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A look at daily life in Victorian Montreal through the words of the city's newspapers. All stories are sourced along with the date of publication. This blog is run by Brennan Neill (@brennaneill).

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A bright future

City News – The Montreal Gazette May 17, 1879 The electric light was displayed last night from the roof of the Geological Museum, the motor being in »

Brennan Neill on electricity, light 16 May 2016

Deaf-mute man struck down by train

Fatal railway accident – The Montreal Daily Post May 14, 1885 As the passenger train from Cornwall was nearing Vaudreuil , this morning, the form of a man »

Brennan Neill on train, Vaudreuil 16 May 2016

Noble pet missing

Disappeared – The Montreal Gazette Apr. 6, 1878 The large St. Bernard dog “Fan” belonging to Mr. McCrobie, Captain of the Salvage Corps, No. 2 Fire Station, »

Brennan Neill on firemen, pet, missing 03 April 2016

Medals for hero firemen

Honoring the Brave – The Montreal Herald Apr. 6, 1885 Gold Medals for Firemen Briere, Dubois and Provost. It will be remembered that early on the morning »

Brennan Neill on fire, firemen, awards 03 April 2016

Brought up in houses of ill repute

Incorrigible – The Montreal Gazette Jan. 6, 1880 Frederick Hartly, a youth of ten summers, was brought up yesterday at a Special Sessions of the Peace, charged »

Brennan Neill on children, reformatory 05 January 2016
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