?
What was the name of the rowing shell that the “Placentia Giants” used?
The story of the “Placentia Giants” is pure myth … True or False?
After the “Placentia Giants” won the fishermen's race in the St. John's regatta, what happened to the racing shell?
What was the climax of all summer events in Argentia and surrounding communities?
Concerts played a big role in the social life of Argentia. In descending order, what were the three most popular concerts?
What invention helped the residents learn about life in other parts of the world and contributed significantly to dispelling many superstitions and rituals?
To what event did the poem The “No Surrender” of '69 pertain?
How were the Keats' in Argentia related to the famous English poet?
Who wrote the poem Sunset in Argentia?
Who wrote the poem Memory of Home?
Who wrote the poem Land of Fish and Seals?
Who wrote the poem Argentia?
Who wrote the Ode to Argentia?
What did gulls flying high signify?
During what season would “mackerel backs and mares' tails” be seen?
What are “mackerel backs and mares' tails?”
When is Candlemas Day?
Finish this old adage … “If Candlemas Day is fair and fine…”
When is St. Swithin's Day?
In Argentia, fairies lived in “tucks and thickets” … True or False.
In Ireland, the region where fairies dwelled was known as the Sidhe. In Argentia, what was it called?
There were more experiences with fairies and fetches on the south side of Argentia than on the north side … True or False?
According to legend, where were fairies most concentrated in Argentia?
What were macadandies?
In Argentia folklore, what were “changelings?”
In reality, what were “changelings?”
“God's child” and “touched child” were terms used when referring to what kind of children?
To what did the phrases “up in the wind” and “half-way across” refer.
What organization always taught people that when pregnant women began “to show,” it was “vulgar” and “utterly indecent” to appear in public?
It was during what period of a woman's life when the “coffin hung over her head?”
What was the difference between an “Irish Wake” and a “regular” wake?
People knew that a bride was truly happy if what happened?
People knew that a corpse was truly happy if what happened?
The first sighting of a robin each spring was a sign of what?
What was a common remedy for sore eyes?
The ringing of the church bell, Madonna, each day at noon signaled what?
“Far off cows wear big horns” and “empty vessels loom the biggest on the horizon” were phrases used in reference to what?
If a person entered a house and left the door to the outside open, he/she was said to have been what?
What did the term crossackle mean?
What was a craic?
In order to get a positive response, questions were often asked in what manner?
Negative statements were often used to make affirmative statements more what?
Finish the following two phrases: “High as….” and “White as….”
What are the two areas in Newfoundland where Irish-influenced speech is still dominant?
What are the primary two things that change everything?
What is similar to Scottish “kailkenny,” or “rumblethumps,” and English “bubble,” or “squeak?”
Boxty pancakes were a common dish on what day of the year?
What was the main ingredient in Boxty pancakes?
Farls were skillet versions of what?
What were piss quicks?
What was the earliest known business in Argentia?
Who operated the earliest known business in Argentia?
Who operated a large plantation on the Argentia peninsula between 1694 and 1714?
Between 1802 and 1819, what English West Country firm had a branch of operations in Sandy Cove?
Who managed a branch of operations in Sandy Cove for an English West Country firm?
Who did the English firm Neaves and Penney send to Little Placentia in April 1819 to manage branch operations there?
What were retail stores called in the Argentia region during the first half of the 20 th century?
What kind of a schooner was the Dorothy Baird?
Who owned the most diversified business in Argentia?
Which resident of Argentia was probably the only retailer in the country to have an unseen business, yet realize a consistent profit?
What did Joseph Milton Smith, Nicholas Joseph Power, John Joseph Murphy, Vincent Penny, Francis Hunt, Peter Smith, Patrick Smith, Thomas F. Bishop, Michael L. Smith, Peter Bruce, Michael Dunphy, Joseph Houlihan, Benedict Sparrow, James Griffin, John Keats, and Anita Keats have in common?
How many Argentia residents lost their lives in World War I?
How many Argentia residents lost their lives in World War II?
How many Argentia residents were known to have lost their lives through drowning?
How many cemeteries were in Argentia?
In what year were the cemeteries in Argentia re-located to Freshwater?
What section of Argentia was the first to be taken over by the Americans?
What section of Argentia was the last to be taken over by the Americans?
How many families were in Argentia in 1941?
How many families were on the north side of the community?
How many families were on the south side of the community?
What was the average number in each family?
How many people were in the smallest family?
How many people were in the largest family?
Who were the members of the smallest family?
Where did the smallest family live?
Who were the members of the largest family?
Where did the largest family live?
What was the total number of residents evicted from Argentia?
How many residents were evicted from the north side of the community?
How many residents were evicted from the south side of the community?
How many adults were evicted from Argentia?
How many children were evicted from Argentia?
Who was the oldest resident evicted from Argentia?
How old was the oldest resident evicted from Argentia?
Who was the youngest resident evicted from Argentia?
How old was the youngest resident evicted from Argentia?
How many Argentia residents re-settled in Freshwater?
What was the total number of domestic animals in Argentia at the time of expropriation?
What was the largest building in Argentia?
What was the smallest building in Argentia, excluding outhouses and sheds?
How many building were in Argentia at the time of expropriation?
How many were destroyed during the initial construction period?
How many houses were used as residences for railway employees?
How many houses were used as living quarters for civilian supervisors during the initial construction period?
What was the cluster of houses used by civilian supervisors during the initial construction period called?
When was cluster of houses used by civilian supervisors during the initial construction period destroyed?
For what purpose was the Davis Hotel renovated?
Where was the first building demolished?
When was the first building demolished?
Who owned the first building to be demolished?
What was the first building that was demolished?
What was the last building that was demolished?
When was the last building demolished?
Who issued the eviction notices to the Argentia residents prior to expropriation?
What organization, specifically, was responsible for issuing the eviction notices to the Argentia residents?
Who kept the official financial records for the expropriation of Argentia?
What position did the man who kept the official financial records for the expropriation of Argentia hold?
How many official claims were made during the expropriation of Argentia?
How many tenants made one claim as a group?
How many compensation payouts were made during the expropriation of Argentia?
How many claims were rejected because the claimants could not show any proof or acts of ownership in the previous five years?
