Algonquin Park Ranger Mark Robinson
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Algonquin Park (ON, Canada) Ranger: 1907-36. Acting Sup't of the Park: 1922-24. **DIRECT QUOTATIONS FROM ROBINSON'S DAILY DIARIES, unless otherwise indicated.** Print versions: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/search?q=gregory+klages&search-button=&lang=null
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#OTD (Tue, Oct 7) 1913 at #McIntoshLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Arranged a deer run for benefit of [Hon. F. Cochrane] party. ...took party to point where deer cross to mainland while Rangers V. & W. played dog & drove the deer out. A most enjoyable pastime." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
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#OTD (Thu, Oct 7) 1909 at H'quarters, #AlgonquinPark: "I assisted in removing earth from furnace room in Sup’t’s house then we put in cement bottom for furnace. Cleaned up the room, removing cinders & stone, then assisted in removing rubbish thrown out." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
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#OTD (Sat, Oct 6) 1923 at Headquarters, #AlgonquinPark, where Robinson is Acting Superintendent: "Very busy. I have arranged my work so I can leave for home this evening, which I did." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
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#OTD (Sun, Oct 6) 1918 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "About 5 p.m., I got telegram that my mother had broke her arm, also that my sister had a young son & for me to come home. I left at once on an engine for Rainy Lake, where I got a freight train to Scotia Jct." @csnrec.bsky.social
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#OTD (Wed, Oct 6) 1915 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Mr. L.E. Merrill handed me $57.98, proceeds of regatta at Joe Lake, August 27, 1915. I am to send same to Ottawa branch of Red Cross Society." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social @redcrosscanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Fri, Oct 6) 1911 at Headquarters, #AlgonquinPark: "Received telegram saying Hon. F. Cochrane [IMG] would be unable to return. Owing to heavy snowstorm we remained at Headquarters." NOTE: Cochrane was being appointed fed'l Min. of Railways & Canals. @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
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#OTD (Fri, Oct 4) 1918 at #AlgonquinPark: "I left [Barrie] last night at 11:15 p.m. for the Park and reached Scotia Jct. at 3 a.m. On arrival at Joe Lake, I found Art Briggs at the camp, he having been assigned to my beat." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Mon, Oct 4) 1915 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Mr. and Mrs. Dean, Miss Burton went out on evening train for Syracuse, N.Y. I renewed offer of services for overseas services direct to Sir Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia [IMG]."
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#OTD (Fri, Oct 4) 1912 at #AlgonquinPark: "[Mr. Sallows (image) & I] visited Buck, Fawn, Doe & Bear Lakes, Wilsons Creek where we took many photos along the route. Mr. Storm had an epileptic fit at mouth of Wilsons Creek. Fortunately, we were able to take him on shore." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Tue, Oct 3) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Blue herons, black ducks, hooded mergansers, & many sparrows very plentiful. Blue jays & whiskeyjacks also in the showing. Pileated woodpeckers quite plentiful this evening." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Fri, Oct 3) 1912 at #AlgonquinPark: "Hon. Frank [Cochrane, IMG] & I had an exciting chase in the canoe after a large buck in Misty Lake, much to the amusement of the rest of party. On return to camp, letters & newspapers were read. After tea, a jolly campfire & songs." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Sat, Oct 3) 1908 at #AlgonquinPark: "Morning, we left to face long portage on Petawawa & didn’t we wade into it. Dined at Catfish. Afternoon, made out for Burnt Lake. Again, a heavy headwind. Arrived at Burnt Lake at dark, had tea & swapped stories until a late hour." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Mon, Oct 2) 1922 at #TannisLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Saw Arctic three-toed woodpecker and rough-legged hawks, brown-hooded blackbirds, and kingfisher, blue heron." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Fri, Oct 2) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Weather extra fine & warm. Went around traps, no results. Found where one sly old beaver drew a tree three inches thick across trap, then cut off tree, leaving a portion fast in trap." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Sun, Oct 2) 1910 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Snow fell last night (¼ inches). Hon. Frank Cochrane [IMG] and party arrived last night. Party visited Skymount today." NOTE: Cochrane was (at this time) provincial Minister of Lands, Forests & Mines. @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Fri, Oct 2) 1908 at #LakeCauchon, #AlgonquinPark: "After lunch, started for Cedar Lake with a fair wind & rough water. Was wind-bound on Cedar Lake for 2 hours. Arrived at Cedar Lake s. house at dark & enjoyed our tea very much." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Wed, Oct 1) 1913 at #PetawawaRiver, #AlgonquinPark: "...a long walk in the woods...The deep scarlet & shades of maple showing most gorgeous again. Also, the bright golden color of birch leaves. The reflections in the color waters of the lake were beyond description..." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Tue, Oct 1) 1912 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Snow fell today. We put roof on boathouse & finished same. Mr. Sallows [IMG] of Goderich and Mr. Storm arrived today." NOTE: Sallows was an active photographer. huron.ogs.on.ca/reuben-r-sal... @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Mon, Sep 29) 1913 at #Algonquinpark: "Mr. Cochrane & party spent forenoon exploring the large island in Misty Lake. Steve & I caught a deer swimming in the lake. Steve catching it by the tail, etc. There is fresh meat in camp for a few days." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Tue, Sep 29) 1908 at #LakeCauchon, #Algonquinpark: "Rain falling heavily. All wet to the skin& looking at each other, admiring the pleasant glow in our faces. Afternoon, attempted to work. Got very wet. Prepared our meat & beds for night. All in great humor. Oh my." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Sun, Sep 26) 1925 on medical leave in Barrie, ON: "Miss Whan spoke on missions in Africa at the [Baptist Church] rally Sunday School. A very fine address."
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#OTD (Mon, Sep 26) 1921 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "We had a most beautiful autumn day. Heard white-throat sparrows singing. Wolves are around the lakes to east of us, their tracks having been seen. The colour & splendor of our hills in their autumn tints is unsurpassed." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Thu, Sep 26) 1918 at #AlgonquinPark: "I went to Brûlé Lake on train to see Jim Robertson re. guns & shooting of a deer. I walked home via railroad track. Snow fell last night & this morning there being 1 ½ inches of snow at Scotia Jct." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Fri, Sep 26) 1913 at #MistyLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Rain this morning. Cooking meals in the rain on campfire not as pleasant as it might be nevertheless an excellent feeling of goodwill prevailed & a most enjoyable meal was partaken by all." @nichecanada.bsky.social
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#OTD (Sat, Sep 26) 1908 at #LakeCauchon, #AlgonquinPark: "Fire across lake very bad, raging all night. Much valuable timber has been destroyed; many miles of valuable timber lands being left without a single tree living upon it." @nichecanada.bsky.social