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MG1 A9 – John McDonald Collection (Acc. #05.01, 05.22)

1 Dolly Varden 1.01 Book - Labour Arbitration Cases Second Series , Editor CG. Simmons, Part 1, May 1979, Canada Law Book Limited, Agincourt, Ontario. P. 87-93 RE Indusmin Ltd. and United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers International Union, Local 488. M.G. Picher, A. Beckerman, M. Gordon (Ontario) Oct. 3, 1978 Discharge - sexual relations at the work place- whether just cause, Discharge - Standard of proof - serious personal misconduct - whether standard higher than balance of probabilities.

1.02 Postcards 1.02.01 To Julian McDonald Esq. from Ellis Ashton - Chairman of British Music Hall Society - about Dolly Varden and Limehouse. 1.02.02 Photo copy of Postcard: Canada Lime Works. Published by C.S. Smith, Acton, Ontario. Front only, with illustration of lime works.

1.03 Letters 1.03.01 John McDonald’s original inquiry to Miss Alymer at the British Theater Leighton House on October 23, 1973. 1.03.02 To J.R. McDonald Esq. from Miss J Aylmer, London, British Theater Museum. Written Nov. 3 rd 1973 in regards to the origin of the name “Dolly Varden” her response. 1.03.03 Envelope: To Mr. Wm J. Ritchie, RR. #2 Acton On. From Pioneer Equipment Co. Farm and Household Equipment. September 7 1935. 1.03.04 Envelope: to Mrs. Esther Ritchie From Chas. Darby, Collector, Twp. Nassagaweya, Rockwood, October 21, 1940 1.03.05 To Mrs. W. Ritchie From W.H. Force, Brantford 24 th 1941: In regards to Mr. Force not wanting to sell his home at that time. 1.03.06 To. W. Ritchie and Mrs. Ritchie from E.W. Grace written on stationery of W.J. Grace, Butcher and Farmer: Mursley, Bletchley, Bucks. England.

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1.03.07 To Mr. John McDonald From D. C. McConkey secretary-treasurer of Canadian Gypsum Company Limited. May 31 st 1972. Are no records of a site in Dolly Varden purchased by them the 1920s sold in the 1930s. 1.03.08 Photocopy of a note to Mr. Jno. Brown, Limehouse Oct. 19, 1894 From Mr. Jas. Sharp, regarding money owed for firewood. 1.03.09 To Mr. John McDonald from W. Brian Speirs, Archivist, Department of Public Records and Archives, Ontario, Sept 2 nd 1971. “Dolly Varden”; Dictionary of Canadianisms: Dolly Varden is a trout/and or char on the Pacific Coast. 1.03.10 To John McDonald from H. Atherton, Head, Public Records Section, Manuscript Division, Public Archives of Canada. Sept. 8. 1971. Looking for info on Halton County.

1.04 Notes 1.04.01 Encyclopedia of Canada (Volume II CAR-F, 1935, p 221) Dolly Varden (Trout) 1.04.02 Interviewed Douglas Gowdy Sept 28 1973,Toronto: Limehouse, Dolly Varden- Actress; Bert Scott Sept 29, 1973 (Acton): Man named Dolly married a woman named Varden 1.04.03 Column, Dolly Varden March 11 1920 Acton Free Press, Toronto Lime Co. building more houses for workers. 1.04.04 Dolly Varden: assorted Names, Notes and Dates (7 pages.) 1.04.05 Alfred Marshall Polkington - Limehouse: cockney, Dolly Varden 1.04.06 Map: sketched of the Old Grist Mill; Duncan Sharpe Jan 16 th 1974; Limehouse school, Grist Mill, Tannery

1.05 In Memoriam Cards 1.05.01 William Gordon McLean, Sunday Jan 9 th 1944, Funeral January 11 th in Caledonia (Age 24) 1.05.02 William McLean, August 11 th 1947 Fargo, North Dakota, Funeral August 14 th in Caledonia (Age 58) 1.05.03 John Pearson, October 8 th 1931, Milton, Funeral Saturday October 10 th Milton 1.05.04 George Ritchie Sr., April 5 th 1932 Acton, Funeral Acton (Age 80) (Spine split – 2 pieces.)

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1.05.05 John Heatley Sr. May 13 th 1932, Funeral Monday the 16 th Acton (Age 80) 1.06 Ritchie Invoices, Bills, Etc. 1.06.01 Wm. Ritchie, from Home Creamery Co., Guelph – Weigh Bills 1.06.01.01 October 11 1.06.01.02 October 18 1.06.01.03 October 25 1.06.01.04 November 01 1.06.01.05 November 08 1.06.01.06 November 15 1.06.01.07 November 22 1.06.01.08 November 29

1.06.02 Ritchie from Dr. R. Learmont, V.S., Paid May 2 nd 1934 1.06.03 Wm J. Ritchie, Pioneer Equipment Farm and Household Machinery and Equipment, Sept. 1 st 1936 Guelph. 1.06.04 Elliot Sept 11 th 1939 From Corbett Henderson and Armstrong Live stock Commission Merchants in Cattle, Calves, Hogs and Sheep, Union Stock yards. 1.06.05 Mr. W. Ritchie Acton October 25, 1938. Appraisal note for small Collections Etc. From Indian Motorcycle Co., Springfield, Mass. For Motorcycle parts. 1.06.06 Red & White Chain Stores, J.W. Jones Prop. Groceries and Fruit, item sold to W. Ritchie December 29, 1937. 1.06.07 Acton Home Bakery 1937, Bill Ritchie 1.06.08 John Armstrong Limited, Guelph 1.06.09 Elliot Bros. General Merchants Jan 3 rd 1938 to Wm Ritchie 1.06.10 Beardmore& Co. Acton Sole leather Tannery October 25, 1938 - W. Ritchie 1.06.11 Halton Union Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co., July 14, 1939 to W. J. Ritchie 1.06.12 Department of National Revenue Tax Division Notice of Assessment to Esther Ritchie, May 13, 1955 1.06.13 Township of Esquesing, Tax Notices – W.J. Ritchie 1.06.13.01 1936

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1.06.13.02 1937 1.06.13.03 1949

1.07 Newspaper Clippings 1.07.01 Acton Free Press, Wed, February 13 th 1974, Probe three deaths at Acton quarries: Carl Ney, 42, Cecil Brown, 58 and Hugh Todd, 35, of asphyxiation from trailer gas leak. 1.07.02 Duncan Sharpe 1.07.02.01 Toronto Star, January 2, 1973, New Aldermen 700 call on Lieutenant-Governor Big Welcome for bishops by Nora McCabe 1.07.02.02 The Mirror Tray, 30 th 1973, Downsview man Sportsman of the Year by Larry Johnston 1.07.02.03 Globe and Mail, May 14 th 1973 pg. 37, Friday Hash by Bruce West. 1.07.03 Photo. Four Large Aggregate cars hit derailer... Acton Free Press, March, 1974. 1.07.04 Georgetown Independent, March 27 th 1974, p 24 Limehouse Cars derailed on CNR line by Mrs. A Benton. 1.07.05 Globe and Mail, Saturday June 1 st 1974, p 1 Corn Planting Time Photo by John McNeill. Casey Boss plants corn on his farm near Acton. 1.07.06 Canada Lime Works. Near Grand Trunk (Photo copy) 1.07.07 Acton Free Press, Wed, March 13 th 1974, B1 and B4, Metro Toronto Expansion built on Acton Aggregates. , Photos: Acton Quarry, Excavation for tertiary crusher building, Lime stone kiln remains. 1.07.08 Rate payers Dub Controversy “Battle of Dolly Varden” 1.07.09 Acton Free Press, March 28 th 1973, GUARD hears assurances from county, Queens Park . 1.07.10 Coles Slaw by Hartley Coles: editorial opinion on Casey Boss and Indusmin Quarry 1.07.11 Acton Free Press, Casey wants to farm but obstacles many . Photo: Casey Bos examining a reddish colored oil slick. 1.07.12 Georgetown Independent, October 24 th 1973, p. 10. Garbage!! The problem we just cant dump on our neighbors! by William A. Johnson, Photos: Author, dump trucks 1.07.13 Acton Free Press, Wednesday February 7 th 1973, O.F.A says Toronto

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Garbage Toronto Problem, Announce new proposal to haul garbage here continued on p 12. Photos: Big Indusmin Dust bin. 1.07.14 Photo, Acton Free Press, Wed, May 24 th 1972, p1. Billows of Black Smoke originating from a fire of hundreds of old tires... Photo by H. Coles 1.07.15 Acton Free Press, Tuesday Dec. 29 th 1970, B2 Photo Sparkling Snow, bright sun and blue skies... photo by Denis Gibbons. 1.07.16 Acton Free Press, Wed September 27 th 1972 p1 May fill quarries with Metro refuse 1.07.17 The Georgetown Herald, Thurs. May 20 th 1971, p 3 Pit site could someday be recreation beauty spot . Photos: Indusmin Quarries near Limehouse could become recreational, industrial or residential complex; Plans have been drawn up for eventual rehabilitation of the 800 acre site. 1.07.18 Acton Free Press, Wed, October 11 th 1972 Let Metro Keep its Garbage 1.07.19 Acton Free Press, Wed, January31st 1973, p1, Indusmin still plans disposal site near Acton . 1.07.20 Landfill site water study read end of March 1.07.21 Acton Free Press, Indusmin proposals need scrutiny 1.07.22 Our Reader Writes Need water more than garbage by Casey Boss 1.07.23 Photo. Bales Like These would fill the Quarry 1.07.24 Georgetown Herald, Thurs, March 8 th 1972, p7, Esquesing Rate payers say Keep Toronto Garbage in Toronto. Photos: A.G. Borud; George Armstrong of Indusmin read Auld letter; Esquesing deputy reeve Len Coxe addresses audience; crowd jammed Esquesing hall to hear details of rehabilitation proposal. 1.07.25 Mayor maintains open mind on Indusmin waste proposal 1.07.26 Advertisement. G.U.A.R.D. (Group United Against Rural Dumping) open meeting at Georgetown Centennial school Thurs March 8 th Bring A Friend . 1.07.27 Toronto Star, Monday March 5 th 1973, p 23, Esquesing farmer forms group to fight quarry garbage site Photo: 11yr. old Jim Boss feeding ducks on the farm. 1.07.28 Acton Free Press, April 4 th 1973, GUARD signs 900, Garbage demonstration planned in front of city hall.

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1.07.29 Acton Free Press, Wed, March 21 st 1973 p 3. Shredding-baling wont render refuse inert-Auld 1.07.30 Acton Free Press, April 18, 1973 Encouraging, very encouraging Photo: Notice to Mrs. Catherine Bouskill, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer from Albert M. Campbell, Chairman Metropolitan Toronto Council 1.07.31 Small but Vocal GUARD Meeting Fire First Salvo continued from p1. Photos: William Johnson, left, was elected chairman of GUARD Thursday. With him are his executive Casey Bos, Rick Sales, Fred Brooks and Mrs. Andy Stull; Fred Nurse makes a financial contribution to the GUARD cause. From left are Ralph Ross of Milton, former Esquesing deputy reeve Russ Miller and Fred Nurse 1.07.32 Georgetown Herald, March 22 nd 1973 GUARD Talks of Garbage Blockade 1.07.33 Photo. GUARD Greeting 1.07.34 Acton Free Press, Wed March 14 th 1973, p2, Name five to G.U.A.R.D. committee Photo: Executive committee of GUARD. Garbage Solution? North Halton group views new process Hydrogeology study begins at Indusmin .

2 Credit Valley Conservation Authority (C.V.C.A.) 2.01 Newspaper clippings. 2.01.01 Georgetown Independent, March 27 1974, p 16. A Sunday Walk by. H. Coles. Photo- Reservoir bounded by forest; Spring creek tumble over creek; towering limestone cliffs; tracks wind through birches; map of conservation area; sphinx-like Kelso hovers in background. 2.01.02 Photo. The Old Lime Kilns at Christie photo by D. Pink 2.01.03 Photo. Hilton Falls photo by R. Downs 2.01.04 Milton Champion, Wed. Oct 31 1973, p6 Mountsberg offers unlimited fun Photo: Nature Trails of Mountsberg Wildlife Compound; The Sugar Shanty, photos by B. Burtt. 2.01.05 Milton Champion, Wed, Oct 24 1973 B7 Unveil sculpture sign to open Hilton Falls Photos: Brock Harris, Chairman and Municipal officials; George Kerr and Jim Snow and pheasant; John Rhodes and Brock Harris; Arthur Latornell. 2.01.06 Milton Champion, Wed. July 11 1973 p 8, Believe camp 600 years old;

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SWEEP crew helps experts uncover Indian village by Steve Cassina, Photo: Group excavating1/2 mile from Crawford Lake, photo by S. Cassina 2.01.07 Georgetown Withholds CVCA Levy; Hungry Hollow Dam Removed From Conservation Program 2.01.08 Item moved. 2.01.09 Acton Free Press, March 28 1973, Halton Authority concerned about dumping at Indusmin 2.01.10 Milton Champion, We. April 4 1973 B6, H.R.C.A designs new signs, symbols Photo Bob Noble, Donald Clarke, Charlie Cargill putting in new Kelso sign. 2.01.11 Georgetown Herald, March 29 1972, HRCA Budget will be reduced If Grant Not Bigger 2.01.12 Milton Champion, May 16 th 1973 p 14. Hilton Falls complete by Bob Burtt. 2.01.13 Milton Champion Photo: A Picturesque Sight Hilton Falls Reservoir photos by R. Downs 2.01.14 Acton Free Press, March 21 1973, Photo: The Hon. George Kerr has announced Bruce Cargill.. . 2.01.15 Georgetown April 26 1973, Photo: Up goes Salmon Population 2.01.16 Milton Champion April 25 1973 Authority protests lower allocation 2.01.17 Georgetown Herald, March 22 1973, p6. Report Says Poorer Water is due to Scotch Block Dam . 2.01.18 Georgetown Herald, Thurs March 22 1973, p1, Announce Grant to start Georgetown Conservation Area . 2.01.19 Georgetown Herald, March 22 1973, Oil Slick Threat to Halton Region Water fowl . 2.01.20 Increase of Six Per Cent Esquesing’s Halton Region Conservation Levy $ 10,393 2.01.21 That Credit River Foam Not Detergent 2.01.22 Credit River Valley Study says 100 homes on hazardous slopes special to the Globe and Mail 2.01.23 Kelso ski Resort is proving popular Photo: Slopes at Kelso- Toronto Star photo 2.01.24 Toronto Star, Insight Section 2 p 25 Jan 17 1973, Photo by Dave Norris The Halton and Region Conservation authority is Buffalo Graze Under Winter Skies 2.01.25 Dam at Georgetown decision next month

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2.01.26 Toronto Star, Section 2 p 25, Home buyers warned of new regulations on Credit flood plain 2.01.27 Georgetown Levy For Conservation Upped to $22,140 2.01.28 Kelso Entrance Fee Increased 2.01.29 Authority wants more control of land drainage ” 2.01.30 Propose contest to design office 2.01.31 Authority hesitant on sewer Conservation briefs 2.01.32 Worthy Representation 2.01.33 Milton Champion, Photo Retiring Members of Halton Region Conservation Authority photo R. Downs. 2.01.34 Culvert Size Delays John Street Bridge 2.01.35 Hope to Eventually Link Silver Creek Terra Cotta Areas 2.01.36 CVCA Buying 40 more Acres North of Town 2.01.37 Coxe Lashes Out at Conservation Groups “Dictatorial Attitude ” 2.01.38 Georgetown Herald, Jan 11 1973 p 5, Credit River Dams Killing The River Says Report 2.01.39 Acton Free Press, Jan 24 1973, p 12, Silver Creek Dam May be Scratched Authority Plans Conservation Area 2.01.40 Globe and Mail, Conservation critics plea Hands off the Credit by Peter Whelan. Photo Credit River breaks through winter at Forks of the Credit and Map 2.01.41 Georgetown Herald, Sept 21 1972, p 10, New CVCA Scheme those Scenic Route signs your guide to Autumn Spectacular photo: Map; Sign mark the CVCA’s scenic route. 2.01.42 Globe and Mail, April 23 1970, p 7, How they saved a river: Now salmon swim in the Credit that nearly died by Robert Turnbull. Photo: Credit river; photo by Dennis Robinson, mouth of the Credit at Lake Ontario 2.01.43 Globe and Mail, April 24 1970 p 7, How they saved a river: Don and Humber can also be cured by Robert Turnbull. Photo: Belfountain Conservation Area, Dennis Robinson; Trout filled Lake at Terra Cotta Conservation area. 2.01.44 Globe and Mail, April 25 1970, p7, How they saved a river: Enjoying the beauty of the Credit by Robert Turnbull. Photo: Terra cotta park sign; map of the Credit route. 2.01.45 Acton Free Press, June 27 1973 p 6, Photo: A Picturesque sight from the

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air...Hilton Falls Dam 2.01.46 Toronto Star, Sat August 4 1973, p 35 Metro Conservation parks: 22,500 acres of pleasure by Jim Robinson. Photos: Map of Metro’s conservation area, star photo by Ken Higgs 2.01.47 Georgetown Herald, February 27, 1974, Page 6B History Fills Credit Valley by Joan Rollings, Information Officer CVCA, 4 th of a Series.

2.02 Pamphlets, Booklets, Brochures 2.02.01 Pamphlet The Credit Valley Conservation Authority Meadowvale ON (2) 2.02.02 Map- Conservation areas in Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario (2) 2.02.03 Pamphlet -The Credit Valley Conservation Authority Meadowvale Ontario, 1971, map of the Credit watershed. Photos by Harold Kast, David Rollings, C.V.C.A. staff. 2.02.04 Pamphlet- Credit Valley Conservation Authority Yours to Protect; Yours to Enjoy; map of the Beautiful Valley of the Credit Photos taken by Harold Kast, David Rollings, C.V.C.A. staff.

2.03 Letters to John McDonald. 2.03.01 To John McDonald from HK Watson, General Manager of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority, May 18 1971, History of the Watershed 2.03.02 To J. Mc Donald from HK Watson at CVCA, March 29 1973- Credit Valley CA History, 1 st Chairman, Terra Cotta Conservation Area, Silver Creek 2.03.03 To J. McDonald from P. Wendover Stenographer of the Halton Region Conservation Authority. April 30 1973, - History of Mountsberg, Hilton Falls and Crawford Lake. 2.03.04 Invitation - Opening of the Meadowvale Conservation Area by Hon. Williams G. Davis, Sat. June 9 1973, Photo: Map of location; lovers walk Meadowvale sketch 1908. (2)

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3.01 Card - Omagh Presbyterian Church. Spectrum Natural Colour Reproduction Alex Wilson Publications Ltd. Dryden Ont.

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3.02 Newspaper Clippings 3.02.01 Milton Champion, Omagh, Peacock family here for 45 th family reunion by Mrs. Cecil Patterson 3.02.02 Milton Champion, Jan 24 1973, B10, Omagh, Present Historic Trowel to church by Mrs. Cecil Patterson 3.02.03 Photo, Staff picture, The Tyrone Jersey Herd established by W.A. Devlin of Omagh in 1931 3.02.04 Milton Champion, Omagh Church Anniversary celebrated soon by Mrs. Cecil Patterson. 3.02.05 Milton Champion Nov 19 1971, B 10 Peeking into Miltons Past Photo loaned by Mrs. James VanSickle, Omagh School Students of 1931; Tansley School students 1915

4 Drumquin 4.01 Newspaper clippings. 4.01.01 Milton Champion, July 18 1973, B9, Drumquin. Class of 1914 has reunion by Mrs. Cecil Patterson 4.01.02 Milton Champion, Drumquin; Plan to Celebrate church Anniversary by Mrs. Cecil Patterson 4.01.03 New Wyldewood clubhouse offers varied entertainment by Steve Cassina. Photo of clubhouse by Steve Cassina 4.01.04 Drumquin Park. Sale contentious issue 4.01.05 Burlington Gazette, March 22 1973, Asks lease on Drumquin Park Site 4.01.06 Drumquin Alphabetical List of Professions Trades etc. 4.01.07 Photo by B. Burtt Commemorating Closed schools a cairn erected by Drumquin Womens Institute in 1970 4.01.08 Milton Champion, April 5 1972 Photo Peeking into Miltons Past - No. 7 Trafalgar School 1925. 4.01.09 Milton Champion, April 19 1972 p 6, photo The Verandah was Demolished at the Trafalgar Rd. Home of Mrs. Irene Saunders . Photo by R. Downs 4.01.10 Milton Champion Drumquin Bride and groom of 1912 Celebrate 60 th Anniversary by Mrs. Cecil Patterson. 4.01.11 Letter: To Mr. McDonald June 6 1972 from Marjorie L. Gunby attached article: Milton Champion, May 24 th 1972 B3, Oldest in Hamilton

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Presbytery St. Pauls church marks 150 th Anniversary .

5 Nelson 5.01 Letter 5.02 Newspaper clipping.

6 Dundas 6.01 Booklet - The Dundas Heritage by I. D. Brown and A.W Brink, Published by the Dundas Heritage Association, 1970

7 Eden Mills 7.01 Booklet - History of Eden Mills and Vicinity , by Hazel Mack. Dills Printing & Publishing Ltd, 1954. 7.02 Newspaper Clippings 7.02.01 Milton Champion, April 19 th 1973, Eden Mills residents seek help with hall 7.02.02 Acton Free Press, Wed, Feb, 7, 1973 p 8, Eden Mills; $20 000 LIP grant to renovate center. Photos of Community center takes by Loraine. 7.02.03 Halton chairman’s son leads Eden Mills into Wellington. Photo: Halton Chairman Allan Masson with son and daughter-in-law. 7.02.04 Water contaminated-blame vandals. Eden Mills church camp asks reduction in tax 7.02.05 Eden Mills sets the pace.

7.03 Typed transcript - Eden Mills, Ontario - history of the telephone in Eden Mills from the Telephone Historical Collection July 1973.

8 Eramosa 8.01 Booklets 8.01.01 S.S No. 1, Eramosa Township: One Hundred and Twenty Years of School history, by Hazel Mack, 1962. 8.01.02 Historical Sketch Everton Church of Christ (Disciples), Eramosa Township, Ontario, Canada, Centennial 1861-1961 8.02 Newspaper Clippings 8.02.01 Acton Free Press, Sept 12 1973, Centennial reunion at S.S. 8 Sunday. Photos by Lorraine: Al Daymond former teacher with his former pupils

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Irene McWilliams, Bill Black, Aldon Patterson, and former teacher Lois Black, Albert Shultis oldest gentleman at the reunion, Mrs. George Bayne with the centennial cake. 8.02.02 Acton Free Press, Wed Sept. 19 1973, Photos of 1973 Centennial for SS No. 8 Eramosa . Photos by Lorraine, 1) Former Pupils 2) Fred Day and Brother Roy 3) Reba Shultis and Jack Graham 4) Crowd and former teachers 5) Five Patterson brothers 6) Four Black Sisters and brother Bill 7) Lunch 8) A Sing Song conducted by Keith Black 9) Charlie McNabb saying Welcome 8.02.03 Acton Free Press, Nov 1973, B5, County residents appeal to preserve Hortop Mill

9 Erin 9.01 Booklet- Centennial History 1842-1967, Erin Township and Erin Village 9.02 Newspaper Clippings 9.02.01 Erin Advocate Wed, Feb. 13 th 1974, p 8-11, Cameron, Kinsman or just interested in local history this story of pioneer history should interest you. Many Pioneer Erin Names Are Related to the Clan. By Mary McBride. Photos: Four views of Stanley Park 9.02.02 92 nd birthday today for Martha Jackson. Photo of Mrs. Martha Jackson 9.02.03 The Erin Advocate, Vol 93, No 7 Wed Feb. 13 1974 pp 1-4, 13-16. Photos: p1 No Local Politicians at lively public rally by Virginia Kennedy cont. on pg 7, Snowmobiler breaks leg Free Anti rabies clinics coming here Queens of the Fairs to attend convention An urgent request for your blood. You’re invited to pow-wow about pool; p2. Hillsburgh by Miss Dorothy McKinnon, New book available at township library. High School Happenings; p3 Co-op splits $45,306 between shareholders. TCG claims gravel worth quarter-million a year. School of Designs will hold exhibit; p4 Terry is Innocent. What price gravel? Keeping House isn’t that hard by Bill Smiley. Handicraft workshop warm-up for bazaar. M. Chambers head of Local NDP; p 13 Baptist church scene of Hawkins Wedding; p 14 Belfountain by Alma Corbett, Chairman Trimble asks libraries kept open. Coningsby WI recalls area landmarks; p15 Ballinafad by Winifred Smith Sweetheart of Valentine Dance Dan O’Connor 9.02.04 The Erin Advocate Vol. 92 No 13 March 28 1973. Photos: p1. Six towns

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compete at Erin tournament. Where do pits fit in plan? Doctor is interested in centre. Discipline and your Child, Home & School panel topic. p2 Hillsburgh by Miss Dorothy McKinnon, Bonspiel draws crowds from wide spread areas; p3 Cancer campaign gets underway on Tuesday. Board making study of pre-schools; p 4. Editorials; p 5 High School students enjoy Roman holiday. Potato Fest stickers available; p 6-7 Sports; p8. Cataract power plant made history, by David Nowell (Photos of Old Plant by Jeff Doole) 9.02.05 The Erin Advocate, Vol 92 No. 15 Wed April 11 1973, p1, Gravel volcanic subject by Virginia Kennedy. 9.02.06 The Erin Advocate, Vol 92 No. 33 Aug. 15 1973, p1. Will Belfountain church be forced to shut down? by Wilma Blokhuis. Photo: Baptist Church Belfountain, by Wilma Blokhuis. 9.02.07 The Erin Advocate sold to former Brampton Editor, W.E. (Bill) Doole. 9.02.08 Georgetown Herald, Thurs April 19 1973, p 6. Ancestor was Erin’s First White Settler. Obituary, John Comfort Roszel. 9.02.09 Acton Free Press. April 25, 1973. Obituary. J. Comfort Roszel pioneer descendant.