How many compensation settlements were appealed on the north side of the community?
How many compensation settlements were appealed on the south side of the community?
How much was the largest compensation payout?
Who received the largest compensation payout?
How much was the largest commercial compensation payout?
Who received the largest commercial compensation payout?
How much was the largest private compensation payout?
Who received the largest private compensation payout?
How much was the smallest private compensation payout?
Who received the smallest private compensation payout?
What was the total cost of expropriating Argentia?
What was the average amount paid out per claim during the expropriation of Argentia?
The expropriation of Argentia was carried out at an average cost of how much per resident?
When did the first residents move away from the north side of the community?
From what area on the north side of the community did the first residents move away?
Who were the first residents to move away from the north side of the community?
When did the last residents move away from the north side of the community?
From what area on the north side of the community did the last residents move away?
Who were the last residents to move away from the north side of the community?
When did the first residents move away from the south side of the community?
From what area on the south side of the community did the first residents move away?
Who were the first residents to move away from the south side of the community?
When did the last residents move away from the south side of the community?
From what area on the south side of the community did the last residents move away?
Who were the last residents to move away from the south side of the community?
Who used the motto “Upward! Onward! Goes Argentia?”
Where was the preceding motto located for public display?
The oldest former Argentia resident died on Thursday, February 8, 1996 at the age of 101 in Brooklyn, New York … who was it?

American Argentia

Whose actions created the primary reason for the construction of the U.S. military bases at Argentia?
When was Argentia first assessed for the purpose of establishing a military installation there?
Who assessed Argentia for the purpose of establishing a military installation there?
When did the United States Senate pass the Burke-Wadsworth Conscription Bill?
When was the agreement for the free lease of British land in Newfoundland and Bermuda to the United States for naval, naval air, and army bases formally proclaimed?
What were the names of the first three World War I destroyers that were turned over to Great Britain by the United States in 1940?
When did President Franklin Roosevelt first explain the Lend-Lease Agreement to the American public?
When did the U.S. Senate formally adopt the Lend-Lease Bill?
When was the Lend-Lease Agreement officially signed?
Who was the administrator of the Lend-Lease Agreement?
When did the Commission of Government pass the American Bases Act in Newfoundland?
When was the formal 99-year lease for land in Newfoundland signed?
When was the American flag first raised over Newfoundland soil?
At what hour was the American flag first raised over Newfoundland soil?
Where was the American flag first raised over Newfoundland soil?
Who conducted the first American flag-raising ceremony in Newfoundland?
Who raised the Stars and Stripes for the first time in Newfoundland?
When was the American flag first raised over Fort McAndrew U.S. Army Base?
At what hour was the American flag first raised over Fort McAndrew U.S. Army Base?
Who raised the first American flag over Fort McAndrew U.S. Army Base?
When was the American flag officially lowered for the last time in Argentia?
At what hour was the American flag officially lowered for the last time in Argentia?
When was the American flag actually lowered for the last time in Argentia?
At what hour was the American flag actually lowered for the last time in Argentia?
When did the construction of U.S. Naval Operating Base, Argentia begin?
When was the primary construction period in Argentia completed?
Who was the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) at Argentia?
When was the contract for the construction of the bases at Argentia awarded?
When was the contract for the construction of the bases at Argentia officially signed?
What was the name of the company that had the contract to construct the bases at Argentia?
Who was the project manager for the construction company that built the bases at Argentia?
Who was the timekeeper during the primary construction period?
Who was the paymaster during the primary construction period?
Who was the field superintendent during the primary construction period?
When did the USS Richard Peck arrive in Argentia?
When did the USS Richard Peck leave Argentia?
Where was the first bomb and torpedo storage magazine located in Argentia?
What was the nickname of the first bomb and torpedo storage magazine in Argentia?
How much bog had to be removed from the Argentia peninsula in order to construct the runways?
How much asphalt did the Asphalt Plant produce per hour during the primary construction period?
What was the name of the temporary hospital constructed for the workers during the primary construction period?
Who built the first hospital in American Argentia?
What company had the sole right to supply petroleum products during the primary construction period?
How many gallons of petroleum products were used during the primary construction period?
What were the first two projects completed during the primary construction period?
How many boilers were in the Power Plant (Building 4)?
How much steam could each boiler in the Power Plant produce?
How many turbines were in the Power Plant?
How much electricity could the Power Plant produce per hour?
How many steel tanks and pre-stressed concrete tanks made up the fuel oil and diesel oil storage farm?
How many gallons of fuel could each tank in the fuel farm hold?
How many gallons of fuel could be stored at the fuel farm?
The Atlantic Meeting between Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt was later referred to by what other four names?
What was the code name used during the planning stages for the Atlantic Meeting?
Who coined the term “Atlantic Charter?”
When was the phrase “Atlantic Charter” coined?
Through which medium was the term “Atlantic Charter” coined?
Where did the Atlantic Meeting take place?
What section of land was the closest to the Atlantic Meeting?
During what period of time did the Atlantic Meeting take place?
When was the Atlantic Charter announced to the world?
What is the Atlantic Charter?
When was the Atlantic Charter signed?
Where is the official Atlantic Charter document located?
The Atlantic Charter became the standard by which the actions of what organization are now measured?
Where is the birthplace of the United Nations?
When the United Nations formally come into existence?
When was a pseudo Atlantic Charter Monument unveiled at U.S. Naval Station, Argentia?
Where was the first authentic Atlantic Charter Monument unveiled?
When was the first authentic Atlantic Charter Monument unveiled?
Where were the second and third Atlantic Charter Monuments located?
When were the second and third Atlantic Charter Monuments unveiled?
Who was the founding father of American Argentia?
Was the founding father of Argentia one of the commanding officers?
How many U.S. Navy officers served as commanding officers at Argentia?
Who was the first commanding officer at U.S. Naval Operating Base, Argentia?
Who was the last commanding officer at U.S. Naval Operating Base, Argentia?
Who was the first commanding officer at U.S. Naval Station, Argentia?
Who was the last commanding officer at U.S. Naval Station, Argentia?
Who was the first commanding officer at U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia?
