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The 1921 census recorded the first school construction. The school had one classroom and was heated by a wood stove. The number of students enrolled in this school is unknown.15
Loons in the Indian Bay Waters2000-2005
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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In 1921 the International Power and Paper Company started operations in Indian Bay. Woodsmen from Silver Fox Island worked with this company building sheds, camps, cookhouses, cutting roads and sawing pit props. After the Labrador fishing ended, some fisherman from Indian Bay came home to work with the company. This worked supplemented their income, which meant better living conditions for families in Indian Bay. However, this company was sold to Sir Eric Bowaters in 1937.17
Students Observing Small Fallsc 2000
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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When the Bowater logging company was operating in Indian Bay, it was the only community on the eastern shore of Newfoundland that had electric lights and indoor plumbing.19
Students observing Waterfall in Forth Pondc 2000
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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In 1934, there were nine houses in Indian Bay, seven were occupied by the Parsons. Six of these houses are still standing. Some houses in Indian Bay were floated from Sydney cove and other islands surrounding Indian Bay.21
Waterfall in Indian Bay Watersc 2000
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
22
The population of Indian Bay continued increasing until it reached 285 in 1961. In 1961 a fire began in Hare Bay and burned toward Indian Bay. When the news of the fire came to Indian Bay, the residents cut down the trees surrounding the town, so the fire would not burn the houses and buildings in the community. Fortunately, none of the houses burned in Indian Bay. The fire continued to burn until the snow put it out in December.23
Waterfall in Indian Bay Watersc 2000
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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After the fire in 1961 Bowaters operations slowed down in Indian Bay. This caused the population to decrease because most of the work force had to find employment outside the community.25
Waterfall in Indian Bay Big Pond (Number Two Pond)c 2000
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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Another fire in 1963 burned Indian Bay's motel, restaurant, tavern and recreational hall.Martin Bourne was the owner of the first general store on Parson's Point. However, Bob Burry bought it in 1937. George Ackerman owned the Indian Bay Store. Martin Parsons, Tom Parsons, and the Button Family also owned stores in Indian Bay. Ray Parsons operated a store in back of his house where people bought candies and bars.
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Waterfall in Indian Bay Watersc 2000
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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