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Walter Thompson 19151915
North Sydney, NS Canada
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In 1911 Mr. Walter Thompson moved to the North Sydney, Nova Scotia cable office. One of his fellow employees there happened to be a twelve-year-old messenger boy called Dave Watson. The names of those two men Walter Thompson and Dave Watson were closely associated with the cable office 44 years later, when in 1955, Walter Thompson was the Superintendent and Dave Watson was the station electrician.3
Dave Watson1955
North Sydney, NS Canada
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Dave Watson who started in the Western Union as a messenger and later became chief electrician. He worked for the Western Union for about 44 years.5
The Cable Office Staff1955
North Sydney, NS Canada
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This photo shows the office staff of the Cable Office from 1955. Front row, left to right; John Bagg, Walter Thompson, Dave Watson, Marshall Killen; back row Jack Murphy, Bruce Ingraham, and Ray Morgan.7
A farewell to staff member George Ashley.1955
North Sydney, NS Canada
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Shown here the staff Western Union Cable Office North Sydney, Nova Scotia giving farewell to George Ashley who had given 50 years service to the Western Union.9
Communication board 19551955
North Sydney, NS Canada
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One of the most important and modern equipment in the Cable Office in 1955 was the communication board.11
Map of North Sydney 20042004
North Sydney, NS Canada
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This is a map of North Sydney, Nova Scotia 2004.13
North Sydney in 1976 showing the cable office.1976
North Sydney, NS Canada
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Shown here is a picture of North Sydney, Nova Scotia with the Cable Office in the background in 1976. |
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