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Correspondence relating to Bradford wanting the Grand Trunk Railway train called the “Cobalt” to make a stop in Bradford rather than just passing through. This was requested to make travel more convenient.

Shipping record for a shipment made by the Corporation of Bradford to Toronto using the Grand Trunk Railway, dated July 6, 1918.

Two articles on the railway activity.
"Traffic on G.T.R.
Passenger traffic is so heavy on this division of the Grand Trunk that for the past ten days the Muskoka and Pacific Expresses have been sent through in two sections. From the 17th June to June 31st, 5,000 more passengers were carried over this division than for the corresponding period last year.

North West Excursions
The G.T.R. and C.P.R. will issue Farm Laborers' Excursion round trip tickets from all stations in ONtario via North Bay to Winnipeg and other points in Manitoba and Assinaboine territory on Aug. 22nd, for $28. Fare going $10. Tickets good till the 15th November. Special trains leave Toronto at 1.30p.m."

Photograph of Robert A. Martin (1876-1953) and his wife Sarah “Sadie” Martin (nee Bowser) (1883-1966).

Robert was the son of Thomas Martin (1840-1919) and Elizabeth Martin (nee Lee) (1850-1936). Elizabeth Lee was the daughter of Thomas Lee (1794-1868) and Ann Lee (nee Graham) (abt. 1825-1903).

Letter to Bradford Grand Trunk Railway agent about a motor driven pump, dated October 7, 1918.

Letter regarding payment of a subscription in support of the Hydro-Electric Railway Association of Ontario, dated March 25, 1918.

Correspondence relating to supplying the Bradford train station with power and light, dated 1918.

"The Grand trunk have added another lot of five handsomely built first class coaches to their already up-to-date equipment. Already during the past year some fifty of these modern cars have been built and placed in service, taking the place of some of the older coaches, and these new cars have been greatly admired by all who see them." ...

Correspondence and documents relating to preserving the municipal rights as provided in the General Railway Act.