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A by-catch of Atlantic salmon was commonplace to the shad fishery.
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Harold Cooke with one night's salmon.
1958
Great Village, Nova Scotia, Canada
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During the fifties as many as forty could be caught on one tide. These were always welcome, bringing a higher price. On a barrell one can see the scale where they were weighed.
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Removing salmon from gill net.
1958
Highland Village, Nova Scotia, Canada
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The method of removing a salmon from the gill-net would be the same as removing a shad.
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Harold Cooke with two salmon.
1958
Great Village, Nova Scotia, Canada
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A previous slide showed a salmon that measured thirty-three inches. These two salmon measured that long at least.
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Russell Cooke with two salmon.
1968
Great Village, Nova Scotia, Canada
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As mentioned a by-catch of salmon was part of shad fishing. These wonderful specimens are being displayed by Russell Cooke.
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The Montrose under full sail.
1900
Portapique, Nova Scotia, Canada
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After a week of hard work on land and water, many families enjoyed a Sunday sail or a race. The Montrose seems to be newly painted and is sporting a new suit of sails. Note the men in their white shirts, which would indicate it was likely Sunday.
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Taking children for a sail in the Montrose.
1900
Portapique, Nova Scotia, Canada
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We aren't sure who the children are but the skipper is Dave Collins in the Montrose (now painted green) out for a Sunday sail.
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A Sunday outing.
1900
Portapique, Nova Scotia, Canada