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Farmers on the warpath

Farmers on the warpath

"About 50 Holland Marsh farmers are suing the Townships of West Gwillimbury and King, claiming damage to crops in August because of flooding. The farmers served notice of their intentions through their lawyers last month, saying the two municipalities neglected to clean the Schomberg River, and that the pumps at a pumping station didn't work during the heavy rain of August 16. The petition signed by the farmers was sent to the councils by their lawyer Norman Borins of Toronto. It states that because of the failure of the pumphouse much of the land near or level with the river was covered with water. King Mayor Margaret Britnell said the township has no obligation to the farmers because the cleaning of the canal and pumping operations are under the jurisdiction of the Holland Marsh Drainage Commission. Council agreed to receive the letter and send it on to the commission. West Gwillimbury council has referred the matter to the township's insurance company, Frank Cowan Company Limited."

John Slykhuis

The council

The council

"West Gwillimbury Township council appeared to be quite a sedate crew in 1903, when this week's historical photo was taken. Standing are John Lee, grandfather of Sam Lee of Bradford; Charles Stewart; and S. George Hodgson, father-in-law of Mrs. Ernest (Lillian) Hodgson of Frederick Street, Bradford, who submitted the photo. Sitting are Jack Neely; Robert Thorpe; William Wood, one-time postmaster; and Tom Ritchie."

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Lacrosse team

Lacrosse team

"Lacrosse was the sport in Bradford earlier this century. Bradford players and teams were among the best in the country, and games drew huge crowds at the old lacrosse field on Simcoe Street. This photo, courtesy of Fred "Collie" Collings, shows the 1907 Bradford Junior squad. In the top row from the left, L. Church, Fred Collings, Bob White, Bill Martin, Billie Burgess, B. Harman, and L. Bowser. In the second row from the left, Mel Walruff, L. Cotton, N. McKinstry, J. Sutherland, W. Sutherland, S. Coultson, E. Wright, W. Donnell, P. MacGarvey."

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Poulis, Andrea

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  • 1958-01-15

Event Date : Tuesday, January 07, 1958
Event Type : Birth
Municipality : Toronto, Ont.
Community : Other - Bradford
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Concession : 0
Description : At Women's College Hospital, Toronto, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William G. Poulis (nee Helen Holancin), Toronto.

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Holancin, Paul & Kamenetzky, Irene Anne

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  • 1957-11-06

Event Date : Saturday, November 02, 1957
Event Type : Marriage
Municipality : Toronto, Ont.
Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : Irene Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theophan Kamenetzky of Toronto, to Paul, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Holancin of Bradford. The wedding took place at the Ukrainian Presbyterian Church, Toronto. Rev. Michael Fesenko officiated.The bride had four attendants, Miss Sophie Kamenetzky of Los Angeles, maid of honour; and Miss Marianne Kamenetzky, Toronto; Miss Mary Holancin, Bradford, and Miss Iris Sokell, Toronto, were the bridesmaids.Mr. Joseph Wolf of Burlington was groomsman and the ushers were George Holancin and Edward Gres of Bradford and Gary Gilbert of Aurora.Mr. and Mrs. Holancin will reside on the Holland Marsh.

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Wright - Gilroy

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  • 1949-07-13

Event Date : Saturday, July 02, 1949
Event Type : Marriage
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Community : Cookstown
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Description : Edythe Muriel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gilroy of Cookstown, to Ivan John Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wright of Cookstown. Rev. A.J. Lewis officiated at Cookstown United Church. Matron of honour: bride's sister, Mrs. William Kell. Bridesmaids: Betty Gilroy, sister of the bride, and Miss Mildred Wright, sister of the groom. Flower girls: cousins of the bride, Miss Marjorie Lowe and Miss Grace Porritt. Groomsman: William Kell. Ushers: Earl Gilroy and Calvin Wright. Bride taught in Newton Robinson school until June and both she and the groom were active in the Junior Farmers' Club. Couple will reside on the groom's farm near Cookstown.

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Swagerman, Richard & Faris, Jean

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  • 1982-09-01

Event Date : Saturday, May 08, 1982
Event Type : Marriage
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Community : Scotch Settlement
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Description : Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Faris of Maple Farm, to Richard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hank Swagerman. The wedding took place in Second West Gwillimbury Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Lennips officiated, assisted by Rev. Stephen Hershey.Mrs. Susan Black, Ottawa, was her sister's matron of honour. Mary Lynn Swagerman, sister of the groom, Mrs. Sherrylane Olson and Mrs. Carol Tennant, friends of the bride, were bridesmaids.Garry Swagerman was his brother's best man. Carter Leshuk and Paul Reed, friends of the groom, and Allan Faris, brother of the bride, were ushers.Mr. and Mrs. Swagerman will reside in Don Mills.

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Swagerman, Derek Andrew birth

Event Date : Friday, March 23, 1984
Event Type : Birth
Municipality : Scarborough, Ont.
Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : At Scarborough Centenary Hospital, a son to Rick and Jean Swagerman, a grandson for Hank and Rita Swagerman, and Murray and Ruby Faris.

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McLean, Jack & Audrey Courtney

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  • 1937-12-25

Event Date : Saturday, December 25, 1937
Event Type : Marriage
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Community : Bond Head
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Description : The wedding took place in Holy Trinity Church, Bond Head. The Rev. C. R. P. Hearn conducted the ceremony.Audrey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Courtney of Dartmouth England and the niece of the Rev. and Mrs. C. R. P. Hearn.Jack is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. McLean of Bond Head.After a honeymoon which took them to Ottawa, the couple settled in Bond Head.

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Old machines attract crowds

Old machines attract crowds

"The Georgian Bay Steam Show featured more than steam tractors like the one driven by the young man in photo below. A miniature steam locomotive (above) was a big hit with children who were among more than 15,000 people at the three-day event. The working model built by Wes White is highly detailed and it runs on coal. Above at right, an eight-cylinder 1947 Buick was one of the vintage automobiles on display. On display were cars ranging from the early 1900s to 1965."

Paul Burns

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