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A history of the 120 companies organized since 1860 to build railways in the province. Offers
company descriptions, historical notes and links to further details.
http://alts.net/ns1625/railways.html
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History of Automobiles in Nova Scotia
A history of automobiles in the province from 1899 to 1949. Takes the visitor from the 'mortal
terror of horsemen' to the problems of obtaining gasoline in the forties.
http://alts.net/ns1625/automobiles.html
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Culloden Memorial Cairn
Cairn in Knoydart, commemorating the Battle of Culloden and the three men who fought there, and
eventually migrated to Nova Scotia. Location, history, photos, events and contact details.
http://www.culloden.ca/
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The People of Western Kings 1785 to 1901
An alphabetical list of the people who lived in Western Kings County from 1785 to 1901. Compiled by
John F. Dugan from census records, cemetary listings and church records.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~nskings2/index.html
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Nova Scotia Quotations
Quotations about the province; many by residents.
http://alts.net/ns1625/quotes.html
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History of Nova Scotia.
Narrates history of Nova Scotia from 1605 to 1758.
http://www.blupete.com/Hist/NovaScotiaBk1/TOC.htm
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CultureCanada - Nova Scotia - History
A directory of information on provincial history.
http://culturecanada.gc.ca/chdt/interface/interface2.nsf/engdocBasic/21.8.9.html
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Council of Nova Scotia Archives
An umbrella organization that promotes good archival practises by like institutions throughout the
province. Lists member archival institutions by alphabet of category, education, publications,
staff and contact information.
http://www.councilofnsarchives.ca/
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Westray Public Inquiry Transcript
Online transcript of proceedings at the Westray Mine Public Inquiry, Stellarton, Nova Scotia, 1996.
http://www.geocities.com/newscotland1398/westrayinquiry/950003index.html
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Mi'kmaq Census 1871, 1881, 1891 Nova Scotia
The census material was taken from the Ph.D thesis, "Change in the Real Property Law of a Cape
Breton Island Micmac Band, Volume 2" by Daniel P. Strouthes. Offers name, age, residence,
literacy and occupation.
http://mrc.uccb.ns.ca/census.html
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Nova Scotia Pony Express, 1849
An index to online information about the Nova Scotia Pony Express of 1849. Abstracts are included
for each resource indexed.
http://www.geocities.com/newscotland1398/ponyexpress/ponyexdx.html
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Some Oral Histories of the Mi'kmaq People
Personal histories made availably by Mi'kmaq elders. Insights into culture, tradition and history
by; Kevin Sack, William G. Paul, Cecile Marr, Wilfred Prosper and Daniel J. Stevens. [Annie Claire
Googoo]
http://mrc.uccb.ns.ca/oralhis.html
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The Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society
The society meets to hear and discuss papers about the history of the province. Lists annual
journals, membership, schedule of meetings, a link to the Genealogy Network Association,
publications for sale and business address.
http://nsgna.ednet.ns.ca/rnshs/
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Icelandic Memorial Society of Nova Scotia
Incorporated to educate the public about Nova Scotia's Icelandic past by sharing the history of the
Icelandic settlers during the late 1800's. Lists the society, historical events, locales, books,
photos and links.
http://www.nova-scotia-icelanders.ednet.ns.ca/
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History Scrapbook
Selected newspaper clippings about the province's history.
http://www.alts.net/ns1625/clppng01.html
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Fr. Alex Duncan MacDonald
Describes the author of Mabou Pioneers, a genealogy of the Highland Scottish families (mainly from
Lochaber) who settled the Mabou region of Cape Breton in the early 1800s.
http://geocities.com/alexduncanmacdonald/
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History of Nova Scotia, Before Dec 1759
A history of Nova Scotia with particular attention given to communications and transportation.
Begins with Prince Henry Sinclair in 1398 and ends with the completion of Sambro Lighthouse in
1759.
http://alts.net/ns1625/nshist01.html
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History of the Scots in New Scotland (Nova Scotia)
A brief history of the settlement of Nova Scotia by the Scots. Includes the Nova Scotia tartan and
the actual founding of the province by King James and Sir William Alexander.
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/FSCNS/Scots_NS/About_Clans/HtySctNS.html
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Royal Proclamation of 1763
The declaration by the King of England that set the boundaries of lands in North America, including
Nova Scotia, for settlement by colonists and set apart that land that was held by the Indian
nations.
http://www.bloorstreet.com/200block/rp1763.htm#7
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Catholics of the Diocese of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and The Great War, 1914-1919
Features the text and photos from this post-war publication.
http://members.tripod.com/~enlist_1/enlist.htm
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Nova Scotia War Memorials
Detailed descriptions and photos of the province's various war monuments and cenotaphs.
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/monuments/ns.htm
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New France: Electric City
A view of pioneer life through the story of the Stehelin family and the start of a lumber
settlement.
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/electric/english/index.html
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History of Electric Companies in Nova Scotia
Various facts and documentation of over 100 electric power companies that have operated in the
province.
http://alts.net/ns1625/electric.html
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Little-Known Portions of Nova Scotia History
A comprehensive index to online information about the history of this province. Includes a good
collection of historical maps and history of county boundaries and municipal governments.
http://alts.net/ns1625/histindx.html
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A Pictorial of the Past
Pictures from the 1800 and 1900s of Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne counties. Presents captions,
requests for information, a guestbook and thanks to participants.
http://www.yarmouthweb.com/oldpix/past.html
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History of Telephones in Nova Scotia
History of more than 300 telegraph and telephone companies in Nova Scotia, from the Antigonish and
Sherbrooke Telephone Company to the Yarmouth Amalgamated Telephone Company.
http://alts.net/ns1625/telephon.html
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Nova Scotia's Electronic Attic
Online information about the province, especially historical material about transportation and
communications. Contains an extensive set of historical links and general internet-related
articles.
http://alts.net/ns1625/
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Westray Coal Mine Disaster
An extensive collection of information about the Westray Coal Mine disaster in Nova Scotia, 1992.
http://alts.net/ns1625/wraymenu.html
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