- The Hobo King
This Gypsie is said to have driven across the country, wore all the badges on his lapel and promoted himself as the "Hobo King".
This Gypsie is said to have driven across the country, wore all the badges on his lapel and promoted himself as the "Hobo King".
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- Workers Employed by the Building of the Swisha Dam
These men were in charge of cutting all the timber in preparation for the rising water levels caused by the building of the Swisha dam at Les Rapides Des Joachims. Left hand Corner of Photograph: Lucien Côte
These men were in charge of cutting all the timber in preparation for the rising water levels caused by the building of the Swisha dam at Les Rapides Des Joachims. …
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- Anglican Church Deux Rivieres, ON
The man standing in the picture is believed to be Victor R. McQuestion. The church was located in the flood plain and was demolished in 1949.
The man standing in the picture is believed to be Victor R. McQuestion. The church was located in the flood plain and was demolished in 1949.
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- McQuestion Family c.1910
Ben and Anna McQuestion and son Victor. According to records, the McQuestion family was in the Upper Ottawa Valley as early as 1845. William E.Logan mentions a Mr. McQuestion while on his survey of Upper Canada in 1845. Ben McQuestion (McQuestein) appears in the 1871 census for the United Townships …
Ben and Anna McQuestion and son Victor. According to records, the McQuestion family was in the Upper Ottawa Valley as early as 1845. William E.Logan mentions a Mr. McQuestion while …
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- Remembering the Past
North Renfrew Times, September 19, 1992 A plaque was unveiled in September to commemorate the historic role the Ottawa River and its rapids near Deux Rivieres played in our history. On hand for the unveiling were MP Len Hopkins, Reeve of Head Clara and Maria, Lita Therrien, and others interested in the river's ...
North Renfrew Times, September 19, 1992 A plaque was unveiled in September to commemorate the historic role the Ottawa River and its rapids near Deux Rivieres played in our history. On hand for the unveiling were …
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- Opening of Separate School in Deux Rivieres c. 1958
Unknown man, Loretta Boissonneault, Ed Fisher (MP of Renfrew), unknown man, unknown man.
Unknown man, Loretta Boissonneault, Ed Fisher (MP of Renfrew), unknown man, unknown man.
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- Ribbon Cutting at the Deux-Rivières Bilingual Separate School c.1958
Rene Houle (cutting the ribbon),Father Brown, and Loretta Boissonneault.
Rene Houle (cutting the ribbon),Father Brown, and Loretta Boissonneault.
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- Deux-Rivières Bilingual Separate School c.1958
Photograph of the outside of the Deux-Rivières Separate School.
Photograph of the outside of the Deux-Rivières Separate School.
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- Boissonneault Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary c.1959
Father Brown, Loretta and André Boissonneault.
Father Brown, Loretta and André Boissonneault.
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- Helicopter Lands in Deux Rivieres
From Right: Bonnie Resmer, Diane LeClair, Candice Resmer, Trina Cotnam (little blonde girl), Diane Boissonneault (little one leaning on the helicopter), Andy Boissonneault. Pilot, unknown.
From Right: Bonnie Resmer, Diane LeClair, Candice Resmer, Trina Cotnam (little blonde girl), Diane Boissonneault (little one leaning on the helicopter), Andy Boissonneault. Pilot, unknown.
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- Boissonneault Homestead, Deux Rivières
This was the Boissonneault homestead. It was also the local post office, grocer, and automobile service station. This picture was taken after the building of the Des Joachims Dam (Swisha project). This one-stop-shop was built in 1947-1948. André Boissonneault bought his first truck and worked moving gravel for the construction …
This was the Boissonneault homestead. It was also the local post office, grocer, and automobile service station. This picture was taken after the building of the Des Joachims Dam (Swisha …
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- Demolition of St. Lawrence Parish, Deux Rivières c.1969
A crane with a wrecking ball idles next to St. Lawrence Parish, Deux Rivières.
A crane with a wrecking ball idles next to St. Lawrence Parish, Deux Rivières.
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- Boissonneault Home c.1958
Father J.K. O'Brien and Andy Boissonneault pose for this picture. This was Andy Boissonneault's first communion.
Father J.K. O'Brien and Andy Boissonneault pose for this picture. This was Andy Boissonneault's first communion.
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- Inside St. Lawrence Parish, Deux Rivières, ON c.1957
Father J.K. O'Brien, Bonnie Resmer, Unknown, Ivan Boissonneault.
Father J.K. O'Brien, Bonnie Resmer, Unknown, Ivan Boissonneault.
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- Confirmation St. Lawrence Parish, Deux Rivières c.1958
Father J.K. O'Brien, Marg(nee Cotnam)Resmer, Margaret Howard (Teacher in Deux Rivières), Wayne Resmer, and Andy Boissonneault. Church service was held at St. Lawrence Parish.
Father J.K. O'Brien, Marg(nee Cotnam)Resmer, Margaret Howard (Teacher in Deux Rivières), Wayne Resmer, and Andy Boissonneault. Church service was held at St. Lawrence Parish.
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- Children After Confirmation St. Lawrence Parish, Deux Rivières
Priscilla Boissonneault, Candice Resmer, Bonnie Resmer, Wayne Resmer, Andy Boissonneault, Ivan Boissonneault.
Priscilla Boissonneault, Candice Resmer, Bonnie Resmer, Wayne Resmer, Andy Boissonneault, Ivan Boissonneault.
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- Home of Ben and Ann McQuestion c.1918
This was the home of Ben and Ann McQuestion.
This was the home of Ben and Ann McQuestion.
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- View of Ottawa River from Boissonneault Home
A cedar post fence in the foreground with heavy equipment. In the background a road leading down to the Ottawa River and the Laurentian mountains (on the Quebec side) are visible across the river.
A cedar post fence in the foreground with heavy equipment. In the background a road leading down to the Ottawa River and the Laurentian mountains (on the Quebec side) are …
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- Deux Rivières Boat Launch Ribbon
A piece of the Red Ribbon from the Deux Rivières boat ramp opening ceremony.
A piece of the Red Ribbon from the Deux Rivières boat ramp opening ceremony.
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- Honour Roll: Members of St Lawrence' s Parish, Deux Rivières, Who Enlisted with Canada's Fighting Forces
The Head, Clara and Maria Veterans Project is seeking photographs of the following veterans: Beaudry, Arthur; Cotnam, Gerald; Dunlop, Edward; Kitts, Gerald; Kitts, Roy; Ladourceur, Elmer; LeClair, Harold; LeClair, Herbert; McConnell, Alex; McConnell, David; McConnell, John; Turcotte, Edward.
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