A picture of #12 colliery during the winter months, with snow on the ground.
The photograph shows the top of the bankhead of #12 colliery and the stacks of building materials on the ground, with buildings in the distance.
A photograph of children sitting on a car which was decorated for the 60th Anniversary of Confederation, with the old Canadian flag.
A man stands in front of a building, the sign reads: "T. Slav. NAT. BENSOC." Which roughly translates to, "Slavic National Benevolent Society."
A photograph of the LowPoint lighthouse in New Waterford.
People gather around the miner's monument in New Waterford. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.
The 60th Anniversary of Confederation parade, led by cadets. The banner hangs above detailing the title of the event and the year, 1927. People gather around to watch as the parade takes place.
A photograph of the No. 12 colliery in New Waterford.
A view of the 12th colliery mine in New Waterford with two onlookers to the right side. #12 Colliery was on Ellsworth Avenue, which is now the Colliery Lands Park.
The New Waterford General hospital was built in 1924. In the photograph, the hospital appears to have just finished construction. In the 1960's, the hospital was converted into the Miner's Memorial School.
Item is a photograph of a community fair, including a ferris wheel and merry-go-round.
Mounted military men standing in a line.
A photograph of the Miner's Monument. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.
High exposure photograph of the miner's monument in New Waterford. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.
A slight aerial view of military tents constructed and mounted police or military to the right of the photograph.
After performing in a play, a group of men dressed in costumes posed for a group picture.
Miners are hoisted down in "mantrips," or underground personal carriers. The miners are heading down at the beginning of their shift.
The coal miners are seen sitting in the carts, known by most miners as the "rake," which will take them down into the mine, and take them out of the mine during each shift. This is at #12 colliery in New Waterford.
The absence of the parade, but a photograph of the banner that highlighted the 60th anniversary of confederation. People gather at the side of the road as a car drives through.
The band leading the parade which celebrated the 60th anniversary of the confederation of Canada, as people crowd the streets to watch. Taking place on July 1, 1927. At this time Canada Day was formerly known as "Dominion Day".
A photograph from the top of the bankhead at #12 colliery, with mounted military officers standing at attention in the distance.
A aerial view of #12 from the bankhead of the mine.
A photograph of No. 12 colliery in New Waterford. Two men stand off to the right side, engaged in conversation.
A photograph of the 12th colliery mine. Smoke is seen coming from the stacks in the distance.
This is a photograph of St. Agnes church, convent and school. The convent was later used as a school as well.
A photograph taken from the top of the bankhead of #12 colliery in New Waterford. At the entrance to the mine, coal miners are seen entering the mine during their dayshift.
The 60th anniversary of Confederation being celebrated by locals at the New Waterford hospital. As shown, there are children and adults gathering, with decorations and flags hung along the New Waterford Hospital.
Six unidentified men seated in opposite positions from the first photograph provided, posing for the camera.
Six unidentified men. Men are sitting, while posing for their picture to be taken.