The countess of dufferin s fund, or dufferin fund, as the national. The story in this debut novel spans over a hundred years and half the world. It was the countess of dufferin that pulled the first excursion train in the west on a run from st. Canadian pacific railway, steam engine countess of. To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid19 in new york city, all nypl locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Watson with the assistance of the history book committee, rm of dufferin, 1982. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Major charles gifford, vice commodore of the royal canadian yacht club of toronto, who was the head of a syndicate or stock company with john bell, murray geddes and brothers fred and allan lucas, formed to build the countess of dufferin. The best additional source of info for researchers is at the cobourg library where they have a local history room stocked with many historical books and documents. Individual portraits of harriot georgina, countess of dufferin may 1878. Dufferin grove is home to two elementary public schools, ossington old orchard public school and dewson street junior public school. Aug 05, 20 dufferin street may not have the cultural history and vibrancy of queen street, or the legendary status of yonge street, whose claim to fame as the worlds longest street is a quaint urban legend of sorts, but dufferin still has a rather interesting history. Dufferin county simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Dufferin street might not conjure much positive nostalgia for riders of the 29 bus as it slowly plods its way to and fro on the pot holestrewn road, but it is, of course, a stretch filled with. Outing publishing company, 1914 americas cup 327 pages. This excellent book the word outstanding is on the tip of my tongue depicts how the many eccentric, colourful personalities have combined to fit an enthralling history of canadas. In 1877, a contractor named joseph whitehead purchased this engine and moved it on a red. The countess of dufferin s fund, or dufferin fund, as the national association came to be called, was the first systematic attempt to extend western medicine to indian women. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. South of eglinton, dufferin street made a transition from a minor residential. Lord dufferin may be the first rock star amongst canadian governor generals. Lord dufferin served as governor general of canada during a period of rapid change in canadian history.
On the contrary, the insights they offer into the shape of the city today are perhaps more fascinating than ever as we blossom into a. Outlines the changes in this west end neighbourhood from its 19th century beginnings as a gentlemens country retreat to today as one of the citys most multicultural areas. These and many other voyages to the canadian coast were in search of a northwest passage to asia. First lady of the western rails winnipeg free press. A fast runner at the age of onethoroughly schooled in railroading at fourshe was raised to the rank of a countess and became the first lady of the locomotive world in western canada. The countess of dufferin was the first steam locomotive to operate in the canadian prairie provinces and is named after hariot hamiltontempleblackwood, countess of dufferin later marchioness of dufferin and ava, the wife of the earl of dufferin, a governor general of canada. Ontario county directories victoria, haliburton, hastings, peterborough, durham, northumberland, muskoka, and old ontario county. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. If the governor general had refused his request, he could have replaced her with a more compliant one, making the case to the queen that the people of canada were opposed in great numbers to a coalition replacing his government. Visit of the governorgeneral and the countess of dufferin. We thank sharla murray for providing additional information used here.
A brief history of dufferin street spacing toronto. A stern chase and a long one depicts a race that took place in june of 1876 between the countess of dufferin, the america, the grant and madeleine. Dufferin county was formed in 1881 from parts of grey county, simcoe county, and wellington county, ontario. Canadian pacific railway, steam engine countess of dufferin, no. A list of books that are set in any given historical period of canadian history.
The countess belongs to the glory days of winnipeg. An annotated foreign affairs syllabus on canadian politics. Lord dufferin came to canada to escape his boredom with the london scene and in search of something new. The madeleine won the first race at the new york yacht clubs inner. It begins in 1903 with a woman running away, in a swamp, being chased by hounds and two men. Lord dufferin, the british ambassador to the ottoman empire in constantinople now istanbul, was sent to egypt following the defeat of the urabi revolt to recommend policies for the administration of britains occupation. The politics of gender and medicine in colonial india.
The extraordinary life of the marchioness of dufferin it takes great reserves of chutzpah to live in a place like clandeboye but lady dufferin is not lacking. America won, finishing in front of the englands aurora. T is also a roster of all locomotives of the tionesta valley rr by number, by type, by builder and the fate of each one. Countess of dufferin, was the last of the challenging schooners. Previous article on certain nervous conditions associated with enteroptosis. Visit of the governorgeneral and the countess of dufferin to the six nation indians. The first locomotive to arrive in manitoba was the countess of dufferin. Countess of dufferin hospital sir sayajirao general hospital. The countess of dufferin was a train that ran in manitoba years ago. Discover the best canadian history in best sellers. Showing every point of interest from kingston to classic reprint unknown author on. Subsequently, frenchenglish rivalry dominated canadian history until 1763. Terrasse dufferin by francois couture from the album 7h54m47s of music. Canadian history contrary to popular belief is not boring, but colourful.
