View from the Holland River Rd
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- 1906-05-31
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This photograph is a view of Bradford from the Holland River Road, or what is now Canal Road.
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View from the Holland River Rd
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This photograph is a view of Bradford from the Holland River Road, or what is now Canal Road.
Bradford Witness
Holland Street West, south side
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This photograph is of the south side of Holland Street West, looking westward. on the left side is A.Thompson's Hardware store, with the Bemrose Co. next door.
Bradford Witness
Trinity Church, Bradford, Celebrates 100th Anniversary
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"Sunday, June 10th marked the Centenary of Trinity Church, Bradford. Two services were held with congregations far exceeding the seating capacity of the church. The rector, Rev. H.G. Blake, conducted the services." ...
Bradford Witness
Holland Marsh Emergency Relief Committee Formed
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This article lists the members of the Emergency Relief Committee for the Holland Marsh Flood due to Hurricane Hazel.
Bradford Witness
Editorial: A Statement of Policy
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Editorial based on "The heroism, the generosity, the untiring labor, the unselfishness, and the sympathy in this time of disaster have been overwhelming..." from the Hurricane Hazel edition of the Bradford Witness.
Bradford Witness
Effort to Reclaim East of Highway 400
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"Personal disability adding to the confusion of getting copy written for this week's newspaper, in which it is desirable that as much of the March flooding disaster be recorded as possible, a report of some of the plans as reported in the Globe and Mail are being copied. ..."
Bradford Witness
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Notices about the flooded marshland
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Ontario Premier Frost Pays Second Visit to Bradford
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"After visiting the scene of the marshland flood here on Monday, attending an organization meeting and promising $100,00 to start the work of clearing and rebuilding, the Premier returned again yesterday, this time accompanied by Ontario Minister of Agriculture Thomas. ..."
Bradford Witness
Rich Garden Lands Flooded When Water Overflows Dikes
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"Holland Marsh residents and everyone living in this district will always remember "Hurrican [sic] Hazel" and the worst storm in Ontario's history, a storm which inundated the rich Holland Marsh gardens, ruining all crops yet to be harvested, sweeping buildings away in the water currents, and submerging some of the most beautiful homes of the district under feet of dirty water. ..."
Bradford Witness
Holland Marsh Flood Relief Fund/ Hurricane Relief Fund Makes First Contribution
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Two separate articles on the topic of flood relief funds.
"Holland Marsh Flood Relief Fund
On Sunday a Holland Marsh Flood relief Fund was organized, with "Brad" Walker as chairman.
Money is needed immediately. Many of the flood refugees are homeless. Their homes and everything in them are lost. Their crops, which are their livelihood, are lost.
Send cheques, payable to the Holland Marsh Flood Relief Fund, addressed to the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Bradford. Cash donations will also be accepted at the bank or at the town hall.
Remember - All cheques should be made payable to Holland Marsh Flood Relief Fund."
"Hurricane Relief Fund Makes First Contribution of $150,000
The Hurricane Relief Fund for Ontario has made its first contribution to the Holland Marsh of $150,000/ This is for rehabilitation purposes.
Just as Premier Leslie Frost's pledge of $100,000 is just a start to get the great task on dikes and land on the marsh started, so too is the Relief Fund's $150.000 a start on rehabilitation."
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