Who was the last commanding officer at U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia?
Who was the first and only female commanding officer at Argentia?
Who was the last wartime commanding officer at Argentia?
Who was the first peacetime commanding officer at Argentia?
Who was the only officer to serve more than one term as commanding officer at Argentia?
How many terms did that commanding officer serve at Argentia?
What were the names of all the commanding officers at Argentia?
Who served the longest period of time as commanding officer at Argentia?
How long did that commanding officer serve?
Who served the shortest period of time as commanding officer at Argentia?
How long did that commanding officer serve?
Which vessel made the most stand-ins at Argentia?
How many stand-ins did that vessel make?
What was the salvage barge known as under the U.S. Army?
What was the salvage barge known as under the U.S. Navy?
Which vessel made the most trips to Argentia with military cargo?
How many measured tons of military cargo did that vessel deliver to Argentia?
What was the largest vessel ever to enter Argentia harbour?
In what year did that vessel enter Argentia harbour?
What was the smallest vessel to enter Argentia Harbour after 1941?
Who owned the smallest vessel to enter Argentia Harbour after 1941?
What was the tallest vessel ever to enter Argentia harbour?
What is that vessel now known as?
What was the name of first American warship to enter Argentia harbour?
When did the first American warship enter Argentia harbour?
What was the name of last American warship to enter Argentia harbour?
When did the last American warship to enter Argentia harbour?
What was the name of last warship to enter Argentia harbour?
When did the last warship to enter Argentia harbour?
When were restrictions on Eastern Bloc vessels entering Argentia harbour lifted?
What was the name of the first Russian ship to enter Argentia harbour?
When did the first Russian ship to enter Argentia harbour?
When was Task Force – 24 commissioned?
Who was the first commanding officer of Task Force – 24?
Who was the last commanding officer of Task Force – 24?
When was Task Force – 24 decommissioned?
When did the Americans first sail into Argentia?
On what vessel did the Americans first sail into Argentia?
When did the Americans sail out of Argentia for the last time?
On what vessel did the Americans sail out of Argentia for the last time?
In October 1941, the U.S. Navy photo records of construction were placed under the management of which two men representing which two organizations?
What is the name of the first American ship to commit an act of war during World War II?
When did an American ship commit the first American act of war during World War II?
Out of which base were the first Americans to die in World War II operating?
The first Americans to die in World War II were crewmembers of which vessel?
When were the first Americans killed in World War II?
What were the names of the first Americans to die in World War II?
When did the United States officially enter World War II?
When was U.S. Naval Operating Base, Argentia formally commissioned?
What was U.S. Naval Operating Base, Argentia once known as?
When was U.S. Naval Station, Argentia formally commissioned?
When were U.S. Naval Operating Base, Argentia and U.S. Naval Station, Argentia decommissioned?
When was the new entity U.S. Naval Station, Argentia formally commissioned?
When was U.S. Naval Station, Argentia decommissioned?
When was U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia formally commissioned?
When was U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia decommissioned?
When did the first U.S. Army contingent arrive in Newfoundland?
In what part of Newfoundland did the first U.S. Army contingent set up operations?
The first U.S. Army contingent in Newfoundland consisted of how many officers and how many enlisted men?
The personnel of the first U.S. Army contingent arrive in Newfoundland were members of what three U.S. military organizations?
When was Fort McAndrew U.S. Army Base formally commissioned?
When was Fort McAndrew U.S. Army Base decommissioned?
What is located at coordinates 47° 15' N by 53° 37' W?
The members of which U.S. military branch at Argentia constructed the Cataracts Scenic Site?
How many steps were in the original Cataracts Scenic Site?
How many feet of walkway were in the original Cataracts Scenic Site?
When was Fort McAndrew U.S. Air Force Base formally commissioned?
When was Fort McAndrew U.S. Air Force Base decommissioned?
What happened to all the assets of Fort McAndrew U.S. Air Force Base when it was decommissioned?
What was the first American all-military unit to arrive in Argentia and, indeed, all of Newfoundland?
What was the name of the first official records of naval operations in Argentia?
When were the first official records of naval operations in Argentia begun?
The Argentia Deck Log Books consisted of how many volumes of records?
What was the first entry in the Argentia Deck Log Books?
Who signed the first entry in the Argentia Deck Log Books?
When was the last entry made in the Argentia Deck Log Books?
Who signed the last entry made in the Argentia Deck Log Books?
What were Command Histories?
When was the last Command History for U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia signed?
Who signed the last Command History for U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia?
What was the last entry in the last Command History for U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia?
The vessels of what U.S. military organization were the first to be equipped with sonar?
What were the names of the first American warships to be equipped with sonar?
From which base were the first American warships equipped with sonar operating?
What were the names of the first American warships equipped with radar?
From which base were the first American warships equipped with radar operating?
Which vessel made the first radar contact in U.S. Navy history?
When was the first radar contact in U.S. Navy history made?
At what time of day was the first radar contact in U.S. Navy history made?
What was the vessel that made the first radar contact in U.S. Navy history doing when it made that first contact?
From which base was the vessel that made the first radar contact in U.S. Navy history operating?
Every ship in the Atlantic Fleet had radar installed by what date?
Where was radar invented?
In what year was radar invented?
Radar was the result of discoveries made by what two scientists?
Where were the two scientists working when they made the discoveries that led to the development of radar?
When were submarines first stationed in Argentia?
What was the code name for the establishment of a submarine base in Argentia?
What was the first German submarine sunk by American forces?
What was the name of the American who sank the first German submarine in World War II?
What kind of aircraft was the first American to sink a German submarine in World War II flying?
Where was the American who sank the first German submarine in World War II stationed?
With which squadron was the American who sank the first German submarine in World War II assigned?
When did the first American sink the first German submarine in World War II?
Where did the first American sink the first German submarine in World War II?
What was the name of the first U.S. Navy vessel to sink a German submarine?
Who was in command of the first U.S. Navy vessel to sink a German submarine?
Which German U-boat was the first to be sunk by a U.S. Navy Destroyer in World War II?
When did a U.S. Navy vessel first sink a German U-boat?
Who was the commanding officer of the first German U-boat to be sunk by a U.S. Navy destroyer?
