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Fire Wastage

Postcard and letters from the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office regarding fire wastage in war time.

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Fish Dealers

Documents related to Government fish dealers for Bradford during World War One.

Includes:

  1. Letter from the Ontario Fisheries - Sales Branch regarding food conservation
  2. Letter also from the Sales Branch regarding the appointment of dealers to distribute Government fish for Bradford
  3. Letter from George G. Green, Clerk of Bradford regarding the appointment of James A. Webb and M. J. Douglas as local fish dealers
  4. Bradford Council motions and notes relating to the appointment of fish dealers

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Military Service Act

A copy of the Military Service Act of 1917. It outlines the process of enlistment in the armed forces. Sent to the Clerk of Bradford.

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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).

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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."

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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).

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War Fuel Control

Letters about fuel conservation and control, dated 1918 and a copy of fuel regulations (mentioned as an enclosure in one of the letters).

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