An article highlighting the events of the Boyd Gang Robbery, and the reunion of key members in 1996.
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Frank Wilson and Leonard Jackson, two of the three men who held up the Bradford C.I.B.C., receive a preliminary hearing. Article details Provincial Constable Reg. Wilson's testimony as to what occurred that day.
Bradford WitnessArticle about a series of break-ins in Bradford, following the break in at Custom Cleaners (see Related Descriptions).
Bradford Witness"Clerk Forced at Gun-Point to Open Cash Register -- Street Row Distracts Attention of Passerby."
Article describing a robbery at the Model Bakery on Holland Street.
Bradford WitnessRoad block on highway was almost immediately thrown up by provincial police. Police said the pattern of escape used by men was similar to that employed in the hold-up of the Royal Bank of Canada at Woodbridge, just 17 days ago today.
Article features news on the fundraiser by the Bradford Lions Club for the York County Hospital, news on the recent break-ins and theft around town, and debate on the true name of the Holland River (vs. Schomberg River in the southwest)
Bradford WitnessEdwin Alonzo Boyd is captured by Toronto police. His wife and brother rented an apartment from Mr. and Mrs. George W. Stoddart of Toronto and Bradford as a hide-out, posing as missionary-writers. Mr. Boyd is believed to have been associated with the robbery of the Bradford Bank of Commerce the previous summer.
Bradford WitnessContains news clippings and articles on various events of Bradford West Gwillimbury
Joe Saint"Mr. Duncan McArthur, proprietor of the Bond Head garage, is a patient in York County Hospital, Newmarket, recovering from a brutal assault, committed in his garage last Friday night around 10 o'clock, when he was struck on the head and kicked about the body, before being robbed of his wallet." ...
Bradford WitnessOff-duty provincial Constable Reginald Wilson had nine shots fired at him by three masked gunmen and an undisguised leader who staged a western-style hold-up of the Bank of Commerce at Bradford yesterday. Four of his return shots hit car.