A Full Week Away to Attend 2-day Council Meetings plus the Wreck of the HMS Nancy
In the early 1900's it could take Township Mayors a full week of travel to attend 2 days of County Council. Plus the wreck of the HMS Nancy during the War of 1812.
In the early 1900's it could take Township Mayors a full week of travel to attend 2 days of County Council. Plus the wreck of the HMS Nancy during the War of 1812.
This week, Kate talks about the difficulties that the Reeves (mayors) of the various Townships in Haliburton County would have in getting to County Council meetings in the early 1900's. A full week there and back to attend 2 days of council meetings, including picking up more Reeves on the way and changing teams of horses. All for a low paying, part time job. Talk about dedication! Plus, Paul talks about the struggles between the British and the Americans for control of the Great Lakes during the War of 1812, and the shipwreck of the HMS Nancy as a result.
Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at timewarp@canoefm.com
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