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HINES, Alfred - Fisherman's Harbor - The death of Alfred Hines, retired merchant of Fisherman's Harbor, Guysboro County, occurred at Sherbrooke Hospital early Sunday morning at the age of 79. He was born in Country Harbor, son of the late Robert J. and Mary Ellen (Beiswanger) Hines, and served in the Canadian Navy during World War 1. He was an adherent of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Laura Harpell of Harpellville, one brother, Willard, of Churchville; three sisters, Mrs. Marian MacKeen, New Glasgow; (Ethel) Mrs. Alfred C. Giffin, Barrie, Ont.; and Anne, Mrs. George Fisher, Aspen. He was predeceased by a son at birth, and by two brothers and two sisters. The remains are resting at Fisherman's Harbor Church with visiting hours this evening from 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held from the church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. with interment in the Fisherman's Harbor Cemetery. - after the war, Alfred built boats and was lighthouse keeper at Fisherman's Harbour. (New Glasgow Evening News 07 Jun 1976)

Documents transcribed by George Newbury:

Certificate Issued With War Service  Class A.A.  No. 2815
This is to Certify that 'Alfred Hines'
Rank A.B........Official No. V.R. 6287

Age......Height.....Completion.....

Colour of Hair.....Colour of Eyes.... Marks, etc..............
is entitled to wear War Service Badge corresponding to Class
and Number shown by this certificate.

Back of certificate:

Reason of issue ..Dempbilized from H.M.C.Naval Service
Ottawa, 25th October 1920.
signed by Frank Jordan, Naval Secretary
(This certificate must be carried at all times when wearing the badge)

In a letter 46-6-1 H.290, dated Ottawa 20th October 1920

I beg to enclose herewith Official Cheque No. A 29052 for L 2 : 1: 8, being your share of Prize money earned for 5 months sea service during the late European War.

Kindly sign receipt below and return in the enclosed envelope. No postage necessary.
signed by.L.J. Beausoleil For Chief Accountant
to:
Alfred Hines, Esq.,
C.G.S. "Stanley",
c/o Marine and Fisheries Dept.,
Charlottetown, P.E.I.

In a letter 46-6-1H.290 dated Ottawa 14th July 1922

I beg to enclose herewith Official Cheque No. A34181 for L 3: 2: 6, being your share of Naval Prize Money earned for service in offensively armed sea going ships of war between the 4th August 1914 and the 11th November 1918.

Kindly sign receipt below and return in the enclose envelope. No postage necessary.
igned by L.J. Beausoleil For Chief Accountant
to:
Alfred Hines, Esq.
Fisherman's Harbour
Guysboro County, N.S.

In a letter NS-46-6-1 H. 290 from Department of National Defence, (Naval Service), dated June 1st, 1925

According to offical records you appear entitled to Naval Prize Money. In order to ascertain your eligibility to the grant and for the purpose of identification, I would ask you to kindly forward your Certificate of Service to this office.

signed by L.J. Beausoleil For Chief Accountant
to:
Alfred Hines
Fisherman's Harbour
Guysboro County, N.S.

In a letter from Department of Transport, dated Dartmouth, N.S. Jan 28th, 1938

We have been informed by the Department of your permanent appointment as Lightkeeper Class 13, effective from the first October 1937 at the salary rate of $210.00 per annum.

signed by: J. J. McLean, Supt. of Lights
to
Mr. Alfred Hines
Lightkeeper
Fisherman Harbour
Guys. co., N.S.