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"The school opened this week with Mr. Duncan McArthur in charge. He comes highly recommended and your scribe wishes him success. We have a fine school house with large play ground."
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George Stoddart is getting better
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"We are informed that Mr. Geo. Stoddart who met with an accident at our school house, and who is at the Toronto General Hospital, is able to move himself around in an easy chair."
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When Did the Holland River Change its Name?
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Article describes the discovery of a 'Schomberg River' sign on the bridge to Bradford instead of Holland River.
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"The Inquest at Barrie was not concluded. - Evidence of Engineer Meeking and the Report of the Official Investigation Required--Cause of the Accident Not Clear"
Relates to the Grand Trunk Railway derailment on July 15, 1908
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Roads Closed As Result of Floods
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"A Department of Highways bulletin announced the following highways closed as a result of the flood in this area: ..."
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Notice to Flood Area Residents: Warning
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Notice article on health and safety recommendations of flood affected areas due to Hurricane Hazel.
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A long way up! Firefighters will train in this 57' high tower. The tower will also be used to dry fire hoses. This photo appeared with an article in the Bradford Gazette.
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Article about the Bradford Police Department changing phone numbers. At this time, the Police Department was housed in the Town Hall. Later this same year, it moved to 1 Holland St. West.
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Mural - The 1st Train, Confederation
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Part of the mural on the south of 13 John St. This section depicts the arrival of the first train to Bradford on June 15th, 1853. The bottom postcard or the 'back' of the top one states: "Bradford was ten years old at the time of Confederation, having been incorporated as a village in 1857."
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Mural - Andrew and Helen Cilipka
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Part of the mural on the south of 13 John St. This stamp depicts the life of Andrew and Helen Cilipka on the Holland Marsh. Andrew and Helen were farmers on the land from 1938-1985.
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