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Ramsay Women‘s Institute Tweedsmuir History Book 7 5cineduJ£ 'C‘ ' Work, ‘3'“ Refill/55V Swim , m Resources Authorization of Signs‘on Public Lands Under the authority of Section 28 (1) of the Public. Lands Amt (R80, 1996), l hereby authorize the erection of the following Sign: A weatherizetl aluminum historical plaquei3' x 2’) mounted on a 3 feat-high steel post with a cement base, with the foilowlng wording: "Blakeney Plaque When the first Scottish settlers arrived in this area in 1821, they recognized the potential for develeplng water power to operate mills in the "Bay" area of the Mississippi River. in the first decades, they built a sanlll and gristmill as well as a timber slide that diverted logs from the rapide into the “Bay” and on to calmer water. As well a stopping piece at’the Ninth Line comer _ provided lodging for travelers heading north to the lumber camps. The village [called Norway Pine Falls, Shedden‘s Mills, Rosebank] finally received the present name of Blakeney in 1874.3'he railway passer: near the village in the early 1860's which helped move supplies so that by the late 1800's, Blakeney was a hive of activity with a- flour mill,a large woolen factory, at sawmill, cheese factory, Presbyterian Church and mense, general store & post office The first bridge. constructed of logs, provided a vital crossing for the Bytown Road was reolaced with the present one in 19184 All that remains of the early industries are some stone foundations. Some of the hemee of early workers remain along with many new houses up on the hill creating a pleasant village atmosphere in what is now the Ramsey Ward of the Town of Mississippi Mills. Erected in 2010 by the Ramsay Women's institute" (With inclusion of provincial M-NR logo on bottom left corner) at: Blakeney Access Point Authorized by: h r“ 6 Area supervises", Southeast Area ; this 10th day of September 20 10 06 (08/00) 17