Where did a U.S. Navy vessel first sink a German U-boat?
From what base was the U.S. Navy vessel to sink a German U-boat operating?
Which German submarine was the last to be sunk in the North Atlantic by an American vessel?
What was the name of the American vessel that sank the last German U-boat in the North Atlantic?
When did an American vessel sink the last German U-boat in World War II?
At what hour did an American vessel sink the last German U-boat in World War II?
Where did an American vessel sink the last German U-boat in World War II?
From what base was the American vessel that sank last German U-boat in World War operating?
The vessel that sank last German U-boat in World War II was part of what naval group?
What was the lead vessel of Task Group – 22.1?
What was the last German U-boat to be sunk in World War II?
Who was the commanding officer of the last German U-boat to be sunk in World War II?
Where was the last German U-boat sunk during World War II?
What was the name of the vessel that sank the last German U-boat in World War II?
Who was the commanding officer of the vessel that sank the last German U-boat in World War II?
What was the first convoy to be escorted across the North Atlantic by U.S. Navy vessels?
When did U.S. Navy vessels first escort a convoy across the North Atlantic?
Where were the vessels that escorted the first convoy across the North Atlantic based?
What were the names of the U.S. Navy vessels that first escorted merchant ships across the North Atlantic?
How many merchant ships made up the first escorted convoy to cross the North Atlantic?
What were the registries of the ships making up the first escorted convoy to cross the North Atlantic?
What was the size of the smallest ship in the first escorted convoy to cross the North Atlantic?
What was the largest ship in the first escorted convoy to cross the North Atlantic?
What was the first westbound convoy to be escorted across the North Atlantic by U.S. Navy vessels?
When did the first westbound convoy to be escorted by U.S. Navy vessels commence crossing the North Atlantic?
What were the names of the U.S. Navy vessels that escorted first westbound convoy across the North Atlantic?
What were the ten kinds of anti-submarine weapons used by U.S. Navy vessels operating out of Argentia?
When did Germany and Italy declare war on the United States ?
The German submarine fleet was composed of how many vessels?
How many U-boats in the German submarine fleet were prepared for World War II?
How many of the German U-boats that were prepared for World War II were classed as “active warfare service vessels?”
How many of the U-boats in the German submarine fleet that were prepared for World War II were classed as “school boats,” and “experimental boats?”
How many of all the German U-boats that were classed as “active warfare service vessels” never sank a ship?
How many German “active warfare service vessels” sank Allied vessels in World War II?
How many Allied vessels did the German “active warfare service vessels” sink?
What was the average number of Allied vessels sunk (“kills”) by each German U-boat?
How many Allied vessels did German U-boats sink in the North Atlantic during World War II?
How many gross tons of cargo did German U-boats sink in the North Atlantic during World War II?
Which two “active warfare service” German submarines had the longest active service times?
Which “active warfare service” German submarine was in use for the shortest period of time?
Which German “active warfare service” U-boat sank the largest number of Allied ships in the North Atlantic?
Which “active warfare service” German U-boat sank the least number of Allied ships in the North Atlantic?
The whereabouts of how many World War II German U-boats are still unknown?
What branch of the U.S. forces first located German weather stations in Greenland during World War II?
Through which mode of travel were the German weather stations in Greenland first located?
From where was the branch of the U.S. forces that first located German weather stations in Greenland operating?
What was the first aircraft to land on the runways in Argentia?
When did the first aircraft land on the runways in Argentia?
What U.S. military division was the first to use the P3A Orion aircraft?
What was the name of the official air transport aircraft for U.S. Naval Station, Argentia?
What was the name of the airfield in Argentia?
What was the average number of transient aircraft that landed in Argentia annually?
What was the average number of North Atlantic Barrier flights to leave U.S. Naval Station, Argentia annually?
What was the average number of North Atlantic Barrier flights to arrive at U.S. Naval Station, Argentia annually?
What was the annual average number of passengers to pass through the air terminal at U.S. Naval Station, Argentia?
When was Bristol Field closed to all commercial air traffic?
When was Bristol Field permanently closed to all air traffic?
Where were the only two traffic lights in Argentia located?
When did the longest flight over water by a helicopter from Argentia occur?
Which type of helicopter from Argentia made the longest flight over water?
Why did a helicopter from Argentia have to make the longest flight over water?
The longest helicopter flight over water was made to pick up a seriously ill seaman who was a crewmember of what ship?
What was the average number of overtime man-hours for military personnel at the Air Operations Division of U.S. Naval Station, Argentia annually?
What was the average number of overtime man-hours for Newfoundland civilian personnel at the Air Operations Division of U.S. Naval Station, Argentia annually?
When did the U.S. Naval Aerological Detail arrive in Argentia?
Who was in command of the U.S. Naval Aerological Detail when it first arrived in Argentia?
What was U.S. War Department Circular 305 ?
How could U.S. War Department Circular 305 be circumvented?
What was the only reason why U.S. War Department Circular 305 could be circumvented?
When was U.S. War Department Circular 305 issued?
When was U.S. War Department Circular 305 rescinded?
During the little more than half a century that the U.S, military occupied Argentia, how many local women married American servicemen who were stationed there?
What was the average number of women to marry servicemen from Argentia annually?
How many women from other parts of Newfoundland have been estimated to marry servicemen who were stationed at Argentia?
What is the minimum number of individuals in various parts of the world who can trace their roots to an American serviceman who was stationed in Argentia?
Emergency calls for help from the U.S. military at Argentia were referred to as what?
On average, how many Mercy Missions were carried out by various units at U.S. Naval Station, Argentia annually?
To what area of Newfoundland did various units at U.S. Naval Station, Argentia, make 90 percent of all Mercy Missions?
What was the reason for 98.7 percent of all Mercy Missions that were made from U.S. Naval Station, Argentia?
Where was the Command Center for all U.S. Navy anti-submarine warfare air squadrons during World War II?
What Argentia-based air squadron was the first to fly over North Atlantic convoy routes?
When was the Atlantic Weather Patrol assigned to U.S. Naval Air Station, Argentia?
When was Airborne Early Warning Wing, Atlantic formally commissioned?
