Looking Back Over the Century - Bradford & Amsterdam
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The Bradford Witness decided to release a series of articles from local townspeople on the history of certain events in Bradford and West Gwillimbury's time. This week, the Holland River is the topic.
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Township of West Gwillimbury pin
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Metal pin of the Township of West Gwillimbury's crest.
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Township of West Gwillimbury brass pin
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Brass metal pin of the Township of West Gwillimbury's crest.
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Township of West Gwillimbury Crest sticker
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Sticker of the Township of West Gwillimbury Crest from the Bradford West Gwillimbury 25th anniversary of amalgamation display exhibit
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L-R: Bill Watt, Margaret Bateman, Jim Watt and Jean Ralston (Peccori). Bill and Margaret's Wedding Anniversary.
The Bradford Witness and South Simcoe News - 100th anniversary
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Article featuring the centennial anniversary of the Bradford Witness's merged partner, the South Simcoe News.
"One hundred years ago, in 1865, the first issue of The South Simcoe News was published in Bradford and that is the centennial anniversary being marked by this issue of The Bradford Witness and South Simcoe News, but newspaper life in this town began before 1865."
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Century Old Bradford Town Hall Rejuvenated
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"Bradford's town council has marked this Centennial year in very suitable manner by doing a very complete "face-lifting" job at the venerable town hall. A complete and permanent refinishing of the exterior of the building, together with a few needed repairs, and a paint job, where paint can be applied, has worked wonders." ...
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Tecumseth Public Library Newton Robinson Branch
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Plaque praising the Tecumseth Public Library - Newton Robinson Branch for 20 years of service to the community.
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Tecumseth Public Library Bond Head Branch
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Plaque praising the Tecumseth Public Library - Bond Head Branch for 20 years of service to the community.
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Bradford's Sesquicentennial involves the Township, too...
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"Bradford celebrates its 150th Anniversary in 2007.
While some suggest that the celebration doesn't concern the Township area, the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association has a different take on the matter. The Association points out that the relationship between Bradford and the Township of West Gwillimbury has always been strong, predating incorporation..."
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