August 1920

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01-08-20 Several different parties report having seen steamer smoke to the west of the cape. Usual Inuit services held by Pudloo.
02-08-20 Some of the Inuit swear they heard a steamer whistle today. But the fog continues so heavy that there is very little chance of any ship putting in an appearance until it clears off. All hands employed at sundry odd jobs about the Post.
03-08-20 About 5 P.M. a ship could be seen making for the harbour about halfway between High Bluff Island and the mainland by all appearances probably the Pelican. S.J. Stewart, C. Bradbury and L.A. Learmonth working in the office. Remainder of hands and Inuit at various jobs about the Post and off seal hunting.
04-08-20 S.J. Stewart, C. Bradbury, L.A. Learmonth, Isheuktuk, Adam, Sargieuktuk, Mattheuse and remainder of Daryl's crew went out in the Daryl today to try and get in touch with the ship but owing to the fog and ice could do nothing. Late in the evening, the ship could be seen among heavy ice not far off Beacon Island. All hands on post at usual occupations.
05-08-20 L.A. Learmonth and C. Bradbury working in office. S.J. Stewart John Hayward left early this morning in the Daryl to try and get in touch with the Pelican. Owing to the ice being packed they managed to board her. John Hayward with Daryl arrived here about eleven P.M. and reported Pelican having lost her propeller, and was unable to get in without assistance. L.A. Learmonth and John Hayward left here about midnight with Nannuk and Daryl to tow her in at the first opportunity. Remainder of Inuit cleaning up around the Post.
06-08-20 With the assistance of the Nannuk and Daryl and a crowd of Inuit, the Pelican was got out of the icepack and towed to her anchorage off the Post by 3 P.M. today. The captain intends to beach the Pelican and make necessary repairs with all dispatch. The Pilots were rationed and sent off again to wait for the Nascopie. As S.J. Stewart has had warning of the possible arrival of opposition traders, the Pilots have been duly warned to give no help to any stranger. C. Bradbury looking after the Post. Mooney at usual chore jobs about the Post. Remainder of Post hands off assisting Pelican.
07-08-20 All hands at work on Pelican's cargo.
08-08-20 The S/S Nascopie this P.M. Mr. Parsons, Mr. Nichols and half a dozen clerks for this district were aboard. Mr. Fleming, one time missionary, was also aboard. All hands at work on Pelican's cargo or at work in connection with same.
09-08-20 Wolstenholme supplies were put aboard Nannuk today immediately after which the Nannuk set off for Wolstenholme with usual crew aboard. Mr. Nichols and Mr. Pardy took passage by here. Everyone engaged at work on cargo of Pelican and Nascopie or at other duties in connection with same.
10-08-20 Pelican beached this P.M. All hands at work on Pelican'sand Nascopie's cargoes or at work on accounts.
11-08-20 Nascopie completed landing freight for Lake Harbour. All freight for Wolstenholme got aboard the Nascopie during the afternoon. The Daryl set off this afternoon with Mr. Storkenson and outfit. All Inuit engaged in handling cargo. All clerical staff engaged at accounts.
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23-08-20 The Nascopie left for the Bay on the12^th. She was delayed here a day or two as she had to stand by the Pelican while she was put ashore and a new propeller blade fixed. This job was done successfully and soon after all her cargo was put on board and everything was made ready for going to sea. She then started for Stupart's Bay but after reaching the Beacon Island she broke her propeller blade in the ice and had to return to Lake Harbour. The stump of the old propeller was then brought ashore and three carpenters started to work and made a blade out of wood, securely fastened to the boss of the blade. It was considered a good job and it is proposed to have the blade put on at Wolstenholme, where the beach is more suited for putting a ship ashore. The ice continued to hang around Lake Harbour consequently delaying the Pelican. She however got away this morning and we think will get through all right this time, as it is now comparatively clear. We hope she will complete her itinerary successfully damaged as she is and come out with flying colours.
24-08-20 Palliser and Mooney employed at oil, shipping same from wood casks to steel drums. Mr. Peters, Mr. Manning employed opening and checking cases. Stewart and Bradbury at office work. The last of the Inuit left Post today.
25-08-20 S.J. Stewart and Peters at office work. Bradbury and Manning packing up Mining Dept. tools to be shipped to Chimo thank the Lord. Palliser and Mooney at the same job as yesterday.
26-08-20 Stewart and Peters at office work. Bradbury and Manning employed in store and attending to baling of M.D. tools. Mooney and Palliser feeding dogs and employed at oil.
27-08-20 S.J. Stewart and W.J. Peters at work in office. M.L. Manning and C. Bradbury making and baling M.D. tools. Palliser and Mooney hauled the seal net today and got one seal.
28-08-20 S.J. Stewart and W.J. Peters working in office. M.L. Manning and C. Bradbury rationing servants and wives. Palliser and Mooney painting lean-to.
29-08-20 Usual quiet Sunday. Mr. Fleming was over and held services in the forenoon.
30-08-20 S.J. Stewart and W.J. Peters working in office. M.L. Manning and C. Bradbury packing and marking M.D. tools. Palliser and Mooney and Narluktuk left here this morning to put out some seal nets but owing to the strong wind were unable to complete their work. Mr. Fleming was over in the evening to play us at billiards but put up a poor show.
31-08-20 All hands on Post at same job as yesterday. Jamassie and Anningnil arrived from the deer country this afternoon they report the deer being very scarce.

