August 15, 1818 – The Quebec Gazette A boy nine years old, the son of a workingman who lives on St. Charles Street, died from hydrophobia*, having been bitten by…
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Memorials and Things of Fame
August 7, 1818 – The Quebec GazetteThe Agricultural Exposition for the district, was held on the farm of Mr. Anderson, near the Dorchester Bridge. Many cattle and a large quantity…
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August 1, 1818 – The Quebec GazetteMr. Besserer, Captain in the 5th Battalion, Embodied Militia, sailed from this port with a large number of men to erect houses and make…
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July 25, 1868 – The Morning ChronicleCity Council Meeting – The Levis FerryAn important letter from the Superintendent of Works was read, informing the Council that he had visited the…
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July 19, 1818 – The Quebec GazetteCharles Alarie and Thomas Thomas, convicted on the charge of stealing from a vessel lying in Quebec harbour, were executed pursuant to their sentence…
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June 6, 1868 – The Morning ChronicleA One-Horse Discussion An amusing conversation took place on the communication of Mr. Baillarge, recommending the appropriation of $120 for the purchase of a horse…
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1818 – The Quebec GazetteThe stage running between Montreal and Three Rivers overturned in the vicinity of Sorel. As it was well filled with passengers and luggage, the crash was…
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May 13, 1818 – The Quebec GazetteTenders are called for the erection of the building and stalls in the Upper Town market, opposite the French cathedral, work to have been…
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May 2, 1818 – The Quebec GazetteHis Majesty’s ship Iphigenia arrived in Quebec, having on board His Grace the Duke of Richmond, Governor-General of British North America. … A salute…
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April 8, 1818 – The Quebec GazetteThe remains of Mr. George Beattie were interred in this city. At the time of his death he was 81 years of age and…