10 Esquesing 10.01 Newspaper Clippings 10.01.01 Georgetown Independent, March 20 1974 p 24, Solandt Commission recommends: Power corridor to be in Parkway. 720 foot swath thru town of Halton Hills. Principal Recommendation. Photos: Map, Solandt Commission Inquiry into the transmission of power from Nanticoke to Pickering 10.01.02 Georgetown Independent, March 20 1974, p 6, Zipper through Halton Hills 10.01.03 Propose Rehabilitate Esquesing Quarry with Baled Metro Waste Photos: Aerial view of quarry; Bales on a truck. 10.01.04 Georgetown Herald, Thurs Dec 2 1971, p 11, Esquesing Controversy, Hearing Listens to Pros, Cons of Permitting Quarries in Zone Plan 10.01.05 Acton Free Press, Wed, Sept 29, 1971, Build own arena in Esquesing- Reeve Hill 10.01.06 Acton Free Press, Wed Dec 20 1972 Honor Esquesing trio at dinner in

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Glen Photo: Reeve Tom Hill and Roads Superintendent CE “Bud” Snow congrats to Bill Corley, Herb “ Red Roshier and Bob Lindsay 10.01.07 Georgetown Herald, 1971 Esquesing Ratepayers Attack Residential Development Plan 10.01.08 Acton Free Press, August 1971, Esquesing Dump with Tires (staff photo) 10.01.09 Acton Free Press , October 25, 1972 , Coxe shoots for deputy Miller will challenge Hill Photos: Russell Miller, Tom Hill 10.01.10 Milton Champion, August 11 1971, B2 Stop Rural Sprawl 10.01.11 Georgetown Herald, Arthur Benton Was Esquesing Assessor 10.01.12 Milton Champion, Sept 20 1972 p 12, Esquesing steers course in power line controversy 10.01.13 Acton Free Press, April 26 1972 p 16 Two Esquesing Veterans honored 40 years Service Photo: Jim Snow, KC Lindsay, George Currie, Tom Hill by J. Dills 10.01.14 Friend of the Ratepayer, Russell Miller. Editorial. 10.01.15 Acton Free Press, Nov 29 1972 B6, Forecast tight races in Esquesing election cont. on p 7. Photos: Russell Miller, Len Coxe, C.F Patterson, Tom Hill and F.J. Cartwright 10.01.16 Georgetown Herald , Esquesing Appointments to Boards, Commissions 10.01.17 No secrets in Esquesing Reeve Hill promises 10.01.18 In Esquesing Settle appointments will advertise 10.01.19 No secrets in Esquesing Reeve Hill promises 10.01.20 Esquesing holds back warden’s gift share 10.01.21 Three 25 year Men Honored by Fellow Township Workers Photos: Bob Lindsay, Bill Corley, Herb (Red) Roshier. 1972. 10.01.22 Former Treasurer Explains The Railway Bonus Fund . Letter to Editor, by KC Lindsay 10.01.23 Esquesing Expects Official Plan Approval Shortly 10.01.24 Want All the Facts Before Taking Stand on Garbage in Quarry 10.01.25 Concerned Residents Have Three Weeks to Mark Route Map 10.01.26 Council prepares for Storm of Protest 10.01.27 Acton Free Press. Opposes Sunday racing at Toronto International Strip 10.01.28 Area Farmers List Objections to Hydro’s Proposed Tower Trail 10.01.29 Dragway operators ask Sunday racing. Toronto International Dragway. 10.01.30 Acton Free Press . Esquesing Council prepares to fight four unit Halton.

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Esquesing twp. Appointments. Len Coxe challenges Free Press editorial. 10.01.31 Milton Champion, February 28 1973, p3, “Never on Sunday” council tells racers. Toronto International Dragway. 10.01.32 Environmentally Sound Tower Trail Objective of Bruce Howlett’s Study Photo: Bruce Howlett, Mrs. H J Moulden, Hans Link and Mrs. LR Symmes, maps at public meetings. 10.01.33 Georgetown Herald, March 22 1973. Esquesing Estimates Budget Surplus of $40 Thousand 10.01.34 Acton Free Press, March 7 1973, p2, Esquesing will hire professionals to fight Indusmin proposals 10.01.35 Esquesing election No recount in 1-vote loss. 10.01.36 Toronto Star. Grand Trunk Pacific: Esquesing can use old railway fund 10.01.37 Esquesing Council Increases Pay by $500 10.01.38 Esquesing Councillors raise pay to $2000 10.01.39 Milton Champion, Feb 28 1973, p7, Mobile home causes headaches for twp. council 10.01.40 Acton Free Press March 21 1973 Hydro favors overhead wires for 500 Kv. transmission lines. Photo: Mrs. Rick Symmes and Map photo by H. Coles. 10.01.41 Georgetown Herald, April 26 1973 Esquesing council briefs 10.01.42 Milton Champion, April 18 1973 p12, Esquesing fire costs $51,407.83. 10.01.43 Milton Champion, April 19 1973 Commend three area people for collecting info 10.01.44 Georgetown Herald, April 5 1973, Hill’s Vote Allows Ukrainian Youth camp to keep Farm House 10.01.45 Acton Free Press May 16 1973 No support for rail application 10.01.46 Acton Free Press March 28 1973, B2, Hydro line ball in public’s court 10.01.47 Georgetown Herald, April 19 1973 Esquesing Twp Short Circuits Hydro Plans 10.01.48 Georgetown Herald, March 29 1973, Opinions Conflict on Areas Taboo to Towers 10.01.49 Georgetown Herald, April 19 1973 Esquesing mill rate up for some, down slightly for others 10.01.50 Georgetown Herald, April 19 1973, Township roads subject Three Way Words War

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10.01.51 Georgetown Herald Photo April 19 1973 Esquesing chambers impressive Mrs. Cathy Bouskill in photo 10.01.52 Milton Champion, April 18 1973 p 6, Esquesing taxpayer to get some relief 10.01.53 Esquesing council briefs - Legislate dump hours agree to move 3 rd line 10.01.54 Milton Champion, May 30 1973 B10, Photo Old Stump on Esquesing roadside Photo by R. Downs 10.01.55 Official Plan Still in limbo 10.01.56 Acton Free Press, August 1973, KC Lindsay disputes names dates in Atlas by Hartley Coles. Photo KC Lindsay by D. Pink. 10.01.57 Indian Name Original. Letter to Editor, by William A. Johnson 10.01.58 Alternative power corridors all in this area. Photo: Map of Alternative Routes 10.01.59 Grill Hydro, government over power line routes Photo by Bruce Howlett 10.01.60 Hill is chastised for election plan 10.01.61 Wring concession at meeting; Shneider’s alternative would eliminate towers from area. Photo: Esquesing Councillor George Maltby at Meeting an H. Coles Photo 10.01.62 Progress?-split, get married again. Acton Free Press Editorial- new name for new town. 10.01.63 Acton Free Press, July 11 1973, p3, Warden accuses Hydro of cluttering country 10.01.64 Georgetown Herald, July 12 1973 p1, Determined North Halton Hydro Line Protesters Win Commitment 10.01.65 Georgetown Herald, Sept 20 1973, p 6C, The Hydro Corridor: Georgetown, Esquesing Untouched if Howlett Preference Accepted Map : Modified Q, System Q 10.01.66 Georgetown Independent, Oct 24 1973, p17, MPPs ask input on Hydro Halton opponents provide it. 10.01.67 Acton Free Press, Dec 12 1973 Appreciation night for Esquesing in Glen Photos: Heads of the various boards; councillors George Maltby. Dick Howitt; Tom Hill and Len Coxe 10.01.68 Milton Champion, Wed, Dec. 12 1973 Photo by S. Dills First Snow of Winter 10.01.69 Georgetown Independent, Nov 21 1973, p 20 North Halton-Wellington brief backs “R” for Middleport to Pickering Hydro lines

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10.01.70 Acton Free Press, Wed Nov. 28 1973, p4, cartoon by Dave Waddell Hydro proposes power line through farmland . 10.01.71 Acton Free Press, Wed Oct. 31 1973, p4, cartoon by Dave Waddell Esquesing to get six landfills comic 10.01.72 March 21 1973 Esquesing Township Council Highlights. 10.01.73 Delegation at council; Hill Predicts New Road solution to Truck Issue

10.02 Miscellaneous 10.02.01 Booklet: Official Opening Esquesing Township Municipal offices, Program November 9 1963. 10.02.02 Planning in Esquesing and what it means to you. M.M Dillon Limited Engineers and planners. 10.02.03 Official Plan Esquesing Planning Area. 10.02.04 Campaign Letter from C.F. “Pat” Patterson, 1972 10.02.05 Solandt Commissions Environmental Consultants Questionnaire. 10.02.06 Flyer - Township of Esquesing - summary on the township 10.02.07 County Halton Gazette and Directory 10.02.08 Photocopy of picture of Pineland Mills, Esquesing from Tremaine Map (1858) 10.02.09 List of century farms in Esquesing township, C1973 (Photocopy) 10.02.10 Map of Esquesing Township. Location of cemeteries marked. 10.02.11 List of Esquesing Historic Homes. (4 pages) (Photocopy) 10.02.12 Notes (4 pages)

11 Forks of the Credit. 11.01 Booklet: Cataract and the Forks of the Credit A Pictorial History by Ralph Beaumont, Herrington Printing and Publishing Co., 1973. 11.02 Newspaper Clippings 11.02.01 Town and county trips by Harvey Currell photo: little map 11.02.02 Park at Forks of Credit Preserves Bit of History by David Nowell 11.02.03 Photo: Prize Photo of Credit River Dam by Mark Trull 11.02.04 Toronto Star, June 25 1973 Scenic Cataract reverting to nature after 55 year Industrial boom period Star Photo: Ralph Beaumont 11.02.05 Forks of the Credit; Scenic Area Once Bustling Community by Dan O’Reilly

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11.02.06 Sightseers jam Caledon roads photo by Dave Steen- thousands of cars parked along the road.

12 Georgetown

12.01 Mayors 12.01.01 Drafts for columns by John McDonald. 12.01.01.01 Georgetown’s First Mayor – Leroy Dale (3 pages, typed) 12.01.01.02 Letter to Leroy Dale from Donald, Mason, White and Foulds, Solicitors, February 07, 1921. Attachment: Bylaw of the Village of Georgetown re move to Town status. (Photocopy). 12.01.01.03 Leroy Dale (3 pages, typed) 12.01.01.04 Donald McIntyre (2 pages, typed) 12.01.01.05 J.B. Mackenzie (1 page, typed) 12.01.01.06 Joe Gibbons (2 pages, typed. 2 copies) 12.01.01.07 John Thomas Armstrong (2 pages, typed) 12.01.01.08 Town of Georgetown Mayors. Photos, names and dates of mayors since incorporation, 1922, to 1973. (Photocopy)

12.01.02 Newspaper clippings 12.01.02.01 Georgetown Independent, December 15, 1976, PB9. Halton Sketches - Georgetown’s first mayor prominent lawyer here by J. McDonald Photos: Leroy Dale in group of Georgetown business men; Miss Sybil Bennett. 12.01.02.02 Georgetown Independent, p7, Feb 17 1982 Photo Gallery by John McDonald. Photo- Leroy Dale 12.01.02.03 Georgetown Independent, p7, March 10 1982 Photo Gallery by John McDonald. Photo - Donald McIntyre 12.01.02.04 Georgetown Independent, March 31 1982 Photo Gallery by John McDonald. Photo - J.B. Mackenzie 12.01.02.05 Georgetown Independent, B11, January 26 1977 Joe Gibbons: The mayor who ran Georgetown from his barbershop. Halton Sketches , by J. McDonald, Photos: J. Gibbons; J Gibbons in barber shop; J. Gibbons and Centennial Medal. 12.01.02.06 Georgetown Independent, P7, April 28 1982 Photo Gallery by John McDonald. Photo: J. Joseph Gibbons

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12.01.02.07 Georgetown Independent, P7, May 26 1982 Photo Gallery by John McDonald. Photo: Harold Cleave 12.01.02.08 Former Mayor H .Cleave dies March, 1974 12.01.02.09 Former Mayor, Warden Dies in Georgetown March, 1974 – Harold Cleave 12.01.02.10 Georgetown Independent, July 14 1982 Photo Gallery by John McDonald. Photo: John Thomas Armstrong

12.02 Golden Year Celebration, 1922 – 1972 12.02.01 Newspaper Clippings 12.02.01.01 Georgetown Herald, p1, April 27 1972 The Party gets bigger; Parade, Concerts, Barbeque, Pet show, Films, Fireworks 12.02.01.02 Planning Georgetown’s Birthday Party; Committee Asks Students to Put Name on Town Celebration Photo: Anniversary Committee – Roy Booth John white, Doug Collison, Karen Friskney, Pat Lawries, Danny Wagstaffe, Denis Hughes, Gary Glover, Bruce Collins. 12.02.01.03 Spectacular Grand Finale; Fireworks Will Be July 1 Part of Birthday Hoopla By Dan Wagstaffe 12.02.01.04 Expect Celebration Name Next Week 12.02.01.05 Ad: Georgetown’s Golden year Presentation The “Stampeders” in concert July 1, 1972. 12.02.01.06 Golden year Hoopla Will go on for Three Days 12.02.01.07 Georgetown Herald June 8 1973 Golden Year; Hopes Former Georgetowners Will Return for Anniversary . 12.02.01.08 Insert: The Downtown Merchants salute Georgetown’s Golden Jubilee with a Pre-Birthday Sale 12.02.01.09 Golden Year; Initiative 72 will show 1920 Films to celebrate; To open celebration fifty runners will relay scroll from Queen’s Park 12.02.01.10 All Set to Paint the town Gold; Toronto Metros Here for Canada, world tilt; even the Family Pet can get into the act; Charlie Chaplin, Mae West, W.C. Fields In Film shows; They’re singing our song 12.02.01.11 Museum Notes: Museum Items in Downtown Windows for Celebration by Judith Goebelle 12.02.01.12 Museum Notes: These Too Displayed Museum Artifacts by Judith Goebelle

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12.02.01.13 Ad Georgetown’s Golden Year Events 12.02.01.14 Georgetown Herald, p1, July 6 1972, Photos Sunshine Turns Golden Weekend into Dazzling Days 12.02.01.15 Georgetown Herald, p2, July 6 1972 Golden Year Essay Contest Winners; Grades 7 & 8 Winner; Fun with Andy in 1922 by Susan Eddy; Grade 6&7 Winner, A day in a schoolgirl’s Life in 1922 by Colleen Seaton; Grades 4 and Under Winner, A Day in the Life of a boy in 1972 by Alex MacDonald 12.02.01.16 Georgetown Herald, p7, July 6 1972 Photos Glitter from a Golden Weekend 12.02.01.17 Georgetown Herald, p1, July 06, 1972, Golden Celebration In the Black By Dan Wagstaffe 12.02.01.18 In the Mail Bag; Writer Thinks Parade Could have been on Saturday by Katherine Cordaro 12.02.01.19 Georgetown Herald, p2, July 20 1972 Editorial Comment; A Golden Week-end 12.02.01.20 In the mail Bag; You’re Welcome by Pat Laurier and William R. Smith (mayor) 12.02.01.21 In the Mail bag; Nuggets of Appreciation From Golden Year group by Dan Wagstaff 12.02.01.22 Georgetown Herald, February, 1971. Features muskatoon; Georgetown Prexy Pleased with Arms Antique show 12.02.01.23 Acton Free Press, p10 Feb 24 1971 Photos: Toy Cannon Display; display of Colt Firearms

12.02.02 Programs and Buttons 12.02.02.01 Programme - Celebrating The Fiftieth Anniversary as an Incorporated Town, June 30, July 1 & 2, 1972. (9 copies) 12.02.02.02 Button. Georgetown’s Golden Year, 1922 – 1972 (2) 12.02.02.03 Ribbon. Green satin ribbon, stamped Georgetown’s Golden Year 22–72

12.03 Education 12.03.01 Chapel Street School 12.03.01.01 Georgetown Herald, Turning Back Time, Georgetown Public School

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Room 1, 1921 12.03.01.02 Georgetown Herald Turning Back Time Georgetown Public School Room 2, 1921 12.03.01.03 Georgetown Herald, Turning Back Time, Georgetown Public School Room 8, 1921 12.03.01.04 Chapel Street School Closing in June 1974 12.03.01.05 Georgetown Independent, Editorial, p4, March 13 1974, Chapel St. School could be useful 12.03.01.06 Georgetown Herald, June 15 1972, Former pupils, friends Fete Retiring Teacher, Principal Photos: Val Stein and pupils; Miss Wilma Stull 12.03.01.07 Georgetown Herald, June 15 1972 Photo Ending Careers in Education Miss Wilma Stull and Val Stein 12.03.01.08 Georgetown Herald, Thursday May 25 1972, Ad - To all Friends Former Students and Colleagues Photo Two Veteran Principals Retiring End of Term William Kinrade and Val Stein. 12.03.01.09 (Herald Photo) Last Valentines from Chapel St. School Pat Hatcher, Pam Hurren, Tina Fendley. 12.03.01.10 Georgetown Herald, Sept 21 1972 Final Bell Getting Closer for 103 year old school Photos: permanent record of outstanding achievements; Lorna Monteith at the fountain; Carol Peacock in Hall; Kristine Doherty and Jessie Pattullo on the stairs; Old desk and teacher Karen Harrison, Mile Waterworth, Brenda Martin and Teresa Forbes 12.03.01.11 Chapel, Wrigglesworth Principals Photo: Doug Price, John Kobzey 12.03.01.12 Georgetown Herald, Thurs Jan. 25 1973 In the Mail Bag: Writer Urges Preservation of Chapel St. School by Robert Frost. Photo: Chapel Street Public School from Victoria Ave. 12.03.01.13 Do You Remember? Questionnaire June 2 1974 12.03.01.14 Closing Program June 2 1974 12.03.01.15 Chapel Street Public May & June Newsletter, 1974 12.03.01.16 Georgetown Independent, p5, Jan 30 1974 School to close after 105 years; former teacher recalls the past by Anne Currie photos: The School; Children playing at the school; Grade 8 of 1899. 12.03.01.17 Georgetown Independent, 21, May 29 1974 Chapel Street reunion Sunday Photo 1921, 1925, 1951 staff, 1952-3, 1953-4, Room 4 1925 12.03.01.18 Georgetown Independent, p3, June 5 1974 Nostalgia brings 500 home

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to my old school Photos: Pat Grasby and Don Livingstone; Former Teacher May Langan; The King sisters; Mrs. Barbara Brown; former principal Val Stein; Percy Cleave; Dave Kentner 12.03.01.19 Georgetown Independent, B20, 1978 April 5 Halton Sketches; Howard Wrigglesworth’s memory is perpetuated in school named for him by John McDonald Photos: Chapel St. Public School June 1950; Howard Wrigglesworth; Chapel St. Public School. 12.03.01.20 Georgetown Independent, p18, July 16 1980, Chapel St. School recalled as wreckers pull it down by Anne Currie Photos: View of the School, View of the school, bull dozing the school. 12.03.01.21 Deed. February 11, 1869, “…. respecting the transfer of real property, Between Morris Kennedy of the township of Bosanquet, in the County of Lambton and Province of Ontario, minister of the Gospel of the first par; Sarah Kennedy wife of the said party of the first Part of the second Part; and Joseph Barber, James Barber, Solomon Page, Francis Barclay, Lawrence Rose and Thomas Young, the board of trustees of the Common School, in the village of Georgetown, in the County of Halton ….” (2 photo copies.)

12.03.02 Georgetown High School 12.03.02.01 Georgetown Herald H, Turning back Time Georgetown High School Room 1B, 1925 12.03.02.02 Reunion Surprise Reception for Retiring High School teacher Photo: Miss Rose Piercey and Mrs. Pat Wilson. 12.03.02.03 In the Mail Bag: Writer Terms Miss Piercey Fare Well “Badly Botched” by Stewart D. Saxe 12.03.02.04 Georgetown Herald, p14, June 4 1986, 1889– a dream year for town educators; How it all started at Georgetown High School by J.M Rowe Photo Old High School. 12.03.02.05 Georgetown Herald, Sept 6 1911 (photocopy) Old High School Pupils Came Back; Most Successful Re-union in Town Last Week- Tablet Unveiled -An Interesting Banquet Photo: Sketch of Georgetown High School. 12.03.02.06 Letter - March 31 1985 from Frank Ferguson recalling his friends from Georgetown High School (Photocopy, 6 pages.)

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12.03.02.07 Georgetown Herald, Photos: Pictured at High School Commencement Staff; Band. 12.03.02.08 Georgetown Independent, Nov. 7 1973, p13 Future is your problem, principal warns grads photos: Ontario scholars; Valedictorian Kevin Des Rues; Award Winners 12.03.02.09 Georgetown Herald, p8 Nov 10 1982 Staff, students mourn educator’s death; Lambert fostered growth of GDHS Photo: District Head masters. 12.03.02.10 Secondary education here goes back as far as 1858. by John Mark Rowe.

12.03.03 June 26 1974 After 134 years no Norval School Photos the Old Norval School; The Old School Bell 12.03.04 Georgetown Herald, June 3 1971 Photo: Late Mayors Portrait will hang in school named for him - Logan MacDonald and Mrs. Joseph Gibbons 12.03.05 (Herald Photo) June 14 - Students say it in song. Hazen Allen, principal of George Kennedy School moves to Robert Little School in Acton. 12.03.06 Kind teacher dead at home. St. Georges Funeral Service for Teacher – Esther Smith, Grade 2 teacher at Wrigglesworth Public School. 12.03.07 Georgetown Herald, April 19 1973 Bilingual Ceremony Opens new $143, 000 Holy Cross Addition Photos: officiate at Holy Cross Addition opening; Mrs. Lobb’s Folk Dancers; Choral groups. 12.03.08 Tom Ramatarsingh looks at education in Halton Photo Tom Ramautarsingh by H. Coles 12.03.09 Acton Free Press, B4, Aug 18 1971, An Old-Fashioned One Room School House From Georgetown has been rebuilt at the C.N.E. 12.03.10 New Principals- Vice Principals Photos: Ron Chatten, Bill Robinson, Ken Campbell, Grant Hutchings. 12.03.11 Photo Mrs. & Mr. William Kinrade and Student Kim Herrington Reception for William Kinrade: Wrigglesworth Principal Merely Closing One Door

12.04 Miscellaneous 12.04.01 Envelope. Town of Georgetown addressed to Bank of Commerce No. 1 Main Street South 12.04.02 Envelope. Town of Georgetown addressed to Old Post Office, 69 Mill St.

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(Halex Bldg., owners Wigo T.V. & Apppliances Ltd.) 12.04.03 Note - article from Georgetown Herald Feb 15 th 1950. Thomas McAlpine remembers the Lawson Trout Pond. 12.04.04 Note – poem about Lawson Trout Pond as recited by Arthur Ruddell, February, 1973. 12.04.05 Globe and Mail, p 1&2 The Georgetown Boys: 60 years later by Sean Fine Photo Paul Adourian and James Postalian by GM Edward Regan 12.04.06 Toronto Star, Sun March 6 1985 House and Gallery worth visit; Town and Country Trips by Harvey Currell (Photo copy) 12.04.07 Suggestions made to Halton Hills council by Georgetown Chamber of Commerce March 1 1976. 12.04.08 Housing: The Town of Halton Hills by Stephen P. Saxe 12.04.09 “Could you direct me to...” Recommendations from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce to the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills with particular emphasis on the need for Low Price Housing in the community . 12.04.10 Deed. December 09, 1840. Timothy Street to Robert Reid, Lot 15, 9 th Conc., Twp. Of Esquesing. (Photocopy, 6 pages) 12.04.11 Memorial. December 09,1840. Abigail Street to Robert Reid, Lot 15, 9 th Conc. Twp. Of Esquesing. (Photocopy, 3 pages) 12.04.12 The City, Toronto Star, Sunday Magazine, Final Issue March 23 1980 P20-28 E.J. Lennox the architect who built Toronto of Old, Never settled for second best. By David Cohen. Photos EJ Lennox; The dedication ceremony; EJ Lennox Young; EJ Lennox,75; Opening of City Hall; Casa Loma Stables house; Lennox’s last residence; 37 Madison Ave; Bank of Toronto; Congregational Church now Evangel Temple; St. Paul’s Anglican Church; map of locations 12.04.13 Invoice. Silver’s, 47 Main St. S., Georgetown. Established – 1929. Blank. 12.04.14 Envelope. Dann’s Drug Store, Georgetown, Ont., Photo Finishing 12.04.15 Envelope. Robb’s Drug Store, Georgetown, Ontario, Photo Finishing 12.04.16 Envelope. Georgetown Cable TV Ltd ., 47 Main St. N., Georgetown 12.04.17 Envelope and letterhead. Heslop Industries 12.04.18 Advertisement. Envelope. Georgetown, Ontario Home of the Paper and Knitting Machine Industries of Canada (Photocopy) 12.04.19 Poster. C.C.O.G. History Hunt

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12.04.20 Poster. The Great Historical Hunt. A contest for children, sponsored by McDonald’s and the Georgetown Independent. October, 1979. 12.04.21 Poster. Georgetown’s 120 th Anniversary, Ontario Bicentennial Souvenir Coin – 1984. B.I.G. Celebration, A project of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. 12.04.22 Advertisement. Hudson’s Bay Company. Sale of Farming and Grazing lands in Manitoba and the North-West Territory…. C1910 12.04.23 Certificate. From Georgetown, A Token of our Gratitude for a Glorious Service rendered by You in the World War 1939 to 1945. Blank. 12.04.24 Certificate. Georgetown Board of Trade, January, 1912. (Photocopy, 6 pages)

12.05 Homes 12.05.01 Georgetown Herald, p1, July 19 1973 Three Storey Apartment Proposed For Hall Road 12.05.02 Georgetown Herald, p1, Sept. 28 1972 Zorge Plan would put 32 Townhouses At Sinclair- Duncan photo: sketch of proposed units. 12.05.03 Georgetown Herald, Feb 3 1973, River View Court - Six Storey Apartment Under Construction Photo: Building in Progress. 12.05.04 Artists sketch; Proposed 15 storey Building would have 170 Apartments Photos: Artists sketch of R.C.M. Developments; map of location. 12.05.05 Georgetown Herald, Planning Board, Council, McNally Will Discuss Hi-Rise Next Week 12.05.06 Georgetown Herald, p4, Feb. 22 1973 Water Street Apartments; Council Finds Favor with revised plan . Photo: Model of New McNally Construction proposal. 12.05.07 Georgetown Herald, p7, July 13 1972 Have Hired a Lawyer; Metcalfe Home owners Say Stuck with useless backyards Photo: Metcalfe court backyard slipping away; steep ravine on north side of Metcalfe 12.05.08 Thirty-Eight Units; Money provided for Second Senior Citizen Apartments ; 12.05.09 Photo: Chilly Official Opening - Opening of senior citizen complex on corner of Mountainview Road and Sinclair Ave. 12.05.10 Georgetown Independent, p22, Dec. 12 1973 Official Ceremony opens senior citizens unit photo: center; assorted seniors.