01-08-20	Several different parties report having seen steamer smoke to the west of the cape. Usual Inuit services held by Pudloo.
02-08-20	Some of the Inuit swear they heard a steamer whistle today. But the fog continues so heavy that there is very little chance of any ship putting in an appearance until it clears off. All hands employed at sundry odd jobs about the Post.
03-08-20	About 5 P.M. a ship could be seen making for the harbour about halfway between High Bluff Island and the mainland by all appearances probably the Pelican. S.J. Stewart, C. Bradbury and L.A. Learmonth working in the office. Remainder of hands and Inuit at various jobs about the Post and off seal hunting.
04-08-20	S.J. Stewart, C. Bradbury, L.A. Learmonth, Isheuktuk, Adam, Sargieuktuk, Mattheuse and remainder of Daryl's crew went out in the Daryl today to try and get in touch with the ship but owing to the fog and ice could do nothing. Late in the evening, the ship could be seen among heavy ice not far off Beacon Island. All hands on post at usual occupations.
05-08-20	L.A. Learmonth and C. Bradbury working in office. S.J. Stewart John Hayward left early this morning in the Daryl to try and get in touch with the Pelican. Owing to the ice being packed they managed to board her. John Hayward with Daryl arrived here about eleven P.M. and reported Pelican having lost her propeller, and was unable to get in without assistance. L.A. Learmonth and John Hayward left here about midnight with Nannuk and Daryl to tow her in at the first opportunity. Remainder of Inuit cleaning up around the Post.
06-08-20	With the assistance of the Nannuk and Daryl and a crowd of Inuit, the Pelican was got out of the icepack and towed to her anchorage off the Post by 3 P.M. today. The captain intends to beach the Pelican and make necessary repairs with all dispatch. The Pilots were rationed and sent off again to wait for the Nascopie. As S.J. Stewart has had warning of the possible arrival of opposition traders, the Pilots have been duly warned to give no help to any stranger. C. Bradbury looking after the Post. Mooney at usual chore jobs about the Post. Remainder of Post hands off assisting Pelican.
07-08-20	All hands at work on Pelican's cargo.
08-08-20	The S/S Nascopie this P.M. Mr. Parsons, Mr. Nichols and half a dozen clerks for this district were aboard. Mr. Fleming, one time missionary, was also aboard. All hands at work on Pelican's cargo or at work in connection with same.
09-08-20	Wolstenholme supplies were put aboard Nannuk today immediately after which the Nannuk set off for Wolstenholme with usual crew aboard. Mr. Nichols and Mr. Pardy took passage by here. Everyone engaged at work on cargo of Pelican and Nascopie or at other duties in connection with same.
10-08-20	Pelican beached this P.M. All hands at work on Pelican'sand Nascopie's cargoes or at work on accounts.
11-08-20	Nascopie completed landing freight for Lake Harbour. All freight for Wolstenholme got aboard the Nascopie during the afternoon. The Daryl set off this afternoon with Mr. Storkenson and outfit. All Inuit engaged in handling cargo. All clerical staff engaged at accounts.
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23-08-20	The Nascopie left for the Bay on the12^th. She was delayed here a day or two as she had to stand by the Pelican while she was put ashore and a new propeller blade fixed. This job was done successfully and soon after all her cargo was put on board and everything was made ready for going to sea. She then started for Stupart's Bay but after reaching the Beacon Island she broke her propeller blade in the ice and had to return to Lake Harbour. The stump of the old propeller was then brought ashore and three carpenters started to work and made a blade out of wood, securely fastened to the boss of the blade. It was considered a good job and it is proposed to have the blade put on at Wolstenholme, where the beach is more suited for putting a ship ashore. The ice continued to hang around Lake Harbour consequently delaying the Pelican. She however got away this morning and we think will get through all right this time, as it is now comparatively clear. We hope she will complete her itinerary successfully damaged as she is and come out with flying colours.
24-08-20	Palliser and Mooney employed at oil, shipping same from wood casks to steel drums. Mr. Peters, Mr. Manning employed opening and checking cases. Stewart and Bradbury at office work. The last of the Inuit left Post today.
25-08-20	S.J. Stewart and Peters at office work. Bradbury and Manning packing up Mining Dept. tools to be shipped to Chimo thank the Lord. Palliser and Mooney at the same job as yesterday.
26-08-20	Stewart and Peters at office work. Bradbury and Manning employed in store and attending to baling of M.D. tools. Mooney and Palliser feeding dogs and employed at oil.
27-08-20	S.J. Stewart and W.J. Peters at work in office. M.L. Manning and C. Bradbury making and baling M.D. tools. Palliser and Mooney hauled the seal net today and got one seal.
28-08-20	S.J. Stewart and W.J. Peters working in office. M.L. Manning and C. Bradbury rationing servants and wives. Palliser and Mooney painting lean-to.
29-08-20	Usual quiet Sunday. Mr. Fleming was over and held services in the forenoon.
30-08-20	S.J. Stewart and W.J. Peters working in office. M.L. Manning and C. Bradbury packing and marking M.D. tools. Palliser and Mooney and Narluktuk left here this morning to put out some seal nets but owing to the strong wind were unable to complete their work. Mr. Fleming was over in the evening to play us at billiards but put up a poor show.
31-08-20	All hands on Post at same job as yesterday. Jamassie and Anningnil arrived from the deer country this afternoon they report the deer being very scarce.