"Dr. John R. Brown, a professor at the University of Toronto who studied the effects of pesticides on workers in the Holland Marsh, died Saturday at the age of 57. In April this year Dr. Brown warned than an important (missing part of the article). Dr. Brown qualified as a medical doctor in London, England, in 1953. He received a PhD in applied physiology. After coming to Canada in 1959 he lectured at the University of Toronto in science, environmental health, and industrial health. Dr. Brown was blind in one eye since childhood and became almost totally blind in 1969, but he continued to work with the help of his wife, Helena, and son, David Bartholomew. He was the author of four technical books, president of the Health League of Canada, and chairman of the national committee of employment for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind."
Event Date : Thursday, November 07, 1945 Event Type : Marriage
Description : At the Registry office, Surrey, England, on Wednesday November 7, 1945, Mrs. Eleanor Partridge of Wimbledon to Cpl. Clinton Oswald Depew of Bradford, Ontario, now serving in Germany.
"An English double decker bus parked beside the Bradford Municipal building last Monday en route to Niagara Falls, is 54 years old, weighs 10 1/2 tons, is 27' long, 13'4" high and 8' wide. It was bought by Dave and Georgie Clark of Essex, England, and has travelled 18,000 miles since last October."
"Many people may be curious why this huge ship's anchor was left stranded at Holland Landing. The anchor, a relic of the war of 1812, was forged in Chatham, England for a ship-of-war built at Penetang, then an upper lakes naval station. The anchor was being drawn by a sleigh to Penetang when the hauling party was overtaken by a courier with news that the war was over. The laborers unceremoniously dumped the anchor off the sled, where it remains in what is now Anchor Park, and returned to Toronto, or York as it was then known."
Audio of an interview with Bill Fuller in 1990. He is interviewed by Joe Saint. The interview largely discusses his childhood and memories. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.
Summary of an interview with Bill Fuller in 1990. He is interviewed by Joe Saint. The interview largely discusses his childhood and memories. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.
December 26, 1991 Birth HADDOCK - Tim and Dianne are very happy to announce the birth of their son Samuel Compton Haddock (Sam). Born December 26, 1991. 8lbs. 11 oz. Proud Grandparents are Gord and Marilyn Compton of Bradford and Alan Elliott of England. A Great Grandson for E. Goodrick also of England. Thank you to Bryan and the Guys at Dee Mack, to Sally, Dr. Adams, Dr. Hirsh, Dr. Stevens and Dr. Balough and the O.B. nurses at York County Hospital. Sam has an extra Thank You to the wonderful nurses in his Special Care Nursery. We will never forget you. To Daddy and Nanna for their love and care.