When was Airborne Early Warning Wing, Atlantic decommissioned?
In what year did the Cold War begin?
What was the cause of the Cold War?
When was the tern “Iron Curtain” coined?
Who coined the term “Iron Curtain?”
Under what circumstance was the term “Iron Curtain” coined?
In what year was the phrase “Battle of the Atlantic” coined?
Who coined the phrase “Battle of the Atlantic?”
In what year did the end of the Cold War begin?
In what year did the Cold War end?
What happened at the end of the Cold War?
In what year were nuclear weapons first placed in Argentia?
Who was the first Canadian military officer to be assigned to U.S. Naval Station, Argentia on a full-time basis?
When did the first Canadian military officer to be assigned to U.S. Naval Station, Argentia on a full-time basis take up his position?
What was the two-fold position held by the first Canadian military officer to be assigned to U.S. Naval Station, Argentia on a full-time basis?
Where was the Ocean Systems Naval Facility located?
When did the Canadian Forces begin co-manning the Ocean Systems Naval Facility?
What was the nickname for the Canadian Forces at Argentia?
Who was the first commanding officer of the Canadian Forces at Argentia?
Who was the last commanding officer of the Canadian Forces at Argentia?
What was the largest task force ever assembled by the United States in the Atlantic?
When was the first security search conducted on the Main Gate in Argentia?
Who conducted the first security search on the Main Gate in Argentia?
When was the last security search conducted on the Main Gate in Argentia?
Who conducted the last security search on the Main Gate in Argentia?
When was the first “Open House” held in Argentia?
When was the last “Open House” held in Argentia?
What was the occasion for the last “Open House” in Argentia?
When was the designation “Marine Detachment” changed to “Marine Barracks” in Argentia?
What is Captain Argentia?
How did Captain Argentia come to be in Argentia?
Who delivered Captain Argentia to the commanding officer at Argentia?
Which commanding officer of U.S. Naval Station, Argentia accepted Captain Argentia on behalf of the U.S. Navy?
What was the identification designation for the one and only floating dry-dock in Argentia?
How many ships were serviced at the floating dry-dock annually during the war?
How many ships were serviced at the floating dry-dock annually after the war?
What was the average number of ships that were serviced monthly at the Fleet Dock during the war?
What was the average number of ships that were serviced monthly at the U.S. Army Dock during the war?
What was the average number of ships that were serviced monthly at the Fleet Dock after the war?
What was the average number of ships that were serviced monthly at the U.S. Army Dock after the war?
How many barrels of diesel oil were used to service ships at the Fleet Dock annually?
How many barrels of “Navy Special” oil were used to service ships at the Fleet Dock annually?
How many barrels of diesel oil did the U.S. Navy supply to Fort McAndrew U.S. Army Base annually?
How many barrels of “Navy Special” oil did the U.S. Navy supply to Fort McAndrew U.S. Army Base annually?
What was the average number of ships serviced at the Ship Repair per month?
What was the first U.S. Navy vessel from Argentia to be overhauled at the St. John's Shipyard?
When was the first U.S. Navy vessel from Argentia to be overhauled by Newfoundlanders placed in the St. John's Shipyard?
Where was the first national car-racing event held in Newfoundland?
When was the first national car-racing event held in Newfoundland?
When was the name of the 10-story Bachelors' Officers Quarters changed to Strain Memorial Hall?
Why was the name of the 10-story Bachelors' Officers Quarters changed to Strain Memorial Hall?
What was Kenneth Strain's rank in the U.S. Navy?
In what action was Kenneth Strain killed?
What was the name of the aircraft carrier on which Kenneth Strain was a crewmember?
When was Kenneth Strain killed?
In what part of the world was Kenneth Strain killed?
Kenneth Strain was married to a Newfoundland woman, what was her name?
Where was Kenneth Strain's wife's hometown?
What was the name of Kenneth Strain's only child?
Strain Memorial Hall was the tallest building in Newfoundland until what building surpassed its height?
When was the new “seat of Newfoundland government” officially opened?
What did the Argentia Management Authority and Public Works and Government Services Canada do with Strain Memorial Hall after the Americans left Argentia?
How was Strain Memorial Hall demolished?
When was Strain Memorial Hall demolished?
At what time of day was Strain Memorial Hall demolished?
How long did it take to demolish Strain Memorial Hall?
Who pressed the button to destroy Strain Memorial Hall?
How was it determined who would activate the destruction button to demolish Strain Memorial Hall?
Before the first major phase-down in 1965, what was the value of the U.S. Navy's assets in Argentia?
What was the value of the U.S. Navy's assets in Argentia in 1992?
Where was the first telephone dial system in Newfoundland?
When did the first telephone dial system go into operation in Newfoundland?
Who was the first telephone switchboard operator — also the supervisor for all other operators — at U.S. Naval Operating Base, Argentia?
Who was the last telephone switchboard operator — also the supervisor for all other operators — at U.S. Naval Station, Argentia?
When was the American telephone system in Argentia integrated with the Newfoundland Telephone Exchange in Freshwater?
When did Site SAM officially go into operation?
What did the acronym S - A - M represent?
What was the former name of Pearce's Peak?
Why was Pearce's Peak so named?
When were cable television broadcasts first received in Argentia?
Where was the world's first television repeater station located?
What were the call letters of the world's first television repeater station?
When was the world's first television repeater station officially opened?
Who officially opened the world's first television repeater station?
Who was the only Canadian prime minister to visit Argentia?
What were the circumstances surrounding that first and only visit to Argentia by a Canadian prime minister?
When was the first color television program broadcasted to Argentia?
What was the name of the company that broadcasted the first color television programs to Argentia?
On what channel were NTV's television programs broadcasted to Argentia?
What was the name of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's television relay station in Argentia?
On what channel were the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's television programs broadcasted to Argentia?
Newfoundland FM radio programming was relayed to Argentia through which station?
On which frequency was Newfoundland FM radio programming relayed to Argentia?
When were Ordnance and Advanced Underwater Weapons units joined to form the Ordnance Department?
Where was the U.S. Navy Brig at U.S. Naval Operating Base, Argentia located?
