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"In Memory of William Henry Day, Professor of Physics at O.A.C. Guelph, whose foresight and energy were principal factors in the development of the Holland Marsh Gardens. He came to Bradford in 1924 and harvested his first crop in 1928. He died suddenly while at work in his garden, July 5, 1938.
Erected jointly by county of Simcoe, Townships of West Gwillimbury and King and Village of Bradford 1955."
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Local History Resource Guide - How to Use our Digital Collections
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Guide on how to search and use our Digital Collections database
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History of the Scotch Settlement from Pioneer Days
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Newspaper article on the History of the Scotch Settlement
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Photograph of Flight Sergeant Hedley G. Dimock of the RCAF, who died June 26, 1944 in a take-off accident in India.
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Dimock, Hedley Gilbert from Madras War Cemetery Memorial book
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Memorial page for Hedley G. Dimock from the Madras War Cemetery in India where he is buried. It reads:
"Joined the R.C.A.F as an Avi Engine Mechanic, rising through the ranks to a Pilot Officer. He was born in Eston, Sask. on the 22nd April, 1922; moving to Bradford, Ontario he attended the Public and High School, passing the 12th Grade with honours. He died at Cochin India, the 27th June '44."
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"In loving memory of my grandparents Andrew Bell 1827-1912 and his wife Sarah Balmer 1823-1898, Erected by Balmer Neilly"
Plaque at the gate of St John's Presbyterian Church in Coulson's Hill
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Photograph of Wilfred Laurier "Laurie" Melbourne, son of Charles and Kennetta (Ogilvie) Melbourne. He was a WWII soldier who was killed in action on February 4th, 1945 when his aircraft collided with another over Courtil, Belgium.
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Photograph of the old Bradford Public School on Queen and Rebecca Streets
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Photograph of the old Bradford High School on Queen Street
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Photograph of Simcoe Street, taken on April 1, 1935. Notice the snow still on the street.
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