Memorials and Things of Fame
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce, [email protected]
Published: April 7, 2021
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April 5, 1821 – The Quebec Gazette
Steam-boats
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
Published: March 31, 2021
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March 30, 1871 – The Morning Chronicle
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
Published: March 24, 2021
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March 25, 1871 – The Morning Chronicle
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce, [email protected]
Published: March 17, 2021
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
Published: March 10, 2021
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March 8, 1827 – The Quebec Gazette
The House of Assembly of the Provincial Parliament of Lower Canada voted a sum not exceeding 25,000 pounds for shares in the Welland Canal.
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
Published: March 3, 2021
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March 1, 1821 – The Quebec Gazette
Earthquake
A recent shock of earthquake was felt on Tuesday morning last, about four o’clock, at Valcartier, distant about 18 miles to the north-west of this city. It was accompanied by a rumbling noise resembling that of distant thunders.
March 2, 1871 – The Morning Chronicle
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
Published: February 24, 2021
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February 26, 1821 – The Quebec Gazette
A comet was distinctly visible on Saturday night, in a north-westerly direction from this city – the tail was large but the light faint.
Note from Lorie: The parabolic comet C/1821 B1 (Nicollet-Pons), identified in 1821, was most likely the comet referenced in this notice. (Source – NASA.gov)
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
Published: February 17, 2021
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February 15, 1821 – The Quebec Gazette
Quebec Harmonic Society
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
Published: February 10, 2021
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February 12, 1821 – The Quebec Gazette
MEMORIALS and THINGS of FAME
Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce, [email protected]
Published: February 3, 2021
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February 1, 1871 – The Morning Chronicle