Where was the U.S. Marine Brig at U.S. Naval Operating Base, Argentia located?
Who was the first U.S. Marine in Argentia?
Who was the last U.S. Marine in Argentia?
Where were the first handball courts in Newfoundland located?
When were the first handball courts built in Newfoundland ?
When was the Argentia Naval Leadership School established?
When was Arthur L. Bristol School officially opened?
When did Arthur L. Bristol School actually open for classes?
When did Arthur L. Bristol School officially close?
Who was the first principal of Arthur L. Bristol School?
Who was the last principal of Arthur L. Bristol School?
How often were school records shipped to Washington from Argentia?
When did the University of Maryland establish extension courses at Argentia?
During what period were all drivers operating any motorized vehicle within American territory required to have a special U.S. Navy Driver's Licence?
When were time clocks first installed at U.S. Naval Station, Argentia?
The Fire Department at U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia had what unique distinction?
When did postal services begin in American Argentia?
Where was the first U.S. Navy post office located in Argentia?
Where was the last U.S. Navy post office located in Argentia?
When did the last outbound mail leave Argentia?
At what hour did the last outbound mail leave Argentia?
Through what system was last outbound mail from Argentia routed?
What was the postal address code for U.S. Naval Operating Base, Argentia?
What was the postal address code for Fort McAndrew U.S. Army Base?
What did the acronym, FPO, signify?
What did the acronym, APO, signify?
When did General Electric open a hydroponics laboratory in Argentia?
When was the Argentia Accord signed?
What were the names and titles of the four people who signed the Argentia Accord?
Where was the first military wedding held in Argentia?
When was the first military wedding held in Argentia?
Who got married in the first military wedding held in Argentia?
When was the last military wedding held at the temporary chapel (Building 116M) on the Southside?
Who got married in the last military wedding held at the temporary chapel (Building 116M) on the Southside?
Where was the last wedding held in Argentia?
When did the last wedding take place in Argentia?
Who were the last people to be married in Argentia?
Who was the first American citizen born in Newfoundland?
When was the first American citizen born in Newfoundland?
Where was the first American citizen born in Newfoundland?
Who were the parents of the first American citizen born in Newfoundland?
Who was the last American citizen born in Newfoundland?
When was the last American citizen born in Newfoundland?
Where was the last American citizen born in Newfoundland?
Who were the parents of the last American citizen born in Newfoundland?
Over 53 years and 11 months, what was the average number of American-citizen births at Argentia annually?
What is the minimum number of American citizens born at Argentia?
When did the first emergency medical flight out of Argentia occur?
At what hour did the first emergency medical flight out of Argentia occur?
Who was the patient that required the first emergency medical flight out of Argentia?
What was the patient's medical condition, which necessitated the first emergency medical flight out of Argentia?
Where was the U.S. Navy's emergency bomb-proof hospital located?
Where was the U.S. Army's emergency bomb-proof hospital located?
Who was the first American doctor in Argentia?
Who was the last American doctor in Argentia?
Where was the first Roman Catholic Mass celebrated for American personnel in Argentia?
When was the first Roman Catholic Mass celebrated for American personnel in Argentia?
Who celebrated the first Roman Catholic Mass for American personnel in Argentia?
Where was the last Roman Catholic Mass celebrated for American personnel in Argentia?
When was the last Roman Catholic Mass celebrated for American personnel in Argentia?
Who celebrated the last Roman Catholic Mass for American personnel in Argentia?
When did the last baptism take place in Argentia?
What was the name of the last baby baptized in Argentia?
Who performed the last baptism at Argentia?
Who were the parents of the last baby to be baptized in Argentia?
Where was the first soapbox derby held in Newfoundland?
What was the name of the first soapbox derby held in Newfoundland?
Why was the first soapbox derby held in Newfoundland so named?
Who were the winners of the first soapbox derby held in Newfoundland?
Who were the special category winners in the first soapbox derby held in Newfoundland?
When was the first bingo held in Argentia and, indeed, all of Newfoundland?
When was the last bingo held in Argentia?
When did American law and order begin in Argentia?
When did American law and order end in Argentia?
When was the first court-martial held in Argentia?
When was the last court-martial held in Argentia?
What was the name of the first newsletter in Argentia?
When was Volume 1, Number 1 of the first newsletter in Argentia issued?
What was the name of the last newsletter in Argentia?
When was Volume 11, Number 34 of the last newsletter in Argentia issued?
What did the call letters, VOUS, represent?
Where was VOUS Radio, Argentia located?
When did VOUS Radio, Argentia first go on the air?
Where was VOUS located on the radio dial?
What was VOUS Radio, Argentia known as from the mid-1980s onward?
Where was the last version of VOUS Radio located?
When did the last version of VOUS Radio cease operations?
What was the code name for the U.S. Air Force's classified Operations Communications Center?
What is the code name for the USAF's satellite-tracking and communications site that is still in Point Moll, Argentia?
The satellite-tracking and communications site that is still in Point Moll, Argentia is a branch of what organization?
What was the name of the racing shell owned by the U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia rowing teams?
What was the name of the deep-sea fishing and pleasure boat at U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia?
For whom was the Naval Facility's deep-sea fishing and pleasure boat named?
What was the name of the Argentia SCUBA diving club members?
What was the name of all U.S. Navy teams that competed in Newfoundland basketball and softball tournaments?
What was the name of the dance club in Argentia?
What was the name of the first theater in Argentia?
What was the seating capacity at the first theater in Argentia?
What was the name of the last theater in Argentia?
What was the seating capacity at the last theater in Argentia?
What was the code name for the first Canadian tri-service exercises conducted at U.S. Naval Station, Argentia?
In what year did first Canadian tri-service exercises take place at U.S. Naval Station, Argentia?
What company supplied all milk products to the military at U.S. Naval Operating Base, Argentia?
What was the average daily consumption of fresh milk at Argentia?
How many underground fresh water reservoirs were there in Argentia?
What was the capacity of each underground fresh water reservoir in Argentia?
When did the Recycling Program begin in Argentia?
When did the Recycling Program cease operations in Argentia?
What was the first and only bank to serve Newfoundland civilian employees at Argentia?
What was the name of the bank that served the military personnel at Argentia?
