Roslin, Ontario

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Location of Roslin in Ontario

Roslin is an unincorporated community in the municipality of Centre Hastings, Ontario, Canada.

Roslin was the birthplace of C. F. Hamilton, first liaison and intelligence officer for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. [1] Chisholm's Mills, operated by Chisholm Lumber, is located nearby. [2]

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Roslin, Ontario

Coordinates: 44°20′56″N77°20′02″W / 44.349°N 77.334°W / 44.349; -77.334

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References

  1. Kinsman, Gary William; Buse, Dieter K.; Steedman, Mercedes (2000-10-30). Whose National Security?: Canadian State Surveillance and the Creation of Enemies. Between The Lines. pp. 23–. ISBN   9781896357256 . Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  2. French, Orland. "Chisholm's just lumbers on and on". hastingshistory.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-04.