Abstract
This interview with Arthur Arbuckle begins with a discussion of Captain Charlie and schooners. He then tells about salmon fishing, talks in detail about salmon nets, and tells of the Arbuckle family's history with fishing. He then talks about salmon buyers and fishermen, Tiny and Ed Mason, and lobster prices. He then talks about herring, mackerel, and John Doyle. On side B Arthur continues to tell about John Doyle and lobster canneries, the first engines on fishing boats, old local businesses, and cars. He then tells about his brother Clarence, school and farming, and Nova Scotia elections. Then he and Dutch discuss what would become the Confederation Bridge and the Canso Causeway. Arthur then talks about tobacco, a fire in Georgeville, salmon canning and a 44lb salmon, and tells about dances and the old days.