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12.05.11 Recommend Approval for Mountainview South Homes 12.05.12 Georgetown Herald, p9, Jan. 11 1973 76 Fewer House Permits Issued as Building Declines Photo: a second senior citizens building on Mountainview Rd. South. 12.05.13 Harold Street May Extend from Charles to Princess Ann 12.05.14 Georgetown Herald. Farmhouse Disappears in Path of Urban Progress. The Sinclair house, Hwy. No. 7. 12.05.15 Historic Halton Residence Undergoes Third Removal. Ancient Dwelling Was Put Together by Pioneer With Wooden Pins. Serve As Museum. Unknown source, C1935. George Kennedy house moved to golf course.

12.06 Terry Fox 12.06.01 Georgetown Herald, p4, July 1980 Section A., Let us praise Terry Fox– and heed his message 12.06.02 Advertisement - Marathon of Hope- Welcome Terry Fox; 50 000 Mile Cross Canada runner; Arriving in Acton July 22 1980 from the Canadian Cancer Society 12.06.03 Georgetown Herald, p1 & p3, July 30 1980 Marathon Hero brings hope to Halton by Paul Dorsey, Herald Editor Photo: Paul Dorsey: Terry was Impressed.

12.07 Fire 12.07.01 Apartment fire sends man to hospital 12.07.02 Georgetown fire fighters; 11-man department urged 12.07.03 Fire Chief Recommends New Headquarters Plus Three Additional Trucks 12.07.04 What to do with a ‘58 fire truck 12.07.05 Propose Seven Percent raise in Fire Department Salaries 12.07.06 Georgetown Herald, June 21 1973 Veterans and Rookies A like Practice 10 hours Monthly Photo: 4 firefighters at a training session 12.07.07 Georgetown Herald, p8, Feb 15 1973, Method of Selecting Brigade Officers is Fire Committee Topic 12.07.08 Once Fire Chief Jack Cunningham leaves Department Photo: Jack Cunningham 12.07.09 Georgetown Herald, p3, Jan 11 1973 Retirement Gifts Honor Fire Vets Photos: Mayor Bill Smith with fire men Walter Richardson, Wilfred Breen

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and Clarence Spence; Harry Brandford, Gord Inglis and Bud Hyde. 12.07.10 Georgetown Herald (Herald Photo) 137 years of firefighting Georgetown Fire Department named citizens of the year 12.07.11 Georgetown Independent, Feb. 27 1974 Tribute from Prime Minister by Pierre Elliot Trudeau Photos: Freeman Paddy Woods and Bill Henderson; Terry O’Connor and Hon. Robert Stanfield Fire dept.- Citizen of the year Photos: The Old Timers; Lion Fred Zorge; Volunteer District Chief Tom Massena and Wife Donna; Lion Donald Russell, Ken Buikema, Rick Appleyard and Tom Massena 12.07.12 Georgetown Herald, March 8 1973: Photo Long Service Firefighters at 100 th Anniversary 12.07.13 Tom Massena honored by Governor General Photo: Jim Massena and dad Tom. 12.07.14 Fire Committee Appointments; Massena New District Chief, Inglis is District Deputy

12.08 Police 12.08.01 “Carnival Closed After Near Riot Called by Police by Anne Currie 12.08.02 Fired at teacher, policeman; Youth,19, charged with murder attempt Special to the Globe and Mail. 12.08.03 Wolf shot at market Entrance 12.08.04 Police Puzzled; Find Tombstones in Parking Lot Photos: Tombstone of Henry E. Kleg, son of George and Eliza Kleg, born June 29, 1845, died May 13, 1852; Tombstone of Joseph Cunnington, died November 17, 1856, age 22 years 6 months. 12.08.05 Georgetown Herald, p1, April 3 1974 Mistrial Is Declared In Non-Capital Murder Trial. Thomas Gilcrest Bourke, charged with May 8, 1973 murder of his wife Colleen. 12.08.06 Georgetown Herald, p3, Jan 18 1973 Photo: Swear in Police Commissioners : Judge H.P. Cavers, Glenn Magnuson and Mayor William Smith being Sworn in by Judge William Sharpe 12.08.07 Georgetown Herald, p8, Oct 7 1971 No Pedestrian Deaths Brings Forth Award Photo: Deputy Reeve A.R. Speight and Judge T.L. McCombs 12.08.08 Computer Puts Data At Police Fingertips Photo: Computer Linked In

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12.08.09 Schwantz Chief; Takes Charge here on September 5 th 12.08.10 Georgetown Independent, p22, Feb 6 1974 Photo: Georgetown Police move into 83 Mills St. 12.08.11 Georgetown Herald, p1, March 9 1972 Police Chief resigns effective Wednesday 12.08.12 OPC Making Preliminary Investigation, Town Police 12.08.13 Meet Your Police 12.08.13.01 Const. Bruce Richards (Photo) 12.08.13.02 Sgt. Ted Nightingale (Photo) 12.08.13.03 Cst. John Lyver (Photo) 12.08.13.04 March 29 1973 Det. Henry Vanderluis (Photo) 12.08.13.05 April 19 1973 Sgt. Rod Donaldson (Photo) 12.08.13.06 Cst. William Cunningham (Photo) 12.08.13.07 Sgt. Frank Arthur (Photo)

12.09 Health 12.09.01 Georgetown Independent, p1, March 20 1974, Hospital, Doctors are criticized in children’s ward said in adequate Photo: Terry Baines, board chairman 12.09.02 Georgetown Independent, p12, March 20 1974, Some good news, some bad; Board reviews busy, eventful year Photo: Annual Meeting of Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital. OK hospital expansion after seven years wait. 12.09.03 Suspicions could have been avoided. Editorial, March, 1974. 12.09.04 Georgetown Herald, p1, Jan 3 1974, Contact Center Helping those in deep distress 12.09.05 Georgetown Herald, p7 Dec. 2. 1971, Seal Sale Make it Possible; Respiratory Equipment Donated to Georgetown District Hospital Photo: Keith Barber, William Kinrade present Monitoring Spirometer - Adams Photograph 12.09.06 Hospital Administrator is Leaving Georgetown Photo: Fred Whittaker 12.09.07 Toronto Star, Volunteers run Georgetown ambulance Photo: Four volunteers practicing with their new resuscitator. 12.09.08 Georgetown Herald, p11, April 13 1972 One Call every 40 hours; Ambulance Runs Doubled Since Service Started Photo: Georgetown

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Volunteer Service Officers 12.09.09 Toronto Star, Feb 1 1975 Hot dogs and candy are banned for boy with fat blood by Samuel Campbell Photo: Richard McCauley and Foods he can’t eat.

12.10 Church 12.10.01 Hard to Leave, hard to Join this Early Church by Mary Biehn. 12.10.02 No fooling, 1846 Sunday Literally A day of Rest by Mary Biehn 12.10.03 Georgetown Herald, 3B, March 6 1974 The Church Bells of Halton Hills, by Rev. Richard Ruggle Photos by the Herald: Sacre Coeur, Knox, Baptist Church, St. Albans, St. Paul, Old Congregational Church 12.10.04 In the mail bag- Church Street was named for Congregational Church by Bruce M. Harding 12.10.05 Georgetown Independent, p 10, Nov. 28 1973 Entire School participates in Baptism Ceremony Photo: Performing Baptism; Parents and god parents; children sing a hymn; students anoint baby John Paul Shaw’s forehead. 12.10.06 Georgetown Herald, Oct 18 1973, Maple Avenue Baptist Church Expansion Photos: Frontal View Drawing of maple avenue church addition; Floor Plan of Church Addition (Home Town Studios); Members of the congregation of Maple Avenue Baptist Church (Herald Photo); Excavation (Herald Photo). 12.10.07 Georgetown Independent, p19, Nov, 14 1973 Photo of St. Georges New Hall 12.10.08 Georgetown Independent, p22. April 3 1974, Bishop Bothwell Dedicates new St. Georges addition Photo: Bishop Bothwell dedicates new hall. 12.10.09 Turn sods in Sunday ceremony photos: St. Andrew’s United, people digging at the ceremony 12.10.10 Acton Free Press, Oct. 3 1973 Bishop Bothwell’s installation is joyful celebration 12.10.11 Georgetown Herald, p6 June 29 1972 Presentations to Ministers leaving St. John’s Photo: Rev. Robert Scrivens and Rev. Peter Scott and their families. 12.10.12 July 13 1972 Induct New Minister At St. Johns United 12.10.13 New Groupings Approved District United Churches Photo: Rev. Robert Scrivens; Rev. Walter Ridley.

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12.10.14 1973. New St. Andrews Minister Photo: Rev. Donald A. Stiles And Jack Pickup 12.10.15 Georgetown Independent, p 6, Jan 16 1974 $236 000 addition to church photo: construction of 11,000 square foot addition to Maple Avenue Baptist Church 12.10.16 Photo. Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, in winter.

12.11 Editorials 12.11.01 At It again reply to Mrs. Joan Smith Criticizing the Herald 12.11.02 Let managers manage - Georgetown council 12.11.03 Alarming Trend - rate of pay for council members 12.11.04 View from Georgetown-Milton left on its own regional Proposals 12.11.05 Strictly Personal by Jim Martyn- The Nixon and Watergate affair 12.11.06 Smith and Stone executive attacks official plan from T.W.Creaghan Smith and Stone Ltd. Vice President Manufacturing. 12.11.07 Friends of the Library start Nazar gift fund, From Friends of the Library 12.11.08 Ern Hydes letter called ‘Petty Trivia’, by Rene Gauthi 12.11.09 In the Mail bag; I speak for many when I say Well Done April 19 1973 by Cec Davidson- on the Herald Editor Retiring 12.11.10 In the Mail bag; Best in Small town opinion of the library from Alan T.R. Powell, Lecturer in Sociology University of Toronto. 12.11.11 Merchant disagrees with ‘Victorian’ idea by Earl Ryder 12.11.12 Georgetown Independent, Hyde defends council decision by Ern Hyde 12.11.13 Georgetown Independent, Dec. 27 1973, As the Old Year Passes 12.11.14 Georgetown Independent, Oct. 24 1973 Student thought more conservative. Whistling past the graveyard? A warm welcome ! 12.11.15 Georgetown Independent, Feb. 13 1974, No need for another hall - arena hall recreation complex. Drop ceilings on education? - teachers salaries for board of education to negotiate 12.11.16 Georgetown Independent , Feb, 20 1974 Separating the wheat from the chaff –Inflation. Board has fine financial report - cost per student below average 12.11.17 Coles’ Slaw by Hartley Coles- Old Chapel St. School 12.11.18 Georgetown Herald, p2, Feb 8 1973,Planning is Paramount - Inauguration

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of GO Train 12.11.19 Georgetown Herald, p2, Jan 18 1973, Not All Unhappy -business small in Georgetown 12.11.20 Georgetown Herald, p2, April 19 1973- About Swans – Walter Biehn’s last editorial, describes changes to the Herald. 12.11.21 Georgetown Herald, p2, March 29, 1973, Wasn’t Unlucky - Kinsmen bantam hockey tournament 12.11.22 Milton Champion, Who is to pay ?- implications for a regional government in North Halton 12.11.23 Georgetown Herald, p2, March 20 1972 Tricky Question - Question of a shopping center, Equally Misguided - interracial school bus system in the states 12.11.24 Georgetown Herald, p 2B, March 13 1974 A community spirit; Phoenix Among the Ashes -barn raising 12.11.25 Georgetown Herald, p2B, March 6 1974 Presumption, Citizens of the year - nominate the Lions Club. Down hill all the way Electric powered vehicle in Detroit. 12.11.26 Georgetown Herald, p2, March 15 1973 Fitting Tribute - Mr. Ernest Forgrave Retires. Merchandising Healthy Life - A.E. (Ab) Cordingley. Scarcity of Merchants - Chamber of Commerce 12.11.27 Acton Free Press, B2, May 9 1973 Cartoon by Dave Waddell, Baby Georgetown Bullying Baby Acton.

12.12 History 12.12.01 Georgetown Herald. Georgetown’s History contained in Street Names By Bruce M. Harding p 2&3. 12.12.02 Georgetown Herald, Aug 10 1972 Four names will disappear with Street Changes 12.12.03 Toronto Star, August 21 1972, Milton [ error should be Georgetown ] street names remember towns past 12.12.04 Street renaming program sees old names revived 12.12.05 Georgetown Herald, p1, May 4 1972 Urge Changes In Some Street Names; Report Would Create Dayfoot Dr., Ryan Rd. 12.12.06 Georgetown’s streets named after royalty, historic events, local personalities by John McDonald Photo: Albert and McNabb street signs

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12.12.07 Curator traces history, aims of museum for women’s club. Mrs. Erla Britain, curator of Halton County Museum speaks to the University Women’s Club. Photo: Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 120 12.12.08 Georgetown Herald, p 11, Nov. 21. 1979, The way we were, part one; Recollections of politics and policies by Richard E. Ruggle. Photos: the Olds Bennett House; Wilbur Park Lake; On a Georgetown Street. 12.12.09 Georgetown Independent, p2, Oct. 24 1973 For whom the Bell no longer tolls. .. Photos: The old Congregational Church Bell; West wall stained glass window of Library; Inscription in Library. 12.12.10 Tradition is Continued in Names of Newspapers. 12.12.11 Old Hunters Inn has new owner 12.12.12 Georgetown Herald, May 25 1972 Oldest Store Closing; Saturday Is Last Day For Bucks Fine Foods Photo: Bucks Fine Foods, 37 Mill St. 12.12.13 Georgetown Downtown George Kennedy Days August 16 -18 Photos: Main St. South; Main St. North; Town Hall Georgetown. 12.12.14 Herald Printing Dept. Gets Repeat Order After 58 Years. Certificate for Credit Masonic Lodge 12.12.15 Georgetown Independent, B8, August 11 1976 Only 14 Subscribers in first Georgetown Phone Exchange . Bell started on Main St. 12.12.16 Georgetown Herald, p9, March 22 1973 Historical Pictures for W.I. Anniversary. Georgetown Women’s Institute 70 th anniversary. Bruce Harding’s slide show of old and new Georgetown. 12.12.17 Renovated Carriage House Made Home of Craft Shop Photo: Dorothy Strange and Pottery at The Loft, 83 Maple Ave. W. (Herald Photo) 12.12.18 Drummers Snack by Walter Lewis Photo Mid 20s float depicting Red Cross Nurse Edith Cavell. 12.12.19 Mayor Tells Local History To Home School Meeting. Mayor Jack Armstrong talks about Georgetown. (Photocopy) 12.12.20 Georgetown, Wed April 21 1954, Obituary. Shoe firm partner served Hydro Here - Harry Dayfoot (Photocopy) 12.12.21 Georgetown Herald, p10, April 28 1954, Editorial. The Family Connection Ends - The Death of Mr. Harry Dayfoot (photocopy) 12.12.22 Halton History; The McKay Brothers by Richard E. Ruggle 12.12.23 Georgetown/Acton, Feb. 2 1983 Library Board; Oldest Board in Town

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Photo: Members of the Halton Hills Library Board for 1983 12.12.24 Library started as Mechanics Institute by Walter Lewis Photo: The Old Georgetown Hall 12.12.25 Georgetown/Acton Wed. April 4 1984 p5, Looking Back; Freight plunges over bride in 1864 by Walter Lewis Photo drawing of the accident from the Metropolitan Toronto Library. 12.12.26 Old Times in Ontario; 1864 Grand Trunk Crash Broke Train Into 3 Parts Photo: Cars going off Georgetown bridge in February, 1864 (from Canadian Illustrated News) 12.12.27 Acton’s opening night featured the first talking movies by Walter Lewis Photo: Ad for the Gregory Theater 12.12.28 Georgetown Herald. Francis Barclay, Georgetown’s second Reeve, by Rev. Rick Ruggle 12.12.29 Rediscovering the cemeteries of old Esquesing, by Elaine Robinson Bertrand. 12.12.30 Georgetown Herald. Chatting by Mary Biehn. Lamplighting Only One Chore For Town’s Busy Police Chief. Memories of Mrs. Dr. F.R. Watson of her grandfather, Edwin Search, and growing up in Georgetown. 12.12.31 Georgetown Herald. Chatting by Mary Biehn. One Good Reminiscence, Leads to Another. Memories of Col. John R. Barber. 12.12.32 Georgetown Herald, October 19, 1967, Some Notes on Old Georgetown. Reprint of memories of R.D. Warren, publisher of Herald. 12.12.33 Georgetown Herald, 1947, Editorial, The Changing Scene. Review of changes in Georgetown since 1939. 12.12.34 Georgetown Herald, p2 April 12 1973 Editorial Comment; There’s Been Changes – details business changes on Main Street 12.12.35 Georgetown Herald. Reprint from Herald, May 12, 1937. Reminiscences of Georgetown. A history of the Kennedy family. 12.12.36 Souvenir Edition. Georgetown Herald, June 15, 1984. B.I.G. Celebration, 120 years of business in Georgetown. 12.12.37 Newspaper supplement. Georgetown Herald, May 30, 1984. B.I.G. Celebration, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Showcase of Business. 12.12.38 Georgetown Herald Jan 5 1955, Annexation Almost Triples Towns Size 12.12.39 Georgetown Herald March 16 1955, Provincials Pulling out will have town police

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12.12.40 Georgetown Herald September 09, 1953, Cotton Bros. New Name for Brill’s Store 12.12.41 Georgetown Herald, September 21, 1953, Ernie Alcott Now Partner At Henry’s Clothing Store 12.12.42 Georgetown Herald, July 08, 1953, Fred Sinclair sell his White Rose Service Station to Fred Maveal 12.12.43 Georgetown Herald, January 11, 1950, The Changing Face of Main Street 12.12.44 Georgetown Herald, April 26, 1950, History of the Herald. 12.12.45 April 24, 1917. Fire guts Herald Offices. 12.12.46 Georgetown Herald, February 23, 1955. Silver’s Brampton Branch Will Open Friday. 12.12.47 Georgetown Herald, February 23, 1955, Barrager Cleaners Moves, New Main St. Location 12.12.48 Georgetown Herald, March 19, 1967, A Brief Historical Sketch of Georgetown. Reprint from Herald of September 01, 1937. (Typed copy. 3 pages) 12.12.49 Georgetown Herald, July 29, 1953, 60 Cycle Power for Georgetown Next June 12.12.50 Georgetown Herald, August 19, 1953, Harold Cleave Sells Farm, 283 Houses Planned There 12.12.51 Georgetown Herald, August 11, 1920, Letter to Editor, Some More About Georgetown in the Good Old Days, from S.K. Ruddell. (Typed copy, 3 pages) 12.12.52 Georgetown Herald, April 26, 1950, Editorial, Georgetown Eighty Years Ago 12.12.53 Essay. Georgetown’s History,

12.13 Entertainment 12.13.01 Georgetown Independent, p6, March 13 1974 Lorne Scots honor guard at opening of Legislature Photo: Regiment Marches through Queens Park; Lieutenant- Governor arrives in official landau; official Inspection of Lorne Scots; Lt-Governor talks with member of Lorne Scots. 12.13.02 Georgetown Herald Nov 23 1972 Special Composition for Pipe Bands 30 th Photo: Georgetown Girl Pipe Band. 12.13.03 Georgetown Herald, p8, Aug 16 1973 Herald Photo Music in the Library

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The Steel Sixty Six Jazz group from Hamilton. 12.13.04 Georgetown Independent, March 13 1974 House Sol show honors the sun Photo: Sculptor Rebecca Sisler and Bruce Harding. 12.13.05 Georgetown Herald, Sept 20 1973 80 Neighbors Are One Family At 2 nd Airedale Court Picnic Photo: John Wellwood at the BBQ. 12.13.06 The Sunday Sun, August 22 1976 Surprise you won; Dave Cox Claims he doesn’t like his latest animated film - a three minute fantasy based on the fight by Toronto Island residents to keep their home. But Cox is a poor judge of his own work. Last week his film was judged best in the world in its category , by Connie Woodcock. Photos: by Dave Cox with Drawings. 12.13.07 Georgetown Herald, p1, Oct. 7 1971, Georgetown fair photos : Ed Bird surveys vegetables; Jesse McEnery and Gloria the Horse; The Midway; Douglas Stamp and a big balloon. 12.13.08 Georgetown Herald, p11 Oct 21 1971 Herald gets Media Award At Civic Leaders’ Night by Ralph Hawes. Photo: group of staff; guests at Branch 120’s Civic Leaders Dinner. 12.13.09 Folk Night Music Makers Photo: Kevin Head, Ron Fiddler, Ted White, Gold Fendley, Mary Karolidis, Iris Clinton, and Wally Leipurts 12.13.10 Georgetown Herald, p1, April 20 1972. Georgetown Folk Group Winners at Kawartha Photo: Sage - Bryan Day, Jorge Lasso, Donna Burns, Peter McCormick and Colleen Burns. 12.13.11 Georgetown Independent, p19, Jan 3 1974 For the Sixth Year in a row... ” Photo: Charlie Crimes. Roy Cock, George Rowe, Ralph Ursel, Brenda McNeil, Michelle Rowe and Tom Darcie. 12.13.12 Georgetown Independent, p15, Feb, 6 1974 Motor sport rally encounters water Photo: Georgetown Fall Fair board 1974. 12.13.13 Georgetown Herald, May 06, 1971 Hungry Hollow Film Show Impresses Businesswomen. The Four Faces of Hungry Hollow by Warren Wright. 12.13.14 Georgetown Herald, March 27 1974 What’s Modern Art? Homage to the Sun Photo: John Sommer views Art Exhibits (Herald Photo) 12.13.15 Georgetown Herald, p7, May 11 1972 First General Meeting; New Scots Society Will Pay Tribute to Regiment. Peel-Halton St. Andrew’s Society. 12.13.16 Plan Mini theater in vacant Bliss Plant 12.13.17 Mini theatre opens in town. 348 Guelph St., Georgetown, Cameo 1, Mini

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Cinema. 12.13.18 74 Pinto Car is surprise present Photo: Winners Mr. And Mrs. Bob Rayner and car won in Optimist Club raffle. 12.13.19 Georgetown Herald, Dec. 5 1973 Santa Claus Parade; God Bless ‘Em, Everyone; Jaycees Capture Contest. Photos: People Marching; Kids with toys; people singing; people leading the parade; people in masks; people sitting people getting candies. 12.13.20 Georgetown Herald, 1972. 350 Soggy Sailors Swept Along By Swiftest Credit Current. Jaycees Crazy Boat Race. 12.13.21 Georgetown Herald, April 20, 1972. Photo – One Raw Expedition. Adams Photography. Portaging. Crazy Boat Race. 12.13.22 Toronto Star, p1, April 17 1972 Photo by Dave Norns Rescue from the raging Credit. Barry Jeffrey of Malton, rescued at paper mill dam. 12.13.23 Acton Free Press, Editorial Page April 11 1973 Crazy boat races sponsored by the Georgetown Junior Chamber of Commerce Photo 12.13.24 Georgetown Independent, p11, April 3 1974 204 cruise down Credit in Jaycees crazy race Photo- Credit River 12.13.25 Georgetown Independent, p10, April 3 1974 Photos (10) from the Crazy Boat Race 12.13.26 Georgetown Herald, April 03, 1974. Photos (11) from the Crazy Boat Race. 12.13.27 Programme. Gregory Theatre, Georgetown. C1920. (Photocopy)

12.14 Sports 12.14.01 Georgetown Independent,p1, Feb 20 1974, Sports groups want action on new arena 12.14.02 Georgetown Herald GH, p2, May 31 1973, Editorial. Good Health; Indoor pool investment 12.14.03 Arena cost estimate jumps to $ 2 million 12.14.04 Georgetown Independent, p 10, Jan 3 1974 Arena -hall-pool inches closer photos: sketches of the new pool 12.14.05 Unveil Plaque in Memory of Georgetown sportsman, Scotty Patterson. Photos - Mrs. Mary Patterson and; Georgetown Girls Pipe Band - Adams Photography 12.14.06 Photo. They keep the team on the Beam. Georgetown High School Cheerleaders, Mary Gudgeon, Dianne Fournier, Cathy Danylchuk, Vicki

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Robbins, Cheryl Breen, Bonnie White, Connie Allen, Andrea Keire. 12.14.07 Georgetown Herald, p4 March 22 1973 Undefeated Season photo: Centennial Senior Public School Basketball girls team 12.14.08 April 26 1973 Photo: Hockey Club honors Veteran Trainer Jack Harrison 12.14.09 Georgetown Herald, p5, April 26 1973, Raiders Bask in Glory Photos: Gerry Inglis, Bud James, Wilf Brownlow; Russ Robertson; Bill Currie, Wayne Sobol, Keith Pallett. 12.14.10 Georgetown Herald, March 22 1973 Photo NCHA’s Hobos now chartered group National Campers and Hikers Association. 12.14.11 Georgetown Herald, p10, July 23 1975 Lawn bowlers an important part of towns past and present photos: original 1909 members; President and Historian Ted Lawrence. 12.14.12 Georgetown Independent, Insert B, Feb 13 1974, Royal Canadian Legion Host Branch 120 Georgetown, Provincial Curling Championships, p 1-8 12.14.13 An Extra Word for Golfers! New Golf Course for Georgetown , Mail and Empire Feb. 21 1919. 12.14.14 Brochure. Halton Country Club, Georgetown. Page 3. Photocopy. Description of facilities c 1950.

