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- 1974-09-18
Part of Local History Collection
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Two articles on the railway activity.
"Traffic on G.T.R.
Passenger traffic is so heavy on this division of the Grand Trunk that for the past ten days the Muskoka and Pacific Expresses have been sent through in two sections. From the 17th June to June 31st, 5,000 more passengers were carried over this division than for the corresponding period last year.
North West Excursions
The G.T.R. and C.P.R. will issue Farm Laborers' Excursion round trip tickets from all stations in ONtario via North Bay to Winnipeg and other points in Manitoba and Assinaboine territory on Aug. 22nd, for $28. Fare going $10. Tickets good till the 15th November. Special trains leave Toronto at 1.30p.m."
Bradford Witness
Trailer Town to be Established Here
Part of Local History Collection
"To help solve the housing problem for the thousand or more people made homeless by the flood a trailer town is being planned.
Bradford Rotary Club members are in charge of this project and the objective is 100 trailer cabins to be located on the ball grounds. It is proposed to install showers and toilet facilities to serve this big trailer camp.
The search for a sufficient number of trailers is already underway."
Bradford Witness
Trinity Ang. Church Centenary to be Celebrated June 10
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Article about the upcoming celebration of the Trinity Anglican Church's 100th Anniversary.
Bradford Witness
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Article about the history of the Trinity Anglican Church, written by its minister, Rev. E.R. Woolley.
Bradford Witness
Trinity Church, Bradford, Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
"Sunday, June 10th marked the Centenary of Trinity Church, Bradford. Two services were held with congregations far exceeding the seating capacity of the church. The rector, Rev. H.G. Blake, conducted the services." ...
Bradford Witness
Twister Hits Marsh Gardens But Reports Exaggerated Damage
Part of Local History Collection
"A cyclone, accompanied by torrential rain and some hail, wrought heavy damage on a comparatively small acreage of the Holland Marsh gardens late last Thursday afternoon. The storm struck in the Springdale area and while crops in general in that area took a terrific beating, about three or four growers, directly in the path of the about half-mile wide storm, suffered the heaviest loss." ...
Bradford Witness
Two Members of Boyd Gang Receive Preliminary Hearing for C.I.B.C. Robbery
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Frank Wilson and Leonard Jackson, two of the three men who held up the Bradford C.I.B.C., receive a preliminary hearing. Article details Provincial Constable Reg. Wilson's testimony as to what occurred that day.
Bradford Witness
Unveiling of the Auld Kirk Cemetery Plaque
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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
Unveiling of the Auld Kirk Cemetery Plaque invitation
Part of Local History Collection
Invitation published in the Bradford Witness on the Auld Kirk Cemetery plaque unveiling. It would take place the following Sunday, August 24th, 1958 at 2:30pm. See Related Description links for a brief history of the Auld Kirk and the Scotch Settlement.
Bradford Witness