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Men in the Mines

A History of Mining Activity in Nova Scotia, 1720-1992

"Henry Poole"

Henry Poole (1808-1878), "General Manager of the General Mining Association, 1840-1854. at Albion Mines (Stellarton). He began his career with the GMA in Nova Scotia at Bridgeport, Cape Breton; came to Albion Mines in 1840; and was transferred to a new mine at Lingan, Cape Breton, in 1854.

Credit: Museum of Industry

Reference: Stellarton Mining Museum  Museum of Industry  no. I91.32.184   /  negative N-19293

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