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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.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
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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.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Bradford United Church 1870 Deed Photocopy
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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.
Bradford United Church
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Thomas Driffill, first treasurer of West Gwillimbury, and first reeve of Bradford.
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This article highlights the Bradford Division Sons of Temperance social event held on February 26, 1868
South Simcoe News
Photocopy of Bradford United Church Deed
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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.
Bob Evans
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Article of brief history on the first Reeve of Bradford. Scanned from a donation of the Bradford Today supplement to the Bradford Witness.
Bradford Today
The pioneers were eager for education
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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.
Brian Davis
Wishing Bradford a Happy 150th Birthday
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"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." ..."
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times