15 entries in pony competition
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Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Community : Oro-Medonte
Description : The results of the annual pony competition at the Oro Fairgrounds.
Bradford Witness
15 entries in pony competition
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Community : Oro-Medonte
Description : The results of the annual pony competition at the Oro Fairgrounds.
Bradford Witness
179 attend May rally of Presbyterian WMS
Part of George Jackson fonds
"The May Rally of the Barrie Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society held at the First Presbyterian Church, Collingwood, was attended by about 179 women. President Mrs. Forrest McKee, Collingwood, led using 'Let Your Light Shine' as her theme. The mediations were given by Mrs. Bernell McKay and Mrs. Mel Strachan of the the Central Oro group. Reports on the Synodical meetingg held at the Kingsway Church in Islington, were given. Mrs. R. H. McKee, Collingwood, gave ideas to everyone on how to create interest in their own congregations during her talk on Christian concerns. The ladies of the hosting church served a salad luncheon. Rev. Douglas Wilson of the First Presbyterian Church, took the afternoon session beginning with a communion service. Mrs.Stanley Bloss, area secretary of the Toronto-Kinston synodical, was the guest speaker. In her address, she pointed out that faith and truth make for a beautiful life; they wipe out all doubts. Tea and fruit breads were served at the close of the meeting."
Frances Bishop
Part of Local History Collection
Walter Marshall with a musket used in the 1837 Rebellion.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
This article relates to the fire of Bradford on June 24th, 1862, which originated in an unknown stable in the main city sector. There is no lasting record of a newspaper published during the week of the fire.
"Fire Inquest
On Friday morning last [June 27th], Corner Allen, with a Jury, held an inquiry into the causes of the late fire. About a dozen witnesses were examined, after which the jury returned the following verdict:
'We, the Jury empannelled to inquire into the causes or origin of the fire that occurred in this village on the night of the 24th [June] inst., having heard the testimony brought before us, are of the opinion that such fire originated through accident, whose cause is unknown to this Jury.
-A.S. Warburton, Foreman'
No evidence was adduced to show that there was either a candle or lamp in the stable on the evening in question."
South Simcoe Times
Part of Local History Collection
An article about a highly destructive fire that swept through Holland Street, destroying multiple buildings, businesses and homes. The original article appeared in the May 22nd, 1871 edition of the Toronto Daily Telegraph and was reprinted in 1901 as part of the "Looking Backward" series.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Part of Local History Collection
Newspaper article from 1886 about a fire that destroyed buildings on the town's main thoroughfare and the fire suppression efforts of firefighters and citizens.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
1890 Bradford Novelty Concert Programme
Part of Local History Collection
The front cover of an 1890 program for a novelty concert in Bradford. Libbie Campbell daughter of William Campbell (the grain dealer) was one of the performers in the concert and is listed in the programme.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
1892 West Gwillimbury Tax Collector's Roll
Part of Local History Artifacts
Township of West Gwillimbury tax collector's roll for 1892. This was used by the town treasurer to record tax payments.
Township of West Gwillimbury
Part of John Harrison Fonds
Letter related to Village of Bradford finances, dated April 14, 1902.
John Harrison
Part of Local History Collection
Train wreck on the Grand Trunk Railway between Bradford and Gilford July 15, 1908, a result of making up time.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library