What city in Ontario has one of its thoroughfares named for Argentia?
What is the average annual snowfall at Argentia?
How many regular man-hours did the U.S. Navy dedicate to snow clearing annually?
How many overtime man-hours did the U.S. Navy dedicate to snow clearing annually?
What was the slogan of the Defence Commissary Agency (DECA)?
What was the slogan of Navy Exchange, Argentia (NEX ARG)?
What was the slogan of the Seabees?
How many four-hour watches were performed in Argentia between commissioning in 1941 and decommissioning in 1994?
How many man-hours were devoted to security at the points-of-entry gates between July 1941 and September 1994?
What did the acronym WESTOMP represent?
Where was the WESTOMP located?
What did the acronym EASTOMP represent?
Where was the EASTOMP located?
When was the USS Prairie (AD-15) commissioned as a destroyer tender?
Who raised the USS Prairie 's flag upon commissioning?
Who was the sponsor for the christening of the USS Prairie?
When did the USS Prairie first arrive in Argentia?
When did the USS Prairie leave in Argentia?
When was the USS Prairie re-christened?
Where was the USS Prairie re-christened?
Who were the sponsors for the re-christening of the USS Prairie in 1990?
How long was the USS Prairie in active service?
In which wars did the U.S. Navy use the USS Prairie?
When was the USS Prairie decommissioned?
Who lowered the USS Prairie 's flag upon decommissioning?
What was the name of first American warship lost in World War II?
When was the first American warship lost in World War II?
From which base was the first American warship lost in World War II operating?
Why was the first American warship lost in World War II sunk?
What was the name of last American warship lost in the North Atlantic during World War II?
When was the last American warship lost in the North Atlantic during World War II?
From which base was the last American warship lost in the North Atlantic during World War II operating?
What was the worst non-combat disaster in the history of the U.S. Navy?
When did the worst non-combat disaster in the history of the U.S. Navy occur?
Disasters involving Argentia aircraft claimed the lives of how many airmen?
Disasters involving Argentia aircraft caused serious injuries to how many servicemen?
How much did fire disasters at Argentia cost the U.S. Navy over the period of 54 years and 11 months?
How many deaths were caused by fire at Argentia over 54 years and 11 months?
How many burn injuries of varying degrees were caused by fire at Argentia over 54 years and 11 months?
What is the name of the U.S. Navy's precision flying and demonstration team?
What is the name of the Royal Canadian Air Force's precision flying and demonstration team?
What is the name of the British Royal Air Force's precision flying and demonstration team?
What was the first American nuclear submarine?
What was the British Royal Navy's first nuclear submarine?
Which country was the first to use satellites for espionage?
What was the official name of the cemetery that was located on Long Hill during the World War II and was commonly referred to as “Boot Hill?”
How many bodies were in the Boot Hill cemetery?
What happened to Boot Hill cemetery after the war?
When did the Soviet Union last attempt to spy on U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia?
What was the name of the spy who tried to gather information about operations in Argentia during the Soviet Union 's last attempt to spy U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia?
Where was the Soviet agent who was trying to spy on U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia captured?
What was the nationality of the Soviet agent who last tried to spy on U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia?
What was the sentence meted out to the Soviet agent who last tried to spy on U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia?
Who was the first person to be tried in Newfoundland for spying?
What was the former name of the MV Christmas Seal?
Who won the right in a public contest to name the MV Christmas Seal?
Who invented the Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS)?
U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia was the smallest in the U.S. Navy … True or False.
U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia was the second last American installation in Canada … True or False.
What was the total time that elapsed between commissioning and decommissioning of the U.S. military installation at Argentia?
What was the total time that the Americans were in Argentia?
How many regular years and leap years were the Americans in Argentia?
How many months were the Americans were in Argentia?
How many weeks were the Americans were in Argentia?
How many days were the Americans were in Argentia?
How many hours were the Americans were in Argentia?
How many minutes were the Americans were in Argentia?
How many seconds were the Americans were in Argentia?
When were the first Newfoundlanders placed on the payroll of George A. Fuller, Merritt-Chapman & Scott?
For what jobs in Argentia did the Americans hire the first male Newfoundlander?
Who were the first male Newfoundlanders to be hired by the Americans in Argentia?
When was the first female Newfoundlander hired by the Americans in Argentia?
Who was the first female Newfoundlander hired by the Americans in Argentia?
For what job in Argentia did the Americans hire the first female Newfoundlander?
Who was the first barber at U.S. Naval Operating Base, Argentia?
Who was the last barber at U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia?
Who was the president of the United States when the Americans took over Argentia?
Who was the prime minister of Great Britain when the Americans took over Argentia?
Who was the prime Minister of Canada when the Americans took over Argentia?
Who was the governor of Newfoundland when the Americans took over Argentia?
How many stars were on the Stars and Stripes when the Americans took over Argentia?
Who was the U.S. Consul General in Newfoundland when the Americans took over Argentia?
Who was the British Monarch when the Americans took over Argentia?
Who was the president of the United States when the Americans turned Argentia over to Canada?
Who was the prime minister of Great Britain when the Americans turned Argentia over to Canada?
Who was the prime Minister of Canada when the Americans turned Argentia over to Canada?
Who was the premier of Newfoundland when the Americans turned Argentia over to Canada?
How many stars were on the Stars and Stripes when the Americans turned Argentia over to Canada?
Who was the U.S. Consul General in Newfoundland when the Americans turned Argentia over to Canada?
Who was the British Monarch when the Americans turned Argentia over to Canada?
Who was the first official visitor at U.S. Naval Operating Base, Argentia?
Who was the last official visitor at U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia?
When was a command-wide no smoking policy implemented at U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia?
What were the places that were exempt from the command-wide no smoking policy at U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia?
When were all maps pertaining to Argentia digitalized?
When did the last Canadian military promotions occur at Argentia?
What were the last Canadian military promotions to occur at Argentia?
Who was the youngest Newfoundlander hired by the Americans in 1941?
Who was the youngest Newfoundlander ever hired by the Americans?
Who was the oldest person employed by the Americans at the time of decommissioning?
