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Men in the Mines

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

"Gypsum from Mosher quarries being loaded on ship at Government Wharf, Windsor"

"Island House in background, Bennett Smith's home until 1866. Built by his father John Smith shortly after 1800. He bought the land in 1798."

Date: ca.1920

Reference: G. Shand  Nova Scotia Archives  MG 1 vol. 2377 no. 9.4

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