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Encyclopedia > Wallace, Nova Scotia

Wallace is a community in Nova Scotia, Canada. Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (Latin: One defends and the other conquers) Official languages English Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia Myra Freeman Premier John Hamm (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 11 10 Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 12th 55,283 km² 3. ...


Wallace was originally called Remsheg, meaning "the place between" in the Mic Mac language, but was later renamed Wallace in honour of Scottish folk hero William Wallace and the first treasurer of Nova Scotia, Michael Wallace. This statue in Aberdeen commemorates William Wallace. ...


The village is located on Highway #6, otherwise known as the "Sunrise Trail." The harbour is deep and straight and at one time was well used by large ships hauling lumber, and quarry stone. The Wallace River is a major river of Nova Scotia and was once home to quarries and lumber mills and used to transport their products by sailing ships. Many of these ships were built in Wallace.


The community has its own elementary school, volunteer fire department, and community hall. There is also an excellent recreation complex including a tennis court, basketball court, baseball field and outdoor ice rink. There are Anglican, Presbyterian and United Churches within the village. West of the village is the Wallace and Area Museum, with many artifacts and historical items on display.


Wallace is best known for its stone quarries. Wallace sandstone is a unique olive colour and can be found in many buildings around the world. Most noteably, sandstone from Wallace was used in the construction of the Nova Scotia provincial legislature. The parliament buildings in Ottawa, Ontario also contain Wallace sandstone. Despite many slow years, the quarry is still in operation, although on a much smaller scale than in the past. Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canadas Location. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English, French (in some areas) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 106 24 Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 4th 1...


Other local industries include: fishing, farming, and forestry.


Wallace is the birthplace of Simon Newcomb, famous astronomer and mathematician. Simon Newcomb. ...


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NSDNR, MRB, IS ME 19, Nova Scotia Dimension Stone for Designers, Developers, Quarriers (3044 words)
Nova Scotia's earned reputation as Canada's East Coast playground derives from its nearly 8,000 km of coastline washed by four bodies of water: the Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Fundy, Northumberland Strait and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Nova Scotia's climate is maritime and tempered by the presence of the sea.
Nova Scotia sandstone is easily worked into columns, carvings, intricate mouldings and other applications and is available in rough blocks, sawn slabs or worked in detail if required.
Frank D. Charman, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia (335 words)
Frank D. One of the well known general physicians and surgeons of eastern Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, is Dr. Frank D. who has been very careful in preparing himself for his chosen vocation, and in fact, intends to remain a student of materia medica all his life, realizing the vastness of the subject.
Dr. CHARMAN was born at Wallace, Nova Scotia, November 1, 1878, and here he has spent his life with the exception of the time he was absent in medical college.
Returning to Wallace, Nova Scotia, in 1906 he opened an office for the practice of his profession, and has remained here to the present time, building up a large and ever-growing practice as a general physician and surgeon, having met with encouraging success from the first.
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