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Hendrick Verkuyl, Springdale, Killed By Truck-Train Crash
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Community : Springdale
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Description : Describes the circumstances surrounding the death of Hendrick Verkuyl. Also contains information about his life.
Third Generation Takes Over Local Mail Route
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Community : Bradford
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Description : Carl Melbourne becomes the third generation of his family to deliver the mail for R.R. 1 Bradford.
Some Further Recollections of Old Times in Bradford
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Community : Bradford
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Description : Memories from the 1870s and 1880s. Lists the merchants who had shops along the main streets. Stories concerning William (Billy) Innis, Jim Rose, Bob McKinstry, Mr. J.C. Wood, and Mrs. Mazel McKinstry McGee.
Don Semple Appointed Bradford Postmaster
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Community : Bradford
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Description : Donald Semple is appointed the new Bradford postmaster, effective December 1, 1950.
North-West Rebellion Vet. Dies in Newmarket
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Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : Albert E. West, a veteran of the North-West Rebellion, dies in Newmarket in his 94th year.
Letter from the Dominion Census Taker
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Community : Bradford
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Description : Letter from the Dominion Census Taker for Bradford, Mr. J.S. Cordingley, detailing the size of the population and the problems he encountered in carrying out his duties.
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Community : Bradford
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Description : Describes the farewell ceremonies for Father McGinn at St. Mary's School.
Car Hits Tree in Police Chase; Two Youths Die
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Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : William Cairns of King City and Ken Douglas of Schomberg died after their car struck a tree while being chased by police in Vaughan. Another young man, E. McNaughton, is in hospital.
Marsh Hunter Dies of Concussion in Fall
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Community : Holland Marsh
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Description : Andrew Turczyniak dies of a concussion after falling off a catwalk over the an old bridge on the canal.
Burial Place of Walter Andrews Discovered
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Community : Bradford
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Description : Noted under Bond Head neighbourhood correspondence.