Three new faces on Bradford council
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- 1974-12-04
Part of George Jackson fonds
Bradford Witness
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Three new faces on Bradford council
Part of George Jackson fonds
Bradford Witness
Part of George Jackson fonds
"The McCague family joined husband and father George on the podium after his nomination victory a week ago Tuesdday. The Conservative MPP will again represent Dufferin-Simcoe in the provincial election. From left to right are Barry, Heather, Ross, Raymond, and wife Elaine."
George Jackson
South Simcoe Women's Institute Officers
Part of George Jackson fonds
"The officers of Simcoe South Women's Institute posed for a picture following installation ceremonies May 6 at the district annual meeting held at Bond Head. Front row: [left to right] Mrs. Keith Kneeshaw, Mrs. Paul Tipping, Mrs. Everett McVety, Mrs. Cecil Reynolds, Mrs. Donald Monkman, Mrs. Wilbert Trotter, Mrs. William Sutherland. Second row: Mrs. Merven Jessop, Mrs. Irwin Hounsome, Mrs. Albert Woodcock, Mrs. James Church, Mrs. Al Tizzard, Mrs. James Crosbie, Mrs. Douglas Montgomery, Mrs. Owen Bell, Mrs. Allan Orr and Mrs. John Rumble."
Part of George Jackson fonds
"Heidi O'Brien (right) of Britannia Avenue, a poll clerk, was one of many people who voted during the two provincial election advance polls at the West Gwillimbury township office. Deputy returning officer Roberta Hodgson, deposits Mrs. O'Brien's vote in the ballot box."
Bradford Witness
Office Window - Centennial Celebrations/ Fall Fairs/ Ontario Election
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Article features news on Canada's Centennial celebrations, extra copies of the Bradford Witness, and recalling the fall fairs around the county. It also mentions the upcoming Ontario elections.
Bradford Witness
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"The Bradford Rotary Club elected its new executive last week, naming Bas Visser president. Front, from left;; Jim Simone, treasurer; Frank Maurino, inter-club relations; Reg Harris, Paul Harris Fellowship winner. Rear: Paul Travis, vocational service; Peter Van Scheyndel, secretary; Bas Visser; Don Wood, vice-president; Rick Walker, past president; Sheldon Harries, international service. Absent, Wayne Stinson, club services; Bill Skwarchuk community service."
Bradford Witness
Part of George Jackson fonds
"Newly elected Lions Club executive are left to right [front row]: Secretary Eric Hall; Second Vice President John Rutherford; First Vice President Bernie Horne; President Mac Lewis; Immediate Past President Jim Dodds; Third Vice President Gerry Van Alebeek; Treasurer George Robertson. Back row [left to right]: Director Gerry Barker; Tail Twister Joe Alebeek; Director Bill Melbourne; Lion Tamer Bill Lotto; Directors Joe Magani, Merle Woodcock and Jack Armstrong."
Magani retires, election races shaping up
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"BRADFORD - After 16 years in public office, Bradford Mayor Joe Magani is retiring from politics. He made his announcement Thursday night before fellow members of town council.
"I think it's about time for Uncle Joe to quit," he said quietly. "I've been in this job for 16 years, and I'm tired. I'd like to spend more time with my family." ...
Bradford Witness
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"Arthur Evans, retiring Simcoe-Centre MPP said Thursday night he was leaving politics because "we should have new blood". He was speaking at an all-candidates meeting held in Sir William Osler School by the Bradford and West Gwillimbury Progressive Conservative Riding Association. Three contestants for the nomination in Simcoe-centre spoke after Mr. Evans reminisced about his last 16 years at Queen's Park. Evans described his various duties, told a joke about Stuart Smith, and promised the nominees that the winner would have all his support and advice."
George Jackson
Institute elects year's officers
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"The Tee-We-Gwill chapter of the Women's Institute held their first meeting with this year's officers last Monday night at the home of Mrs. Barbara Wilcox on Beeton Road. The Women's Institute was originally founded in Ontario to educate women in rural areas in the homemaking field. Since then it has become a world-wide community services oriented organization. The Tec-We-Gwill chapter sponsors a Can-Save Child in Austria, as well as sponsoring the Tec-Gwill 4-H Club for young women."
Back Row: Mary Orr, Marguerite Ramsay, Margaret Jessop
Front Row: Lois West, Jean Calder, Barbara Wilcox
Art Chamberlain