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- Nova Scotia. Royal Commission on Nova Scotia Light and Power Company Ltd Application to Develop Gold River for Hydro Electric Energy
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7 cm of textual records (5 file folders)
1 map (published)
1 plan (blueprint copy)
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The Royal Commission appointed to enquire into the application of the Nova Scotia Light and Power Company Ltd. (later known as Nova Scotia Power Commission) to develop Gold River for the generation of Hydro Electric Energy was established by Order-In-Council on June 9, 1961. Russell McInnes, Queens Counsel lawyer, was appointed commissioner. His mandate was to establish the facts in the Company’s application, as well as examine the objections to, and support for the application to develop Gold River, Lunenburg County, NS to generate hydro-electric power. Public notice was given in Halifax and Bridgewater newspapers in June 1961, 2 days of hearings were held July 6 and 13, 1961 during which 20 witnesses were heard and 35 exhibits were tabled as evidence. Written submissions were also received. Commissioner McInnes submitted his final report to Government on September 22, 1961 and the Commission disbanded.
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Fonds consists of hearing transcripts with lists of exhibits and name index (July 6 and 13, 1961); documentary evidence, written submissions, briefs and petitions submitted as exhibits M1 to M22, S1 to S13, and X1 to X15 (1961); and the Final Report with cover letter (Sep 22, 1961).
Exhibits M1 to M22 include public notices newspaper clippings; a copy of the application from NS Light & Power Co. Ltd.; a plan showing proposed new dam site on Gold River (blueprint copy) and map of Lunenburg County showing the drainage area; briefs submitted from companies, municipalities, and associations; signed petitions supporting the application; and the original Order-in-Council.
Exhibits S1 to S13 include Department of Fisheries annual report 1959 and brief; written submissions from individuals and fishing associations; and salmon fishing statistics 1949-1960.
Exhibits X1 to X15 contain written submissions from individuals.
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Transferred from the Government of Nova Scotia.
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Copyright held by the Province of Nova Scotia (crown).
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See Nova Scotia Archives’ Services page for information on copying, reproduction, and use of materials.
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See also the final published Report in Nova Scotia Archives Library. Reference number: TK N85 N85