Mall Bay 1996 Population: 44 The Distance from Mall Bay to BRANCH is 97 Km. Estimated
Driving Times Speed Limit: 1:36 HH:MM* 80 Km/h: 1:13 HH:MM 100 km/h: 0:58 HH:MM Information: Mall
Bay: Originally referred to as either Mal Bay or Maul Bay, it is derived from the French word for ill or bad
• 1810, local folklore describes a Harry Fuher, who settles in Mall Bay and apparently saved
the life of a shipwrecked sailor. To show his appreciation, the sailor gave Harry a map showing the location of a treasure
buried in Mall Bay. Legend has it that the treasure is guarded by a headless spirit. • 1836, the community appears
in the first official census with a population of 53. • Late 1800s, schooners from Mall Bay participate in the Labrador
Fishery. • 1904, first church in the area is built. • 1912, a new school is constructed.
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