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| R.B.
Bennett Commemorative
Centre Project |
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 Richard
Bedford Bennett was born here in Albert County. He grew up here
in Hopewell Cape
before embarking on a lifelong journey that would see him as a School
Teacher,
Lawyer, Businessman, Politician, National Leader and
Philanthropist. 
The Right Honourable R.B. Bennett will always be remembered for being the Prime Minister of Canada during The Great Depression. One of the goals in establishing this Commemorative Centre is to share with all Canadians some of the other things that Bennett should be remembered for.  While
Prime
Minister of Canada R.B. Bennett signed the Statute of Westminster
making
Canadian Parliament fully independent in its decisions. He passed
the Relief Act, created the
Canadian Wheat Board and created the Canadian Broadcasting Commission,
the
forerunner of today’s CBC. But most
importantly, Bennett created the Bank of Canada. Not bad for the
son of a shipbuilder from Albert County.
Over the
next three years, this project will transform the Shiretown of Hopewell
Cape
into a bustling centre for activity.
Refurbishment of seven of our buildings will help make this
happen.
The many facets of R.B. Bennett’s life will
be revealed through unique interpretation throughout the entire Albert
County
Museum Complex. His stories will be
woven into the very fabric that is the human and industrial history of
Albert County. This is a remarkable Museum with an extraordinary
collection and as Curator I welcome this opportunity to add such an
important
story in Albert County’s history. Donald Alward The Albert County Historical Society Inc. is a Registered Canadian Charity. Please contact us if you would like to make a financial contribution or to learn more about our charitable activities. Established and operated by the Albert County Historical Society Inc. |
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