Melbourne, Carl -- (retired from York Regional Police) at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Sunday, September 13, 1987. Carl Melbourne of Holland Landing and formerly of Sharon, Ontario in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Ruth Thompson, dear father of Bonnie (Mrs. Joe Haas) of Bradford, Carol (Mrs. Greg Parker) of Georgetown and Debbie (Mrs. Chris Bergin) of Bond Head. Dear son of William and Gertie Melbourne. Dear brother of Anne (Mrs. Harry Sparling) of London, Ontario, Joan(Mrs. Vincent Lackimia) of Sepulveda, California and the late Ross Melbourne and his wife Hilda. Dear grandfather of Jessica Parker, Allison, David and Anne Bergin. The funeral service was held at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford on Tuesday, September 15, 1987 at 2 o'clock p.m. Interment at Bond Head Cemetery. Donations to the CAT Scan at York County Hospital, Newmarket would be appreciated.
"A half dozen residents of Holland Landing lost cars and a boat they had stored in a Bathurst Street building that was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon." ...
The Metropolitan railway was a streetcar project which was to extend up to Bond Head through Bradford. Newspapers reported in 1900 that citizens would welcome this track through the towns, although it was a costly endeavour: "The residents of the north end of Newmarket are solicious for the continuance of the Metropolitan Railway track through to their quarter, and have called upon the Council to endeavor to get the company to perform the work."
It also presented issues with the town's current layout, hence changes had to be made: "The contract for removing the Newmarket Exhibition buildings to the South of the track has been let by the Management Committee, and arrangements have also been made for the erection of a grand stand. With these improvements the local grounds will compare favorably with any in the county."
"The G.T.R. freight sheds at Holland Landing narrowly escaped being consumed by fire at 12 o'clock on Saturday [April 29th]. After doing about $100 damage to the roof the fire got under control. The fire is supposed to have been caused by a passing locomotive."
FARR William Percival -- In his 69th year at York County Hospital. Beloved husband of Jean Lillian Farr. Father of Bill and his wife Joyce. Bob and his wife Sharon and Lori (Mrs. Walter Halliwushka). Dear grandfather of Bill, Shannon, Jill, Karly and Nikolas. A private family service will be held. If desired, donations may be made to Intensive Care Unit, York County Hospital.
MIKOS Jim - Suddenly at York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Tuesday, March 3, 1987. Jim Mikos of Bradford in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Anna Mikos. Dear father of Andy and his wife Anna, Frank and his wife Mary, Jim and his wife Gisella. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyr [sic] of Japan Church, Bradford, on Friday, March 6, 1987 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Martyr [sic] Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Marianne Curry are pleased to announce the birth of their son, William Aaron Andrew, on Friday, February 27, 1987, at York County Hospital in Newmarket. A brother for April. Happy grandparents are Harvey and Elsie Curry of Bradford and Dennis and Marion Gould of Jackson's Point.
It's a Princess! THOMPSON -- Angela and Wayne are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Tiffany Ashley, born at York County Hospital, at 5:04 p.m., Monday, March 16, 1987, weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. Delighted first time grandparents are Dorothy and Frank Jonkman and Arlene Thompson. Special thanks to Dr. Eric Deigan and Dr. Cliff Lion and also many thanks to the nursing staff who assisted in every way.
