Ron MacNutt - District 5
District 5 Communities5-1: Malagash Point, Malagash Centre, Malagash Mine, North Shore, Wallace Ridge, Upper Malagash, Malagash Station
For community and council events, see our events calendar. MalagashMalgash Rock Salt Mine Holds Memories of PastWhere once there were buildings, mine shafts and machinery spread out over more than 15 acres, there are now an empty field, memories and hopes for the future. Canada's first salt mine was located here. The first salt was hoisted on Labor Day, September 2,1918. Commercial quantities and quality was struck at 85 feet. At first salt was sold as hay and fish preservative in Atlantic Canada, In the 1920s salt was mixed with clay to form a primitive road surface. In the 1940s salt became a solution to icy paved roads. The salt supply was exhausted in 1959. In its 41 year history the Malgash mine had produced two million tons of salt. Jost VineyardsThe Jost Family arrived in Canada in 1970 from the Rhine Valley of Germany. Hans Jost Sr., with all of his experience in wine-making, decided to leave the vines and pursue a life of farming. But the love for wine was in his blood and in 1978 he planted a few grapevines. These vines eventually produce a very bountiful harvest, too much for the family and friends to consume. So, with the encouragement of the Department of Agriculture, Hans planted a further 17 acres and obtained a farm winery licence. In 1985 Jost Vineyards received their first listing in the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission. In 1986 The Winery Store opened and has had over 40,000 visitors annually from all over Canada and the World. Over the last decade or so , Jost Vineyards has own over 40 awards in international competitions in North America. Northumberland Seashore Golf LinksAvid golfers will enjoy the open and tree lined fairways at the 18 hole Golf Club located on the picturesque Gulf Shore just 8.4 kms from Pugwash and 14 kms from Wallace. Some holes border on the ocean and water comes into play on 13 holes; there's a practice range, putting green, and both power and hand carts and golfing equipment are available from the Golf Shop. This course also features a licensed dining room offering its clientele anything from a light snack to full course meals. Diners enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the Northumerland Strait with a glimpse of all three provinces on a clear day. WallaceWallace is a picturesque seaside village with a diverse cultural heritage. The Mi-kmaq burial ground and the remnants of the Acadian Dykes are visible reminders of our first native and European Settlers. This first fishing and hunting community was then called "Remsheg", meaning " the place in between". In 1755, the Acadians were expelled from the area because of political animosity between Britain and France. Nearly three decades later, in 1784. United Empire Loyalists, driven from their homes in America, were given land grants by the British crown to found the town of Wallace. In 1825, the inhabitants changed the name of the town from Remsheg to Wallace in honor of Nova Scotia's first treasure, Michael Wallace, and the Scottish hero, William Wallace. The village of Wallace was once the centre of a major sandstone quarry and in the early 1900's it would not be unusual to find the main highway barricaded while trolleys carried sandstone down to the harbour to be loaded on ships. Many buildings in Canada and U.S.A., including the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa and Province House in Halifax are made from Wallace Sandstone. Now it's primarily a fishing, farming and lumbering centre with a large government wharf for the fishing fleet and beside it there is a launching ramp for pleasure boats that visitors may use free of charge. Famous People of the Wallace AreaSimon Newcomb (1835-1909)He was born in Wallace bridge, Nova Scotia. His work in mathematics and astronomy brought him recognition and honors from countries around the world. He served as Professor of Mathematics in the U.S. Navy and retired as Rear-Admiral. He also was appointed as Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy at the John Hopkins University. He served as the editor of the American Journal of Mathematics and was the first president of the American Astronomical Society. He received Honorary degrees from seventeen universities and was a member of forty five foreign scientific societies. He received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society and the Copley Medal of the Royal Society, as well as the Schubert Prize of the Imperial Academy of Sciences of Russia. He wrote over 540 books and papers. His most important work was in developing tables of astronomical constants. His tables of data concerning the movements of the Sun, Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune played a big part in the development of a universal system of astronomical standards. His work is still being used by astronomers around the world as well as by the space programs of all countries. Simon Newcomb died on July 11,1909 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. W.K.BuckleyThe developer of many fine cough and cold remedies, was born here in Wallace, Nova Scotia. The family later moved to Sydney, N. S. His family was extremely important to him throughout his life. He would send members of his family poetry emphasizing the importance of family love. He was also a great lover of nature and worked for animal welfare. Senator Alexander MacFarlane, Q.C. (1818-1898)Born in Wallace, Nova Scotia, on June 17,1818. He practiced law in Wallace for many years. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1855 to 1865. He was a member of the Executive Council of Nova Scotia from 1865 until Nova Scotia joined with New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario to form the Dominion of Canada. He was also one of the delegates from Nova Scotia to the Colonial Conference in London, a conference held to complete the terms of Union, 1866-67. He was called to the Senate on October 10,1870. He served as a Conservative Senator until his death on December 14,1898. He died at his family home in Wallace , Nova Scotia. Highlights of District Five Area:
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