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Noel. A message of hope whispered on the winds by angels bearing
good news. A Christmas carol. A period extending from December 24th
to January 6th. French in origin, meaning celebration of the birth of
Christ. It can also mean literally good news again with French origin
Bonnes Nouvelles.
Mining was a critical part of society in the late eighteenth century.
Canaries were kept in cages at locations throughout a mine as an
indication of dangerous air quality. If the canary died, you only had a
few short minutes to exit the mine to safety. The phrase, ‘Canary in the
coal mine’, came to represent a clear warning to those who paid
attention. In this issue we discuss mining during the colonial era as well
as the canaries in our own timeline.
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