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- 1979
Part of Local History Collection
Fire chief Harold "Butch" Boyd. This photo accompanied an article about his death at the age of 64 which appeared in the Bradford Witness.
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Fire chief Harold "Butch" Boyd. This photo accompanied an article about his death at the age of 64 which appeared in the Bradford Witness.
Bradford Witness
Bradford Centennial Parade Photographs - Centennial Beauty Queen
Part of Local History Collection
The following set of photographs were taken from the Bradford Witness August 21, 1957 edition, highlighting the Bradford Centennial parade and celebrations.
This photograph is of the Centennial Beauty Queen, Mary Kavchak.
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Programme for Bradford's Centennial events, held from Sunday August 4 to Wednesday, August 7, 1957.
Bradford Witness
Bradford doctor was honored for service
Part of George Jackson fonds
"Bradford doctor G.L. Blackwell was honored last Wednesday at the annual meeting of the York County Hospital for his years of service as chief of staff of the hospital and on the board of directors. Dr. Blackwell received a large painting as thanks for his 12 years as medical chief of staff and nine years on the board. Dr. Blackwell retired from the positions at the end of 1975. The presentation was part of the annual meeting which was held to elect directors for 1976 and to receive the annual reports for 1975."
George Jackson
Part of Local History Collection
Article from October 25, 1900, describing the fair results. This article took up most of the front page of the paper.
Bradford Witness
Bradford fire hall and early fire brigade
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This fire hall was located on Barrie Street between John Street and Joseph Street (shown on a map of Bradford from 1900) where the current post office now sits.
Bradford Witness
Bradford Firemen to Meet Friday Evening
Part of Local History Collection
"The new fire alarm siren has been installed and some time Friday evening an alarm will be sounded to test the system and also the response of the firemen to the new alarm.
The brigade will hold a meeting during the evening to discuss general business."
Bradford Witness
Bradford High School class of 1934
Part of George Jackson fonds
"The styles have changed, but high school students haven't changed all that much from the days this photo was taken at Bradford High School in 1934. Front row, Mildred Faris, Orma Wilcox. Second row, Norma Walker, Vira Sutherland, Mildred Feaver, Etta Hunter, Irene Brown, Eileen Church, Mary Webb. Third row, Frank Edney, Edward Dunn, Harvey Jeffries, George Stoddart, Lorne West, Don Wilson."
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Article about the history of Harvey's business - the Bradford Seed House building
Harvey Curry
Bradford Legion is 25 years old
Part of George Jackson fonds
The Bradford Legion Branch 521 celebrated its 25th anniversary last Saturday night. About 75 people were on hand at the Legion building for the festivities. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of 25 year pins to original members of the branch who are still involved. Ten men received the 25 year pins. The pins were presented by Zone Commander Ralph Newell and master of ceremonies, Bert MacGregor of Aurora. Reeve Orville Hughes of West Gwillimbury and Reeve Art Turner of Bradford congratulated the Orville Hand Branch on its anniversary. The branch is named after Mr. Hand, one of the active early members.
Bradford Witness