"A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten brought the spirit of Christmas a little closer to over 600 people at the December program of the Barrie Concert Association. The Canadian Children's Opera Chorus is the second of a four-concert series held at Georgian College Theatre. News of Benjamin Britten's death on Saturday was announced by Dr. Derek Holman, director of the chorus. It lent a touch of sadness to the performance, because Britten's contribution to vocal works for young people has been enormous. His work, too, has that rare quality of being extremely attractive to children and teenagers."
Newspaper article dated 1889 from the South Simcoe News, describing the disappearance and drowning death of William Sutherland, son of Alexander and Elizabeth Sutherland.
"The Inquest at Barrie was not concluded. - Evidence of Engineer Meeking and the Report of the Official Investigation Required--Cause of the Accident Not Clear"
Relates to the Grand Trunk Railway derailment on July 15, 1908
Event Date : Sunday, September 10, 1944 Event Type : Death
Description : "Former resident of Barrie. Thompson C. Fisher, who celebrated his 91st birthday last Wednesday [September 4, 1944], died in Toronto on Sunday. He had resided in Toronto for five years. Born at Bond Head, Mr. Fisher was a graduate of Upper Canada College. For a time he engaged in farming at Thompsonville and Ivy and later became associate with the insurance business in Alliston and Barrie. Surviving are two sons, Dr. R.E. Fisher, Toronto, and Dr. C.M. Fisher, Chicago, Ill."
Event Date : Saturday, January 26, 1946 Event Type : Marriage
Description : Daughter of Mr and Mrs Sid Cox wed son of Mr and Mrs George Geddes. Rev. James Ferguson performed the ceremony. Miss Marion and Miss Edith, the bride's sisters, were bridesmaids and George Geddes was his son's groomsman. The couple will reside in Barrie.
Event Date : Tuesday, March 04, 1947 Event Type : Death
Description : Husband of Bessie Brandon and father of Vivienne (Mrs J. M. Robinson) died in his Barrie home. He was born in Bond Head January 19, 1872 before moving to Bradford and then to Barrie. Magistrate for Barrie
