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Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada)

image by Rob Raeside, 24 June 2011

Description of the flag
Detail of shield

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Description of the flag

Bay Roberts began as a fishing settlement for migratory fishermen from the County of Devon (England) and from Jersey. It was officially settled in 1675.

From the town website, one can explore the origin of the name:

The name "Bay Roberts" originated from two sources. One source indicates that it was at first called "Roberts Bay" by the Jersey fishermen, while another source claims that Bay Roberts was at one time a headquarters for pirates and was named "Bay of Robbers."

and one also can find information on the town incorporation itself:

The Town of Bay Roberts was incorporated in 1951 after Premier Joseph Smallwood suggested that if the Town had its own council, it could take care of paving its own roads.

The page also depicts the town crest.

Phil Nelson, 8 December 2005

Detail of shield

image by Rob Raeside, 24 June 2011
modified from http://www.bayroberts.com/history.htm

The website at http://www.bayroberts.com/history.htm presents a clear image of the shield used on the flag - framed gold-red-gold, divided into three fields one showing a drilling rig, one a schooner and one a Morse code transmitter.
Rob Raeside, 24 June 2011