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Steal of a deal: Marsh for train bridge? Good deal - in 1853
Part of Local History Collection
Article from the King Connection on King township's portion of the Holland Marsh, which West Gwillimbury traded for a train bridge into the town of Bradford in 1852.
King Connection
Holland River or Schomberg River?
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An editorial disputing the claim that the river flowing through Bradford is actually called the Schomberg River. The common name for the river in Bradford is the Holland River. Article appeared on page one and six of the newspaper.
Bradford Witness
When Did the Holland River Change its Name?
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Article describes the discovery of a 'Schomberg River' sign on the bridge to Bradford instead of Holland River.
Bradford Witness
Prompt Attention Given Incorrect Sign at Bridge
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Article describes the action taken on the 'Schomberg River' sign on the bridge to Bradford instead of Holland River, reflecting on the previous publication's discovery.
Bradford Witness
The Holland River, East and West Branch
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Article about the confusion of naming the Holland River Schomberg River - and which branch of the river is named properly.
Bradford Witness
Office Window - Aurora Yacht Club/ Holland River/ Hurricane hazel
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Article features news on the construction of Aurora's Yacht Club, an editorial on what Bradford can do with its river at the entrance to the town for publicity, and Holland River's history. It also mentions the upcoming 10th anniversary of Hurricane Hazel's path through Bradford.
Bradford Witness
Office Window - York County Hospital/ Holland River
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Article features news on the fundraiser by the Bradford Lions Club for the York County Hospital, news on the recent break-ins and theft around town, and debate on the true name of the Holland River (vs. Schomberg River in the southwest)
Bradford Witness
The pioneers were eager for education
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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
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Heading into Bradford over the Holland River, looking west.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Elusive bottom slows rail bridge
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"Since last July, a 10-man construction crew from the Canadian National Railways has been installing a new railway trestle across the Holland River, on the boundry [sic] of Simcoe county and the Region of York. The new steel trestle will extend 275 feet across the river and sit 16 to 17 inches higher than the wooden bridge which the railroad is presently using." ... article explains the history of this bridge, and the difficulties of the new installation.
Bradford Witness