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Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives Municipal Council Text
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Train Stops

Correspondence relating to Bradford wanting the Grand Trunk Railway train called the “Cobalt” to make a stop in Bradford rather than just passing through. This was requested to make travel more convenient.

John Harrison

Tuberculosis Epidemic

Documents relating to procuring donations for the Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives (Tuberculosis).

John Harrison

Vacant Land Act

Letter about unproductive land and a copy of a bill passed by the Ontario Legislature regarding the cultivation of vacant land (mentioned as an enclosure in the letter).

John Harrison

Victory Bonds

Letters related to World War One victory bonds.

"The Canadian Government sold Victory Bonds to Canadian citizens, private corporations and various organizations in order to raise funds to pay for the war. The bonds were a loan to the government that could be redeemed with interest after 5,10, or 20 years and were released during 5 different campaigns between 1915 and 1919. In 1915 a hundred million dollars worth of Victory Bonds was issued and quickly purchased."

John Harrison

Village of Bradford Account Ledger

Bradford Account Ledger. Includes: Debentures, fire engine account, factory account, hydro-electric debentures, high school debentures, board of education account, Bradford & West Gwillimbury Drainage Scheme account , Bradford Drainage Scheme account and Holland Street paving account. Runs from early 1900s – 1930s. Has some items glued into it.

John Harrison

Village of Bradford Audit

Audit of the Corporation of the Village of Bradford’s accounts for the year ending December 31, 1917.

John Harrison

War Food Shortage

Letter about food shortages, dated March 18, 1918 and a copy of a proclamation made by the Lieutenant-Governor regarding food shortages (mentioned as an enclosure in the letter).

John Harrison

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