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1909 in Canada

Explore 3 historical events and records for Canada in 1909.

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Historical records for Canada in 1909

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June

1 June 1909

Department of External Affairs

Laurier, Wilfrid · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Creates the Department of External Affairs.

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1909

Olympic Class Fitting Supervision Plan

Pirrie, William James · Belfast · Chairman of Harland and Wolff · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Plans to take close personal interest in fitting, decoration and interior arrangements as the Olympic-class ships near completion.

1909

Yard Number 401 Construction

Pirrie, William James · Belfast · Chairman of Harland and Wolff · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Harland and Wolff begins building Titanic as Yard Number 401 under Pirrie's chairmanship.

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