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The Holland River, East and West Branch
Part of Local History Collection
Article about the confusion of naming the Holland River Schomberg River - and which branch of the river is named properly.
Bradford Witness
Bradford Firemen Did Tremendous Service
Part of Local History Collection
"While not disparaging the splendid service and fine co-operation of the firemen from neighbouring municipalities, in the battle to save Bradford from more extensive damage from fire last Wednesday, the brunt of the long hours of the fight, and the strain of responsibility, fell upon the home brigade, and their magnificent effort and success merits the gratitude of every Bradford property owner." ...
Bradford Witness
Building Plans and Fire Losses Estimated
Part of Local History Collection
"Owners of businesses destroyed in last Wednesday's fire are making arrangements to carry on business in temporary quarters and are planning a building program. According to present plans, a fine new business block will rise this year on the site of the stores destroyed in last Wednesday's conflagration." ...
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
"The Witness surely expresses the feelings of all residents of the district in extending sympathy to those who stood helpless last Wednesday afternoon and watched their flourishing businesses destroyed by fire." ...
Bradford Witness
Last Stand - A Scene at Wednesday's Fire
Part of Local History Collection
The ruins of the Holland Street stores which were affected by the fire.
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Saturday, August 25, 1962
Event Type : Death
Description : Died suddenly, as the result of an accident, at Bradford, age 9 years. Beloved son of Keith Langford and Ella Hawley and loving brother of Billy and Donald. Rested at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Simcoe St., Bradford, until Tuesday noon. Service in Bradford United Church at 3 p.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetery.
Bradford Witness
New Compton IGA Food Market Opens Wed., Sept. 17
Part of Local History Collection
Article contains description of the Compton business.
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
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.
Bradford Witness
Police revert to former phone numbers
Part of Local History Collection
Article about the Bradford Police Department changing phone numbers. At this time, the Police Department was moving from the Town Hall to 1 Holland St. West.
Bradford Witness
Photo - Keith Stevens from "Mail burned in post office blaze"
Part of Local History Collection
Photo of Keith Stevens sifting though identifiable mail from the Post Office fire which occurred on April 29, 1981.
Bradford Witness