Sep 20, 2016 the lord dufferin letters lift the curtain a bit, offering us a more personal look at one of our early governors general. Just like every other field, baroda state also excelled in the field of health care. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 609k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Provided to youtube by cdbaby countess of dufferin polka john arcand a tribute to andy dejarlis. Doctor margarets sea chest is the first book in a sprawling epic trilogy by waheed rabbani. The cup was taken to new york and the sailors wrote the deed of gift to. The countess dufferin, a boat submitted by the royal canadian yacht club of toronto, was to race the madeleine in a threerace series. Songs, poems and verses by lady dufferin helen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Twenty years later, the earl and countess of aberdeen not only topped dufferin s extravaganza and catered to a new taste. Madeleine and countess of dufferin depicts the third challenge of the 1876 americas cup race. Describes the experiences of fifteenyearold rigg, son of leif eriksson, in an early eleventh century settlement in vinland.
Her somehow 18thcentury rococo title, her flamboyant image and penchant for practical jokes and occasional litigation made maureen, marchioness of dufferin and ava the stuff of more than 70 years. The crew of madeline, new york yacht club struggle to put up more sail as countess of dufferin, royal canadian yacht club, and the yacht america who was just along for the ride, catch up to her stern lithograph, printed on 230 gram artboard, signed by the artist. Canadian historical fiction historical fiction librarything. With regard to ontarios history, some of the main actors were especially so.
The cruise of the breeze 2018, for want of a lighthouse 2015. Dufferin report 1883 report commending reorganization of egyptian government under british occupation. This canadian history for kids exclusive looks at an amazing governor general, lord dufferin. Blackwood hamiltontempleblackwood, frederick temple, 1st marquess of dufferin and ava, governor general. You are not sure where the location of the story is set. Border, he was angry and upset, first because he had arrived too late to take part in the original trek west, and second because he would have to remain at what he considered one of the most unpleasant places in the entire british empire. Exlib with usual markings, hinges loose, inner hinges cracking, pp worn but still a decent copy. Countess of dufferin polka by john arcand from the album a tribute to andy dejarlis. Narrative, visit of the governorgeneral and the countess. Since 1928, the title has been held by the duke of gloucester and is used as a courtesy title by the dukes eldest son, currently alexander windsor, earl of ulster. Frederick temple hamiltontempleblackwood, 1st marquess of dufferin and ava was born on 21 june 1826 at florence, italy g.
Ontario upper canada history and pioneer family research. The following links are a preliminary list of ontario history books, directories etc. And, sir sayajirao general hospital ssg hospital was the forefront of these healthrelated initiatives led by maharaja sayajrao gaekwad iii and his minister diwan t. The history 1851, the first race isle of wight, uk the first race was a fleet race between boats the new york yacht clubs schooner america and 15 yachts from englands royal yacht squadron in the clubs annual 53nauticalmile race around the isle of wight. Narrative, visit of the governorgeneral and the countess of dufferin, to the six nation indians, 25th august, 1874. Heres a great 3part andy dejarlis polka called countess of dufferin. Madeline versus countess of dufferin, is from the paintings of the americas cup series.
From the early days of the irish pioneers escaping the political problems of ireland to the present influx of new residents fleeing the pressures of cities, orangeville has been a town that has adapted well to change, always ready for new ideas. The national cat club founded its stud book some twelve years ago, and it is the only reliable source of information concerning the pedigree of cats. List of books and articles about canadian history online. Visit of the governorgeneral and the countess of dufferin to the six nation indians microform. Canada has given the world the real winnie the pooh, the phrase beatlemania, and the man who invented the academy awards. Dufferin grove is a popular familyoriented neighbourhood due to the size of the houses and the amenities, including a popular community park, a shopping centre, schools and access to public transit. Before turning mainly to books about arctic exploration and canadian history. Free books for all provides a detailed and reflective account of the people. Countess of dufferin, america, grant, madeleine plate i. Stephen harper had said he would use all legal means, and what john baird suggested was an option the prome minister was considering. The awestruck press thrilled all of canada with reports of the earl of dufferin s 1876 fancy dress ball at rideau hall.
Baldwin locomotive works, victorian railways dd class, usatc s160 class, russian locomotive class ye, south african class 16da 462, baldwin vo, south african class 15ca 482, south african class 16d 462. The historic walls of quebec city, which dufferin saved from demolition, have been declared a unesco world heritage site, including the dufferin terrace overlooking the st. In 1856, he wrote a successful travel book, letters from high. To understand canada is to understand the odd relationship the countrys anglophone majority has with the frenchspeaking province of quebec, one that has endured, in various stages of rockiness, since the country came into being in 1867. The madeleine came in first, america second both american boats, and the countess of dufferin, a canadian yacht, finished third. The fund marks the beginning of western medicine for women in india and global health as a diplomatic concern. He is the fourth child of the earl and countess, the others being viscount lewisham, 19, who is at oxford, rupert, 18, at eton, and five year old charlotte.
