A page listing members of the Bradford Lawn Bowling Club in an account and minute book of theirs. The club was founded in 1909 and William L. Campbell was a founding member.
"The following gentlemen have signified their intention of becoming part of the club:
H. S. Broughton Peter Holt T. W. W. Evans D. F. Porter T. A. Pratt J. E. Hodgson T. E. Bell W. A. Stratton Geo. D. Morton Robt. Helmer E. J. Morton Alex. Logan A. [Illegible] Wright Geo. Ogilvie Geo. G. Green Dr. C. W. Ellis Geo. R. Coombs Geo. A. Carefoot C. Casselman A. E. Dyment Dr. Stevenson W. L. Campbell Jos. Park E. P. Snow E. V. Peters Mr. R. Perley S. Martin Gilbert Lukes Wm. Manders Jas. Bemrose Fred Moore A. E. Scanlon Robt. Neilly Herb Wiley Ed Coombs Robt. Stewart L. C. McDonald"
Photograph of Bradford men: Ed Coombs (Reeve of Bradford), James Webb, T.W.W. Evans and Archie Wright. Lawn bowling balls are resting at their feet on the grass.
Back Row (l-r): Jim Webb Jr., Walter Reeves, Ollie Robinson, Joe Evans, Ted Gapp, Jack Busby, Dr. Lewis H. Campbell, Jim Webb Sr., T. W. W. Evans (president). Front Row (l-r): Lorne Church, Fred Bennett, Fred "Colly" Collings, George Webb, Harry Gapp, Eddie Armstrong.
Article on public temperance meetings at the Town Hall on November 28, 1902. On December 4, 1902, the Ontario Liquor Act referendum would be voted on by the public to decide whether the government should usher in an era of prohibition. Bradford, a town heavy with taverns and inns, had churches and the newspaper promoting the vote for prohibition. After the vote on December 4, West Gwillimbury had a majority for prohibition, though it did not pass. There was a low voter turnout, and despite the majority everywhere, it could not pass. See the Related Description articles for more information on Bradford's perspective.
