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The "Antigonish Movement" adult education programs at the St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia.
The "Co-Operation" ideas of Rev. Dr.J.J.Tompkins, of St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, give rise to programs such as the Adult Education Program of the Extension Department of the University. Adults are seen participating in education program, as they take evening instruction in reading, writing, and basic economics, in a local school classrooms. Another pioneer in the "Antigonish Movement," the Rev. Dr. Hugh MacPherson of St.Francis Xavier University, is seen on a farm, advising local farmers about soil and farming techniques. In a laboratory at the University, he discusses soil chemistry, with several farmers, and shows them the contrast between plants with and without proper soil conditions. He counsels farmers out in the field. Views of the campus of St. Francis Xavier University. Map of Nova Scotia showing the Eastern area served by the University. Other leaders in the "Antigonish Movement," Dr. M.M. Coady and his assistant, A.B. MacDonald, are seen together, and consulting with other educators at the university. Sister Marie Michael, who leads women's programs, is highlighted.
Log rollers during a competition try to balance on log, drum and ball as spectators watch at Lake Molega Nova Scotia, Canada.
Ace log rollers during a competition at Lake Molega in Nova Scotia, Canada. Four log rollers try to balance on a single wooden log. Two of them fall in water. Two other try to balance themselves and unbalance others. Excited spectators at the lake shore watch the competition. Log rollers on a hollow drum and on a big ball. The winner of the competition.
The miners work on various machines while mining salt from Malagash salt mine in Nova Scotia, Canada (WW2)
Salt mining operations in a Nova Scotia mine in Canada during World War II. The Canadian miners work on clips and mountains in Malagash salt mine to extract salt. A miner wearing a miner's helmet work. Miners dig salt with shovels. Miners work on various machines. Water being sprayed on the salt walls. Miners on boat. Hand of person showing a salt rock. The salt being packed in sacks for war. A miner sits and eats his lunch. He picks up a pinch of salt from his side and puts it in the food.
Roof of Gold Mine collapses, trapping three men 150 feet down and men reached by drilling a bore hole in Nova Scotia.
Disaster of Moose River Gold Mines in Nova Scotia. Collapsed Moose River Gold Mines and pile of debris. Rescue miners inspect the site. The men reach by drilling a bore hole on the sixth day to bring food, water and a telephone. Survivors of the disaster. On April 12, 1936 the roof of the mine collapses, trapping three men 150 feet down for 11 days. Rotted timbers split. The rubble traps the cable. Plane in flight. People and relatives of victims at the surface, express grief, sadness, and mourning. Rescuers on surface. Survivors are carried out on litters. Large crowd gather.
Fishermen work with fish catch aboard `Helga' off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada.
Fishermen aboard `Helga' off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. View of fish catch. The fishermen look at fishes. Views of piles of fishes. A fisherman transfers fishes from one container to another. A fisherman transfers fishes with a fork shovel. Helga underway at sea.
Signs in a restaurant window which serves fish in Nova Scotia, Canada.
A restaurant serving fish on a shore in Nova Scotia, Canada. A sign on the restaurant: 'Hot Fish Sandwiches'. A man sitting at a restaurant window. A sign: 'Restaurant, Fried Oysters - Fish Sandwiches'. A man exits a car and enters the restaurant.