12.15 Land 12.15.01 Georgetown Independent, Dec 5 1973 Knocks and boots aired on official plan change Photo: the land use plan . 12.15.02 Georgetown Herald, Dec. 12 1973 Frost Says Creaghan ‘Misunderstood, Grossly Misrepresented’ Proposals. Proposed Official Plan changes. 12.15.03 Georgetown Herald, Dec. 27 1973 Bridge Construction under way, cost may reach $ 500,000 photo: River Road Bridge Construction (Herald Photo) 12.15.04 Herald Suggests carving Halton into Five Areas 12.15.05 Ministry Ready to Study Highway No. 7 Georgetown By- Pass; Highway will be widened This Spring 12.15.06 New Trees for Old Highway Plan . Attempt to Restore Flats As Park land. 12.15.07 Georgetown Herald, July 27 1972 Could it be done Re: Wilbur Park 12.15.08 Georgetown Independent, p1, Oct 31 1973 Town wants walkway- most land acquired 12.15.09 Four lanes would Solve Bus Problem

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12.15.10 Big changes proposed in towns official plan 12.15.11 Georgetown Herald, Second section, Nov. 14 1973 A Dump is Born (Herald Photo) 12.15.12 Georgetown Herald, Jan 16 1974 Sanitary Landfill Site Inspected Following Georgetown Complaints Photo: Bill Johnson of GUARD (Herald Photo) 12.15.13 Dec. 8 1954, Old Farmhouse of Reid Family will become Delrex subdivision 12.15.14 Georgetown Herald, Dec 9 1954 O.K. Georgetown Annexation Plan 12.15.15 Willoughby’s Farm Catalogue. Page 21. Description of farms for sale C1918. (Photocopy) 12.15.16 Willoughby’s Farm Catalogue. Page 3 and 135. Photo of Real Estate office of J.A. Willoughby, Georgetown (Photocopy.) 12.15.17 Catalogue. Town & Country Properties, Gibson Willoughby Limited, Realtor, c1965.

12.16 Around Town 12.16.01 Georgetown Herald, 3rd Section, April 19 1973 , Adrienne Clarkson Talks About TV to University Club 12.16.02 Eyeing Plazas; Cotton Brothers Closing Downtown Brampton Store Photo: Jack Cotton Described Moving A Tragedy. 12.16.03 Georgetown Herald, p8, April 26 1973 Fifty Form Georgetown Pollution Probe Branch Photo: Pam and John Mitchell. 12.16.04 Georgetown Herald, p12, April 1972, As It Is...As It Could Be; Georgetown Under U. Of T. Microscope 12.16.05 Georgetown Herald, p1, Sept 21 1972, Census Report Shows French Speaking Population in Georgetown is 555 12.16.06 Toronto Star, February 21 1974 Peel Halton Section B1- CP Photo – Walked Away from Plane Crash – Ian Hogg, 18, of Georgetown survives crash. 12.16.07 Georgetown Herald, p16, July 19 1973 , Moving Time Herald Photo: Hydro workers taking down old poles. 12.16.08 Photo: A Place to Walk New sidewalk from Park Avenue to Maple 12.16.09 The Sunday Sun, p 27, August 1 1976 Photo: Damage left behind by a Georgetown Tornado 12.16.10 Georgetown Herald, Landscape Architect tells University Club of

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Georgetown survey 12.16.11 Herald Photo: Think thin John St. Under the CN Railways 12.16.12 Georgetown Independent, p1, Jan 9 1974 Its Official! Candy Co. Comes to town Photo: William Neilson Limited 12.16.13 Georgetowns Landmarks should be in inventory 12.16.14 Cheaper, Faster Road Service; Jumbo Beehive on Maple Avenue Is Works Departments Salt Dome Photo- Sand Dome on Maple Ave. E. 12.16.15 Likes to write; Antique Bug story Published in New Book by Marg Whittleton. Author Margaret Lipsett is restoring house built by Col. Ballantine near Silver Creek. 12.16.16 Georgetown Herald, p1, Jan. 28 1972 Reduces Tangle of Wires; New Hydro Substation Double Capacity of Old Photos: New hydro station, old hydro station, Cross and Back Streets, Georgetown. 12.16.17 Domtar talks to Pollution Probe 12.16.18 November, 1973. Editorial. Years of Service Honored - Post Master Harold Marshall retires. 12.16.19 Georgetown Herald, p6, May 10 1973 Former Councillor writes; Everything Oakville should know about Georgetown by Joan Smith 12.16.20 Georgetown Herald, p1, Feb 22 1973 Lions propose split level hall seating five hundred 12.16.21 Georgetown Herald, p11 March 1 1973 $1 000 Deposit starts Community Center fund. Readers Write about Lion Proposal “If Hall no better we’re not enthused”. To Go Ahead Would be Terrible Mistake. 12.16.22 Georgetown Herald, April 19 1973 Diefenbaker wire welcomes publisher 12.16.23 Georgetown Independent, p16, Dec. 19 1973 Sale of 43-year-old hardware changes Main St. Complexion by Joan Morgan Photo: Crest Hardware. 12.16.24 Acton Free Press, p2, Nov 21 1973 First Call to Center Photo: Rev. Walter Ridley and Rev. Peter Barrow. 12.16.25 Georgetown Independent, Nov 7 1973 p3 Georgetown subject for thesis Photo: Professor Alan Powell 12.16.26 Georgetown Herald, p1, November 28, 1973, “Go Victorian” Advice for Main St. Photo; Main St. 12.16.27 Chrysler Dealership Opens on Mountainview Photo: Sales manager Ray Addy, secretary-treasurer Richard Baker, and General Manager Don

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Winans. 12.16.28 Chrysler Dealership open in carnival atmosphere Photos: clown and boy, Glenn Reid; Julia Janetos and Paul Barber; Ribbon cutting. 12.16.29 Ad. Grand Opening and open house Georgetown Chrysler Ltd., Mountainview Rd. 12.16.30 Brushing up for show Photos: Marilyn Smith; Dorothy Marshall, Palette and Pencil Club Art Show. 12.16.31 Work of Local craftsmen In Moore Park Boutique Photo: Barbara Ellen Melton and her painting of Margaret Trudeau. 12.16.32 U-shaped Mall Planned for Mountainview road Photo: Sketch of mall 12.16.33 Pilot Project; Frozen Meats Store is one of A kind Photo: Bob Cotter 12.16.34 New Canadian Tire Store Officially Opens November 4 photos: Inside New Canadian Tire; Bob Devolin, owner Murray Lawton, and Jim Hancock of the Canadian Tire staff. 12.16.35 New Royal Bank Branch Is Nearing Completion, Main and Mill St., Georgetown 12.16.36 New Animal Clinic Boasts Every Modern Pet Facility Photos : Dr. David McEwan and Mobile X-ray; surgery facility; pharmacy; Dr. Brian Buckwell; Ann Roxborough 12.16.37 Many view Winter’s Work Photos: Don and Yvonne Henderson; Thomas Gibson and son Mike, Pallette and Pencil Club Art Show. 12.16.38 Plaque for Student Mechanic Photo: Edgar Karn receiving award 12.16.39 Hope for Birth of Association for Small Firms. Lloyd Duncan and Hank Levers, founders. 12.16.40 Editorial. Not So Happy Year. Retail stores closing, moving, 1972. 12.16.41 Advertisement Photo: Miss Pamela Norton is Miss Park Toyota 12.16.42 Produce Gladstone’s “Graces” in bronze; Georgetown firm casts Ontario Government Sculpture Photo: Gladstone’s “The Three Graces.” Mid Canadian Investment Castings Limited. 12.16.43 Lease Expiring, Cotton Store Will Close Down. Main and Mill St. store. 12.16.44 NASA Recognizes Contributions; Moon Flight Award for Bob Alexander Photo: Bob Alexander and Larry D. Clarke, President Spar Aerospace products Ltd. 12.16.45 That’s the way the corner crumbles Photo: demolition crew at the corner of Main and Mill, Ab’s Billiards.

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12.16.46 Public Announcement and Request by Sid Silver re improvements to downtown parking lot. 12.16.47 Eaton’s closing up Photo: Order Office supervisor Miss Floria Alcott. 12.16.48 Georgetown Herald, p8 June 24 1971 Focus on Construction; Georgetown grows in the summer time Photos: construction of Zeller’s; Canadian Tire; Condominiums and Esquesing Townships new works garage 12.16.49 Step toward enclosed Mall; Zeller’s Aim for October Photo: New Zeller’s store 12.16.50 Zeller’s Opens Million Dollar County Fair Photo: Les Griffiths, General Manager 12.16.51 Ribbon Snipping Photo- Opening of Zeller’s. 12.16.52 Georgetown Herald, p2, July 1 1971 Editorial Comment; The Computer Age Photos: Shop superintendent Garfield McGilvray ; John McClements; Miles Gilson and Dave Hastings; Mrs. Joyce Van Delinder and Mrs. Joan Davis on Justowriter. 12.16.53 Georgetown Herald, p1 Sept 16 1971 Would Have Its Own Park; Proposed Hi-Rise, Motor Inn Complex Photo: House to come down; sketch of the new plaza 12.16.54 Hi- Rise, Motor Inn Get First Approval 12.16.55 Georgetown Herald, p1 Dec. 2 1972 Georgetown Cable TV Partnership; Former Guelph mayor One of Three New Cable Shareholders Photo: A.J. Jamieson, David Hastings, Karil McDougal and Ronald V. Mountford. 12.16.56 Georgetown Herald, p1 Dec 23 1971 Signs of a Storm Photo: damaged Canadian Tire sign 12.16.57 Georgetown Herald, p1 and 16, May 3 1972 Raw Sewage River Joins Silver Creek 12.16.58 Everything you always wanted to know about the sewage plant Photos: Untreated sewage flowing down the creek; pumped over digester; flowmeter; sand and grit remover; aeration tanks 12.16.59 Georgetown Herald, May 10 1973 p1 Will Freeze Occupancy If Sewage Health Hazard 12.16.60 Entrance Columns and Hand-Hewn Beams; Hunters Inn to be Restored in Nineteenth Century Style Photo: Fred Bond and Hunters’ Inn. 12.16.61 Georgetown Herald, August 10 1972 Photo Flour instead of Flower. Hunters’ Inn.

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12.16.62 Georgetown Herald, p10 Nov 2 1972 New Liquor Store is self serve Photos Bill Anderson and Ken Grant, staff members. 12.16.63 Georgetown Herald, p6 Nov 30 1972 New Kerns Jewelry Sore is Eighteenth is Chain Photos: Mrs. Jean McCandless and supervisor Harold Kirzner. 12.16.64 Georgetown Herald, p6, Dec.7 1972 Father-Son Combination Mushrooming Business by Patrick Fellow In the Toronto Daily Star Photo: Max Skrow and son Ernest. 12.16.65 Georgetown Herald, p6, Dec. 28 1972 Details Years Activities In Trinidad Church Work – Reverend Arthur Dayfoot. 12.16.66 Letter to Editor. Georgetown Herald. Easter Greeting by Rev. Arthur Dayfoot for Mrs. Catherine Dayfoot 12.16.67 Letter to Editor. Georgetown Herald, January 04, 1973. Christmas Greetings from Mrs. (C.B.) Catherine Dayfoot. 12.16.68 General Fireproofing 12.16.68.01 March 22 1973 Committee Seeks Jobs for displaced G-fers 12.16.68.02 Retain Sales, Warehouse; General Fireproofing will close in March 12.16.68.03 Dec. 14 1922 GF Closing Editorial; Not so Merry Christmas 12.16.68.04 This is Last Week for GF 12.16.68.05 Little to be done 12.16.68.06 Georgetown Herald, p1 Feb 8 1973 Criticizes GF Closing Asks Council Seek Facts 12.16.68.07 GF’s Efforts Makes Closing Less Disaster Photos: Harold Lightner; GF payroll clerk Mrs. Betty Merritt 12.16.68.08 Georgetown Firm Closes 12.16.69 Georgetown Herald, Feb 1 1973 p3, Operating a carwash is one way of escaping Photo: Gerry Getty carwash 12.16.70 Georgetown Herald, Feb 15 1973 Mel’s Antiques A New Business With Old Articles Photo Mel Smith 12.16.71 Georgetown Herald, p3, Feb 15 1973 Retirement Party for Gas Branch Manager Photo: Alex Blackwell and his successor, Bob Adie. 12.16.72 Log Cabin 12.16.72.01 Georgetown Herald, January 18, 1973 Urges Council Acquire Town’s Old Buildings 12.16.72.02 Georgetown Herald, p6 Feb 22 1973 Owners will Co-operate If Town

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Wants Log Cabin. Mill St. building owned by H. Gladman, not a historical building. 12.16.73 Georgetown Herald, p6 March 1 1973 Second Venture Together for Carpet Barn Partners Photo: Partners Al Norton and Norm Reed; Carpet Barn. 12.16.74 March 22 1973 Yong’s Partners Were Guyana Businessmen Photo: Owner, To Kui Tse and Mrs. Lillian Newman, waitress. 12.16.75 March 29 1973 But I.C.I Working at It; Odeon Not Interested in Establishing Georgetown Cinema 12.16.76 March 29 1973 Industrial Safety Equipment Business In Former L.C.B.O . Photo: Barb DeWinter; Dave Johnson; Veronica Johnson; exterior of new Mill Street Business. 12.16.77 84 Year old business honored by Chamber. Mackenzie BuildAll, Business of the Year. February, 1984 12.16.78 Georgetown Herald, p5 Thurs April 12 1973 Terminal Warehouse hopes to expand soon Photo: Lois Elliot; John Elliot; Brenda Elliot, Pat Lavell 12.16.79 Georgetown Herald, April 5 1973 In the Mail Bag; Businessmen Urge Planning Board to O.K.Apartments . – Silver Creek Towers, Park Street. 12.16.80 Georgetown Herald, April 19 1973, p3 Partnership Buys Out DeBoer Moving, Storage Photo: Dean Soucie 12.16.81 Georgetown Herald, April 19 1973 Look Who’s Behind Bars! Photo: Reeve Tom Hill and Mayor Bill Smith, attend Royal Bank opening. 12.16.82 Georgetown Herald, April 19 1973 Reception Officially Opens New Royal Bank Building Photos: Opening Reception 12.16.83 Georgetown Herald, April 26 1973 It’s the Growing Season for Buildings Too Photo: Two Big Apartment complexes Under Construction – Sargent Road Seniors and River View Court, John Street east of Mountainview. 12.16.84 Georgetown Herald, May 3 1973 p4 Focus on Fong’s Opening Photo: Opening of Fong’s Restaurant, p5 550 Guests At opening New Fong’s 12.16.85 Georgetown Herald, May 3 1973, p1 Once employed 140 Eagle Signal folds 12.16.86 Georgetown Herald, p2 May 17 1973 Georgetown out of focus with the theatre chains 12.16.87 Georgetown Herald, p3 May 17 1973 “Darn Dogs” Only Complaint from the Lady Postman Photo: Shelia Willis 12.16.88 Georgetown Herald, p3 June 7 1973 Old Royal Bank Building sold to

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unnamed buyer Photo: Royal Bank of Canada. 12.16.89 Newspaper. Brampton Real Estate Board Showcase, February 06, 1985. Diversity in Georgetown. Feature article on Georgetown. Photos – Main Street, Georgetown, Mary Thomas and her health food store, Nature’s Emporium, in Glen Williams and St. Albans Anglican Church, Glen Williams. (2 copies)

12.17 Deaths 12.17.01 Janice Montgomery 12.17.01.01 Georgetown Herald, p3 Nov 30 1972 Police Up Against Blank Wall in Search For Identity of Body Found Near Here 12.17.01.02 Body of Woman at Georgetown still unidentified 12.17.01.03 Teeth Identify body. 12.17.01.04 Woman from Saskatchewan; Body in bush Identified. 12.17.02 Well known area man killed in auto crash. Elmer Fendley. 12.17.03 Georgetown Herald, August, 1940. Obituary. Masonic funeral for S. H. McGibbon. Obituary - Mrs. S.H. McGibbon (photo copy) 12.17.04 Well known Auctioneer Frank Petch Dies 12.17.05 Georgetown Independent, p1, Nov 14 1973 Councillor- elect Graham Ripley dies suddenly Photo: Graham Ripley 12.17.06 Farm Became Part of Industrial Park. Sarah Jane McClure, died March 27 12.17.07 Announcement. Death of Mr. H.J. Sienko Proprietor of Sienko shoes & repair, February, 1973. 12.17.08 Georgetown Herald, April 19, 1973. Mrs. Harold Watson Was Harley-Kay Staff Member. 12.17.09 Descendant of town founder dies . Barbara Kennedy Tost. 12.17.10 Georgetown Independent, Sept 21 1983, Obituary - Griffin Sprowl

12.18 People 12.18.01 Georgetown Herald, p6, July 27 1972 Chatting... with Mary Biehn; Dr. C.V. Williams Has 50 Years of Memories of Georgetown Practice . 12.18.02 Georgetown Herald, 4A, Nov 14 1973, Lest We Forget Leaden Skies and Raw Cold Greet Remembrance Day Service Photos: Georgetown Bugler

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John Wilcox; Deputy Reeve Ernie Sykes; Wreaths at Acton Cenotaph; George Kennedy Gr. 5; Halton MP Terry O’Connor; Alan Buchanan; In Silent Memory of the War dead; public school pupils watch remembrance program; Minute of Silence at George Kennedy School; Legion color party wheels into remembrance park (photos by the Herald) 12.18.03 Georgetown Independent, p18 Nov. 14 1973 Rebekah Lodge installs officers Photo: Georgetown staff members 12.18.04 Georgetown Independent, p10, Dec. 19 1973 Painter of Eskimo portraits moves from North to Georgetown Photos: Artist Dorene Fitzgibbons (2); daughter Martha Tulak. 12.18.05 April 5 th 1973 Herald Publisher will manage North Halton Photo Walter Biehn 12.18.06 Reviewers says Alan Powell’s New Book is Mind Blowing Photo: Alan Powell, author “The City – Attacking Modern Myths” 12.18.07 Georgetown Herald, p12 Feb 15 1973 Photos Masonic Installations Halton Chapter No. 234; Credit Lodge No. 219 12.18.08 Hospital Administrator (Herald photo) A.E.(Fred) Morriss 12.18.09 University of Guelph Grad photo: Garry Dobbie 12.18.10 Wandering Cowboy back in Georgetown after 70 long years Photo: Jim Williams 12.18.11 April 12 1973 Prince Albert Native New Herald Publisher Photo James W. Martyn 12.18.12 Georgetown Herald, p4, June 28 1973 Herald Photo Downtown observer William H. Taylor 12.18.13 The Family Stone Photo -Volunteer Ambulance Service, brothers, Eric, Harry, Bill and Angus Stone. 12.18.14 Georgetown Herald, p11, March 1 1973 Citizen of the Year and Proud Family Photo Peggy Treahy with husband and daughters. 12.18.15 March 1 st 1973 Mrs. Peggy Treahy Citizen of the year Photo: Lionfred Zorge and Mrs. Peggy Treahy. 12.18.16 (Herald Photo) New Proprietors. Brothers Edward and Peter Lee take over former Allan supermarket and reopen as lee Brothers Supermarket. 12.18.17 Famous War Historian Visits Grandchildren by Joyce Beaton Photo of Hilary and Gillian Willoughby and Colonel A. Fortescue Duguid Photo by J Beaton.

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12.18.18 Twin brothers in twin stores Photo: Ron and Harry Dykxhoorn. 12.18.19 Georgetown Independent, p11, Jan. 9 1974, From Mormon Missionary to manager of bake shop. Photo - Phil Sykes. 12.18.20 Georgetown Herald, p1, February 27, 1974. Plane Crash Survivor wants to fly again. Photo – Ian Hogg 12.18.21 March 22 1973 Terry Peer Upcoming President for Lions Club 12.18.22 Georgetown Herald, April 26 1973 Strictly Personal by Jim Martyn 12.18.23 Globe and Mail, Jan 19 1973, Friday Real Estate, Who’s Who in Real Estate in Toronto by Susan Goldenberg. Photo: Gordon Gray, Harvey Keith, George Mann, Bertram Willoughby 12.18.24 Herald Photo: 25 years of Marriage Mr. And Mrs. Albert Leferink 12.18.25 Herald Photo: Family Spans Five Generations Mrs. Lillian Alcott and Family 12.18.26 Happy Birthday for nonagenarian - Mrs. Lillian Alcott and her children. 12.18.27 We have 45 years - Do I hear 50? Mr. and Mrs. Frank Petch 12.18.28 Georgetown Herald, p5 March 9 1972 Family Party Marks 90 th Birthday for Ernie Feller. Photo: Mr. And Mrs. A. H. Feller and Family. Adams Photography. 12.18.29 Georgetown Independent, p8 Nov. 7 1973 Photos: Joseph O’Connell and Harold Marshall; Harold Marshall and wife, Dorothy; Jim Collier and Harold Marshall. 12.18.30 Herald Photo Awards Honoring retiring President Tom Ramautarsingh, President of District 9, Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation. 12.18.31 Georgetown Independent, p22, Feb. 13 1974 Librarian Retires to full life of artist Photos: Marjorie Nazer 12.18.32 Herald Photo: Works men say Goodbye George. George Simkins, Ken Robinson, Frank Morette. 12.18.33 Georgetown Herald, p 8 June 28 1973 Herald Photo S&S Work days are over Members of local 1421 United Auto workers retiring from Smith and Stone Ltd., Lottie Tuck, Nellie Kirby, Teresa Harrison, Kay Shire, Ray Harley, John Koloski, Bill Young and Frank Seddon. 12.18.34 Herald Photo, 1973: Served Town 18 years Benney Retires June 27 th Photo: Clarence Benham. 12.18.35 1973: Benhams whisked to party in handcuffs. Herald Photos of Clarence F. Benham’s retirement party

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12.18.36 Photo Cuts Institute Cake Mrs. Annie Livingstone 12.18.37 Photo: Farewells at retirement - Ernie Forgrave. 12.18.38 Toronto Star, February 11, 2007, Death Notice – The Honourable Mr. Justice Douglas V. Latimer, BA, LLB, QC., died February 08, 2007. 12.18.39 Obituary. Former Conservative Senate Leader, Dies Photo: W. B. Willoughby, brother of J.A. Willoughby – family history related. (Photocopy of newspaper clipping.) 12.18.40 Family Tree- descendants of John Eaton of Clogher, Ballymena Ireland. (Photocopy) 12.18.41 Georgetown Herald, May 09, 1984, p1 Armenian orphans, Plaque planned to remember “Boys” Photo – Charlie Papazian and Haig Hagopian 12.18.42 Letter. To John McDonald from Jean Elliott, Edmonton, Alberta, August 13, 1984, regarding her connections with Georgetown.

12.19 Politics 12.19.01 Georgetown Herald, Oct 13 1971 Meet Georgetown’s Clerk Administrator Photo- Douglas Pritchard 12.19.02 Judge Douglas V. Latimer sworn as Provincial Judge Photo Halton’s new Judge Douglas Latimer with Attorney General Dalton Bales, James Treleaven and Jim Snow. Photo by R. Downs 12.19.03 Bill Smith will run for Mayor Photo Bill Smith 12.19.04 In the race for Mayor Photo: Coun. Phil Siddall 12.19.05 February, 1974, Photo: Premier Bill Davis and Ray Steele, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce 12.19.06 Georgetown Independent, Feb 20 1974 p13, Premier paints glowing picture for Georgetown Chamber Photo: Tom Hill and Mr. Davis 12.19.07 Announce Candidacy; Reeve Ric Morrow Seeks Ward Seat Photo Ric Morrow. Georgetown Deputy Wants Ward 3 Seat Photo Ernie Sykes 12.19.08 Georgetown Independent, p6, April 3 1974, Editorial. Confident Council will be cautious 12.19.09 Georgetown Herald, April 26 1973 Provincial funds mean reduction in town mill rate; Public School Supporters Will Pay 1.5 Mills Less Discuss McLaughlin Land for Recreation Complex Grant Structures Changes Tough Job Smith Photo: Ric Morrow. 12.19.10 Select Committees at Last Council Inaugural Photos: Reeve Ric Morrow

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and Mrs. Kathleen Smith; Mayor Bill Smith with wife Marianne and mother Kathleen Smith. 12.19.11 Georgetown Independent, December 06, 1978, P1, Mayor sworn in by brother-in-law. Photo – Mayor Peter Pomeroy, Harry Levy, Ed Wood and John McDonald.

