“Military Concert On Friday last A and B companies of the 1st C.O.R. had to remain in Cookstown over night. On Friday evening a first class concert and minstrel show was given by them in the town hall. There was a very large and appreciative audience who enjoyed it very much. Pte. Harris was the star performer of the evening and won much applause. Several fine choruses were rendered by the men.
Church Parade On Sunday morning the soldiers who had encamped for Sunday on the fair grounds held a church parade to St. John’s Anglican church. They were about four hundred and fifty strong. Rev. Walter Creswick, the rector, who had been appointed provisional chaplain, preached a sermon very appropriate to the occasion, which was much appreciated by the men. Great Hospitality has been shown by the people of Cookstown to the soldiers. Besides providing them with pies every day many have entertained them in their homes.”
Audio of Fred Apperley's first interview on February 6, 1974. He is interviewed by Jack Coleman and Peter Moran. The interview largely discusses Cookstown. Additionally, emphasize is on Mr. Apperley’s childhood in Cookstown. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.
Contains information on the various hamlets around Bradford. Headings include:
Amsterdam
Ansnorsveldt
Bond Head
BWG and Surrounding Area
Cookstown
Coulson's Hill
Deerhurst
Dunkerron
Fennel's Corners
Fisher's Corners
Gilford 1 of 2
Gilford 2 of 2
Holland Landing
The Hollows
Innisfil
Lefroy
Mackie's Corners
Middleton 1 of 2
Middleton 2 of 2
Mount Pleasant
Newton Robinson
Pinkerton
Scotch Settlement
Steele's Corners
Springdale
Tecumseth Township
Thompsonville (Beeton area)
Hamlets - Other
Contains information on the numerous schools of the Bradford area. Headings include:
Bond Head School
Bradford High School
Bradford Public School
Cookstown Public School
Coulson's Hill S.S. #12
Dunkerron U.S.S. #1
Fieldcrest Elementary School
Fisher's Corners S.S. #7
Gilford S.S. #16
Hollows S.S. #13
Misc.
Fred C. Cook Public School
Gilford S.S. #16
Hollows S.S. #13
Middleton S.S. #6
Mt Pleasant School
Newton Robinson U.S.S #10 & S.S. #12
Photos
Pinkerton S.S. #11
Steele's Corners S.S. #14
St Mary's Catholic School
West Gwillimbury Schools *Schools - Other
"There weren't many empty parking spots in Cookstown this weekend when 6,000 people came to see the annual display of steam and antique gas machines. Tim Smith of Maple, said his father's steam powered car was "not hard to drive if you've never driven anything else". The extra pedals confuse experienced gas car drivers. Brian Burns, director of the show, says steam power went out of style in 1928. Gas tractors were introduced in 1900 but they weren't very reliable. When the wrinkles were taken out of the gas tractor, farmers began to give up their steam machines. Gas was much more convenient."
Event Date : Saturday, July 02, 1949 Event Type : Marriage Municipality : Community : Cookstown Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : Edythe Muriel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gilroy of Cookstown, to Ivan John Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wright of Cookstown. Rev. A.J. Lewis officiated at Cookstown United Church. Matron of honour: bride's sister, Mrs. William Kell. Bridesmaids: Betty Gilroy, sister of the bride, and Miss Mildred Wright, sister of the groom. Flower girls: cousins of the bride, Miss Marjorie Lowe and Miss Grace Porritt. Groomsman: William Kell. Ushers: Earl Gilroy and Calvin Wright. Bride taught in Newton Robinson school until June and both she and the groom were active in the Junior Farmers' Club. Couple will reside on the groom's farm near Cookstown.
Event Date : Tuesday, November 30, 1965 Event Type : Marriage
Description : Irene Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kell of Cookstown, to Lloyd Albert Botham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Botham of Tottenham. The wedding took place in Cookstown United Church. Rev. H. Davies officiated. Miss Linda Cooper of Schomberg, was the maid of honour. Miss Marilyn Glass of Cookstown and Miss Gladys Mooney of Egbert, were bridesmaids. Barry Matson of Schomberg was groomsman. Wilson Kell of Cookstown and Norval Botham of Tottenham, were the ushers. Mr. and Mrs. Botham will reside at Lansdowne Drive, R.R. 3, Guelph.
Event Date : Monday, September 19, 1932 Event Type : Marriage
Description : Ceremony took place at the Rectory in Cookstown. Performed by Rev. Atkinson. Ethel Marjorie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Andrews of Cookstown.