Doyles and Upper Ferry. According to Janes, the communities of Doyles and Upper Ferry are so closely intertwined in reference to their location that it is virtually impossible to separate one from the other when writing about them.

Upper Ferry received its name from the ferry services which were at both ends of the Grand Codroy River. Mr. Pat Chaisson was responsible for the ferry at the lower end of the river at what is referred to as "the gut."

Mr. Tom Corneally operated the ferry boat some miles upriver at a place referred to as Upper Ferry. "The Head" is a name sometimes applied to Upper Ferry.... The first road in the Doyles-Upper Ferry area went through in 1908. The first vehicle, a Model-T Ford, was owned by Tom Blanchard who purchased it for $600.00.

John Doyle, the postmaster's son owned the first "crank" telephone and the first radio in the area was owned by Mr. Mike Martin. Sister Teresina remembers a crystal set at Philip Luedees and listening to the broadcasts using earphones.

A son of Mr. Luedee had sent the set from the United States. Mr Luedee's residence was halfway between St. Andrews and Tompkins, which was some miles from Doyles-Upper Ferry.

Used with permission from "Uncovering the Origin of 1001 Unique Place Names in Newfoundland and Labrador" 2021 Jennifer Leigh Hill

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