Report of the Nova Scotia Department of the Dublin International Exhibition, 1865

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“Medals are awarded to Messrs. P. McNab, of Dartmouth, and H.M. Moyle, “for cereals of excellent quality.” It may appear singular that both should have a similar award for apparently similar products. It is to be understood that the two cases are not altogether parallel. Both exhibited wheat, barley, and oats – so that both were exhibitors of Cereals, – but McNab’s wheat was the best, while Moyle’s oats were the best…”

Nova Scotia Committee for the Dublin International Exhibition. “Report of the Nova Scotia Department of the Dublin International Exhibition, 1865”, Halifax, N.S. : A. Grant, 1866. https://www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.40353/1?r=0&s=1

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