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Audio of an interview with D.K. (Dewitt Henry Kitson) Harvey on March 20, 1974. The interviewer is Jack Coleman. D.K. discusses his family history, community involvement (politics, conservation, etc.) and memories of Simcoe County. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.

Summary of an interview with D.K. (Dewitt Henry Kitson) Harvey on March 20, 1974. The interviewer is Jack Coleman. D.K. discusses his family history, community involvement (politics, conservation, etc.) and memories of Simcoe County. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.

Summary of an interview with John Fennell on May 7, 2002. He is interviewed by George Jackson. They drive around identifying the land owners, churches, businesses, landmarks, and natural features which were present in the early 1900s. John gives many anecdotal details about community members living in the area (Newton Robinson and West Gwillimbury). John briefly discusses his family history. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.

A newspaper article about the creation of the Gwen Taylor Memorial Library as a community library in Newtown Robinson. The library was conceived after the Newton Robinson branch of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library was closed.

"The Gwen Taylor Memorial Library is an example of what a community can achieve, when it pulls together. The community library in Newton Robinson was opened by residents of the hamlet, after the local branch of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library was closed by the Library Board..."

S. S. #10, Newton Robinson, 1937

Back Row l-r: Allan Houghton, Jim Lennox, Keith Noble, Teacher Miss Alma West, Roy Breedon, Ralph Houghton, Lawrence Copeland, Neil Mayor, Charlie Breedon
Middle Row l-r: Mary Lennox, [?], Jean Myers, Jean Edney, Velma Breedon, Isobel Lennox, Lennox Rowe, Stanley Copeland, Jim Breedon
Front Row l-r: Byron Mayor, Austin Wiggins, Keith Lewis, Jim Harrison, Lorne Lennox

Painting of the Tec-We-Gwill Hall in Newton Robinson painted by B. Edney.

Article on the South Simcoe Railway Heritage presentation by Tom Henry; the presentation promoted the importance of recognizing the steam train's achievements for Canada.

Plaque praising the Tecumseth Public Library - Newton Robinson Branch for 20 years of service to the community.

A banner hung in Newton Robinson as part of Bradford West Gwillimbury's 'Canada 150' events and celebrations.

"The Newton Robinson anniversary fair on Saturday featured something for everyone. There was a large crowd out to enjoy the many tings a country fair has to offer many people enjoyed the display of artifacts of a bygone era, and Gwen Taylor was on hand at the display to point out things of interest to the visitors. Women at the tea tables were busy serving tea and coffee, giving many people a chance to renew acquaintances. The history of the Newton Robinson United Church was also on sale, along with hasti-notes with the church's picture on the front."