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Correspondence
Series · 1880-1926
Part of Municipality of the District of Argyle (1879-1926) fonds
Series forms part of Municipality of the District of Argyle (1879-1926) fonds and consists of general correspondence of the office of the Municipality of Argyle related to the following: general correspondence to the Clerk, correspondence from Wardens and Councilors, correspondence from officials such as tax collectors and assessors, requests and letters from the Provincial Government, correspondence with associations such as the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities, correspondence with solicitors, requests for grants, and correspondence related to roads.
Juror Lists
Series · 1913-1946
Part of Town of Wedgeport fonds
Series forms part of Town of Wedgeport fonds and consists of returns of the Revising Committee of all residents of the Town of Wedgeport liable to serve as jurors.
Deeds and Legal Documents
Series · 1880-1925
Part of Municipality of the District of Argyle (1879-1926) fonds
Series forms part of Municipality of the District of Argyle (1879-1926) fonds and consists of deeds made to the Municipality of Argyle, mortgages held by the Municipality, title searches performed on behalf of the Municipality, and legal agreements related to the Married Women's Property Act.
Fire Prevention records
Series · 1879-1926
Part of Municipality of the District of Argyle (1879-1926) fonds
Series forms part of Municipality of the District of Argyle (1879-1926) fonds and consists of records pertaining to fire prevention in the Municipality. Although by-laws related to fire prevention existed, the only organized fire department within the area was located in Tusket Village. This fire department was known as the Mayflower Engine Company. The appointment of collectors of fire taxes and officers within the Mayflower Engine Co., by Municipal Council, reveals that the department was considered a branch of the Municipal Goverment. Most other fire prevention activities found in the records pertain to forest fires and forest fire prevention.