12.20 Go Transit 12.20.01 Newspaper clippings 12.20.01.01 Georgetown Herald, June 23 1971 GO-Style commuter service inches closer to Georgetown 12.20.01.02 Commuter Rail Service; Davis Announces GO Transit for Georgetown 12.20.01.03 Rapid rail transit possibly this year 12.20.01.04 Councils Wonder; Where Oh Where will GO Trains GO? Photo: GO Train 12.20.01.05 CN Station Likely GO Train Terminal 12.20.01.06 Buy 20 GO Transit cars for Georgetown Service 12.20.01.07 Three Trains Daily; Georgetown’s GO Transit Will Link with Subway 12.20.01.08 Need Three Parking Lines; GO trains Will Bed Down West of Georgetown Yard 12.20.01.09 Consider S&S Spur Industrial Park for GO Transit Bedroom 12.20.01.10 North side GO Passengers Will Use Tunnel 12.20.01.11 Photo: train line, GO officials 12.20.01.12 New GO Transit starts in December 12.20.01.13 New GO station plan ridiculed in Brampton 12.20.01.14 Hint GO service may extend west to Acton 12.20.01.15 No Starting Date Set for GO train-Davis 12.20.01.16 Start for GO known Soon Photo: Go Diesel 12.20.01.17 GO to Guelph, Hales insists 12.20.01.18 GO to go in March Photos: of Construction- Les Duby opposes rail service cut from Guelph 12.20.01.19 GO Service is Delayed But Construction is on 12.20.01.20 Herald Photo: Freight shed bows to progress 12.20.01.21 Photo- CN station 12.20.01.22 First Coaches Arrive for GO Train Service 12.20.01.23 Acton Free Press (AFP) p1, Sept 20 1972 Ontario GO-train to replace

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CNR early bird all passengers may be bussed from Guelph 12.20.01.24 Acton Free Press, B7, Jan 10 1973 Georgetown gets GO yard 12.20.01.25 Georgetown Herald. P7, Jan 25 1973 4,000 on Six Trains Daily; Cost Per Mile Will Determine Georgetown to Toronto GO Fare Photo: GO Train 12.20.01.26 Globe and Mail (GM) June 13 1973, p5, Peak hours GO train service planned for Georgetown line by Thomas Coleman 12.20.01.27 Georgetown Herald, p12, July 12 1973, Editorial, GO Trains; When are they coming ? 12.20.01.28 Georgetown Herald Oct 4 1973, p4B, Construction is GO at GO site Photos Construction 12.20.01.29 Toronto Star, Oct. 6 1973, pB1, If you don’t build big roads what do you build instead? A task force takes a whole new look at moving people by Margaret Daly Photo: Traffic 12.20.01.30 Toronto Star, p2, Jan 5 1974 GO: Passengers on Queen’s Park’s rapid transit system may just be the most satisfied commuters in Metro by Brian Dexter Photo: Commuters 12.20.01.31 Georgetown Herald, Feb. 13 1974, photo - Georgetown station waits for start up of GO service. 12.20.01.32 Georgetown Independent, March 13 1974, p2 GO Train - no go for Malton Workers Photos: man at tracks; train. 12.20.01.33 Photo- GO station Georgetown 12.20.01.34 Georgetown Herald, p 2B, March 20 1974, Editorial The coming storm; We need an idea 12.20.01.35 Georgetown Herald, p1, March 27 1974 GO Trains GO; April 29 start up date for commuter services; Three Trains Daily Into, Out of Town 12.20.01.36 Georgetown Herald, p2 April 3 1974 GO announcement brings CN police here Photo: Constable Ed Brake and Special Agent Bill Berry of the CN Police. 12.20.01.37 Georgetown Herald, April 3, 1974 You were asked: What about the GO service?; High Growth Area Is Seen With Go Photos: John Bordou; Sue McCartney; W. Karolidis, L.Crawford; Ray Berlemont; George Keller; Bill Anderson; Mrs. Jean Barton

12.20.02 Pamphlet. Time Table GO Transit North West Toronto- Georgetown (2) 12.20.03 Launch Program for Northwest GO, April 27 1974. Photo: Delegates’

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official Train, old “1057”; citizen’s Trial GO Train. 12.20.04 Pamphlet. GO News Special Northwest GO service April 1974 12.20.05 Fact Sheet. Northwest GO Train Service. 12.20.06 The Ontario Rail Association Information Sheet – Locomotive 1057.

12.21 Railroad 12.21.01 Georgetown Cheltenham Steam Project 12.21.01.01 Georgetown Herald, Nov. 16, 1972, p1, Want Winter start on Georgetown, Cheltenham Steam Train Project. Approve Section of GO route from Georgetown . 12.21.01.02 Have 14 coaches; Aim for June 1973 Opening Georgetown Steam Railway 12.21.01.03 Acton Free Press, April 18 1973, p3, Steam Train proposal takes off on wrong track photo; steam locomotive through Acton 12.21.01.04 April 19 1973 Will Poll Residents Before okaying the North Line Trains 12.21.01.05 Acton Free Press, April 25 1973 Old Steam locomotives fiery dragons? Photo: cartoon 12.21.01.06 Georgetown Herald, , May 3 1973 Opposition to Georgetown- Cheltenham Steam Train Mounts 12.21.02 Herald Photo: Clearing the Track – train derailment near Norval 12.21.03 Herald Photo: Back on Track – train derailment near Norval 12.21.04 Globe and Mail Photo - Georgetown Train Wreck . (Photocopy, very poor copy)

12.22 Political Brochures 12.22.01 Donald Long- School Trustee 12.22.02 Tom Hill- Mayor 12.22.03 Dan Timmons- Councillor 12.22.04 Harry Levy-Councillor 12.22.05 Pete Pomeroy- Councillor 12.22.06 Roy Booth-Councillor 12.22.07 Jim Snow- MPP for Halton East 12.22.08 Roy Booth- Councillor for 1973

12.23 Invitations, etc.

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12.23.01 The Weavers House 12.23.02 Gallery House Sol, Invitations 12.23.02.01 Homage to the Sun, March 9-28 1974 12.23.02.02 3 Artists Look at Georgetown, Feb. 8-27 1975 12.23.03 Georgetown Centennial 1837-1937 Old Home Week (Photocopy) 12.23.04 1837-1937 Georgetown Centennial Community Church Service in the Armories (Photocopy) 12.23.05 Hunter’s Inn Country Restaurant Take Out Menu 12.23.06 Mary Wood Meadows- sales flyer for new development 12.23.07 St. Georges Anglican Church of Canada – Programme for Sexagesima Sunday, February 17, 1974 12.23.08 Manderson & Hyde, Barristers and Solicitors- Announcement, Tudor A.H. Beattie joining firm. 12.23.09 Paintings on exhibition by Frank C. Black, 80 Guelph St. 12.23.10 10% discount at Eric’s Dominion Hardware, Delrex Plaza, July, 1973 12.23.11 Georgetown Book Nook, Georgetown Market Centre - business card 12.23.12 King Wah Restaurant, 53 Main St. S., Georgetown - menu and coupon (3 copies) 12.23.13 Fong’s Restaurant, 6 Mountainview Rd. S. – menu (2 copies) 12.23.14 Yong’s Restaurant, 28 Main St. S. – menu (2 copies)

12.24 Maps 12.24.01 Map of the Town of Georgetown, compliments of the Chamber of Commerce (2) 12.24.02 Town Map, 1972 – business advertisements 12.24.03 Town of Halton Hills, Georgetown Area, 1974 - business advertisements (2) 12.24.04 Map of Georgetown. Jim’s Steering Service, 121 Park St., Glen Williams

12.25 Bell Telephone 12.25.01 Letter. To Mr. John McDonald from Bell Canada, August 19, 1971 enclosing telephone history for Georgetown. 12.25.02 Telephone History, Georgetown. (5 typed pages, photocopy) 12.25.03 Directory Listing, Georgetown, January, 1885 12.25.04 Essay. Telephone History of Georgetown, Ont. (Typed, 8 pages.)

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12.25.05 Newspaper clippings 12.25.05.01 Georgetown Herald, July 08, 1953, P1 – Paul B. Barber appointed commercial agent for the Bell Telephone Co. (Handwritten extract, 2 pages.) 12.25.05.02 Bell Man Tells Chamber of Commerce, No Plans to Extend Free Toronto Calling 12.25.05.03 Need Improved phone Directories 12.25.05.04 Council wants Acton in Georgetown phonebook 12.25.05.05 Whistle stops; Tom Dekker is blind and a phone freak, but now Bell Canada’s got his number by Gilbert Roxburgh 12.25.05.06 Georgetown Telephone Customers placed in Higher Rate Group 12.25.06 Photos (Photocopies, unknown source) 12.25.06.01 Bell Telephone Line Crew, Brampton, Ontario, 1913 12.25.06.02 Placing of first “H” type telephone pole in Oakville area, 1914 12.25.06.03 Burlington, Ontario, common battery exchange, 1927 12.25.06.04 Georgetown, Ontario, operators, 1937 12.25.07 Leaflet. Bell Canada, The Telephone Story by Robert Genno 12.25.08 Stamp. Canadian commemorative stamp, The Telephone 1874-1974.

12.26 Georgetown Industrial Commission 12.26.01 Letter to Mr. John R. McDonald from M.P. Venditti, Georgetown Industrial Commission secretary April 10 1973 12.26.02 To Mr. John R. McDonald from M.P Venditti April 26 1973 -Attached Information and Map. 12.26.03 Georgetown Industrial Commission proposed five year Industrial development plan 1971-1976

12.27 Johnson Carney Realtor 12.27.01 Georgetown Herald, June 14 1973, p8 Johnson Carney full page Happy Anniversary Ad. 12.27.02 Georgetown Herald, p6, March 15 1978 Arthur Johnson; Area realtor heads Ontario association Photo: Arthur Johnson 12.27.03 Mission Statement. As a company, Johnson Carney is dedicated to : 12.27.04 Brochure: A career in real estate just might change your life; some ideas and an invitation from Johnson Carney Limited

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12.27.05 Flyer Johnson Carney; Complimentary copy 12.27.06 Notes on Phil Carney (3 note pages, handwritten) 12.27.07 Notes on Arthur Johnson (8 pages, handwritten)

12.28 Research 12.28.01 Speight family. (Handwritten, pencil – 5 pages.) 12.28.02 Thomas J. Speight. (Handwritten, ink -4 pages.) 12.28.03 Brain Brewery. (Handwritten, pencil – 3 pages.) 12.28.04 Dayfoot. (Handwritten, pencil – 2 pages.) 12.28.05 Dayfoot. Draft article on Dayfoot family. (Handwritten, red ink- 7 pages.) 12.28.06 Dr. McAndrew. (Handwritten, pencil – 3 pages.) 12.28.07 Forester family. (Handwritten, ink - 1 page.) 12.28.08 John Boyd Mackenzie. (Handwritten, ink- 5 pages.) 12.28.09 Bennett House Hotel. Information from Marjory Hunter. (Handwritten, pencil – 2 pages.) 12.28.10 St. John’s United Church. (Handwritten, ink- 1 page.) 12.28.11 Georgetown Fire Department. (Handwritten, 2 pages.) 12.28.12 Georgetown Volunteer Ambulance Service. Speech given at Recognition Award ceremony, November 25, 1983. (Typed – 2 pages.) 12.28.13 Jim William Bennett. Recipient of G.V.A.S. Recognition Award, 1983. (Handwritten, ink- 1 page.) 12.28.14 Letter. To Mr. John R. McDonald From C.F.E. Carpenter Assistant Secretary Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce July 7 1972- attached photocopied information on the Bank of Hamilton. 12.28.15 Hydro in Georgetown. Typed notes, unknown source. 12.28.16 Letter. From Ontario Hydro to John McDonald, June 02, 1971, regarding request for historical information. 12.28.17 Letter. From Maple Avenue Baptist Church, May 15, 1973, re history of church. 12.28.18 Lawson House, 59 Market Street (2 pages, typed) 12.28.19 The Lumber Mill, James and Draper Streets (2 pages, typed) 12.28.20 St. George’s Anglican Church (1 page, typed) 12.28.21 Grey Vernon, Albert and Guelph Streets (1 page, typed) 12.28.22 Grandview House, 56 Queen Street (2 pages, typed)

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12.28.23 The Exchange Hotel, Train Station (2 pages, typed) 12.28.24 McGibbon Hotel, Main and Mill Streets (2 pages, typed) 12.28.25 The Old Bank, Main and Mill Streets (2 pages, typed) 12.28.26 Goodlet’s, Main Street (1 page, typed) 12.28.27 The Library, 9 Church Street (3 pages, typed) 12.28.28 Knox Presbyterian Church, Main and Church Streets (1 page, typed) 12.28.29 Berwick Hall, Main and Park Streets, (3 pages, typed) 12.28.30 Idylewyde, 36 Market Street (2 pages, typed) 12.28.31 Book Outline. Georgetown’s History, by Bruce M. Harding and John R. McDonald, 1982. (Typed, 5 pages) 12.28.32 Book Outline. The History of Georgetown: A Modest Proposal, by Walter Lewis, 1984. (Typed, 5 pages)

12.29 Student Essays 12.29.01 Early Georgetown History. Unknown author. (Handwritten, 18 pages.) 12.29.02 Manufacturing in Georgetown, 1837 to 1920, by Dianne Anderson, April, 1975. (Typed, 39 pages, photocopy) 12.29.03 Peek Back into Georgetown’s Past. By Students of Centennial School, Georgetown, 1971. (Typed, 114 pages)

12.30 Walking Tours, Presentations 12.30.01 Notes. Georgetown, Limehouse, Glen Williams. Presentation to Chamber of commerce, C1987 (Typed, 4 pages) 12.30.02 Notes. History of Georgetown and the Credit. (Typed, 4 pages, photocopy) 12.30.03 Notes. Old Church Records Revealing. First minute book, 1846, of Congregational Church discussed. (Typed, 8 pages, carbon copy) 12.30.04 Notes. Walking Tour of “Old” Georgetown , September 19, 1976. (Typed, 7 pages) 12.30.05 Notes. University Women’s Club House Tour, 1981 . (Typed, 5 pages.) 12.30.06 Pamphlet. Historical House Tour, Sponsored by University Women’s club of Georgetown. June 06, 1981. 12.30.07 Newspaper clipping. Georgetown Herald, October 05, 1983. Historical Walk Photo John McDonald, tour leader 12.30.08 Newspaper clipping. Georgetown Independent, June 25, 1975. Residents’

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enjoy morning walk through town’s past. Photos – Canadian House Hotel, Knox Presbyterian Church, Bank of Hamilton, Dayfoot home, Dayfoot Shoe Factory, Bell from old Town Hall.

13 Barber Brothers Heritage Plaque Project 13.01 Project Proposal, Suggestions, Education, Interaction, Other Publicity, Unveiling Ceremony (5 pages) 13.02 Education Kit 13.03 Poster and Brochure - specifications 13.04 Poster Theme/Title - The Barber Heritage 140 years in Georgetown 13.05 Activities (4 pages) 13.06 The Barber Heritage Lecture Series 13.07 Esquesing Historical Society News Release - The Barber Heritage Lectures 13.08 Esquesing Historical Society, A proposal to the town of Halton Hills for the erection of advance signs 13.09 Ontario Heritage Foundation, News Release, June 15 1977, Provincial plaque to be unveiled in Georgetown to mark the first use of Hydro electric power for industrial purposes in Canada (3 pages)(2 copies) 13.10 Historical plaque – text.

13.11 Research 13.11.01 Chamber of Commerce membership list, December 31, 1976, 13.11.02 Community Organizations as of January 1, 1976 (3 pages) 13.11.03 Letterhead Alliance and Domtar Paper Mills – illustrating changes in style and name, dated. (Photocopy) 13.11.04 Names and addresses of Barber relatives 13.11.05 Excerpt. Paper In The Making, Chapter III, Crooks’ Hollow Mill , The First Paper Mill in Ontario, p 275-287; Chapter XI, Barber’s Mill, p425-442. (15 pages) 13.11.06 Pulp & Paper Magazine of Canada , Centenary Flashback, August 1967 – article and photos of Barber’s Mill At Georgetown. (6 pages)

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13.12 Booklets 13.12.01 Brochures - The Barber Heritage 140 years in Georgetown , printed by Abitibi Provincial (5) 13.12.02 Programme. The Unveiling of an Historical Plaque to commemorate The Barber Heritage, June 26, 1977. (4) 13.12.03 Booklet - Welcome to Barber-Ellis , C1970 (2)

13.13 Newspaper Clippings 13.13.01 Georgetown Paper Mills; Their owner, Mr. John R. Barber. The Father of the Paper Trade in Canada . 13.13.02 Unveil plaque this Sunday; John R. Barber and the Credit River Dynamo 13.13.03 Independent Georgetown, p17 June 29 1977, Poem Honors Barber Heritage 13.13.04 Photo: Twenty-Five Descendants of the Barber Pioneers 13.13.05 Photo: Barber Foresight honored at ceremony (2) 13.13.06 Plaque unveiled to honor Barbers. John Rolf Barber. Photo: Official Unveiling; Co. John Barber unveiling the plaque 13.13.07 Independent Georgetown, Wed. Jan 14 1976, Plaque to commemorate dynamo to be erected B1 Photos: John McDonald; Ruins; Paper Mill Today;B11 Photos: Paper Mill Ruins 13.13.08 Independent Georgetown Barbers Prominent name in History 13.13.09 Independent Georgetown, June 15 1977, B10, Barber Heritage follows History of Georgetown Photo: John McDonald Admires Posters 13.13.10 Independent Georgetown, p7, June 22, 1977, Walk through town’s past Photo: Berwick hall; The tour at the dynamo. 13.13.11 Independent Georgetown, p5, June 1, 1977, Barber Heritage lectures begin 13.13.12 Georgetown Herald, p12, June 8, 1977, Barber Heritage Seminar 13.13.13 Was Misunderstanding, Not Razing Berwick 13.13.14 Georgetown Herald, p6, Jan 13 1972 Capital construction Program; Paper Mill Bridge Reconstruction Re scheduled to 1973, Engineer Worried Photo: Bridge over the paper mill dam. 13.13.15 Herald Photo: Paper Mill Bridge is Falling Down? 13.13.16 New Bridge at Mill Dam Photo: Construction of new ½ million dollar bridge

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13.13.17 Back issues of the Free Press; 75 years ago; Taken from the issue of the Free Press of Thursday, February 24, 1898 13.13.18 Photo: Just like Jericho – Stone retaining wall on north side of Berwick Hall collapses. 13.13.19 Georgetown Herald, Chatting... with Mary Biehn; Barber Family played major role in Georgetown’s History Photo: Old Barber Home. 13.13.20 Georgetown Herald, Chatting...with Mary Biehn; Thomas Edison Lived Here While Telegrapher at Station Photo: John R. Barber 13.13.21 Georgetown Herald Chatting...with Mary Biehn; Barber Enterprises Continue to Grow

13.14 Correspondence 13.14.01 To. Mr. J.R. Barber from Anaconda American Brass Limited, April 27 1959, enclosing information on the Brass Co. and requesting information on Mr. John R. Barber, Sr.’s involvement. (2) 13.14.02 To Mr. J. McDonald form C.L. Taylor, Enquiry and Research Services, Public Relations Division of Ontario Hydro - Dec. 22 1971- unable to provide any information on Mr. John R. Barber. 13.14.03 To. Mr. J. McDonald from David Carruthers, Assistant Secretary, Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, June 11. 1973, enclosing photo copy of chapter from Paper in the Making by George Carruthers about the Barber Mill. 13.14.04 To Mr. McDonald from Susan E. Badelt, Enquiry and Research Service, Public Relations Division Ontario Hydro, June 13 1973, enclosing “information concerning early electrical service in Georgetown and Burlington, some of which deals with John R. Barbour”. 13.14.05 To Mr. McDonald from (Mrs.) M. Lachance, Editorial Assistant, Pulp & Paper Magazine of Canada, June 21 1973 - copies of listings and advertisements taken from 1907 and 1912 editions of Canadian Textile Directory and Pulp and Paper Handbook. 13.14.06 To. Mr. A.B.R Lawrence, Chairman of Ontario Heritage Foundation July 24 1975 from J. McDonald, requesting consideration of a Historic Sites Plaque for the Barber Dynamo. 13.14.07 Mr. Creighton Ontario Hydro News, from J. McDonald July 24 1975 proposing article on the Barber Brothers dynamo.

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13.14.08 To Mr. Dennis Dack, External Communication, Ontario Hydro, from J. R. McDonald, July 24 1975, requesting input on the Heritage sign proposal. 13.14.09 To Mr. James Snow MPP, from J. R. McDonald August 1 1975, regarding proposed plaque. 13.14.10 To Mr. J. R. McDonald from James W. Snow, Minister, Aug 7 1975, supporting plaque proposal. 13.14.11 To Mr. J.R. McDonald form N.J. McMurtrie, Director of Public Relations Ontario Hydro, August 22 1975, acknowledging letters from J. McDonald. 13.14.12 To Mr. K.C. Hague, Canadian Electrical Manufacturers Association from J. McDonald August 25 1975, requesting input on the Heritage sign proposal 13.14.13 To Mr. J.R. McDonald from James W. Snow, August 27, 1975, enclosing a copy of his letter of support to the Ontario Heritage Foundation. 13.14.14 To Mrs. CA. Martin from J.R. McDonald August 29 1975, requesting information on her father, Edward Fleck 13.14.15 To Mr. J. McDonald from James Snow Minister, Jan 6 1976 enclosing letter from A.B.R Lawrence, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation. 13.14.16 Mr. J. McDonald from Carl Thorpe, Historian, Ministry of Culture and Recreation, Heritage Administration Branch, Jan 12 1976, confirming interest in plaque. 13.14.17 To Mr. A.B.R. Lawrence, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation from Mr. J. McDonald Jan. 191 1976 – Thank you for the approval 13.14.18 To. Mr. J. McDonald from Phillip J. Baker, Historian, Ministry of Culture and Recreation, Heritage Administration Branch Jan 19 1977- draft plaque inscription 13.14.19 To Mr. J. McDonald from ABR Lawrence , Chairman Ontario Heritage Foundation, Jan 29 1976 13.14.20 To Mr. J. McDonald from Vrenia Ivonoffski, Historian, Ministry of Culture and Recreation, Heritage Administration Branch (MCRHAB)- copy of her letter of Mr. Phillip G. Bell, Burnt Hills, New York, Feb. 1 1977, regarding whereabouts of dynamo equipment sent to Schenectady, New York in 1971. 13.14.21 To Phillip Baker, Historian, MCRHAB, From Mr. J. McDonald Feb. 2 1977 - Barber Inscription 13.14.22 To Mr. J. McDonald from Mr. P.G. Bell Feb 13 1977, grandson of Mr. J.R. Barber, relating his belief that the dynamo equipment went to the

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Smithsonian Institute. 13.14.23 To Mr. J. McDonald from John Graham Bell Feb. 17 1977, grandson of Mr. J.R. Barber, suggesting changes to wording for plaque. 13.14.24 To Mr. J. McDonald from Vrenia Ivonoffski, Historian, MCRHAB, March 8 1977, enclosing copies of letters from Sam Allen to Reinhard Filter relating his memories of the Barber Paper Mill. 13.14.24.01 August 18, 1976 (3 pages, typed) 13.14.24.02 September 04, 1976 (8 pages, typed) 13.14.24.03 September 13, 1976 (6 pages, typed) 13.14.24.04 October 28, 1976 (2 pages, typed) 13.14.24.05 November 07, 1976 (3 pages, typed) 13.14.25 To Mr. J. McDonald from Clyde Barber March 28 1977, grandson of J.R. Barber, supporting wording for plaque. 13.14.26 To Mr. P.G. Masterson, Manager, Public Relations and Corporate Advertising, Abitibi Paper Co. Ltd., from Mr. J. McDonald, March 31 1977, regarding proposed poster. 13.14.27 Letters of Invitation from Mr. J. McDonald, May 6, 1977 13.14.27.01 Mr. T. J. Hill, Mayor of the Town of Halton Hills 13.14.27.02 Mr. W. Emmerson 13.14.27.03 Mr. J. Reed MPP 13.14.27.04 Mr. F. Philbrook MP 13.14.27.05 Mr. R. Morrow Regional Chairman 13.14.27.06 Honorable Robert Welch Minister of Culture and Recreation 13.14.27.07 Professor J.M.S. Careless Department of History University of Toronto 13.14.27.08 Rev. R. Ruggle 13.14.27.09 Mr. John R. Barber 13.14.27.10 Mr. R. Swantz Halton Regional Police. 13.14.28 To Mr. Reinhard Filter from Mr. J. McDonald May 6 1977, confirming speaking engagement. 13.14.29 To Mr. G. Gray President of the Chamber of Commerce From Mr. J. McDonald May 13 1977- invitation to the ceremonies 13.14.30 To Mr. Mr. J. McDonald replies to invitations. 13.14.30.01 E.McDermot secretary for D.R.A. Philbrook Member of Parliament Halton May 16 1977 – Accepted.

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13.14.30.02 Robert Welch, Minister of Culture and Recreation May 13 1977 – Declined. 13.14.30.03 R.B. Morrow Regional Chairman May 30 1972 – Accepted. 13.14.30.04 Thos. J. Hill Mayor May 9 1977 – Accepted. 13.14.31 To Travel Ways from Mr. J. McDonald May 19 1977 confirming request for school bus and driver for tour 13.14.32 To Mr. Klee, Delta Craft Furniture, from J. R. McDonald, June 8 1977 - invitation to celebration after the plaque unveiling. 13.14.33 To Interpretation Section, Retail Sales Tax Branch, from Mr. J. McDonald regarding provincial tax exemption for printing costs. 13.14.34 To Walter Biehn, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, from Mr. J. McDonald June 27 1977- Thank you for support 13.14.35 To P.G Masterson, Abitibi Provincial Paper Ltd., from Mr. J. McDonald June 29 1977- correspondence from Minister of Revenue, tax exemption is not applicable. 13.14.36 To P.G. Masterson, Abitibi Provincial Paper Ltd., from Mr. J. McDonald July 7 1977 enclosing final invoice. 13.14.37 To Mr. J. McDonald from John Buss, Mississauga, July 10 1977 – thanks. 13.14.38 To Mr. A.B.R. Lawrence, Ontario Heritage Foundation from Mr. J. McDonald, July 25 1977- observations from ceremony. 13.14.39 To Mr. R.C. Austin, Town Engineer, Town of Halton Hills From Mr. J. McDonald August 15 1977- Barber plaque specifications. 13.14.40 Envelope to Mr. J. McDonald from Barbecon Inc 1978 13.14.41 To Frank Irwin from Mr. J. McDonald May 2 1984 - Thank you

14 Halton Sketches. 14.01 Series of Articles by John McDonald, published in the Georgetown Independent. 14.01.01 October 23, 1974. Dayfoot tannery early town industry. 14.01.02 November 06, 1974. Sir Donald Mann left his mark on railroad system. 14.01.03 December 04, 1974. Beardmore major industry founded 1844 14.01.04 January 08, 1975. Wheeler’s Store Glen focal point. 14.01.05 February 19, 1975. J.B. Mackenzie left his mark on Georgetown, Acton. 14.01.06 February 25, 1976. Henderson farm home mecca for photographers and artists.

