Happenings Scrapbook 1974-1975
- CA BWGPL GJ-SB 74/75
- File
- 1975
Part of George Jackson fonds
Scrapbook of Bradford Witness articles from 1974 - 1975, compiled by George Jackson. Titled, "Happenings Scrapbook: 1974-1975."
George Jackson
Happenings Scrapbook 1974-1975
Part of George Jackson fonds
Scrapbook of Bradford Witness articles from 1974 - 1975, compiled by George Jackson. Titled, "Happenings Scrapbook: 1974-1975."
George Jackson
Walter Reeves - Badge Collection
Part of Local History Collection
This collection of pins, medals, and badges, once owned by Walter Reeves, comes to us in digital format from his descendant, Bill Marks. They were collected from Walter's career as Chief of Police for the Town of Bradford, his participation as a Lacrosse player in the 1909 championship, and his St. John's Ambulance badges.
The Ontario Provincial Police began to operate in the area in the 1930s as a motorcycle patrol, working in conjunction with the Chief of Police of the Town. Walter "Gunch" Reeves assisted the first constable posted to the area, I.R. Spencer, in many of these cases. The first OPP detachment office in West Gwillimbury opened on January 1, 1949, where they worked from the second floor of the township building under Corporal D. Adair.
Walter Arthur Reeves was born in England in 1886, and moved to Bradford when he was 13 years old. He was known as a lacrosse star as he was part of Bradford's 1909 O.A.L.A. Intermediate Lacrosse champion team (medal which is included in this collection). He married Sarah "Sadie" Saint in February 1909. He was a train inspector, and was appointed Town Constable in 1929, a position which he served until his death in 1946 from a heart attack.
Bill Marks
Part of Local History Collection
This file contains information relating to Lt-Col. Richard Tyrwhitt, a politician for Simcoe South in the House of Commons and a Lieutenant-Colonel of the 36th Peel Battalion in the Northwest Rebellion.
Born November 29, 1844 in Simcoe County, he was educated in Barrie and in France. In 1864, he took a first-class certificate at the military school in Toronto, and by 1866, he began active service in the Niagara area during the Fenian Raids as part of the 35th Simcoe Battalion. His military enthusiasm continued through to the Northwest rebellion in 1885. By February 1886, he was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel of the 36th Peel Battalion tasked with crushing the Riel Rebels. He was very well appreciated and liked throughout both his military and political careers, and volunteered his service in great times of need to the country. He was elected to the House of Commons for Simcoe South in 1882 after the death of W.C. Little, the previous MP, and stayed in the House until his death on June 22, 1900.
Richard married Emma Whitaker in April 1870, and owned a farm house on Holland St and Sideroad 10 known as Greenview Farm. He died within hours of returning home from Ottawa from an infection of the liver.
Part of Local History Collection
Photographs from 1960-1969 of life at the Bradford Public Library, library staff & library related events.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Photographs of the Webb family found in the BWGPL collection.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Contains various photographs of the Wood family in Bradford and West Gwillimbury
World War 1 Roll of Honour and Veterans
Part of Local History Collection
Contains items relating to Simcoe County servicemen and women in World War I, including veterans related articles, artifacts and photographs, and the Roll of Honour
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
World War 2 Roll of Honour and Veterans
Part of Local History Collection
Contains items relating to Simcoe County servicemen and women in World War II, including veterans related articles, artifacts and photographs, and the Roll of Honour
Part of Local History Collection
Contains information on the local heroes of Bradford and West Gwillimbury, including police, firefighters, paramedics, or prominent citizens with heroic actions.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Contains items relating to the transportation methods of Bradford's past. Headings include:
200th Anniversary of Yonge Street
Canals
Carrying Place
Early Transportation
Government Records
Highway 11
Highway 27
Highway 89
Highway 404
Old Plank Road/ Highway 88
Roads - General
Radial Railway
The Grand Trunk Railway
The Northern Railway
The Simcoe & Huron Railroads
Train Wrecks
*Transport by Water