Who was the Newfoundlander with the longest continuous service with the Americans in Argentia?
How many years did the Newfoundlander with the longest continuous service work with the Americans?
Who was the only man to start working with the Americans in 1941 that was still an employee of the American government at the time of decommissioning?
How many years of service did the only man to start working with the Americans in 1941 that was still an employee of the American government at the time of decommissioning have at Argentia?
Why was the Argentia Auction held?
What organization was responsible for the Argentia Auction?
When was the Argentia Auction held?
The Argentia Auction was the largest public auction ever held in Canada … True or False.
How many items were sold at the Argentia Auction?
How much of the U.S. military assets that were left behind by the Americans have now been destroyed?
What were the two causes for the destruction of the U.S. military assets at Argentia?
Unlike the people of St. John's, Stephenville and Goose Bay, the people of the Argentia region stood idly by and allowed the destruction of the once prodigious “Guardian of the North Atlantic” … True or False.
Who was the first baby boomer born of a Newfoundland woman and an American serviceman stationed at Argentia?
When was the first Irish-Newfoundland-American baby boomer born?
Who were the parents of the first Irish-Newfoundland-American baby boomer?

Freshwater

By what name was Freshwater originally known?
What is the English translation of the French name, “La Fontaine?”
What was the earliest known surname in Freshwater?
Who was the earliest known settler in Freshwater?
The original settlement at Freshwater consisted of how many acres?
What was the size of the lots that were surveyed in Freshwater for re-location of the Argentia residents?
What was the average size of the lots that were made available in Freshwater for the re-location of the Argentia residents?
Who tried to change the name of Freshwater after most of the Argentia residents re-located there?
What were the new names that were suggested for Freshwater after most of the Argentia residents re-located there?
When was the community hall that was built in 1941 converted into Holy Rosary Parish Church?
When was Holy Rosary Parish officially established in Freshwater?
Who was the first parish priest at Freshwater?
What did the initial J represent in the name Adrian J. Dee?
When did Father Dee celebrate the first Mass in Freshwater?
Where did Father Dee celebrate the first Mass in Freshwater?
When was Holy Rosary Parish School constructed in Freshwater?
How big was Holy Rosary Parish School in Freshwater?
Who were the first teachers at Holy Rosary Parish School in Freshwater?
When did the Presentation Sisters arrive in Freshwater?
Who was the first superior of Holy Rosary Parish Convent?
What was the full name of the first superior of Holy Rosary Parish Convent?
When did the new (Most) Holy Rosary Parish School open in Freshwater?
Who added the adjective “Most” to the name, Holy Rosary Parish School ?
Who removed the adjective “Most” to the name, Holy Rosary Parish School ?
Who was the first principal of the new (Most) Holy Rosary Parish School in Freshwater?
Who was the last principal of Holy Rosary Parish School in Freshwater?
When did the Presentation Sisters leave Freshwater?
When did Holy Rosary Parish School in Freshwater close to students?
How long was the name Holy Rosary Parish School in existence?
When did the history of Holy Rosary Parish School end?
What was the last act that the teachers of Holy Rosary Parish School performed?
Who were the first Argentia residents to move into their new home in Freshwater?
When did the first Argentia residents to move into their new home in Freshwater?
Who was the first and only police officer in Freshwater?
How long was there a police officer in Freshwater?
When was the first post/telegraph office opened in Freshwater?
Who was the first postmaster in Freshwater?
Who mailed the first letter out of Freshwater?
When was the first letter mailed out of Freshwater?
Who sent the first telegram out of Freshwater?
When was the first telegram sent out of Freshwater?
Who sent the first registered letter out of Freshwater?
In what year did the first and only Co-Op Store open in Freshwater?
Who started the first and only Co-Op Store open in Freshwater?
Who was the first barber in Freshwater?
What was the common pronunciation of the first barber's name in the Argentia Irish-Newfoundland brogue?
When did the first taxi service begin in Freshwater?
Who operated the first taxi service in Freshwater?
When was Holy Rosary Parish Cemetery created?”
Who was the first resident of Freshwater born of former Argentia residents?
When was the first resident of Freshwater who was the child of former Argentia residents born?
Who were the parents of the first resident of Freshwater born of former Argentia residents?
What was unique about the last male who was born in Argentia and last female who was born in Argentia?
When was Freshwater incorporated as a “Town?”
When did Freshwater lose its “Town” status?
Why did Freshwater lose its “Town” status?
When did Freshwater become a ward of the new “Town of Placentia?”
Who was the first mayor of Freshwater?
Who was the longest serving mayor of Freshwater?
Who was the last mayor of Freshwater?
Who was the first inter-racial couple to live in Freshwater?
When was the first water and sewage system completed?
When were the first street lights installed in Freshwater?
When was the Freshwater Volunteer Fire Brigade formed?
Who was the first volunteer fire chief?
When was Freshwater's first fire truck put into service?
Who was responsible for establishing the first recreation commission in Freshwater?
When was the first recreation commission formed in Freshwater?
Who introduced soccer to Freshwater?
When was the first soccer program started in Freshwater?
When was the Girl Guide movement started in Freshwater?
When was the Boy Scout movement started in Freshwater?
When did the first television go into operation at Freshwater?
Who had the first television in Freshwater?
Who had the second television in Freshwater?
Who had the third television in Freshwater?
Who had the first colored television in Freshwater?
How many couples in Freshwater had five daughters each married to Americans?
Who were the couples in Freshwater that had five daughters each married to Americans?
When did the first general store open in Freshwater?
Who opened the first general store open in Freshwater?
Who first started selling small dry goods and sundry items door-to-door in Freshwater?
When did the first door-to-door salesman start operating in Freshwater?
Who opened the first dry goods store in Freshwater?
What was the name of the first dry goods store in Freshwater?
When did the first dry goods store in Freshwater open?
Who operated the first and only gas station in Freshwater?
When did the first gas station in Freshwater open?
What was the name of the first and only gas station in Freshwater?
What is the name of the oldest business in Freshwater?
When did the municipal amalgamation of Freshwater, Dunville, Jerseyside and Placentia occur?
Who was the first mayor of the newly amalgamated “Town of Placentia?”

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