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Rich Garden Lands Flooded When Water Overflows Dikes

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1954-10-20

"Holland Marsh residents and everyone living in this district will always remember "Hurrican [sic] Hazel" and the worst storm in Ontario's history, a storm which inundated the rich Holland Marsh gardens, ruining all crops yet to be harvested, sweeping buildings away in the water currents, and submerging some of the most beautiful homes of the district under feet of dirty water. ..."

Bradford Witness

Marsh residents recall Hazel's devastation 25 years ago

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1979-10-10

Part of Local History Collection

Article on the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hazel, with recollections from Marsh and Bradford residents

Bradford Witness

Hurricane Hazel drowned marsh crops

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Item
1979-10-10

Part of Local History Collection

Bradford Witness

Hurricane Hazel - Bradford Witness

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Item
1954-10-20

Part of Local History Collection

Front page of the first Bradford Witness paper after the Holland Marsh flood due to Hurricane Hazel on October 15, 1954. See Related Descriptions below for individual stories of this edition.

Bradford Witness

Community Support during the Aftermath of Hurricane Hazel

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Item
1979-10-10

Part of Local History Collection

"Feeding refugees:
Marsh refugees enjoy a hot meal in the Bradford town hall after their flight from the flooded Holland Marsh. Most spent the winter in an emergency trailer camp set up where the community centre stands today."

Bradford Witness

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