Newspaper article from 1886 about a fire that destroyed buildings on the town's main thoroughfare and the fire suppression efforts of firefighters and citizens.
An 1903 reprint/summary of parts of the March 26th, 1863 edition of the South Simcoe Times. Printed by the Bradford Witness as part of the "Bradford 4_ Years Ago" series. It has significant information and parts from the mentioned edition.
An 1904 reprint of part of the April 2nd, 1863 edition of the South Simcoe Times. It was printed by the Bradford Witness as part of the "Bradford 4_ Years Ago" series. It has happenings related to Bradford ratepayers and town council.
An 1904 congratulatory article for Robert Stewart, who had been town clerk since 1861. The article also lists Simcoe County's representatives in 1863. Part of the "Bradford 4_ Years Ago" series printed by the Bradford Witness.
This edition of the Bradford Witness is located in the Local History Room, and is in particular a very noteworthy edition. The printing of this edition included many photographs of local businessmen, houses, storefronts, churches, and of the main streets. It also included mini-biographical articles of the people included, acting as a local history gold-mine for Bradford's early 1900s. We have included some of these photographs and articles here, though a full copy of the text and photographs was reorganized thematically by the Bradford West Gwillimbury Historical Society in 1997.
An obituary for George Webb, previous owner of the Uneda Hotel. He passed away on May 16th, 1926 and this obituary appeared in the May 19th, 1926 issue of the Bradford Witness.
An announcement of the death of Bradford businessman and owner of Sutherland’s Grocery, Alexander Sutherland on July 24th, 1931. Appeared in the July 29th, 1931 issue of the Bradford Witness.
Event Date : Saturday, December 25, 1937 Event Type : Marriage Municipality : Community : Bond Head Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : The wedding took place in Holy Trinity Church, Bond Head. The Rev. C. R. P. Hearn conducted the ceremony.Audrey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Courtney of Dartmouth England and the niece of the Rev. and Mrs. C. R. P. Hearn.Jack is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. McLean of Bond Head.After a honeymoon which took them to Ottawa, the couple settled in Bond Head.
Event Date : Saturday, January 16, 1943 Event Type : Marriage Municipality : Community : Churchill Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hughes of Churchill wed son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilson Sawyer of Gilford. Rev. F. Berner officiated. The couple will reside in Gilford.