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14.01.07 March 05, 1975. Tory, sportsman, cabinet-maker, hotelier T.J. Hill was colorful Glen character. 14.01.08 March 19, 1975. Beer brewed at Hornby’s Brain Brewery popular drink in Halton for century. 14.01.09 April 16, 1975. Speight family left mark in Georgetown and Acton. 14.01.10 May 28, 1975. W.H. Storey’s enterprise starts with glove complaint. 14.01.11 July 02, 1975. Forster family pioneers in generating electric power. 14.01.12 July 30, 1975. Kentner’s, Georgetown Lumber Co. woven into history of town. 14.01.13 Symon family business in Acton since 1860’s. 14.01.14 October 01, 1975. Morris Saxe left his mark on province’s business, farm life. 14.01.15 October 29, 1975. Outstanding educator, Robert Little memorialized by Acton school. 14.01.16 November 12, 1975. Silver is respected name in Georgetown. 14.01.17 December 10, 1975. William Bradley, Youngest child of Irish immigrant founded Dominion Seed House. 14.01.18 December 30, 1975. Presbyterians establish at Boston formally organize here in 1860. 14.01.19 February 11, 1976. Joseph Moore, editor, citizen 14.01.20 March 10, 1976. Lindsay family associated with Esquesing township since 1832. 14.01.21 March 24, 1976. Exchange Hotel hub when 18 passenger trains ran. 14.01.22 September 01, 1976. Georgetown, area serviced by fire brigade since 1873. 14.01.23 September 15, 1976. Brill family came form Austria to establish thriving business here. 14.01.24 September 29, 1976. Sam Beaumont came from Yorkshire to buy woolen mills in Glen. 14.01.25 April 05, 1978. Howard Wrigglesworth’s memory is perpetuated in school named for him. 14.01.26 May 10, 1978. Ballinafad United Church celebrates 100 years Sunday. 14.01.27 July 05, 1978. Town’s founder, George Kennedy took up 200 acres here in 1823. 14.01.28 July 26, 1978. William Smith, “Benny” Stone fathers of Smith and Stone.

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14.01.29 February 05, 1975. H.P. Lawson responsible for Georgetown’s first hydro power. 14.01.30 April 30, 1975. Tremendous energy, ingenuity of Barber family Georgetown legacy. 14.01.31 June 11, 1975. Defunct Toronto Suburban 50 years ahead of its time. 14.01.32 November 03, 1976. The Sprowl family – Halton pioneers. 14.01.33 December 01, 1976. Masales Dairy, one of the best synonymous with Acton. 14.01.34 February 23, 1977. John confesses he is having love affair with other ‘woman’. Dolly Varden . 14.01.35 January 26, 1977. Joe Gibbons: The mayor who ran Georgetown from his barber shop. 14.01.36 February, 1978. Col. James Ballantine tribute “no finer officer in the Empire”

14.02 Advertisement. Book launch, October 14, 1976, Halton Sketches by John McDonald 14.03 Revisions for Halton Sketches Revisited 14.03.01 Preface 14.03.02 Halton’s History (7 typed pages) 14.03.03 Georgetown (6 typed pages) 14.03.04 Tyers’ Georgetown Dairy (2 typed pages) 14.03.05 Dayfoot tannery 14.03.06 Arnold family 14.03.07 H.P. Lawson 14.03.08 J.B. Mackenzie 14.03.09 Kentner’s, Georgetown Lumber Co. 14.03.10 Barber family 14.03.11 Forster family 14.03.12 Speight family 14.03.13 Silver family 14.03.14 Joseph Moore 14.03.15 Dominion Seed House 14.03.16 Buck family 14.03.17 Cleave family

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14.03.18 Shepherd family 14.03.19 Domtar and Edward Fleck 14.03.20 Morris Saxe 14.03.21 The old ponds of Georgetown 14.03.22 Presbyterians 14.03.23 Brain Brewery 14.03.24 Harry Wright 14.03.25 McGibbon family 14.03.26 Norval (7 typed pages) 14.03.27 Norval’s four corners 14.03.28 Robert Noble 14.03.29 Joseph Gibbons (3 typed pages) 14.03.30 Brill Family (4 typed pages) 14.03.31 Colonel James Ballentine (3 typed pages) 14.03.32 George Kennedy 14.03.33 William Smith 14.03.34 Howard Wrigglesworth 14.03.35 John A. Willoughby 14.03.36 Acton (10 typed pages) 14.03.37 Beardmore 14.03.38 Sir Donald Mann 14.03.39 W.H. Storey 14.03.40 Symon family 14.03.41 Robert Little 14.03.42 Masales Dairy (3 typed pages) 14.03.43 Sprowl family (4 typed pages) 14.03.44 Glen Williams (4 typed pages) 14.03.45 T.J. Hill 14.03.46 Wheeler’s Store, Glen Williams 14.03.47 Beaumont family (4 typed pages) 14.03.48 Reid family and Timothy Eaton (2 typed pages) 14.03.49 Limehouse (7 typed pages) 14.03.50 Henderson family 14.03.51 Lindsay family 14.03.52 Gowdy family

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14.03.53 Jones Boys 14.03.54 Toronto Suburban 14.03.55 Dolly Varden (3 typed pages)

15 Niagara Escarpment Commission 15.01 Pamphlet - Niagara Escarpment Commission Ontario: Goal and Objectives; Development control; master plan with map showing the Niagara Escarpment (2) 15.02 Newspaper clippings 15.02.01 Acton Free Press, Wed June 6 1973, p1 Acton, townships under strict escarpment control photo: map of escarpment 15.02.02 Milton Champion, June 6 th 1973 B10, 160-acre escarpment parkland donated to people of Ontario Photos: Map; low swampland; Pond west of Twiss Rd. Photos by R. Downs. 15.02.03 Milton Champion, B6, Nov 14 1973 Escarpment Commission will hold nine public meetings Photo by. B. Burtt, Chairman George McCague talking with two Halton appointees to the new Niagara Escarpment commission. 15.02.04 Georgetown Independent, 24, Dec. 12 1973 Escarpment Commission sets up shop in Georgetown on Monday Photos: George R. McCague, Chairman of Niagara Escarpment Commission; Walter W. Gowing, Manager Information Services 15.02.05 Escarpment commission locates in Georgetown

16 Transportation - Rail Roads 16.01 Newspaper Clippings 16.01.01 Plan Steam loco runs on historic CN track Photo: Sherwood Hume and 1883 steam engine 16.01.02 Star photo by Dave Steen: Jim Fibly on the CPR Track, author of a history of the Credit Valley Railway 16.01.03 Globe and Mail, March 22 1971 photo by J. Allan Moffatt Seeing the sights on a sunny Sunday 16.01.04 Milton Champion, May 8 1971 88 year old steam locomotive; Old No. 136

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rolls into Milton Photo: 1883 train and Sherwood Hume 16.01.05 Milton Champion, p2, March 7 1973 Photos by J. Jennings Steam engine at Milton to go to Hume’s Equipment 16.01.06 Toronto Star, May 28 1973 Photo by Dave Steen A Bit of History goes Clickety-clack 16.01.07 Toronto Star , Section B, March 22 1974 Credit Valley Railway was The Third giant in 1874 by Dave Stein

16.02 Canadian National Railway 16.02.01 Letter to Mr. J. McDonald from John C. Noel CN Manager 21 May 1971 16.02.02 Letter to Mr. J. McDonald from J.G. Cote Research Analyst CNR HQ Library May 27 1971 16.02.03 Letter to Mr. J. McDonald from JG Cote Research Analyst March 21 1973 CNR HQ Library 16.02.04 CN Transportation by Rail, Chapter III, 1954, Pages 101 to 140. (Photocopy) 16.02.05 Historical Notes - The Hamilton and North Western Railway Company,1962 (4 pages, photocopy) 16.02.06 Booklet. The Canadian National Railways, Some Historical Notes, Montreal 1957 16.02.07 A Selected Biography of Canadian Railways, January 1968, Special Series No. 25, 6 th Edition, CN Headquarters Library (6 pages) 16.02.08 A Selected Bibliography on Canadian Railways, January 1972, Special Series No. 25 7 th Edition (16 pages)

16.03 Canadian Pacific 16.03.01 Letter: to Mr. J. McDonald from Robert Smith, Special Projects & Corporate Archives, Feb 27 1973 16.03.02 Canadian Pacific News, Corporate and Historical Chronology 16.03.03 Canadian Pacific News: A Canadian Pacific A bibliography 16.03.04 Canadian Pacific News; An Outline of Canadian pacific 16.03.05 Canadian Pacific News; Corporate and Historical Chronology 16.03.06 Map: Canadian Pacific All services/ map

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16.04.01 2 tickets to Canada’s Operating Electric Railway Museum 16.04.02 Brochure - Preserving the Essence of Canada’s Electric Railway History an Introduction to the Ontario Electric Railway Historical Association 16.04.03 Booklet. Canada’s Operating Electric Railway Museum 16.04.04 Application for Membership to the Ontario Electric Railway Historical Association 16.04.05 Time Table. 1927 Canadian National Electric Railways

16.04.06 Newspaper Clippings 16.04.06.01 Photo by K. Dills Conductor At Electric Railway Museum 16.04.06.02 Photo by D. Dills All aboard for passports to Halton Triple 16.04.06.03 Georgetown Herald, April 1971 Hiking Trail Planned for Old Radial Line 16.04.06.04 Acton Free Press, p1 April 14 1971 Plan Acton-Guelph trail along old radial line photo: Radial Line Trail 16.04.06.05 Acton Free Press, May 10 1972, B5, Old Radial line will run again official opening on June 25 Photo: One of the earliest; The Museum Tracks 16.04.06.06 Acton Free Press, Nov 1 1972 Kept on Track; Problems encountered, solved in railway museum operations 16.04.06.07 Railway museum closes operations until spring 16.04.06.08 Acton Free Press, Wed Feb 28 1973 p C 14 Change in policy Street car museum more valuable now 16.04.06.09 Acton Free Press , June 20 1973 Photos by D. Prink - John Mills; Halton County Radial Railway Museum; Unveiling of Commemorative plaque 16.04.06.10 Acton Free Press, Second Section June 28 1972 Sun Breaks through to spotlight opening of Halton radial museum Photos by H. Coles: Remember when?; Official opening platform; the crowd; two veteran railroaders; opening air car slopped off the track. 16.04.06.11 Acton Free Press, 8 Oct 24 1973 180 trolley fans ride the rails at convention Saturday Photos by Lorraine; types of radial cars 16.04.06.12 Acton Free Press, p6, Feb 6 1974 1915 sweeper rail buffs pride Photos: 1915 Snow Sweeper 16.04.06.13 Bruce Trail News. Walkers use old railway. 16.04.06.14 Railway museum pieces. 16.04.06.15 Acton Free Press. Photos from the past. 1) First Radial Car on the

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Toronto Suburban Railway to arrive in Acton April 12, 1917. 2) Diesel car at the Acton station on Main St. S. (Photocopy, undated)

16.05 Toronto Transit Commission (T.T.C.) 16.05.01 Leaflet. TTC 50 Years. 16.05.02 Toronto Telegram, August 28 1971 The TTC’s 50 and no longer ‘Sick Transit’ by James Emmerson Photos: The Gray Coaches Hill route 1930; Weston Rd. car 1930 16.05.03 Excerpt. Ontario Hydro News, March, 1971, Golden Year for the Good Old TTC by Shelia Kenyon (4 pages)

17 Transportation - Roadways 17.01.01 An Act to incorporate certain persons as The Trafalgar, Esquesing and Erin Road Company, May 18, 1846 (12 pages, photocopy) 17.01.02 The History of the Early Plank Road from Oakville to Ballinafad. Unknown author. (2 pages, typed.) 17.01.03 Acton Free Press, C2 Feb 24 1971 Transportation vital in Pioneer times in Halton by Ben Case. Sketch: Toll Gate; Train Wreck 1864 17.01.04 Excerpt. County Roads in Halton . 1904. Unknown source. (7 pages, photocopy) 17.01.05 Excerpt. Dundas Street . Unknown source. (5 pages, photocopy) 17.01.06 Excerpt 1914 Highways Commission of Ontario. Unknown source. (3 pages, photocopy) 17.01.07 Excerpt The York road, the Road from Wellington Square (now Burlington) to York . Unknown source. (3 pages, photocopy) 17.01.08 Excerpt The Queen Elizabeth Way . Unknown source. (4 pages, photocopy) 17.01.09 Booklet. Stump road to Freeway. Department of Transportation and Communications 17.01.10 Booklet. 401 The MacDonald- Cartier Freeway . Department of Transportation and Communications 17.01.11 Booklet. Modern Highway Development . Department of Transportation and Communications

18 Halton County

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18.01 General – Draft Essays 18.01.01 The Corporation of the County of Halton (4 pages, typed) 18.01.02 The County of Halton (10 pages, typed, yellow paper) 18.01.03 Halton County- Incorporated 1853 (1 page, typed, blue paper) 18.01.04 The County of Halton. Plaque. (1 page, typed) 18.01.05 The Crown Attorney (3 pages, typed) 18.01.06 The Town of Halton Hills (4 pages, typed, photocopy)

18.02 Reference Material 18.02.01 Ontario Historical Society, June 19 1969, pp 57-61, Lines on the land; Crown Surveys and Settlement in Upper Canada by R. Louis Gentilcore (5 pages, photocopy) 18.02.02 Excerpt. Unknown source. County of Halton . (2 pages, photocopy) 18.02.03 Excerpt. Unknown source. Oakville and the Sixteen ; prologue pp 3-13 (11 pages, photocopy) 18.02.04 Ontario Historical Society Papers and Records Vol 38 1948 p 7-18 The Provincial Agent for Upper Canada (William M. Halton) by George W. Spragge (14 pages, photocopy) 18.02.05 County of Halton Gazetteer and Directory . Unknown year. (26 pages, photocopy)

18.03 Letters 18.03.01 Dear Friends James R. Swanborough, Q.C Sept 25 1972, regarding Passports to Halton County. 18.03.02 Dear Passport Holders from James R. Swanborough, Q.C. Warden County of Halton, 1972. 18.03.03 To Mr. McDonald from Mary Easter Secretary to the Board of Education Sept 9 1971, regarding request for historical data. 18.03.04 To Mr. McDonald From Miss W. Silver Public Relations Department Bank of Montreal June 8 1972- attached info on BMO, 5 pages. 18.03.05 To Mr. J. McDonald from Margaret Ban Every Picture Archivist Ontario Archives of Ontario July 20 1972, regarding request for historical data. 18.03.06 To Mr. J. McDonald from Michael B. Smart, Executive Secretary, Ontario Geographic Names Board, Aug 1 1972, regarding request for historical data. (7 pages.)

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18.03.07 To Mr. J. McDonald from Miriam H. Tees, Chief Librarian The Royal Bank of Canada, August 28 1972, regarding request for historical data 18.03.08 To Mr. J. McDonald from S/SGT A.P Thomson, Detachment Commander, Ontario Provincial Police, March 27 1973, regarding request for historical data. 18.03.09 To Mr. J. McDonald from Peter J. Campbell, Corporal, for Director, Safety & Information Branch, Ontario Provincial Police, April 13 1973, regarding request for historical data. 18.03.10 To Mr. J. McDonald from S.A.Allen Administrater, Halton Centennial Manor, June 1 1973, regarding request to interview residents

18.04 Booklets 18.04.01 Passport to Halton. Issued by the Warden of Halton County, 1972 (2) 18.04.02 Pamphlet. The New Regional Municipality of Halton (2) 18.04.03 Booklet. The County of Halton, Ontario Canada. C1950 18.04.04 Booklet. Rules of Order of the Municipal Council of the County of Halton and Duties of the Standing Committees, Special Committees and Boards, 1963 18.04.05 Bumper Sticker. Davis/Snow 18.04.06 Election Pamphlet. (Rud) Whiting works for people 18.04.07 Map. Halton County Board of Education Directory of Schools, September 30, 1972. 18.04.08 Pamphlet. Halton Region Museum 18.04.09 Booklet. The County Halton, Keyed for Business. 1962 (2) 18.04.10 Booklet. The County Halton, Keyed for Business. 1970

18.05 Notes 18.05.01 Map. Church sites Halton Presbytery, May 1969 18.05.02 Some Sources of Material for a History of Halton 18.05.03 List. Provincial MPPs Halton. (Handwritten, 1 page.) 18.05.04 Georgetown Herald, July 8 1953, Something new- road signs 18.05.05 Georgetown Herald, Jan 27 1954, Acton Reeve named Halton County Warden – John Joseph Stewart.

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18.06.01 Letter to Editor. “ ...Sounds Like Admission That they ain’t up to snuff” by Peter H. Blakesley 18.06.02 The Helping Hands of Halton County Photo: Gord Proulx and Ron Morrow 18.06.03 A Bonanza for Researcher; says Halton’s Crawford Lake Formed When Cavern Collapsed 18.06.04 Crawford Lake Tells All- Lake Sediment Reveals all Topography of Halton Area (Herald) 18.06.05 Regional Chairman, Allan Masson Holds Reception Photos: (Herald Photos) Allan Masson and Jean Cain; Allan Masson with Mayor Bill Smith and Reeve Pat McKenzie; deputy reeve Ernie Sykes and Jim Snow 18.06.06 Milton Champion Editorial Page Benefits for Halton 18.06.07 Milton Champion Editorial Page Attitudes must change 18.06.08 Milton Champion Editorial Page Wherein the rationale?; Headquarters Here 18.06.09 Milton Champion Editorial Page Picking a new Name 18.06.10 Milton Champion, p1 One ballot in October; Central Halton name:...Milton or Mohawk ? 18.06.11 Acton Free Press, A New Game; Name the Town 18.06.12 Acton Free Press, Editorial Page The Hills of Home 18.06.13 Woman to head Hamilton region, men to lead Peel, Halton and Durham by Norman Webster Photos: Walter Beath; Lou Parsons; Allan Masson; Anne Jones 18.06.14 Obituary. Was county’s first Ag. Rep . Harry R. (Bunny) Hare. 18.06.15 Recommend raises for county council 18.06.16 Will it be three units or four? 18.06.17 Urges Tendering; Country Councillor Attacks Stationary Buying Practice 18.06.18 Urge Immediate Tax Aid; Halton must do something to help farmer survive 18.06.19 Buffalo-cow cross breading will produce hardy cattalo Photo: Bashful Bobby by J. Jennings 18.06.20 Halton’s Provincial Park; Expect to Acquire Half the land by End of Year 18.06.21 A move brings Parks to people; says Snow; Halton County Gets its own Provincial Park 18.06.22 Halton’s oldest; Henry celebrates his 106 th birthday Simon Henry Bavestock.

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18.06.23 Baverstock 18.06.23.01 Simon Baverstock, 106, and Edith Greene, 104, celebrate their birthdays. Photo by B. Burtt. 18.06.23.02 107 years young Photo by R. Downs Photo: Henry Baverstock and great- grandchildren Donna, Linda and Jo-Ann Dennis 18.06.24 Obituary. Judge James Black well know in Area 18.06.25 North can’t agree about boundaries 18.06.26 Police Precision Team: north Halton OPP Corporal Golden Helmet Ride master Photo: OPP precision Motorcycle team 18.06.27 Almost quarter population enroll in Halton 18.06.28 Halton Trustees pick Catholic as chairman. William Priestner. 1973 18.06.29 Ribbon of park will cross Halton 18.06.30 Editorial. Housing getting out of reach 18.06.31 O’Connor first to publish campaign expenses in Halton 18.06.32 Hobby cures his hang-up; shoulder flash collection on display in Police Week by Roy Downs Photo (by author) Larry Kneale and display of shoulder flashes 18.06.33 Photo by B. Burtt Mayors of Halton 18.06.34 Old schools; Committee notes defects 18.06.35 Warden promoting county art contest. 1973 18.06.36 75 enter county art contest. 1973 18.06.37 Hope for 100 entries in Heritage Halton art, photo competition. 1973 18.06.38 Heritage Halton Contest for Artists, photographers. 1973 18.06.39 Consider Halton’s future Tonight 18.06.40 Masson Tells Esquesing; North Not Being Considered For Halton Headquarters Site 18.06.41 Milton Champion, August 01, 1973, P1, Weeks of Speculation end; Oakville Reeve appointed chairman Halton Region Photo: Allan Masson 18.06.42 Georgetown Herald, p15, Dec 25 1968 Centuries Old Tradition In Sheriff Franks Job (Photocopy, 2 pages) 18.06.43 Variety of Jobs Occupy Court Registrar’s Day. Gordon E. Madill 18.06.44 Acton Free Press, Accepted county road system photo: map 18.06.45 Acton Free Press, July 21 1971, p10 Housewife felt drudgery of pioneer farm life, by Ben Case Photo: Sketches of 1885 Cooking Range and 1862 Cook Stove

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18.06.46 Acton Free Press, p14, Aug 11 1971 Robert Little first county inspector, by Ben Case Photo: Early one-room school 18.06.47 Georgetown Herald , p4 , Aug 19 1971 Markborough Properties Building a New Town on the Credit Photos: Meadowvale south 18.06.48 Georgetown Herald, p1 Nov 11 1971 Mammoth Dam Project; Proposed to create Lake and Re-route Highway 24. Grand River Conservation Authority project. 18.06.49 Acton Free Press, Nov 17 1971, p5, Small villages had charm by Ben Case 18.06.50 Georgetown Herald, p5, Dec 2 1971 Near or Away from pollution? Province, Grand Jury Differ on where Halton Jail Should be 18.06.51 Acton Free Press, p8, Dec 8 1971 Hydro wires mean home loss Photo: map 18.06.52 Milton Champion, p12, Dec 8 1971 $ 13 million bill for clean air 18.06.53 Milton Champion, p1 Jan 12 1972 Jim Swanborough officially Warden, seeks regional government answer Photo: Jim Swanborough 18.06.54 Acton Free Press, Feb 16 1972 (staff Photo) Here comes the Judge! J. Kenneth Blair 18.06.55 Milton Champion, p1 March 1 1972 Confidential report suggests cutting county in half at Highway 401; Halton of the future- two cities? 18.06.56 Georgetown Herald, May 4 1972 C.V.C.A News: Plant over three million Trees in Valley Since ‘62 18.06.57 Milton Champion, p1 May 31 1972 Want Milton Nassagaweya together in lower tier; TECO shuffles Halton boundaries 18.06.58 Georgetown Herald, p4 June 8 1972 What TECO Proposed in Its Interim Report Photo: Map of Halton boundaries 18.06.59 Georgetown Herald, p6 June 22 1972 Halton Second In Growth Rate 18.06.60 Georgetown Herald, p10 July 19 1972 Readers Forum; Heaven help Halton County 18.06.61 Milton Champion, B4, Aug 9 1972 Director of Nursing to end 20 year career by Bob Burtt Photo: Miss Grace Leavey 18.06.62 Georgetown Herald, Thursday August 31 1972 No firm Decision Yet on Halton- Peel Region Photo: Jim Snow, Darcy McKeogh- Oakville Journal- Record Photo 18.06.63 Milton Champion, p1, Sept 13 1972 Force Milton to join with north ; Three-unit Halton region recommended Photo: map of Region 18.06.64 Plaque commemorates history of Halton Co.

