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History of the Scotch Settlement from Pioneer Days
Newspaper article on the History of the Scotch Settlement
Bradford Witness
Looking Back Over the Century - Auld Kirk
"On Sunday, July 23rd, 1967, the Auld Kirk in Scotch Settlement will hold a centennial service. This church, for many years has been closed but on that day memories will be revived by the old and the not-so-old as they greet one another and talk a...
Bradford Witness
Office Window - Aurora Yacht Club/ Holland River/ Hurricane hazel
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 Hurrica...
Ina McKenzie
Old Records and Books Should Be Preserved
Article on memory and physical presence of history/heritage in a community like Bradford. Based on the unveiling of the Auld Kirk cemetery plaque (see Related Description below) and Murray Faris' preservation of the Auld Kirk's records.
Bradford Witness
Recollections of Old Times In The Scotch Settlement
Article on the Scotch Settlement, as recalled by T. A. Pratt of Islington, former resident of Bradford.
Thomas Pratt
Scotch Settlement Auld Kirk to Become a Museum?
"The deluge of rain on Sunday did not deter the descendants of the sturdy Scotch Settlement pioneers from attending the unveiling ceremonies at the Auld Kirk cemetery. A remarkably large crowd, considering weather conditions, was in attendance, an...
Bradford Witness
Unveiling of the Auld Kirk Cemetery Plaque
Article on the Auld Kirk Cemetery plaque unveiling to take place the following Sunday, August 24th, 1958 at 2:30pm. Contains a brief history of the Auld Kirk and the Scotch Settlement.
Bradford Witness