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1871 Bradford Fire Account

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.

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The first Reeve

Article of brief history on the first Reeve of Bradford. Scanned from a donation of the Bradford Today supplement to the Bradford Witness.

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Bradford United Church 1870 Deed Photocopy

Black and white photocopy of the Bradford United Church Deed dated 1870. The deed transfers ownership of part of the south half of Lot 15, Concession 7 from Robert Parker and Sarah Parker to the Trustees of the Bradford Congregation of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Arrived with a handwritten sticky note from Bob Evans identifying it, dated May 29 2015.

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Bradford 40 Years Ago

An 1903 reprint/summary of parts of the March 26th, 1863 edition of the South Simcoe Times. Printed by the Bradford Witness as part of the "Bradford 4_ Years Ago" series. It has significant information and parts from the mentioned edition.

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Grand Temperance Social

This article highlights the Bradford Division Sons of Temperance social event held on February 26, 1868

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Photocopy of Bradford United Church Deed

Black and white photocopy of the Bradford United Church Deed dated 1836. The deed transfers ownership of part of the south half of Lot 15, Concession 7, from Letitia Magee to the Trustees of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in the Township of West Gwillimbury (John Peacock, Thomas Driffil, Joseph Hill, John Edward Dipolt, Ralph Wardman, Thomas Parker, Robert Parker) to be used for the site of the Church. The named witnesses on the deed are John McAuley and Richard Magee.

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Wishing Bradford a Happy 150th Birthday

"Last Sunday, May 27th, the town of Bradford launched 14 months of celebration, marking the 150th year since its incorporation.
In fact, the "actual receiving of Royal Assent incorporating the village of Bradford... was done on May 27th, 1857 by Queen Victoria," said Bradford Sesquicentennial Committee Chair Del Crake, "ten years prior to Confederation." ..."

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The pioneers were eager for education

Article about early settlement in Bradford and West Gwillimbury. It also touches on the early education systems in this area. Scanned from a donation of the Bradford Today supplement to the Bradford Witness.

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