Port Hope Simpson two unsolved deaths

The Port Hope Simpson 19-27 July 2002 Come Home town emblem. The human figure represents the spirit of Port Hope Simpson and its enthusiastic fire; the Labrador flag represents our heritage; the house represents the importance of home and family that exists in our community and the Port Hope Simpson banner represents our town's pride and teamwork.
Stacy Russell

However, two deaths on 3 February 1940 in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada are still unsolved. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Serious Crimes Unit, Gander, Newfoundland have opened up their own investigation about the deaths. This illustrated journal from 15 July to 28 August, 2002 not only covers an invitation to the town's Coming Home celebrations but also includes the author's further attempt to establish the facts. If you know anything at all about what happened please do not hesitate in contacting your local RCMP detachment or the police force of jurisdiction in your area.If you live outside Canada, please contact your local police service and ask them to make a request for assistance from the appropriate Canadian law enforcement agency.
The main RCMP website address is http://www.rcmp.ca

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p4 leaving home and flying over the Atlantic Ocean into St. Johns

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p.5 thinking about what I wanted to find out and enjoying the views

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p.6 walking in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada

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p7 the final leg of my journey home

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p8 flying in to Port Hope Simpson

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p9 impressions after returning for the first time in 32 years

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p.10 a most humbling experience at the opening ceremony of the Coming Home 2002 celebrations

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p.11 26 July 2002 writing a history of Port Hope Simpson

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p. 12 fantastic meeting Scott and Rita again over at Claude and Jean's in Mary's Harbour

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p. 13 reflecting on the great Battle Harbour boat tour

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p.14 27 July 2002 into The Time Capsule..

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p. 15 called in to see Si Strugnall

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p.16 28 July 2002, time for reflection and meeting new people

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p.17 29 July 2002, 32 years later- finally taking a closer-look at the inscription on the tombstone

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p.18 various considerations about the two deaths

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p.19 a time for reflection and analysis

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p.20 This is what you call flying!

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p.21 returning to St. John's with panoramic views

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p.22 The Canadian Foreign Legion, Ferryland

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p.23 The East Coast Trail from Brigus South to Bauline

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p.24 checking out for somewhere to stay

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p.25 a most friendly, hospitable people

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p.26 Stick and Shelter Forests

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p.27 Art Gallery of Labrador and Newfoundland

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p,28 mesmerized by the exhibts in the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Johns

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p. 29 plan view of The George River Herd

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p.30 5 August 2002 I ask you! Confused in The Men's Room...whatever next!

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p.31 6 - 7 August 2002 just enjoying life

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p.32 8 - 10 August 2002 A blithering eejit at work- tried to open the wrong door by not looking where I was going!

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p.33 Quidis Vidis and the Tatoo

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p.34 11-13 August 2002 received list of names and years of service of the vsos from Mary Joyce in London

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p.35 15-17 August 2002 Operator, will you please tell me what its going to cost to ring a mobile number in Wales. I expect I will have to sit down...

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p.36 extremely loud thunderclaps

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p37 19 August 2002 Into Gros Morne National Park World Heritage site

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p.38
reached the summmit

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p. 39 A very special place. I have never seen anybody climb in sandals before!
You have never been to Nepal then!

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p.40 20 August 2002 refuelling after GM

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p.41 21-22 August 2002 I had to call in to the RCMP with my complaints.

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p.42
searching for Nfld. Rangers Reports

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p.43
Rangers kept outside jurisdiction of the Justice Department

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p.44Fraser and Lodges appointments were too coincidental in timing; points to a cover-up about the deaths, too much at stake for the people involved;

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p.45 the role and the reality of Keith Younge

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p.46 considering different possible scenarios about the deaths whilst trying not to speculate

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p.47 24 August 2002 No Ranger's Report and No Doctor in Attendance Report has ben found. Again; too coincidental.

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p.48 Somebody knows where they went. Why are the Company Store accounts in Port Hope Simpson also missing? Why are so many Labrador reports missing from the Newfoundland Rangers archives? Were they deliberately moved to try and disguise the glaringly missing Ranger's Report about the investigation into the deaths at Port Hope Simpson? Too many unanswered questions.

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p.49 25 August 2002 getting ready to move out

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p.50 searching in Provincial Archives Death Registry with some odd findings

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p 51 26 August 2002 publication?

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p. 52 funding?

URL.biz - Death

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p.53 27 August 2002 The Search for Clarence G. Dwyer, Nfld. Ranger at The Port Hope Simpson Detachment, Labrador and Newfoundland, Canada when the deaths occurred. What was the outcome?

