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McGregor, Forbes, McDonald of Merigomish, 1828

Deed between John McGregor, Alexander Forbes and John McDonald all of Merigomish, 1828

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McGregor, Forbes, McDonald of Merigomish, 1828

Indenture between John McGregor, Alexander Forbes and John McDonald, all of Merigomish, 1828

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150th Anniversary of Thomas McCulloch's landing in Pictou

Short article from 29th October 1953 Pictou Advocate about an assembly held at Pictou Academy honoring the 150th anniversary of McCulloch's landing in Pictou in 1803. Guest speaker was Dr. Harold Scammell.

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Tatamagouche Creamery Ltd.

Advertisement for the Tatamagouche Creamery Ltd., from the 28th Aug. 1952 Pictou Advocate

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D. Logan & Co. Fair Specials

Advertisement for specials at D. Logan & Co. Wholesale and Retail Grocers during the fair. From Aug. 28, 1952 Pictou Advocate

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Now Playing at the Capitol Theatre

Now Playing advertisement for films playing at the Capitol Theatre on Water St., Pictou, from Aug. 28, 1952 Pictou Advocate

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R. Simon & Son Groceries

Advertisement for R. Simon & Son Groceries on Water St., Pictou, from April 1, 1911 Pictou Advocate

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Grand Skating Carnival, Pictou

Advertisement for a Grand Skating Carnival at the Pictou Rink from 1903 Pictou Advocate.

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Will of John McDonald of Sunny Brae, East River of Pictou, Pictou Co., NS

Copy of Will of John McDonald of Sunny Brae, East River of Pictou, Pictou Co., NS, Widower

will 1884 1883

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Will of John MacDonald of Lorne, Pictou Co., NS

Copy of Will of John MacDonald of Lorne, Pictou Co., NS, Farmer

will 1903 1902

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Will of John MacDonald of Upper Gairloch, Pictou Co., NS

Copy of Will of John MacDonald of Upper Gairloch, Pictou Co., NS, Farmer

will 1905 1906

Town Hockey League with 4 Teams has been Formed

Article about a hockey league forming during WWI in Pictou from the January 16th, 1915 Pictou Advocate.

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McLellan's Famous Taffy

Advertisement for McLellan's taffy from the Dec. 5th, 1914 Pictou Advocate.

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Dodd Dwyer, Car Agent

Advertisement for a new Model 1914 five passenger Studebaker from the March 14th, 1914 Pictou Advocate.

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Still Scoring

Short article from Nov. 9, 1944 Pictou Advocate about Roy "Pop" Lawlor's success in the Tiger Squadron.

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At Moncton, Lloyd M. Hill

March 22, 1945 Pictou Advocate article about Lloyd M. Hill returning from his operational tour.

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Given Majority

Short article from March 15, 1945 Pictou Advocate about Major J. Russell Carson.

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Flyer and Wife Arrive

Article from March 8, 1945 Pictou Advocate about Leith Veniot and his wife Shirley Bailes of Middlesborough, England arriving in Pictou to stay at the Braeside Inn.

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Cab Calloway: Coming to Pictou

Article about famous jazz singer Cab Calloway of New York City visiting Pictou along with his Cotton Club Orchestra. From the July 13, 1944 Pictou Advocate.

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Awarded D.F.C. Bar

Short blurb about Roy "Pop" Lawlor receiving the title of Distinguished Flying Cross from the Jan. 25, 1945 Pictou Advocate.

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Pictonians in King's Honor List

Short article about Donald R. Webster and Roy John "Pop" Lawlor named to the King's Honor List during WWII, from the Jan. 4, 1945 Pictou Advocate.

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Will of John McDonald of Sunny Brae, Pictou Co., NS

Copy of Will of John McDonald of Sunny Brae, Pictou Co., NS, Ship Carpenter

will John McDonald 1897

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Will of John McDonald of Ardness, Pictou Co., NS

Copy of Will of John McDonald of Ardness, Pictou Co., NS

will John McDonald 1885

Hockey at the Pictou Community Rink

"Every Saturday Night is Hockey Night in Pictou" Ad for hockey games at the old rink on Water Street in the Feb 8, 1945 Pictou Advocate.

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