Article republished from the Toronto Evening Star on the canals and rivers surrounding Holland Landing, the Holland Marsh, and Newmarket. It was a general history article for the Toronto Evening Star recipients.
Article features local news, such as the reflection on the historical information in local newspapers, Newmarket's St. Paul's Cemetery revealing local history, and local gossip.
Article features news on newspapers and opinions (via the Canadian flag debate), news on the Schomberg Agricultural Society annual fair, and historical information from a 1904 version of Toronto's Globe & Mail. It also features the purchase of Joseph Wolfe's farm on Hwy 88, and information on an extension of the 404.
Article features news on construction for the new post office over the land of the old gaol, the history of the old fire hall and the opening of the Holland Theatre.
Summary of an interview with Renee DeWilde on February 28, 1972. The interviewer is unnamed. The interview discusses Renee DeWilde's involvement in the early tobacco industry in Simcoe County. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
Summary of an interview with Professor Arthur Lower on June 23, 1973. His sister joins in the interview part way through. The interviewer is not introduced. Professor Lower shares his memories of Simcoe County and his life. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Audio of Fred Apperley's first interview on February 6, 1974. He is interviewed by Jack Coleman and Peter Moran. The interview largely discusses Cookstown. Additionally, emphasize is on Mr. Apperley’s childhood in Cookstown. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.
Summary of an interview with Fred C. Cook. The interviewers are Jack Coleman and Peter Moran. Fred discusses the history of his family and the area. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
A summary of Fred Apperley's second interview on March 7, 1974. The interview largely discusses Cookstown. Additionally, emphasize is on Mr. Apperley’s childhood in Cookstown. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.