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18.06.65 Plaque will retain memory of Halton 18.06.66 A New Historical Plaque Photo by D. O’Reilly erected Sept 30 1972 18.06.67 The Halton Conservative Election Issue, October 1972 18.06.68 The Halton Reporter, October 1972, published by Halton Liberal Association. 18.06.69 Milton Champion, Oct. 4 1972 3.500 passporters trip through Halton Photos by D. O’Reilly: Susan Ferguson and Reeve Ron Harris; Carolyn Degenhardt and Mrs. Jean Christensen 18.06.70 Milton Champion, Editorial Page Passport to Halton 18.06.71 Acton Free Press, p2 Sept 13 1972 Warden Introduces Passport to Halton 18.06.72 Acton Free Press, p13 Oct 4 1972 A tourists view of Halton County Photos of Passporters by K Dills 18.06.73 Applications swamp warden 18.06.74 Georgetown Herald, p1 Thurs Oct 26 1972 Halton Riding Electorate will make choice Monday photo: Carolyn Holstein; Terry O’Connor; Rud Whiting 18.06.75 p8-11, A Tale of Two Ridings, by Geoffrey Stevens. Photos by Ronald Planche; Rud Whiting, Terry O’Connor, Bill Knowles and David Marshall 18.06.76 Milton Champion, p1, Nov 1 1972 Tories Sweep tow Halton Ridings by Bob Burtt Photos by J. Jennings; Terry O’Connor and wife; Rud Whiting and wife 18.06.77 Georgetown Herald, p7 Nov 16 1972 Halton County’s Farms are Fewer and Smaller 18.06.78 Georgetown Herald, p1, Dec 28 1972 Riding Shake Up Would put Georgetown in Wellington –Dufferin 18.06.79 The Halton County Board of Education Auditors Report, March, 1973. 18.06.80 Anne MacArthur elected Warden Photo by B. Burtt: Mrs. MacArthur, Warden Jim Swanborough and Judge Alan Sprague 18.06.81 Anne MacArthur, Warden pro tem of Halton County photo: Anne MacArthur 18.06.82 Focus on New Halton County Warden photo: Anne MacArthur address inaugural meeting; Anne with Jim Swanborough and Judge Alan Sprague; Anne and the Judge 18.06.83 Anne MacArthur selected as 1973 Halton Warden

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18.06.84 Acton Free Press, p1, Jan 3 1973 Proposed readjustment of electoral districts puts North Halton in Wellington –Dufferin 18.06.85 Jan 3 1973 Guest Editorial; Land use planning important by Henry J. Stanley 18.06.86 Acton Free Press, Jan 3 1973, p12 Ottawa Report by Terry O’Connor Halton MP 18.06.87 Georgetown Herald, p5 Jan 4 1973 Georgetown’s weather; 1972 was least pleasant weather year since 1940 18.06.88 Halton Hills Education New , published by The Halton County Board of Education 18.06.88.01 January, 1973, Vol. 3, No. 3, 18.06.88.02 February, 1973, Financial Edition – No. 1 18.06.88.03 March 1973, Financial Edition – No. 2 18.06.89 Milton Champion, Jan 10 1973 p3 Priestner, Watson to lead Halton Board of Education Photo by B. Burtt: Director of Education, Jim Singleton 18.06.90 Georgetown Herald, Jan 11 1973 Surprise Revolts Fails to Reverse Warden Vote 18.06.91 Acton Free Press, p1 Jan 10 1973 Effective in 1974; Unveil new region Jan 23 18.06.92 Globe and Mail, p31 Jan 24 1973 Plan of new regions negotiable, White says by Norman Webster map of region divisions 18.06.93 Georgetown Herald, Jan 25 1973 Fair North Halton Municipalities Became one; Georgetown, Esquesing, Acton, Nassagaweya will be North Area Map: of Regional Divisions 18.06.94 Georgetown Herald 1973 O’Connor’s Ottawa; Georgetown’s New Riding Makes Little Sense by Terry O’Connor 18.06.95 Georgetown Herald, p1 Feb 1 1973 Should be Voters Decision; Halton Trustees Nix move to Ban Teachers From Board 18.06.96 Acton Free Press, March 21 1973 County welfare estimates down $50, 000 18.06.97 Acton Free Press, March 21 1973 County council debates raise 18.06.98 Burlington Gazette, 3 22 1973 French School unlikely at least until 1974 (Burlington) 18.06.99 Georgetown Herald, p5 March 1 1973 County M.O.H. Speaker For Red Cross Annual Photo: Joe Chamberlain, Dick Perrott; annual meeting at

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North Halton Golf and Country Club 18.06.100 Milton Champion, Wed March 14 1973 Farmstead, Rural Improvement Competition; To make Halton More Beautiful by Burke McNeill 18.06.101 Acton Free Press March 21 1973 County levy up 7.5 percent Morrow wants levy change 18.06.102 Georgetown Herald, March 22 1973 Questionnaire for Municipalities; Halton Will Study Garbage Disposal and Recycling photo: Georgetown Sanitary landfill 18.06.103 Milton Champion, March 28, 1973, pB4 1,108 farms in county, Census reveals Halton crop value. 18.06.104 Milton Champion, p1, March 28 1973 County budget up council salaries up 18.06.105 Acton Free Press, March 28 1973 Feeding at Public trough, Cut Wardens dinner expenses by $2,000 18.06.106 Acton Free Press, March 28 1973 Cost of Education up 6.8 percent 18.06.107 Georgetown Herald, March 29 1973 p 12 Our Teachers As Good says Sherk; Separate School Teachers pay Increase Will Average Nine Percent Photo: Hart Sherk. 18.06.108 Burlington Gazette, March 24 1973 Halton Council slammed for handing out charity by David Lees 18.06.109 Acton Free Press, April 4 1973 7.5 percent increase in county tax levy 18.06.110 Acton Free Press, April 4 1973 Boundaries representation still main region problems Photo by B. Burtt -Mayors of Halton 18.06.111 Georgetown Herald, April 5 1973 Bishop Ryan Steps Down Diocese Head 35 years photo: Bishop Ryan at St. Francis opening 18.06.112 Burlington Gazette, p4 April 5 1973 Halton’s half a booze fest still a rip off of taxpayers Photo: Jim Swanborough. Warden’s Dinner. 18.06.113 April 5 1973 Ontario sap run down except in Halton but quality poor by Agnes McKenna Photos by Tony Mihok: Lisa Ann Blair, Tracey Barber, Ricky Murray; watching steaming cauldron of sap. 18.06.114 Georgetown Herald, p2, April 5 1973 Editorial Comment; A Sensible Suggestion. Boundaries of new municipalities. 18.06.115 Milton Champion, We April 11 1973 p9 Considering sale of county building 18.06.116 Acton Free Press, April 11 1973 County raises more than adequate 18.06.117 Milton Champion, April 19 1973 Halton, Peel combined in 1974 Bell directory

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18.06.118 Burlington Gazette, Wed April 18 1973 Board rules out RC High School for Halton County by Linda Jacobs – Burlington 18.06.119 Georgetown Herald, April 5 1973 Report Shows There are 243, 000 Acres of Farmland in Halton 18.06.120 Study future of county building 18.06.121 Acton Free Press, B6, May 9 1973 Not ruling out election not holding breath either Photo: Halton Conservatives, Terry O’Connor, Andy Frank, Robert Stanfield 18.06.122 Georgetown Herald, p3 May 10 1973 Stanfield Visits Halton Preaching price Freeze Photos: Fran and Sean Baines with Robert Stanfield; Terry O’Connor Pam Stopper and Bob Hamilton and Robert Stanfield 18.06.123 Milton Champion, June 6 1973 p1 27,000 Halton acres in green belt; Parkway surrounds Milton separates municipalities map of parkway belt 18.06.124 Milton Champion, June 20 1973 p1 Government attacked on Halton Region bill; Snow, Kerr influence charged, but bill passes by Bob Burtt 18.06.125 Acton Free Press, p6 June 27 1973 Name the new town Esquesing; Regional government must work 18.06.126 Georgetown Herald, p14 July 19 1973 Urge County Building Be Region Headquarters 18.06.127 Milton Champion, August 29 1973,Photo Halton County Council 1913 18.06.128 Milton Champion, p 14 Sept 12 1973 Plan gala inauguration for region 18.06.129 Georgetown Herald, 4A Dec 27 1973 Halton Hills; Working to make it work 18.06.130 Georgetown Independent, p1 Dec 27 1973 A new town is born by the editor

19 Halton Region

19.01 Newspaper clippings 19.01.01 Tory blue predominates as chairmen take oath by Hartley Coles Photo: H. Coles: Reeve Allan Masson 19.01.02 Acton Free Press, Editorial page. A broader issue. Common objectives are vital 19.01.03 Acton Free Press Police proposals need study. The Nassagaweya warrior, Mrs. Anne MacArthur .

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19.01.04 Milton Champion, Discouraging progress; Broader horizons 19.01.05 Milton Champion, Keeping costs down 19.01.06 Editorial. Sounding Board Photo: Former NDP candidate Walter Mulkewich 19.01.07 Milton Champion, In review, Government reform now? 19.01.08 Milton Champion , We can make it work 19.01.09 Gas Shortage - Cartoon by Dave Waddell 19.01.10 Fire Chiefs – Carton by Landry, 1974 19.01.11 Regional government - Cartoon by Harry Brunt, 1974 19.01.12 New Arena - Cartoon by Landry, 1974 19.01.13 Halton Regional Council - Cartoon by Dave Waddell 19.01.14 Name for North Halton - Cartoon by Dave Waddell 19.01.15 Fire commission for Halton? 19.01.16 Firemen- council pass Peace pipe 19.01.17 Regional Police Department Is Under Scrutiny 19.01.18 New Regional building; Council Approve Building, Take Expensive Offer (Herald Photo) 19.01.19 Council decides to stay with two chiefs. Bylaw passed but tax bill is out. 19.01.20 Want Uniform plot price for graves in Halton Hills 19.01.21 Popular choice Is Halton Hills 19.01.22 Photo : First official business by new council of Halton Hills 19.01.23 Buikema - Holmes district chiefs 19.01.24 Herald Photo - Her Suggestion became community’s name. Mrs. David Weldon. 19.01.25 Dinner Too Expensive? Not So, says MacArthur 19.01.26 Regional councillors set pay at $ 8,500 year photos: Ric Morrow; Archie Donaghey 19.01.27 Top staff appointed for Halton Hills Photos Douglas Pritchard; Delmar French; Lloyd Peterson; Grant Usher; Peter Morris; Ben Pitoni; Douglas Sargent; Hugh Patterson 19.01.28 Select Mick Holmes Photo Mickey Holmes 19.01.29 Appoint Magnuson To Regional Body Photo: Glenn Magnuson 19.01.30 Photo: The Plaque marking the new Halton County works garage on Steeles Ave. 19.01.31 Two Mayors-elect open new county works facility Photo: Tom Hill and

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Anne MacArthur 19.01.32 Is the pig on Halton crest really the Golden Fleece? Photo: Halton crest 19.01.33 Maplehurst; Former Warden Suggested name 19.01.34 Inaugural session; Regional council meets Thursday Photos: Allan Masson Chairman; City of Burlington: George Herrington. Dave Coons, Jack Raftis, Pat McLaughlin, Mary Munro, Ted Ralfe, Tom Sutherland, Town of Oakville: Harry Barrett; Terry Mannell, Mac Anderson, Archie Donaghie, Bill Mason, Gordon Brown, Carl Eriksen; Town of Halton Hills: Tom Hill, Pat McKenzie, Len Coxe, Rick Morrow, Ernie Sykes; Town of Milton: Anne MacArthur, Marjorie Powys, Jim Watson(2) 19.01.35 Photos: The Past the Present the future; Six Former mayors of Milton; Certificates of Appreciation 19.01.36 County committee opposes fourth borough 19.01.37 We’re reviewing the situation 19.01.38 Central Halton Borough defended by George Kerr 19.01.39 Urges region headquarters in North Halton location 19.01.40 Asks federal riding include Georgetown 19.01.41 Munro blasts Queen’s Park on regional government 19.01.42 Announcement Means Radical changes 19.01.43 Reactions Differ 19.01.44 Not So New; Others Help 19.01.45 Anne Hints four unit Halton 19.01.46 Burlington backs region ward setup. Study set on proposed region police. Lewis says region government announcement near by Garth Turner 19.01.47 Halton Region Legislation in Three, Four Weeks 19.01.48 Redistribution; Georgetown would be in Riding of Oakville Photo No. 48 would be Georgetown’s new riding 19.01.49 Reeve questions Queen’s Park role in Region set-up 19.01.50 Mayor Goal for Hunter. Photo - Council William Hunter 19.01.51 White sticks with four unit Halton. Hill running for mayor N. Halton Photo: Tom Hill 19.01.52 Committee Established To Meet With Firemen 19.01.53 People are important, PC Elect Dawkins September 1975 19.01.54 January 3 1973 Chopping up Halton 19.01.55 Georgetown Herald, 2, January 11 1973 Editorial. No Roaring Mice

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19.01.56 Toronto Star, p11 January 20 1973 Regional Government Plan bruises municipal egos by David Allen Photo: Map; Ora F. Ellis 19.01.57 Toronto Star, DO, January 24 1973 Burlington happy town will remain in Halton Region. Warden says plan good for Halton. Georgetown mayor pleased with plan. 19.01.58 Acton Free Press, p1, January 24 1973 Province would tie Acton, Georgetown, Esquesing and Nassagaweya into one Photo: by D. Gibbons: Mayor Vic Copps 19.01.59 Acton Free Press, January 24 1973 Hill will challenge unit proposal Photo Tom Hill and map of regional municipality. Georgetown mayor is optimistic Photo Bill Smith; Nassagaweya is severed Photo: Jim Watson. 19.01.60 Milton Champion, January 24 1973 Provincial Plan cuts Halton in four areas Photo : Halton Region; Brian Best and Art Melanson 19.01.61 p4 Editorial Feb 11 1973 Sore winners way off base miss point of Halton Region Photo: George Harrington. 19.01.62 Georgetown Herald,February 08, 1973, P5, Regional Force Will mean Better Policing Says Chief 19.01.63 Acton Free Press, p5 Feb. 14 1973 Exasperation! Meen fails to show for North Halton Meeting 19.01.64 Acton Free Press, p4 Feb 14 1973 We’ve lost Mr. Kerr’s ear 19.01.65 Feb 21 1973 Minister replies to editorial; Four borough Halton short- term goal-Kerr Photo: George Kerr 19.01.66 Acton Free Press, B2, Feb 28 1973 An ear for an ear, a truth for a truth 19.01.67 Milton Champion, p6 Feb 28 1973 Labor minister slams protective legislation Photo: John Munro 19.01.68 Georgetown Herald, March 8 1973 Expect Council Election In September says Meen 19.01.69 Georgetown Herald, p6 March 15 1973 Talks to Georgetown Men’s Club; Regions for All Ontario In 10 Years says Meen 19.01.70 Burlington Gazette, March 22 1973 Regional plan could hike policing costs by Dave Lees 19.01.71 Milton Champion, March 28 1973 Regional Government brief; Choose new name by Referendum 19.01.72 Burlington Gazette, March 29 1973 Liberal would make us part of Metro Hamilton

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19.01.73 Georgetown Herald, March 29 1973 Georgetown Version of Halton Region Keeps District Villages Intact Photos: Maps of Regions 19.01.74 Georgetown Herald, April 5 1973 Meeting Termed “ Waste of Time” Halton Brief Would Dissolve Hydro Commissions Museum Bd. 19.01.75 Burlington Gazette, May 2 1973 Burlington Official says Region tax scheme would drive out industries by Garth Turner 19.01.76 Burlington Gazette, May 9 1973 Who’s going to be Halton’s Big Daddy? 19.01.77 Acton Free Press, p1, June 13 1973 Nassagaweya left out of North Halton Photos: Reeve Anne McArthur; Define region borders 19.01.78 Milton Champion, June 13 1973 Halton Region Defined; Expand Central Halton borough Photo: Central Halton 19.01.79 Milton Champion, July 11 1973, p1 One Urban, two Rural Central Halton wards Photo: Central Halton 19.01.80 Georgetown Herald, August 9 1973 Halton Regional Chairman Photos of Allan Masson 19.01.81 Georgetown Herald, August 23 1973 p12 Big Business; Regional Council pay. Nominations Draw Nearer 19.01.82 Milton Champion, B5 Sept 19 1973 Thumbnail sketches- central Halton Candidates Photos: G. Bradford Clements and Russell Powadiuk; Ivan Armstrong and William A. Lawson 19.01.83 Milton Champion, 12 Sept 19 1973 Mayoralty race pits warden against mayor Photo: Anne McArthur, Brian Best 19.01.84 Milton Champion, B10 Sept 26 1973 Official plan, recreation issues; Burlington candidates speak Photos by R. Down: North Burlington; About 150 Attend 19.01.85 Acton Free Press, 14, Sept 26 1973 Ward 2 Howitt favors area planner photo: Dick Howitt; Maltby wants better roads Photo George Maltby; Miller makes region return Photo Russell Miller; Len Coxe acclaimed Photo Len Coxe 19.01.86 Acton Free Press, p8 Sept 26 1973 Will Keep Identity Orv Chapman says Photo Orval Chapman; Bob Drinkwalter has overall view Photo Bob Drinkwalter; Trustee criticizes campaign- Ernie Bodnar 19.01.87 Acton Free Press, 9 Sept 26 1973 Joe Hurst cites experience Photo Joe Hurst; Mayor Duby sees benefits in Region Photo Les Duby; Good Future Seen by Inscoe Photo Barry Inscoe

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19.01.88 Milton Champion, B6 Sept 26 1973 Candidate speak to empty seats at meeting in Stewarttown school Photo: D. Gibbons; Empty Chairs 19.01.89 Milton Champion, p6 Sept 26 1973 Four North Halton Mayoralty candidates Photos Tom Hill; Bill Hunter; Phil Siddall, Bill Smith 19.01.90 Georgetown Herald, Sept 27 1973 Mayoralty Race the Big One In Mondays Election Photos: Tom Hill, Bill Hunter, Phil Siddall, Bill Smith; Rural Ward Candidates Foresee slight Tax Hike Elected Officials In Office 3 years Ward 4 Photos, Ward 3 Photos Ward 2 Photos 19.01.91 Georgetown Herald, Sept 27 1973 Readers Forum; Regional Responsibilities 19.01.92 Georgetown Herald, Sept 27 1973 This Regional Business Its Not Really Confusing Map of Municipalities 19.01.93 Acton Free Press, p1 Oct 3 1973 Its Halton Hills and Hill’s Halton Photo: Tom Hill McKenzie squeaks through Duby, Hurst Gain Seats - paper is results of 1973 election 19.01.94 Milton Champion, p3 Oct 3 1973 Its Halton Hills and Hill’s Halton Photo by Anne Currie: Tom Hill 19.01.95 Georgetown Herald, Oct 4 1973 Tom Hill is Halton Hills Mayor Herald Photo: Tom Hill 19.01.96 Georgetown Herald, Oct 4 1973 2B Esquesing out; Its Hill’s Halton Hills; The Game of the Name; Regional Police Notes 19.01.97 Acton Free Press, cartoon by Dave Waddell Oct 17 1973 Oakville proposed as site for new police HQ 19.01.98 Milton Champion, Oct 18 1972 Brief goes to Queens Park; Milton presses for Central Halton unit 19.01.99 Georgetown Independent, p27 Oct 24 1973 600 Witness regional inaugural Photo: drinking a toast. 19.01.100 Acton Free Press, p1 Oct 24 1973, Tom Hill happy with new council Photo: Tom Hill 19.01.101 Acton Free Press, B2 Nov. 7 1973 Regional Salaries Tax Public Purse; Restructuring counties sensible 19.01.102 Georgetown Independent, 21 Nov 14 1973 Halton Warden MacArthur praised for service, impact Photo: Anne J. McArthur Allan M. Masson 19.01.103 Georgetown Independent. P4 Nov 14 1973 Viewpoint; What’s a half- million bucks? Years of Service honored Photo: by Ray Cocks- Georgetown

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Girls Pipe Band 19.01.104 Acton Free Press, B7 Nov 14 1973 Halton Warden MacArthur praised for service, impact Photo Anne MacArthur and Allan Masson 19.01.105 Georgetown Independent, p15 Nov 28 1973 Photo: Solidarity of the North, Len Coxe, Ernie Sykes, Les Duby 19.01.106 Georgetown Independent, p20 Nov 28 1973 V.O.N celebrates 75 years service Photo 1898, 1925 and 1940 uniforms 19.01.107 Georgetown Independent, 25 Nov 28 1973 Call Escarpment commission Government Smoke Screen 19.01.108 Georgetown Independent, p5 Nov 28 1973 Top Staff Appointed for Halton Hills Photos: Douglas Pritchard, Delmar French; Lloyd Peterson; Grant Usher; Peter Morris; Ben Pitoni; Douglas Sargent; Hugh Patterson 19.01.109 Georgetown Independent, p5 Dec 5 1973 Viewpoint- The governments Santa Claus 19.01.110 Georgetown Independent, p10 Dec 12 1973 Is the pig on crest really Golden Fleece? Photo: crest 19.01.111 Georgetown Independent, p2 Dec 19 1973 Reeve objects to selection of Halton Hills Fire Chief 19.01.112 Georgetown Herald, Dec 19 1973 Say Best Chief was not selected Two Councilors are disappointed 19.01.113 Georgetown Independent, p19 Dec 27 1973 Photo: Final meeting of Esquesing township council. 19.01.114 Georgetown Herald, p4A January 3 1974 Man of the Year, Hill Heads Halton Hills; Time to save Time 19.01.115 Georgetown Herald, January 3 1974 Holmes told to start work, appointment not yet approved 19.01.116 Georgetown Independent, January 3 1974 No problem first day for infant Halton Hills Photo: New Years Little Miss 1974, Monique Robichaud. 19.01.117 Georgetown Independent, p3 January 9 1974 Halton Hills inaugural Happy and sad- Hill Photo: Tom Hill 19.01.118 Acton Free Press, January 9 1974 Holmes rejects Fire Chief Job Buikema- Holmes district chiefs Photos: The inaugural meetings 19.01.119 Acton Free Press, p 10 January 9 1974 Formal Swearing in for Milton council Photos: swearing in Ceremony; A New chain of office; Mayor Anne

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MacArthur 19.01.120 Georgetown Independent, p4 January 23 1974 Viewpoint; Dangling that salary carrot 19.01.121 Georgetown Independent, p1 January 23 1974 Mayor $ 11,000-council $5,400 19.01.122 Georgetown Independent, p1 January 30 1974 No money for Halton Hills Till 19.01.123 Georgetown Independent, p4 January 30 1974 Editorial. No Money for Halton Hills 19.01.124 Georgetown Herald, Feb. 6 1974, A Layman’s Guide to the New Halton Hills Area Government Photos: Ric Morrow, Roy Booth, Ern Hyde, M. Armstrong, Harry Levy, Ernie Sykes, Dick Howitt, Russ Miller, Len Coxe, Garnet McKenzie, Les Duby, Joe Hurst, Tom Hill, Doug Pritchard, Delmar French, LA Peterson, Doug Collison; Peter Morris, Mario Venditti; Catherine Bouskill; Ray Andress; Ken Buikema; Mick Holmes; Doug Sargent, Frank Morette, H. D Patterson. 19.01.125 Georgetown Independent, p4 Feb 6 1974 Viewpoint; Keep Headquarters in Milton 19.01.126 Georgetown Herald, p1 Feb 6 1974 Masson, Business Clash, over printing purchase 19.01.127 Georgetown Herald, Feb 13 1974 Halton Okays New Offer To Dump County Building 19.01.128 Georgetown Independent, p12 Feb 20 1974 Regional office goes to Burlington 19.01.129 Georgetown Herald, Feb 20 1974 p 2B Halton Farmland; It requires protection; A plan worth studying 19.01.130 Acton Free Press, B2 Feb 20 1974, Who gets stuck with the bill? 19.01.131 Feb 27 1974 Inflammatory statements; Chairman under attack form Oakville mayor; councillors asked for Halton Tax formula 19.01.132 Georgetown Herald, 2B Feb 27 1974 Council Decisions Who’s In Charge Here? 19.01.133 Acton Free Press, p1 Feb 27 1974 Georgetown pool pick of projects lively debate over who will pay 19.01.134 Sept 6 1972 Unveil plans for Kelso agriculture Museum photo by B. Burtt Layout of Museum.

