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Men in the Mines

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

Davis Memorial, New Waterford

Monument to William Davis (1888-1925), a miner who was killed during the miners' strike of 1925. "Standing the Gaff"; erected by New Waterford Town Council, Labour Day, 1985.

Date: 1998

Photographer: Paul Prendergast

Credit: Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University

Reference: Paul Prendergast #33  Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University  98-666-29453

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