his home town and province. He established the Old Manse Library in his boyhood residence, built the town hall, and established a park (the historic Town Square) for the community. The picturesque park includes the town's war cenotaph, a stone fountain (with water supplied by an artesian well), an Italian stone gazebo and other monuments of local historic importance such as shipbuilding and folk music. The park was once well known for its graceful and elegant stand of elm trees, since stricken by the deadly Dutch elm disease. A bust of Beaverbrook, containing his ashes, stands in the square. Newcastle is also the hometown of David Adams Richards, one of Canada's pre-eminent authors. He has been recognised via many awards, including two Governor General's Awards. External links Neighbourhoods in Miramichi, New Brunswick Populated places disestablished in 1995 Former towns in New Brunswick