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The pioneers were eager for education
Part of Local History Collection
Article about early settlement in Bradford and West Gwillimbury. It also touches on the early education systems in this area. Scanned from a donation of the Bradford Today supplement to the Bradford Witness.
Brian Davis
Woman Loses Arm in Automobile Accident
Part of Local History Collection
"Miss Alida Hill, of 160 Macphedson Ave., Toronto, was critically injured in an auto accident Saturday afternoon when the car in which she was a passenger failed to negotiate the curve at the foot of Holland Landing hill, climbed an embankment and then rolled on the shoulder of the road. The driver of the car, Miss Dora Pepler, 19 Kendall Ave., Toronto, escaped injuries. The injured woman was removed to York County Hospital, Newmarket, where it was found necessary to amputate her right arm. She also suffered from shock. The car is badly wrecked."
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Another view of the anchor from the Emily May, on display in Anchor Park in Holland Landing.
Part of Vital Statistics
September 13, 1987
Death
Melbourne, Carl -- (retired from York Regional Police) at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Sunday, September 13, 1987. Carl Melbourne of Holland Landing and formerly of Sharon, Ontario in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Ruth Thompson, dear father of Bonnie (Mrs. Joe Haas) of Bradford, Carol (Mrs. Greg Parker) of Georgetown and Debbie (Mrs. Chris Bergin) of Bond Head. Dear son of William and Gertie Melbourne. Dear brother of Anne (Mrs. Harry Sparling) of London, Ontario, Joan(Mrs. Vincent Lackimia) of Sepulveda, California and the late Ross Melbourne and his wife Hilda. Dear grandfather of Jessica Parker, Allison, David and Anne Bergin. The funeral service was held at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford on Tuesday, September 15, 1987 at 2 o'clock p.m. Interment at Bond Head Cemetery. Donations to the CAT Scan at York County Hospital, Newmarket would be appreciated.
Bradford Weekly
Looking Back Over the Century - Holland Landing
Part of Local History Collection
The Bradford Witness decided to release a series of articles from local townspeople on the history of certain events in Bradford and West Gwillimbury's time. This week, the history of Holland Landing is the topic.
Bradford Witness
Fallis, Robert James (Bob) obituary
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Friday, November 22, 2002
Event Type : Death
Description : (Sports Legend of Bradford) Peacefully at his home in Holland Landing on Friday, November 22, 2002 on his 67th birthday. Beloved husband of Nancy (Beadle). Dear father of Bruce (Sue), Greg (Karen), and Brent. Dear grandfather of Kylie, Alesha, Jacob, Dylan, J.R., Colby, Joshua, Makayla and Ryan. Dear brother of Donald (Shirley) Fallis, Shirley (Gerry) Slingerland. Dear brother-in-law of David (Elizabeth) Beadle, and John (June) Beadle. Special friend of John Brosens. Friends may call at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Road, Bradford for visitation on Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. An Anglican service will be held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Essa St., Bradford on Monday November 25, 2002 at 2 p.m. Interment St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill. Donations to Juvenile Diabetes or Trinity Anglican Church, Bradford would be appreciated.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Part of Vital Statistics
Event date: Saturday, February 14, 1959
Event type: Birth
Description: At York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Saturday, Feb. 14, 1959, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Jeffery, Holland Landing, a daughter.
The Holland River, East and West Branch
Part of Local History Collection
Article about the confusion of naming the Holland River Schomberg River - and which branch of the river is named properly.
Bradford Witness
Hunt, George Edward & Jaques, Betty Ann
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Saturday, May 22, 1965
Event Type : Marriage
Description : Betty Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Jaques, R.R. 2, Newmarket, to George Edward Hunt of Bradford, son of Mrs. Hunt of Bradford and the late Mr. Albert Hunt. The marriage took place in Holland Landing United Church. Rev. D. J. Lute officiated. Miss Nancy Jaques, R.R. 2, Newmarket, was maid of honour. Mrs. Judy Vandergroef of Newmarket and Miss Carol Ann Marx of R.R. 2, Newmarket were bridesmaids and Miss Mary Romagnoli, R.R. 2, Newmarket was flower girl. The ring bearer was Master Edward Jaques, R.R. 2, Newmarket. Mr. Harold Hunt of Streetsville was his brother's groomsman and the ushers were Messers. Terry Jaques of R.R. 2, Newmarket and Mr. Arthur Hunt of Bradford. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt will reside at 81 Frederick Street, Bradford.
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Wednesday, June 11, 1958
Event Type : Birth
Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Watts, Holland Landing.
Bradford Witness