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Freedom to Act, Symbol Of Democratic Gov't

"Hon. Earl Rowe Expresses Views at Shelburne Plebiscite Meeting
Over confidence has lost many a battle. The greatest danger that Monday's Plebiscite vote will not register a most emphatic "Yes" is possibly that so many appear absolutely confident that it will carry overwhelmingly. It is your responsibility to see that YOUR vote is cast." ...

Bradford Witness

From the War of 1812

"Many people may be curious why this huge ship's anchor was left stranded at Holland Landing. The anchor, a relic of the war of 1812, was forged in Chatham, England for a ship-of-war built at Penetang, then an upper lakes naval station. The anchor was being drawn by a sleigh to Penetang when the hauling party was overtaken by a courier with news that the war was over. The laborers unceremoniously dumped the anchor off the sled, where it remains in what is now Anchor Park, and returned to Toronto, or York as it was then known."

Dorothy Marks

Fuller, Bill Audio Interview One

Audio of an interview with Bill Fuller in 1990. He is interviewed by Joe Saint. The interview largely discusses his childhood and memories. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives

Fuller, Bill Summary Interview One

Summary of an interview with Bill Fuller in 1990. He is interviewed by Joe Saint. The interview largely discusses his childhood and memories. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives

Geddes, Jack

Photograph of Jack Geddes, soldier in World War II who lost his life in battle. Jack was the son of George and Julia Ethel (Robinson) Geddes, born on May 13th, 1917 in Bradford, Ontario. . Jack worked as a Sub-Foreman for a Barrie construction company prior to marrying Mabel Elizabeth Copeland in May, 1940, and they had a daughter Gwendoline Elizabeth. He enlisted on November 27, 1942 specifically for the RCAF. Jack earned the rank of Sergeant in October of 1943 and was an Air Gunner for the RCAF. He and his flight crew did not return from their mission to Revigny, France. They were presumed dead until his body was found and registered through the Imperial War Graves Commission at Auger St Vincent Cemetery in Oise, France. He died July 19, 1944, and his wife received his Operational Wings recognition in honour of his service.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Harvey, Henry

Henry Harvey in uniform during World War II.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Jack Sutherland in Uniform Outside the Bradford Model School

Photograph of Jack Sutherland standing in front of the Bradford Model School. Jack was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Sutherland who ran Sutherland’s Bakery and Grocery. He was the nephew of Bessie Campbell. Jack served in the First World War and was killed in action in 1917. He is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery in Sandgate, Eng.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Jack Sutherland Killed in Action

A letter regarding the death of Jack Sutherland while he was fighting in WWI, addressed to his parents.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Jack Sutherland War Grave

Photograph of Jack Sutherland's grave site in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery in Sandgate, Eng. Jack was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Sutherland who ran Sutherland’s Bakery and Grocery. He was the nephew of Bessie Campbell. Jack served in the First World War and was killed in action in 1917.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

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