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Contains news clippings and articles on various disastrous events of Bradford West Gwillimbury; includes fires, Hurricane Hazel, drownings, explosion, train wrecks

Joe Saint

Five Drown in Branch of Boyne Near Beeton

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1954-10-20

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"The branch of the Boyne River which crosses the road into Beeton, west of No. 27 Highway, was, like all other streams of the district, swollen to danger proportions last Friday night and at this point a terrific toll in lives was taken. Five bodies have been recovered and some neighbours fear that there may be more. ..."

Bradford Witness

Marsh residents recall Hazel's devastation 25 years ago

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1979-10-10

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

Bradford Witness

Community Support during the Aftermath of Hurricane Hazel

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1979-10-10

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"Feeding refugees:
Marsh refugees enjoy a hot meal in the Bradford town hall after their flight from the flooded Holland Marsh. Most spent the winter in an emergency trailer camp set up where the community centre stands today."

Bradford Witness

Hurricane Hazel drowned marsh crops

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1979-10-10

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Bradford Witness

Dyke construction to cost $1.6-million

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1979-10-17

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"Protecting the Holland Marsh from another Hurricane Hazel will cost at least $1.6-million, according to figures released by the South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority...."
The Marsh fears its dykes will not hold off another flood if a big storm hits, 25 years after Hurricane Hazel.

Bradford Witness

Hurricane Hazel - Bradford Witness

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1954-10-20

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Front page of the first Bradford Witness paper after the Holland Marsh flood due to Hurricane Hazel on October 15, 1954. See Related Descriptions below for individual stories of this edition.

Bradford Witness

Flood Notes

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1954-10-20

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Notices about the flooded marshland

Bradford Witness

Ontario Premier Frost Pays Second Visit to Bradford

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1954-10-20

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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

Ontario Premier Authorizes $100,000 Credit for Marsh

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1954-10-20

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"Immediate credit, to the extent of $100,000 by the Provincial Government, was promised by Premier Leslie Frost within a matter of minutes after his arrival by car to attend a meeting with the Holland Marsh Emergency Relief Committee, held in the Township of West GWillimbury municipal office on Monday. ..."

Bradford Witness

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