Countess of dufferin news newspapers books scholar jstor december. Countess of dufferin evokes the glory days of winnipeg october 16, 20. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. The museum of dufferin strives to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of dufferin county. History of toronto and county of york, ontario, containing an. He and his countess were singularly able and charming people. The countess of dartmouth, 39, at her london home yesterday with her third son, born on dec. Day 92 countess of dufferin polka patti kusturoks 365. Describes life in new france from the point of view of a recently. Dufferin island in british columbia is named for lord dufferin, as are dufferin streets in toronto and quebec city. The wife of the earl of ulster is known as the countess of ulster. The fund provided scholarships for women to be educated in. The locomotive, along with six flat cars, a caboose, and construction material were loaded onto barges at fishers landing, minnesota usa and transported up the red river by the ss selkirk. Established in 1885 by lady dufferin, wife of the new viceroy of india, the dufferin fund constituted the single.
Canadian historical fiction and biography viking exploration henighan, tom. The countess of dufferin being transported up the red river on a barge. Pierre burton in his book on the construction of the transcanada. Although he was not always completely happy here, he worked hard to uphold the importance of the position. Geographic names of manitoba, manitoba conservation, 2000. Media in category canadian pacific railway steam locomotives the following 79 files are in this category, out of 79 total. Meanwhile, the engine countess of dufferin, tender, caboose and six.
The countess of dufferin fund was established by hariot hamiltontempleblackwood, marchioness of dufferin and ava, more commonly known as lady dufferin, in 1885 and was dedicated to improving womens healthcare in india. The title of earl of ulster has been created six times in the peerage of ireland and twice peerage of the united kingdom. Full text of the history of the administration of the. Countess of dufferin, first engine to west, winnipeg, mb, about 1887 5324103884. Born in comparative obscurity, at an engine works in the usa, in 1872, a locomotive known as the countess of dufferin, cpr no. More than 14,000 individual datebydate entries in this single volume chronology of canadian history this singlevolume chronology of canada from its prehistoric beginnings to the social, cultural, business and political happenings of the present age is the most comprehensive and uptodate book of its kind in the market today. Dufferin was the only child of price blackwood, 4th baron dufferin and. Biography blackwood, frederick temple, 1st marquess of. Subscribers may view the full text of this article in its original form through timesmachine.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. In the winter, lord and lady dufferins social calendar included traditional canadian outdoor pursuits. History of toronto and county of york, ontario, containing an outline of the history of the dominion of canada, a history of the city of toronto and the county of york, with the townships, towns, villages, churches, schools, general and local statistics, biographical sketches, etc. In some respects, canada makes most sense when viewed from the outside in, and in the penguin history of canada we are invited to do just that. This 386 page book is the history of ontario township and is in good condition except for some damage to spine see pictures. The fund was founded after queen victoria gave lady dufferin the task of improving healthcare for women in india.
Kelleys essays place the boats shown in the prints in the context of the history of american yachting, regattas, and boat design. The fitzhenry and whiteside book of canadian facts and dates. If you contact me, i will be polite but i dont have any additional information. Countess of dufferin wikimili, the free encyclopedia. First lady of the rails manitoba historical society. Nov 21, 2006 the town of orangeville has a colourful, exciting past a history being documented in book form for the first time. The countess of dufferin was the first steam locomotive to operate in the canadian prairie. In 1874, when northwest mounted police inspector francis dickens arrived at dufferin, an outpost along the west side of the red river near the manitobau. Maritime art, yachting, americas cup, frederic schiller. Their names are commemorated in many places and ways. It ran from hallton to clarendon and began in 1882 when the growing sawmill town of sheffield in warren county needed a rail outlet for its products. Full text is unavailable for this digitized archive article. Note that i have almost zero additional information it is all on the web site. Jun 25, 20 it is one of the best books that i have read in a long time.
Louis ho rel patronlzed by their bxcellenelu, the governor general of canada and countess of dufferin. Upper canada district maps circa 1800 upper canada ontario history books online index. Apr 16, 2020 to all our community partners, organizations, nonprofit agencies and to those who support the most vulnerable in our community, we would like to hear from you as to how the county of dufferin may financially assist you in order for you to continue to offer the best support to our community, as we deal with the covid19 pandemic. In 1881, with a population of 12,000, the city was a contender. Countess of dufferin the engine of manitoba history. Books on torontos history are anything but a boring affair. Manitobas first locomotive the countess of dufferin arrived to. The rural municipality of dufferin, 18801980 compiled and edited by june m. Earlier known as the countess of dufferin hospital, it was commissioned in the late. All the history is to include several rare photographs. Search the history of over 411 billion web pages on the internet. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Dufferin county is a county and census division in ontario, canada. If it werent for canada, we might not have the pieintheface gag, basketball, time zones, or the dotted white line on the middle of highways.
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