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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Article about the history of the Trinity Anglican Church, written by its minister, Rev. E.R. Woolley.
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Looking Back Over the Century - Auld Kirk
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"On Sunday, July 23rd, 1967, the Auld Kirk in Scotch Settlement will hold a centennial service. This church, for many years has been closed but on that day memories will be revived by the old and the not-so-old as they greet one another and talk about the past and the days when their parents and grandparents lived there. A few words about the Scotch Settlement, its two churches and the people of the community may recall something of the past." ...
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Old Records and Books Should Be Preserved
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Article on memory and physical presence of history/heritage in a community like Bradford. Based on the unveiling of the Auld Kirk cemetery plaque (see Related Description below) and Murray Faris' preservation of the Auld Kirk's records.
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Development of Holland Marsh a Tremendous Boost to District
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Article in a special edition of the Bradford Witness (its 100th anniversary) based on the history of the Holland Marsh.
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Parte de Local History Collection
"Friday, June 30th, Midnight, the Centennial of Canada's birthday was welcomed bu the ringing of all the church bells and fireworks. There was quite a crowd of people on the street in Centennial costumes. This proves the point that we are proud to be Canadians. Many thanks to Rev. Saunders for looking after the preparations for the event. The United Church was a very interesting sight on Sunday." ...
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Looking Back Over the Century - Fire of 1871 and Holland Street businesses
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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 Fire of May 25, 1871, and the businesses which rebuilt on Holland Street after the fire, is the topic.
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Parte de Local History Collection
This edition of the Bradford Witness celebrated the Centennial Year of the town. Histories of the surrounding communities were added to the edition in honour of this event, and were contributions from the Women's Institutes. This article is a brief history of West Gwillimbury.
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Parte de Local History Collection
This edition of the Bradford Witness celebrated the Centennial Year of the town. Histories of the surrounding communities were added to the edition in honour of this event, and were contributions from the Women's Institutes. This article is a brief history of The Hollows, on Line 13 and Sideroad 10.
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Parte de Local History Collection
This edition of the Bradford Witness celebrated the Centennial Year of the town. Histories of the surrounding communities were added to the edition in honour of this event, and were contributions from the Women's Institutes. This article is a brief history of Newton Robinson, located on the township boundaries of West Gwillimbury and Tecumseth, near Cookstown.
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