History of Richmond Municipality

Mary Thompson Virtual Exhibit - Pages 40 to 49

"History Project of Richmond Municipality"
by Mary L. Thompson (1923), Pages 40 to 49 (the end)

by Mary L. Thompson (1923), Pages 40 to 49 (the end)

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History Project of Richmond Municipality Page 40

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(Photo # 1985 39 145)

In the background Bridgeport Public & High School may be seen. These were in the same building until this year now the High School is in three buildings at the back. When the school was changed from a Superior to a High School one of the first principles (sic) was Mr. J.A. MacIntosh.

 



History Project of Richmond Municipality Page 41

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(Photo # 1985 39 146)


 

This house was built eighteen years ago and is the home of James Thompson. It is situated about one and one-half miles from Terra Nova.

 

 



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(Photo # 1985 39 147)

 

J. Thompson's barn and cattle

(Photo # 1985 39 148)

A view from my home. Across the river is Sea Island. In the background are mountains which can be seen in every direction.

 

 

 



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(Photo # 1985 39 149)

 

This block at Eburne is owned by Mr. Grauer. There is in it the Post-office, grocery store, hardware, gas station and most farm implements. This is on Sea Island.

(Photo # 1985 39 150)

These barns which have just been completed are owned by Mr. Grauer. The silos are on [the] other side.

 

 

 



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(Photo # 1985 39 151)

 

Japanese School on Sea Island.

(Photo # 1985 39 152)

Pea-threshers on Lulu Island - a very interesting process.

 

 

 



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(Photo # 1985 39 153)



 

A Good Crop, Lulu Island.

 

 



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(Photo # 1985 39 154)



 

A Load of Hay.

 

 



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(Photo # 1985 39 155)



 

Grain-threshers.

 

 



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(Photo # 1985 39 155)



 

A Real Farm yard.

 

 



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(Photo # 1985 39 157)


 

Trites School at the upper end of the Island.

 

 


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