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p.54 Thomas Lodge's Dictatorship in Newfoundland, a must read

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p.55 28 August 2002 some of the benefits of having wooden legs

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p.56 Welcome Home Dad and the closest Nfld. Ranger's Report found to the date of the deaths.

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p.1 My preliminary findings about the two deaths in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada in the early hours of the morning 3 February 1940; 2 June 2004.

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p.2 My preliminary findings about the two deaths in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada in the early hours of the morning 3 February 1940; 2 June 2004.

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A view towards Ferryland, Avalon Region, Newfoundland and Labrador from The Downs; 16 July 2002

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Yours truly at Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America; exposed, windy and great for watching whales close-up; 16 July 2002

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A Trawler tied-up in the great natural Harbour at St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; 15 July 2002.

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Signal Hill where the first Trans-Atlantic signal was received by Marconi on 12 December 1901; courtesy of Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Tourism 2001.

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Whale-watching in Notre Dame Bay, Central Region, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; courtesy of Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism 2001

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Two spouting whales seen inshore; from Signal Hill, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; 15 July 2002

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Air Labrador Turbo-Jet from St. Johns, Avalon Region, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada to St. Anthony on the Great Northern Peninsula, Labrador and Western Region, Newfoundland, Canada; 16 July 2002

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Air Labrador taxi, throttling-back to land at Mary�s Harbour, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada; 16 July 2002

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Disembarking at Port Hope Simpson Regional Airport, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada; 16 July 2002

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Good development work in Port Hope Simpson, labrador, Newfoundland, Canada has improved the town�s facilities and amenities; 16 July 2002.

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Looking towards The Town of Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada with my old Anglican School centre left and the new D.C. Young non-denominational School on the left horizon; 19 July 2002.

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Margaret Burden, The Mayor, in her front garden overlooking Alexis Bay, Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada. Countless other individuals have also contributed over the years in pulling together in their effort to develop the town in a more sustainable way. 16 July 2002.

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The development of locally based educational and vocational training opportunities in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada has benefitted the people. Well-qualified staff now work at various establishments in the town, such as The Alexis Hotel where I stayed. The facilities of the modern D.C. Young School has been instrumental in this process of contributing to the lifeblood of the community. 18 July 2002.

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Call in and Enjoy: Pit Props and Prosperity! one of the many great dances going on in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada all-the-year round. Poster in Reception, Alexis Hotel 19 July
2002.

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Our Friendships are Homemade and Last for a Lifetime! Outside the main entrance to the Community Hall, Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada. 19 July 2002.

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Lem Penney and a lady friend, whose name Im afraid I didnt catch, cutting the cake at the front of the Community hall to mark the Opening Ceremony of the great Access North Coming Home Celebration 2002 Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada; 19 July 2002

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Claude Rumbolt (holding his grand-daughter) with Jean his wife and their two sons with The Bay, Port Hope Simpson, Newfoundland, Canada in the background; 24 July 2002

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Blackwater Brook, Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada; 21 July 2002.

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Boys swimming in Blackwater Brook, Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada; 21 July 2002.

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The Notleys with Alexis Bay, Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada in the background. Did Ron really think I would ever forget that slink, the first salmon of the season he gave me? 24 July 2002

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The Two Labrador Development Company Ltd. houses still standing in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada. Plans are being considered to develop them into an exciting, hands-on Heritage Museum.24 July 2002

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Adapting to change and higher prosperity as the old Anglican School, Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada becomes a storage unit for Redge Russells good, on-going local business development serving the Community; 25 July 2002.

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A Street Plan with additional information about Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada; 25 July 2002.

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Come Visit and Enjoy Yourself! Some interesting information about the town; 25 July 2002

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A mighty snow plough parked off the main road in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada. 25 July 2002

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Claude and Jean Rumbolt at home in Mary's Harbour, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada. Claude was the Principal of The Anglican School where I worked from 1969-70. 25 July 2002.

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The site of one of the great Sir Wilfred Grenfell Mission Hospitals in Labrador and Newfoundland at Mary�s Harbour, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada; 25 July 2002.

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The beautiful, hand-crafted Natasha fishing boat, Mary�s Harbour, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada. Many of the boats were crafted as works of art by Port Hope Simpson boatbuilders. 25 July 2002.

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The main wharf at Marys Harbour, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada looking towards the Shrimp and Crab Processing Plant in the left background and The Natasha in the right middle; 25 July 2002.

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Snow crab being landed at Mary�s Harbour, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada; 25 July 2002.

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Swinging the snow crab up on to the wharf at Mary�s Harbour, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada; 25 July 2002