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CA BI 77-1100-1234 · Item · 1936

Item is a photograph of the passage way in the model coal mine at the Province of Nova Scotia Exhibit, Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto that ran from August 28 - September 12, 1936. This picture shows the view looking up the face towards the exit. The midwall is visible on the right.

CA BI 77-1099-1233 · Item · 1936

Item is a photograph of the passage way in the model coal mine at the Province of Nova Scotia Exhibit, Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto that ran from August 28 - September 12, 1936. This picture shows a view looking down the face and towards the level. Midwalls and Gob are shown on the left.

Pit Pony in No. 20 Colliery
CA BI 77-698-832 · Item · 1952

Item is a photograph of a horse hauling coal in a pit with driver John Bennett, who was reported to be an expert in the care of horses.

Shedden, Leslie
Port Bevis Shipping Piers
CA BI 79-473-3453 · Item · 1896

Item is a photograph of the Victoria Gypsum Mining and Manufacturing Co. Ltd. pier with ships at anchor.

CA BI 78-152-1902 · Item · ca. 1920

Item is a photograph of two men standing in front of the powder storage building at the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.

CA BI 80-31-4211 · Item · 1916

Item is a photograph of the "Princess" Colliery, Sydney Mines. The "Princess" Colliery operated from 1875-1975, and the mine produced more than 22 million tons of coal during its 100 years of operation.

CA BI 77-1083-1217 · Item · September 5, 1936

Item is a photograph of a radio broadcast in the reception room at the Province of Nova Scotia Exhibit, Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto that ran from August 28 - September 12, 1936. Standing in the back row are P.J. O'Donnell, Hugh McSween, Robert MacNeill, Rod Walker and L.A. Baudoux. Seated in the front row are Dr. Robertson, Hon. Michael Dwyer (Minister of Mines, Nova Scotia), Edward Guest (CKCL Announcer), and W.L. Stuewe.

CA BI 77-1082-1216 · Item · September 5, 1936

Item is a photograph of a radio broadcast in the reception room at the Province of Nova Scotia Exhibit, Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto that ran from August 28 - September 12, 1936. Standing in the back row are P.J. O'Donnell and Hugh McSween. Seated in the front row are Dr. Robertson, Hon. Michael Dwyer (Minister of Mines, Nova Scotia), Edward Guest (CKCL Announcer), and L.A. Baudoux.

CA BI 77-1084-1218 · Item · September 5, 1936

Item is a photograph of a radio broadcast in the reception room at the Province of Nova Scotia Exhibit, Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto that ran from August 28 - September 12, 1936. Standing in the back row are P.J. O'Donnell, Hugh McSween, Robert MacNeill, and Rod Walker. Seated in the front row are Dr. Robertson, Hon. Michael Dwyer (Minister of Mines, Nova Scotia), Edward Guest (CKCL Announcer), and L.A. Baudoux.

CA BI 77-1101-1235 · Item · 1936

Item is a photograph of a radio broadcast at the Province of Nova Scotia Exhibit, Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto that ran from August 28 - September 12, 1936. The 3 men seated are Dr. Robertson, Hon. Michael Dwyer (Minister of Mines, Nova Scotia), and Edward Guest (CKCL Announcer).

CA BI 77-1089-1223a · Item · 1936

Item is a photograph of the reception room and the entrance to the model coal mine at the Province of Nova Scotia Exhibit, Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto that ran from August 28 - September 12, 1936. This picture shows the view the crowds saw while awaiting their turn to enter the mine.

CA BI 77-1098-1232 · Item · 1936

Item is a photograph of the Samson Electric Driven Coal Cutter in the model coal mine at the Province of Nova Scotia Exhibit, Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto that ran August 28 - September 12, 1936. This picture shows a view looking down the coal face, displaying a portion of the face undercut, drilled and ready to shoot, after which, the loaders shovel the broken coal onto the pans.

Sydney Coal Yard Work
CA BI 77-595-729 · Item · ca. 1925

Item is a photograph of a group of coal yard workers in Sydney.

Thomas J. Brown fonds
MG 21.48 · Fonds · 1820 - 1939

Fonds consists of Brown’s collection of mining documents, the manuscript for his book, Place Names of Nova Scotia as well as an undated mining manuscript. Also included is a copy of the poem The Mayflower, the book Gaelic Lessons for Beginners, a scroll addressed to E.G. McKay, a leather nameplate, newspaper clippings and correspondence.

Brown, Thomas James