The history of the rm of dufferin in manitoba 18801980, published by the council of the rm, is the most comprehensive resource available on the history of the municipality. Full text of canada under the administration of the earl. 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. Countess of dufferin news newspapers books scholar jstor december. The arrival of the countess of dufferin, winnipeg, 9 october 1877. Sep 22, 2006 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 dufferin. From november 1872, her married name became hamilton. In 1856, he wrote a successful travel book, letters from high. After her marriage, hariot georgina rowanhamilton was styled as countess of dufferin on november 1871. 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. Dates of some of the principal events in the history of 100 years of the railroad in new england 18261926 14 pages.
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. Oct 19, 2014 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. Earlier known as the countess of dufferin hospital, it was commissioned in the late 1870s. The name rideau hall was chosen by thomas mckay for his villa, drawing inspiration from the rideau canal which he had helped construct, though the house was also known colloquially as mckays castle. The arrival of the countess of dufferin at winnipeg, man. Steam locomotives used lots of water and so a train pulled a special rail car called a tender or a coal car to carry the coal, wood and water. Completed in the year 1886, its inauguration took place at the hands of the earl of dufferin. I grew up in a small farming community and as a kid one of my great thrills was running outside when the train went by so i could wave to the man in the caboose. Biography blackwood, frederick temple, 1st marquess of. Once the house became the official residence of the governor general, it was termed formally as government house. Narrative, visit of the governorgeneral and the countess of.
The royal canadian yacht club was founded in toronto in 1852 to serve both as a yachting recreational club and, in the british tradition, as an unofficial auxiliary of the royal navy in the defence of the waters of lake ontario. 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. Dufferin sailed close to jan mayen island, but was unable to land there due to heavy ice and caught only a very brief glimpse of the island through the fog. Countess of dufferin, was the last of the challenging schooners. These rail adventures, from the modest to the most decadent, offer a mix of breathtaking scenery, a window on the role of the railroad in north american history and opportunities to enjoy leisure. The railway museum is a place i had never been to before. The countess of dufferin the iron horse arrives in. Born in comparative obscurity, at an engine works in the u. Mar 21, 2015 from 23 october 1862, her married name became hamiltonblackwood. Helen selina blackwood, baroness dufferin and claneboye, later helen selina hay, countess of gifford 1807 june 1867, was an english poet, songwriter, and prose author.
The countess of dufferin, and early engines of her time, was called a locomotive. What dufferin street used to look like in toronto blogto. My vacation this year is touring my own home province. Lord dufferin may be the first rock star amongst canadian governor generals. On oct 9 1877, the countess of dufferin arrived in winnipeg to inaugurate the era of rail service. First lady of the western rails winnipeg free press. She suffered from insufficient financial backing, was roughly finished, badly canvassed, poorly sailed and soundly defeated. Lord dufferin served as governor general of canada during a period of rapid change in canadian history. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. 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. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Born in comparative obscurity, at an engine works in the usa, in 1872, a locomotive known as the countess of dufferin, cpr no.
The politics of gender and medicine in colonial india. Dominion of canada 2 dollars banknote 1878 earl of dufferin. Manitobas first locomotive the countess of dufferin arrived to. Countess of dufferin the last of the challenging schooners for americas cup. Narrative, visit of the governorgeneral and the countess of dufferin, to the six nation indians, 25th august, 1874.
Countess of dufferin hospital sir sayajirao general hospital. 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Manitobas first locomotive the countess of dufferin. Winnipeg railway museum manitoba historical society. 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 at five. Before 1855 the doctors in the baroda state were only hakims and vaids who followed the traditional medicine system. The first canadian challenge was received in april, 1876, from major charles gifford, vice commodore of the royal canadian yacht club of toronto, who was the head of a syndicate or stock company, formed to build the countess of dufferin.
A head of next months aspects festival, lady dufferin tells linda stewart of her gilded life mixing with famous faces such as princess margaret, jacques cousteau and truman capote, and why she. Full text of the history of the administration of the right. The first locomotive to arrive in manitoba was the countess of dufferin. After her marriage, hariot georgina rowanhamilton was styled as baroness dufferin and clandeboye on 23 october 1862. Jul 05, 2018 the clubs passion was racing their sailboats. The countess of dufferin the iron horse arrives in winnipeg. Narrative, visit of the governorgeneral and the countess. Early days at the royal canadian yacht club local history. Countess of dufferin, the first steam locomotive in western canada, which arrived at winnipeg on 8 october 1877 no date source.
From jan mayen, foam sailed on to northern norway, stopping at hammerfest before sailing for spitzbergen. If your family is from dufferin county, check out dufferin genealogy online. Full text of canada under the administration of the earl of dufferin. 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. Full text of the history of the administration of the right honorable frederick temple, earl of dufferin. Dufferin was born helen selina sheridan into a literary and theatrical family with political connections. In 1885, lady dufferin set up the fund after being contacted by queen victoria who gave her the task of helping the suffering women of india. 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. Countess of dufferin courtesy of the archives of manitoba installed 1997 via rail station, 123 main street south winnipeg transported by barge down the red river, the countess of dufferin arrived in st. Dufferin was the only child of price blackwood, 4th baron dufferin.
Queen victoria had been recently contacted by elizabeth bielby, a missionary in india who focused on womens health. Designed and built by alexander cuthbert for the americas cup, countess of dufferin was a schooner described as a homely craft. Countess of dufferin picture of winnipeg railway museum. Built in 1872, and named after the wife of the earl of dufferin, canadas third governorgeneral, she was the first locomotive to operate in the canadian prairies. First lady of the rails manitoba historical society. 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. Full text of canada under the administration of the earl of. This article examines the relationship of gender issues and the practice of medicine in the context of colonialism as revealed through an analysis of the dufferin fund in india.
It was considered such a milestone in the development of manitoba, that the day was declared a public holiday in winnipeg, and the free press published a special. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Access library edition for free from the public computers in the library. 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.
This 816 page book covers the early history of town of carman and the rm of dufferin, including its many small communities, institutions, businesses and services, as well. Full text of canada under the administration of the earl of dufferin see other formats. Countess of dufferin the engine of manitoba history. On his return, dufferin published a book about his travels, letters from high. In the winter, lord and lady dufferins social calendar included traditional canadian outdoor pursuits.
The local histories collection includes books that can be searched by both the current and former municipality names, since several municipalities. Third challenger for the americas cup, as she appeared on the slipway ready for launching at cobourg, ontario. The clubs first challenge for the americas cup came in 1876. Shop 1933 print countess of dufferin steam locomotive canadian pacific railway crd1 original halftone print and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. Before 1877, anyone from manitoba wanting to travel to eastern canada could expect an arduous journey.
The countess of dufferin was the first steam locomotive to operate in the canadian prairie. This canadian history for kids exclusive looks at an amazing governor general, lord dufferin. Lady dufferin on extraordinary life mixing with rich and. He evinced no enthusiasm but stoically gazed at the novel thing. Full text of the history of the administration of the. Unfollow dufferin county to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Toronto, ontario our history royal canadian yacht club. Helen selina dufferin pennys poetry pages wiki fandom.
Admired for her wit and literary talents, she was a wellknown figure in london society of the mid19th century. Wood, after a photograph used by courtesy of alexander g. Canadian pacific railway, steam engine countess of dufferin, no. An extensive local history collection and local newspapers on microfilm from 1868 to 2017 are also available. Blackwood hamiltontempleblackwood, frederick temple, 1st marquess of dufferin and ava, governor general.