Cairn of Peace and Golden Plough dedication
Description
- Media Type
- Image
- Item Type
- Photographs
- Notes
- The First World Ploughing Match was held at Cobourg in 1953. On September 12, 1955, a Cairn, surmounted by a replica of The Golden Plough was dedicated in Cobourg. The plaque carries the following message: “This cairn of peace and The Golden Plough honors The First World Ploughing Match held here, October 8 and 9, 1953. Similar cairns are reaching across the world that man may use the plough to cultivate peace and plenty.” (Cobourg Sentinel Star)
- Publisher
- Foster M. Russell
- Place of Publication
- Cobourg
- Date of Original
- 1955
- Date Of Event
- 1955
- Subject(s)
- Local identifier
- 630-8
- Collection
- Historical Photographs
- Geographic Coverage
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Ontario, Canada
Latitude: 43.95977 Longitude: -78.16515
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- Copyright Statement
- Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
- Contact
- Cobourg Public LibraryEmail:info@cobourg.library.on.ca
Website:
Agency street/mail address:200 Ontario Street, Cobourg, ON K9A 5P4
