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An old time postcard featuring Bradford Public School. This photo is from the Bradford Womens Institute Scrapbooks.

A tree lies across Colburne St, one of the many uprooted by the tornado that hit Bradford. The Nelson-Cambridge area was also hard hit, as was the International Fruit building.

The following set of photographs were taken from the Bradford Witness August 21, 1957 edition, highlighting the Bradford Centennial parade and celebrations.
The third prize float of the Centennial Parade was Bradford's Women's Institute float.

1982 Santa Claus Parade Women's Institute Float on John Hodgson's wagon pulled by his team of Belgians.

1982 Santa Claus Parade Women's Institute Float on John Hodgson's wagon pulled by his team of Belgians.

Ada Watson, the president of the Bradford Womens Institute with their "Dutch display" at the Beeton Fair in 1988.

Certificate of appreciation to the Town of Bradford for its support of the Scouts Jamboree in Australia in 1987/88.

South Simcoe District of the Womens Institute sponsored a pumpkin growing contest amongst school children to encourage gardening activites. The Bradford Womens Institute participated and their display at the Beeton Fair in 1986 is pictured here.

Front Row: John G. Neilly (Farmer), James A. Neilly (Farmer), Joseph Neilly (Farmer), John Doolittle (Farmer) Middle Row: Samuel Neilly (Railroad), Matthew Neilly (Storekeeper), Robert Neilly (Hardware Store) Back Row: Dan Neilly (Tailor), J.D. Neilly (Farmer), John R. Neilly (Farmer), Andrew Neilly (Jeweller) This picture was sent to New York for the Shooting and Fishing Magazine. Robert, John G., James, Joseph, John D., Andrew, Matthew, and Daniel were all brothers.

Before the turn of the century, the Doolittle Rifle Club and the Neilly team were widely known as marksmen. This picture was taken in the 1890's after the 10 Neilly boys trounced the Barrie Rifle Club by more than 90 points. The Neillys were either brothers or first cousins except for John R. who was a second cousin. Front Row (l-r): John G. (grandfather of Hazel Kell, Kay Russell and Wilford Neilly's family), James A. (Etta Meredith's father), Joseph (went to Manitoba), John D. Doolittle, Gilford, captain of the club. Middle Row: Samuel (grandfather of Sam Neilly), Matthew, Robert (owner of a Bradford Hardware store), I. Neilly (school teacher in Pennsylvania), John D. (father of Lorne), John R. and Andrew (Bradford jeweller).

An account bill made out to the Bradford Lawn Bowling Club by Moore Bros. Goods Store, dated May 14th, 1913. Paid May 15th, 1913.