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When Did the Holland River Change its Name?
Part of Local History Collection
Article describes the discovery of a 'Schomberg River' sign on the bridge to Bradford instead of Holland River.
Bradford Witness
Steal of a deal: Marsh for train bridge? Good deal - in 1853
Part of Local History Collection
Article from the King Connection on King township's portion of the Holland Marsh, which West Gwillimbury traded for a train bridge into the town of Bradford in 1852.
King Connection
Prompt Attention Given Incorrect Sign at Bridge
Part of Local History Collection
Article describes the action taken on the 'Schomberg River' sign on the bridge to Bradford instead of Holland River, reflecting on the previous publication's discovery.
Bradford Witness
Part of Joe Saint fonds
Contains clippings and photographs of Bradford West Gwillimbury's transportation methods
Joe Saint
Out of Fuel Plane Crash Lands on Hochreiter Gardens
Part of Local History Collection
"A New York family of five escaped with minor injuries Sunday evening when their small amphibious plane ran out of fuel while returning from a flight to Muskoka and crash landed a few yards from the edge of the Holland river on Hochreiter's new garden development..."
Bradford Witness
Office Window - York County Hospital/ Holland River
Part of Local History Collection
Article features news on the fundraiser by the Bradford Lions Club for the York County Hospital, news on the recent break-ins and theft around town, and debate on the true name of the Holland River (vs. Schomberg River in the southwest)
Bradford Witness
Office Window - Aurora Yacht Club/ Holland River/ Hurricane hazel
Part of Local History Collection
Article features news on the construction of Aurora's Yacht Club, an editorial on what Bradford can do with its river at the entrance to the town for publicity, and Holland River's history. It also mentions the upcoming 10th anniversary of Hurricane Hazel's path through Bradford.
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Article republished from the Toronto Evening Star on the canals and rivers surrounding Holland Landing, the Holland Marsh, and Newmarket. It was a general history article for the Toronto Evening Star recipients.
Bradford Witness
Looking Back Over the Century - Holland Landing
Part of Local History Collection
The Bradford Witness decided to release a series of articles from local townspeople on the history of certain events in Bradford and West Gwillimbury's time. This week, the history of Holland Landing is the topic.
Bradford Witness
Looking Back Over the Century - Bradford & Amsterdam
Part of Local History Collection
The Bradford Witness decided to release a series of articles from local townspeople on the history of certain events in Bradford and West Gwillimbury's time. This week, the Holland River is the topic.
Bradford Witness