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Online database names 2,500 men who lost their lives in Nova Scotia mines

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Gail Dever

A Nova Scotia museum has compiled what it describes as the most comprehensive list of men who died in Nova Scotia coal mines — and they’ve put the names and causes of death into a searchable database that was launched … Continue reading →

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William Davis and lost Nova Scotia miners honoured with route name

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Gail Dever

The following news released was issued by the Government of Nova Scotia. It will especially interest those whose ancestors were miners. William Davis, Lost Miners Honoured With Route Name Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, June 11, 2015 2:14 PM — The … Continue reading →

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