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A military training camp in Newmarket during the Second World War where recruits gathered for the first stage of their training before heading overseas.

A plaque presented by York County Hospital (now Southlake Hospital) in Newmarket to the Bradford Women's Institute in recognition of members' involvement in volunteering at the hospital.

"Bradford's first Boy Scouts won the District Bugle at Newmarket in 1913. Leaders, George G. Green and Eldon Waldruff. Some of the boys in this troupe: Bill Stevenson, Charlie Evans, Alex Spence, (?) Hamilton, (?) McKinstry, Leonard Sutton, Norman Spence, Walter Coombs, George Mattice, (?) Bowles, Jack Stewart, Max Evans, (?) Gummerson, Graham Evans, Allie Drake, Fred Evans, Winston Stoddart, Norman Saint, Norman Wilson."

Article on the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hazel, with recollections from Marsh and Bradford residents

October 20, 1994
Birth
Danna would like to introduce you to her new healthy baby sister Andrea Tanis Compton. Andrea was born at York County Hospital on October 20th at 8:50 a.m. with the wonderful help from our nurse Betty. Special thanks to Dr. Susan Kuzmyk for her loving care and support in helping us bring this beautiful little girl into our lives.

"Last Monday was Canadian Hospital Day. York County Hospital in Newmarket marked the day with a campaign to discourage smoking. As part of the campaign, pamphlets were handed out and posters were placed around the building. Left is Dr. Norman Mortimer, chief surgeon, and right is Don Glass, chairman of the hospital's public relations committee."

"Eighty years old and almost blind, Alfred Tout of Newmarket is launching a business that he hopes will bring him enough money to buy a house. Alfred has turned his life-long hobby, weaving bamboo furniture, into a full-time job so he can get out of the senior citizens' apartment he and his wife moved into a few years ago. "You can't do anything there (at the seniors' home). You can't hammer, own a dog or cat or anything. Some people might like to sit around and do nothing, but not me." Alfred used to have a workshop in his Bradford home before he moved to Newmarket. He misses the freedom of having his own house..."

"The Djurgarden Mini-Midgets of Stockholm, Sweden arrived in Canada on Boxing Day to begin a five-game tour against Ontario midget hockey teams from Barrie, Cobourg, Oshawa, Bay Ridges, and Newmarket. For the 20 young hockey players and 14 adults who accompanied them, this was their first visit to Canada and an exciting opportunity to combine good, competitive hockey with lots of sightseeing. It was soon apparent, however, that the players were neither novices at hockey nor travelling. Despite the fact that the Swedish players were only 15 years of age (Canadian midgets are usually 15 or 16), the Swedes emerged from the five games with three wins, a loss, and a tie. The Swedes defeated Cobourg 6-4, Bay Ridges 5-1, and Newmarket 5-3. They battled Oshawa to a 4-4 tie and were upset by Barrie 7-3. Although they had never come to Canada before, the team has toured Germany, Finland, and Norway. Their experience showed."

May 12, 1992
Birth
KASKO - Douglas and Glenda (Melbourne/Sage) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their "Little Man" Gavin Douglas, born Tuesday May 12, 1992 at 6:03 p.m., 6 lbs. 14 oz. A wonderful graduation gift for Dad. Many thanks to Drs. Jackson, Kennedy and Stevens, Elaine and staff in L & D and the nursery and maternity staff at York County Hospital. You're Terrific!! Thank you to Dr. Rajan for getting us on the right track! A Big Thank You to all our family and friends for their support, gifts and cards.

January 1, 1992
New Years baby for Bradford (birth)
Elisabeth Gomes, 28, of Bradford was the proud mother of the first baby born at York County Hosptial in 1992. Baby Amanda was born at 7:11 p.m. on January 1st, weighing in at 7 lbs 5 oz.
A first child for Elisabeth and husband Carlos, Amanda was 13 days early, but just in time to be number 1. She was presented with a silver cup by the Hospital, as part of their 70th anniversary celebrations.
York County Hospital had planned to present special commemorative cups to the first ten babies born on January 1st, but were foiled by the lack of a baby boom. Only two infants were born on New Years' Day.
The second was a baby girl, born at 8:56 p.m. to Allison Leve of Schomberg.