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19.01.135 Acton Free Press, B8 March 13 1974 Reveal building plans at Agricultural Museum Photos: Architects drawing of the proposed Ontario Agricultural Museum at Kelso 19.01.136 Milton Champion, C4 Sept 19 1973 Province Names board for Ontario Agricultural Museum

19.02 Election Pamphlets 19.02.01 Vote to re-elect Terry O’Connor, PC 19.02.02 Elect Dawkins, PC 19.02.03 William A. Johnson, N.D.P 19.02.04 William A. Johnson, N.D.P 19.02.05 Julian Reed, Liberal 19.02.06 Dr. Frank Philbrook, Liberal 19.02.07 Tom Hill for Mayor (2) 19.02.08 Re-elect Tom Hill for Mayor (2) 19.02.09 W.R. (Bill) Smith for Mayor, October 01, 1973 19.02.10 Phil Siddall for Mayor 19.02.11 Monty Hyde, Board of Education, Wards 3&4 19.02.12 John Hole Ward 3, October 01, 1973 19.02.13 John Hole, Ward 3, October 01, 1973 19.02.14 John McDonald, Ward 3 (2) 19.02.15 Betty Fisher, Board of Education, Ward 1&2 19.02.16 Roy Booth, Ward 3 19.02.17 Harry Levy, Ward 4 19.02.18 Marilyn Serjeantson, Ward 4 19.02.19 Barry Shepard, Board of Education, Ward 3 & 4 19.02.20 P. Pomeroy for Mayor (2) 19.02.21 Fred (Tut) Harrison, Ward 3 19.02.22 W.F. (Bill) Hunter, for Mayor, October 01, 1973

19.03 Booklets 19.03.01 Garbage Disposal, The Alternatives. Solid Waste Resource Recovery Program. 19.03.02 The Philbrook Report 19.03.03 The Philbrook Report

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19.03.04 Halton East Newsletter, A Report From Queen’s Park- Jim Snow, MPP 19.03.05 Halton Today, Halton’s Business Magazine, Vol. 1 No. 1, Sept/ Oct 1975, Article on Terra Cotta Inn, Page 33. 19.03.06 Booklet. Decision 75, Published by The Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. 19.03.07 Renaissance Review, First Anniversary Issue, April 1975

20 Halton Museum 20.01 Newspaper Clippings 20.01.01 Photo by S. Dills -People at Kelso Conservation area 20.01.02 Museum Notes: Four Buildings Open at Summer Festival Fishback Photos: part of a Victorian Dining Room 20.01.03 Friends of the Museum Fold Fourth Annual Meeting Fishback Photo: Alexander House 20.01.04 Museum Notes; Heritage Halton Art Is Weekend’s Feature by Judith Goebelle photo by Fishback Photos: Phaeton In Museum’s Carriage House 20.01.05 Ad. Heritage Halton Art Exhibition, October 13 & 14 20.01.06 Region can’t give county museum away 20.01.07 Christmas of the past; Warden invites all to teas at museum 20.01.08 Museum Truck Photo: 1918 Ford Truck 20.01.09 Museum Notes; Doors are open to Public at Halton County Museum by Judith Goebelle 20.01.10 Museum Notes; Will build fountain in Museum Garden Photo by J. H. Fishback- Victorian Parlor 20.01.11 Sunday crowd at open house 20.01.12 Too many for Tea at Halton Museum 20.01.13 Museum Notes: Georgetown Area Residents Add Items to Collection by Judith Goebelle 20.01.14 Fishback Photo: Victorian Bedroom Museum Feature 20.01.15 JH Fishback Photo: Victorian Piano 20.01.16 More Georgetown, Glen Artifacts At Museum by Judith Goebelle Photo: 19 th Century run about. 20.01.17 Sept 30 Photo : Barrel Washing Machine 20.01.18 Museum Notes; Georgetown Donations added to Collection by Judith Goebelle

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20.01.19 Museum Artifacts on Display 20.01.20 Summer festival at Halton Museum Photos by R. Downs 20.01.21 Museum Festival on this weekend, June 24, 25 20.01.22 Museum Notes; To “Friends” This is year of the Terrace by Judith Goebelle 20.01.23 Friends of the Museum festival June 24, 25 20.01.24 Museum Notes; New plans Make Possible Fountain Project this Year by Judith Goebelle 20.01.25 Museum Festival 1971 20.01.26 Georgetown Herald, p4 June 17 1971 Velocipede, Cigar Star Indian Interesting Relics at Museum by Judith Goebelle Photos: Bed, knife polisher, lamp and velocipede (2) 20.01.27 Acton Free Press, Aug 4 1971 Halton County Museum located in picturesque, story book setting by Janet Braida photos: A Picturesque Setting 20.01.28 Acton Free Press, Dec 29 1971 Photo : A beautiful quilt 20.01.29 Georgetown Herald, May 11 1972 Museum Notes; After 10 years Museum is Five Building Complex By Judith Goebelle 20.01.30 Georgetown Herald, June 22 1972 Museum Notes; Summer Festival Funds will Build Stone Terrace by Judith Goebelle 20.01.31 Milton Champion, June 28 1972, B9 Dancing, musical entertainment highlights of museum Festival 20.01.32 Georgetown Herald, p3 July 6 1972 Sun popped Out in Time to Brighten Museum Days Photos: Tea Tables; Mrs. Irene Saunders; Pit theater 20.01.33 Georgetown Herald, April 19, 1973 Museum Notes; Thousands of Artifacts In Five-Building Complex by Judith Goebelle Photo: Canopy bed 20.01.34 Acton Free Press, April 25 1973 Director Leaving 20.01.35 Museum curator retires Photo: Dr. H J Newman 20.01.36 Halton Curator Retires. 20.01.37 Museum Notes; Retirement Party for Hal Newman by Judith Goebelle 20.01.38 Milton Champion, April 25 1973 Museum Curator Named 20.01.39 Ad Assistant to the curator 20.01.40 Milton Champion June 20 1973 Photo by S. Cassina This Scenic view of Kelso Park 20.01.41 Milton Champion, August 15 1973 Photo by B. Burtt Sailboating on Kelso

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Lake 20.01.42 Milton Champion, B3 Sept 12 1973 Photos: Halton Museum Festival; Waterpower; spinning; Pioneer costumes. 20.01.43 Milton Champion, Sept 20 1973 Museum Notes; Garden was their stage and Bluffs their background, by Judith Goebelle photo: Marion Adams spinning; Paul Barber playing the organ 20.01.44 Milton Champion, p14, Oct 17 1973 76 entries exhibited at Heritage Halton Photos by D. Pink: Manna D. Cola; Veronica Ahrens and Marion Marshall 20.01.45 Milton Champion, p2 Nov 7 1973 Halton Museum; Tour for councillors but only four came by Bob Burtt, Photo by B. Burtt: Erla Brittain, Marjorie Powys and Gordon Brown; Pat McKenzie, Len Coxe and Noreen Loos 20.01.46 Milton Champion, p10 Dec 5 1973 Hand spinning practiced as in early Upper Canada Photo by D. Pink: Marion Adams 20.01.47 Georgetown Independent, p14 Dec 19 1973 Old Style Christmas At Halton Museum photos: Christmas is for kids; an old cutter 20.01.48 Museum Festival Proceeds Will Restore Log Cabin Photo: barber shop singers; Carol Wood; Isabel Reynolds; Having Tea 20.01.49 Erect Historic Cabin Sept 19 1971 20.01.50 Log Cabin nears finish 20.01.51 Museum Notes; Pioneer Cabin will be Furnished by Summertime by Judith Goebelle 20.01.52 Milton Champion, p B6 Sept 22 1971 Log Cabin not quite up yet Photos of people working on cabin construction. 20.01.53 Plan cabin raising bee for September 20.01.54 Georgetown Herald, Sept 30 1971 Photo: Going UP 20.01.55 Georgetown Herald, Sept 30 1971 Museum Notes; Old-fashioned work bee reconstructs Old Cabin by Judith Goebelle Photo: working on cabin reconstruction 20.01.56 Milton Champion, Nov 24 1971 B 10 Photo: A Pioneer Log Cabin is nearing completion … 20.01.57 Photo : Log Cabin Roof on 20.01.58 Georgetown Herald, May 6 1971 Museum s Friends Helped Reconstruct Log Cabin Photo: 130 year old cabin; child room by Judith Goebelle (2) 20.01.59 Old Log cabin saved

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20.01.60 Milton Champion, June 6 1973 Photo by S. Cassina 150 year old Log Cabin 20.01.61 Herald Photo - Demonstrates Old Art 20.01.62 Former Teacher Noreen Loos assistant to Museum Curator Photo by R. Downs: Miss Noreen Loos and Mrs. Erla Brittain

20.02 Letters 20.02.01 Invitation to the unveiling and dedication of the Halton County Historical Plaque, September 30, 1972 20.02.02 Invitation to the Log Cabin Opening from Marion Adams, Secretary, May 15 1973 20.02.03 Invitation to Wine and Cheese Party at Halton County Museum Dec 17 1973

20.03 Financial Statements/Minutes/Notes, Friends of the Museum 20.03.01 Statement of Continuity (Financial Statement) 20.03.01.01 April 30 1972 20.03.01.02 April 30 1973 20.03.01.03 Sept 30 1973

20.03.02 Minutes, Friends of the Museum 20.03.02.01 #2 Thurs May 3 20.03.02.02 #2 Thurs March 16 20.03.02.03 #3 Thurs April 13 20.03.02.04 #3 Thurs June 28 20.03.02.05 #4 Thurs May 4 20.03.02.06 #4 Thurs Aug 2 1973 20.03.02.07 #5 Thurs May 25 20.03.02.08 #5 Aug 30 1973 20.03.02.09 #6 Thurs June 15 20.03.02.10 #7 Thurs July 13 20.03.02.11 #6 Thurs Sept 27 197 20.03.02.12 #7 Thurs Nov 8 1973 20.03.02.13 #8 Thurs Sept 28 20.03.02.14 #9 Thurs Nov 16 1972

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20.03.03 Analysis of Net Proceeds 20.03.04 Membership List, 1972 20.03.05 Summer Festival 20.03.06 Sunday Agenda 20.03.07 Saturday Agenda

21 Nassagaweya

21.01 The Early History of Nasagiweya by J. Nourish, Eden Mills, 1889 (Photocopy, 44 pages)

21.02 Letters 21.02.01 To Wm. Ritchie Jan 23 1941 from Chas. Darby, Municipality of the Township of Nassagaweya, regarding tax arrears. 21.02.02 Mr. John McDonald March 28 1973 from Rev. Russel Finley, regarding request for information on Ebenezer Church. 21.02.03 To Mr. John McDonald April 18 1973 from A.H. Diamond, regarding Ebenezer Church. 21.02.04 Mr. John McDonald April 3 1973 from Earl S. Cuddie, Clerk Administrator, The Corporation of the Township of Nassagaweya, regarding request for information on township. 21.02.05 To Mr. John McDonald May 3 1973 from Earl S. Cuddie Clerk- Administrator, The Corporation of the Township of Nassagaweya. 21.02.06 Note from Elizabeth Hoey. Undated. 21.02.07 To Mr. John McDonald, April 30, 1973 from J.A. Milne offering to sell his copy of Nassagaweya Centennial.

21.03 Information Sheet. Township of Nassagaweya, “The Dividing of the Waters” 21.04 Tax Receipt. Mrs. W. Ritchie, Dec 15, 1939, from Chas Darby, Collector. 21.05 Tax Notice. Ester Richie, 1939, The Municipal Corporation of Nassagaweya

21.06 Booklets 21.06.01 Ebenezer Church History 1832-1932 compiled by Mr. And Mrs. John Marshall (Original and photocopy – 13 pages.)

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21.06.02 1954 Annual Report Ebenezer United Church Nassagaweya 21.06.03 History of Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church 1861-1961

21.07 Newspaper Clippings 21.07.01 In Halton County by Gwendoline P. Clarke April 12 1951 Photos: Road Flooded by Beavers; Township council raised the Road level 20 inches; The beaver dam as of August 1950 (Photocopy) 21.07.02 Want township farm stone for unique Founders’ Day cairn 21.07.03 Pits, quarries “tear up Nassagaweya” says Reeve 21.07.04 Propose $70,000 homes in Speyside estates 21.07.05 Nassagaweya names reps for merger meet 21.07.06 Nassagaweya taxes go down 21.07.07 Milton Champion, Photo by J Jennings Acton and Puslinch fire brigades called to farm of Jack Harcourt 21.07.08 Nassagaweya to vote on Sunday night racing 21.07.09 Save historical sites Nassagaweya woman requests 21.07.10 Milton Champion Nassagaweya Township council Photo by R. Downs 21.07.11 Assistant building inspector appointed Photo: by D O’Reilly: Terry Gallamore 21.07.12 Nassagaweya critical of brief 21.07.13 Wants park named After Anne MacArthur 21.07.14 Teacher 17 ½ years Jim Watson retires Photo: Jim Watson 21.07.15 Photo: CBC Camera Crew record march of the Upper Canada Rifles 21.07.16 History of Institutes explained by Mrs. Norrish 21.07.17 Taxis Woo Township 21.07.18 Auction Sale for Stan Norrish, March 24 21.07.19 Variety show to mark anniversary of church 21.07.20 Students build information bank for Nassagaweya Township 21.07.21 Township intact; Nassagaweya Reeve scores big victory 21.07.22 Obituary; Mrs. Early musical gift photo: Mrs. Laura Early 21.07.23 Friends, family help mark 90 th birthday Photo by P Ford : Mrs. Margaret McPhail 21.07.24 Photo: Chimney fire at log home of H. Campbell 21.07.25 Milton Champion, Sept 29 1971 Review Club history at Anniversary Meeting by Maybelle May. 50 th Anniversary of North Trafalgar

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Community Club 21.07.26 Acton Free Press, Oct 6 1971 Annual highlight; Brighter colors appealing at Elm Tree Farm Open House Photos by Lorraine: Martha Hoey and Mrs. A. Berberich; Elizabeth Hoey 21.07.27 Acton Free Press, B8 Jan 12 1972 Year-end review; Development, Hydro, hunting major issues in Nassagaweya Photo: Anne MacArthur 21.07.28 Acton Free Press, B5 Sept 27 1972 Sixth Generation now live on family farm Photo by D. Gibbons: Four Generations of the Kitching family. 21.07.29 Acton Free Press, Oct 4 1972 Mystery surrounds Nassagaweya fire Photos by D. Gibbons: Fire on the Sixth line, Acton Fire fighters 21.07.30 Acton Free Press, Nov 29 1972 B3 Nassagaweya candidates outline their platforms Photos Gordon Agnew; Don McMillan; Mrs. Anne MacArthur; James Watson, Hugh MacMillan 21.07.31 Acton Free Press, B16 March 15 1972 Knew Col. John McCrea Photo: Dr. Walter Ramsey 21.07.32 Milton Champion, B9, May 10 1972 Work on founders’ cairn 21.07.33 Milton Champion, p3, June 21, 1972 Receive $500 anonymous grant to build Nass. Founders’ cairn. 21.07.34 Acton Free Press, p1 July 5 1972 Council frowns on Nassagaweya-based fire school 21.07.35 MacArthur wants to be ‘73 Warden Photo: Reeve A. MacArthur 21.07.36 January 3 rd 1973 Nassagaweya Reeve MacArthur selected ‘73 Halton Warden 21.07.37 January 3 rd 1973 Propose new dam in Nassagaweya forest 21.07.38 Acton Free Press , Jan, 10 1973 Buckskinned Upper Canada Rifles bring Frontier to Nassagaweya by H. Coles Photos: Host Hugh MacMillan; Bob Watts 21.07.39 Acton Free Press,p8 Jan 24 1973 Ebenezer; Plan 150 th anniversary by Mrs. R. McLean 21.07.40 March 21 1973 Nassagaweya crowd opens Sunday racing 21.07.41 Burlington Gazette, p14 March 22 1973 HRCA vetoes naming area after Warden 21.07.42 Milton Champion, March 28 1973 Ebenezer Farewell party for Stan and Vera Norrish by Mrs. Ron McLean 21.07.43 Milton Champion, March 28 1973 Want Nassagaweya to stay together

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21.07.44 Milton Champion, April 18 1973 J.J. Kennedys honored on Golden Anniversary Photo: Married 50 years today 21.07.45 Acton Free Press, p5 April 18 1973 Nassagaweya haven for harness breeders Photos: The Arawana farm of Lloyd and Mary Chisholm; One of the Golden Horseshoe circuits top drivers 21.07.46 Georgetown Herald, p1, April 3 1974 Family and Farm Faced by Hydro Line Eviction Herald Photo: Chisholm Farm 21.07.47 Toronto Star, B1 April 9 1974 Oldest farm in Nassagaweya faced with 4 th expropriation Photo: Lloyd Chisholm and daughters 21.07.48 Milton Champion, April 25 1973 Photo by B. Burtt A Declining Sight, old windmill near Mohawk Raceway 21.07.49 Acton Free Press, p9 May 9 1973 Nassagaweya insists on join Milton 21.07.50 Acton Free Press, May 16 1973 Nassagaweya faces heavy Odds 21.07.51 Acton Free Press, pB8, may 16 1973 Photo by B Burt: A Tree Planting 21.07.52 Acton Free Press, B5 May 30 1973 Ebenezer Old Church filled 150 th anniversary by Mrs. Ron McLean 21.07.53 Toronto Star, July 6 th 1973 Nassagaweya site of Indian Dig Photo by Ted Dinsmore: Ojibway Student Allan Trudeau and Bill Finlayson 21.07.54 Milton Champion, B10 July 11 1973 Herd of French Limousins established in Nassagaweya by Dave Pink; Mother and Son by P. Ford 21.07.55 Milton Champion, B3, July 25 1973 Arts, crafts workshops both relaxing, productive story and photos by Pat Ford; Elizabeth and Martha Hoey 21.07.56 Milton Champion, p10 Nov 7 1973 Photos by S. Dills Overlooked by the Escarpment, abandoned farm. 21.07.57 Milton Champion, Nov 14 1973 After centuries of Service; 1860 school house now a lovely home story and photos by Joyce Beaton: The Old No. 2 School House; Jim and Margaret Allsop 21.07.58 Acton Free Press, B8 Nov 21 1973 Century old structure; Threshing area now living room as old Barn converted into a home story and photos by Joyce Beaton: Ed and Stephanie Smith. 21.07.59 Milton Champion, Nov 28 1973 Post office site 1841; Landscaping sets of beautiful old stone house story and photos by Joyce Beaton: Velma and Clifford Nicholson, Guelph Line 21.07.60 Milton Champion Dec 12 1973 John Henry... a blind carpenter with a remarkable personality story and photos by Joyce Beaton: John Henry.

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. 22 Norval 22.01 Letters 22.01.01 To Mr. John McDonald from AJ Milne, Public Relations Supervisor, Hiram Walker & Sons Limited, Distillers, Dec 1 1971- attached: booklets Notes and Digests from E.B. Shuttleworth’s Book “The Windmill by H.L Symons, 1924 22.01.02 To Mr. John McDonald from Jane Nokes, Archivist, the Bank of Nova Scotia, July 12, 1972 re bank branches in Halton County. (3 pages) 22.01.03 To Mr. John McDonald from Jane Nokes, Archivist, the Bank of Nova Scotia, Aug 10 1972 22.01.04 To Mr. John McDonald from Richard B. Howard, Headmaster, Upper Canada College, March 30 1973, re purchase of Norval property. 22.01.05 To Mr. John McDonald from Miss Yvonne M Lewis, Public Relations Assistant, Manulife Dec 4 1974, attached article re Gooderham family. (6 pages) 22.01.06 To Mrs. Margaret Montgomery from Mr. John McDonald Feb 10 1975 regarding Robert Noble. 22.01.07 To Mr. Hardy Barnhill from Mr. John McDonald May 30 1975, thanking him for photographs. 22.01.08 To Solomon J Schepps of the Hudson Group Inc, from Mr. John McDonald, Jan 3 1978 re request for information on L.M. Montgomery.

22.02 Notes 22.02.01 Julian Reed, Oct 21 1971 (6 pages, hand written) 22.02.02 Bill and George Gooderham 22.02.03 Norval Mills Feb 21 1951 22.02.04 History of Norval Public School- compiled by Mrs. Edward McLean (Dorothy Watson) for Norval Women’s Institute Centennial June 24 1967 (6 pages, hand written copy, from Norval Tweedsmuir?) 22.02.05 Mr. John McDonald application for the Burgundy Club Feb 3 1973 22.02.06 Bill Donaldson Nov 7 1973 22.02.07 Julian Reed, Report from Queens Park July 1976 22.02.08 Transcript. 1861 census- Norval (Macnab ville) 22.02.09 Transcript. Advertisement. Encouragement given to Tradesmen J.

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MacNab from the Colonist Advocate, York June 21 1827 22.02.10 History of the Village of Norval (15 pages, photocopy, typed) 22.02.11 A sketch of the History of Norval and its churches. By Marion Reed (3 pages, typed, photocopy) 22.02.12 The Village of Norval Ontario. (13 pages, typed, photocopy.) 22.02.13 Western Ontario Historical Notes, Vol. 5 No. 3, Sept 1947. Page 59-66, A History of the village of Norval In Halton County, by A.M. Laird, Guelph, Ontario (Original and photocopy) 22.02.14 Transcript. Herald Aug 5 1953, Three Roomed School Planned at Norval 22.02.15 Transcript. Herald Sept 2 1953, death of Herbert Jackson stationmaster. 22.02.16 Norval – transcripts, 1916 – 1918, from unknown newspaper. 22.02.17 Postcard. To Miss Eleanor Burton & family, advertising Halloween Dance sponsored by The Credit Valley Vegetable Growers’ Association, Huttonville, to be held at the Parish Hall, Norval, November 02, 1934. (Photocopy) 22.02.18 Halton Women’s Institute, Member’s Ticket, 1906-07 (Photocopy)

22.03 Newspaper clippings 22.03.01 The Evening Telegram, Toronto, July 23 1926 Norval and its Mills; Bits of Old Time Ontario by Mary Dawson Snider Photos: Alex McNab Home; Col Alex Noble, Robert Noble. 22.03.02 Rabies spreads to Norval Sheep 22.03.03 Photo: Winter flood gates – Norval Dam 22.03.04 Norval flour mill suffered through fire, Hurricane Hazel by Ani Pederian Photos: Norval flour Mill; Gord Browne 22.03.05 Turning Back Time; General Peter Adamson Photo: The General 22.03.06 Georgetown Herald James Menzies; 1843 ‘Disciples’ met in Norval by Rev Ric Ruggle 22.03.07 Whiskey, revival and the Norval Methodists (part 2) by Ric Ruggle 22.03.08 Norval; Norval United Church Marks 119 th Anniversary 22.03.09 Norval School; No Shutdown, but no kindergarten either 22.03.10 Norval; Father, Brother were Norval station agents – Flora Jackson 22.03.11 Objector Demands $50 000 Bond From Maple Lodge 22.03.12 Toronto Star, Their Rabies shots end Nov 2 story and photo by Ted

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Dinsmore: David and Tammy Wickett 22.03.13 Clergy Comment; Poor get poorer and rich richer by and photo of Rev. R. Walter Ridley Norval United Church. 22.03.14 Norval; Listening to CHUM worth $1000 to Mrs. A Sweezie Photo: Bobby, Carol, Art, Ginny and Michael Sweezie. 22.03.15 Norval Woman Active in Church and Club Work – Mary (Maisie) Gollop 22.03.16 Norval; Guest Minister Shaves in Pulpit – Rev. W.R. Lewis 22.03.17 Etobicoke Controller Was Native of Norval – Donald Russell 22.03.18 Norval Sidewalk Work Approved by Ministry 22.03.19 Youth in Intensive Care After Fire Levels Garage – Ken Sproule 22.03.20 Georgetown Herald, Dec 2 1971 Focus on Norval’s Garage Fire Photos of Blaze 22.03.21 Norval Woman’s Name One on Unique Quilt – Mrs. Henry Loyns 22.03.22 Jehovah’s Witness Hall Going Upon Norval Site 22.03.23 Toronto Star Distillery replace Windmill by Donald Jones photo: early drawing shows windmill built by James Worts and William Gooderham- by permission of the Metropolitan Toronto Library Board; Distillery as it is Today. 22.03.24 As Tourist Attraction; May Restore Huttonville Mill 22.03.25 They Got Action; How Rover Crew Made Fatal Corner Much Safer by Bob English, Daily Times Photo: Rovers at the Dangerous intersection, 10 Sideroad and Town Line. Vince Lefebvre, Rick Cunningham, Dave Norman, Steve France. 22.03.26 Ad for 3M featuring Julian Reed. 22.03.27 What’s so funny about a show for old folks? Just about everything. That’s why they’re all smiling by Paul Appleby. Julian Reed performs with The Smile Company. 22.03.28 Villagers win the battle Norval road will be saved 22.03.29 Four Norval Roads will be reconstructed 22.03.30 Boundary Road Project draws protest Herald Photo: Tom Crookston, Ernie Sykes, Len Coxe; Drawing showing projected Norval overpass 22.03.31 Wells Dry in Village 22.03.32 What about Norval water? 22.03.33 Will call tenders for new bridge 22.03.34 Contract awarded for new Norval bridge

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22.03.35 Two Bridges, Two Houses will Go in Highway Job 22.03.36 Will Replace Norval Bridge 22.03.37 Rexdale Firm Gets Norval Bridge Job 22.03.38 Three Routes studied; Will remove bad bend replace Norval bridge 22.03.39 New bridge needs lights Herald Photo: New bridge spans credit river at Norval 22.03.40 Norval Scene Changed By Bridge Rebuilding. 22.03.41 Herald Photo: Span on credit progressing – West Branch bridge. 22.03.42 Georgetown Herald, p2 Oct 6 1960 Photo: The Old Dr. Webster Home 22.03.43 November, 1971 - Auction Sale for Hardy Barnhill 22.03.44 Georgetown Herald, January 9 1971 Never Intended to Close Norval School 22.03.45 Georgetown Herald, April 8 1971 Blaze guts Part of Norval boat Company Photos: Damage Done by Fire 22.03.46 Georgetown Herald, June 5 1971 Norval; Emphasize Pioneer Days At Norval Public School Photos: Susan Smith and Beverly Andela; Doug Codlin, Paul Smith and Tom Frost; Mary Kranendonk, Jane Sanford and Penny Davis. 22.03.47 Georgetown Herald, p10 Sept 23 1971 Turning back time; The changing face of “the Webster home” Photos of Kirk Craft Studio 22.03.48 Georgetown Herald, Oct 14 1971 The Old and the New Photo of Postal Station and Mrs. Joan Carter (Daily Times Photo) 22.03.49 Georgetown Herald, p7 March 16 1972 Norval; suggests plaque for Green Gables Author by Mrs. Ed McLean 22.03.50 May 25 1972 Will continue the fight to save three room school 22.03.51 Georgetown Herald, June 1 1972 Rural store; Norval’s D& E Grocery was originally a bank Photo D&E Grocery store; Elsie Wittekoek behind the counter 22.03.52 Georgetown Herald, June 22 1972 Agreement Makes Camp Norval Available to Local Children 22.03.53 Georgetown Herald, July 20 1972 p4 The canvas crowd discovering New Park – Pine Valley Campsite 22.03.54 Oct 5 1972 car plunges into whirlpool two die – Kenneth David Hulme, Jerry Verrette 22.03.55 Georgetown Herald Ad - p2 Dec 14 1972 Kirkwood hardware closing.

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22.03.56 Georgetown Herald, p2 Jan 11 1973 Norval; Somebody lopped 15 feet off Cemetery’s Big Spruce 22.03.57 Georgetown Herald, p6 Feb 1 1973 Norval; Maj. D Carney joins Peace Keeping force in Vietnam 22.03.58 March 22 1973 Trailer park Slide Brings Trees Down Photo: Crane Operator Erwin Mettutat and Willow Park Cottage 22.03.59 Milton Champion, p3 march 28 1973 Leave Norval School to Avoid Confrontation. Reed will fight closing of school. 22.03.60 Georgetown Herald, March 29 1973 Board approves steps for phasing out Norval School. 22.03.61 Georgetown Herald, April 5 1973 Norval School Phase Out; What the People are saying 22.03.62 April 19 1973 When it comes to Jacobin Pigeons, Ed’s and Expert by Bob English 22.03.63 Acton Free Press, April 19 1973 Norval’s old bridge on 7 to be replaced 22.03.64 May 11 1973 Photo Historic Norval Landmark being replaced The Daily Times Brampton Photo by Jim Meyers 22.03.65 Georgetown Herald, p9 may 17 1973 Norval; Highway Bridge was Link with Villages Past by Mrs. Ed McLean 22.03.66 Georgetown Herald, p5 May 31 1973 Norval; Oldtimers recall “Brooklyn Bridge” by Mrs. Ed McLean 22.03.67 Georgetown Herald, p2B Sept 27 1973 In Norval; Water is a Problem 22.03.68 Georgetown Independent, p7 Oct 24 1973 Rev Ruggle Digs up Past searching Norval History Photos: Rev Rick Ruggle 22.03.69 Georgetown Herald, Nov 14 1973 Will Norval Fight School Closing? 22.03.70 Georgetown Herald, p9B Nov 14 1973 Photo Sod laid by Norval Bridge 22.03.71 Georgetown Herald, 10A Nov 21 1973 Obituary: Longtime Norval Resident Ed McLean Dies at Age 66 22.03.72 Georgetown Independent, Nov 21 1973 Close Norval School? We’ve Just begun to fight-Reed 22.03.73 Georgetown Herald, Nov 28 1973 Norval School gets axed, Delay is asked but not given by Jamie Lamb Photo: Julian Reed 22.03.74 Georgetown Herald, 2A, Dec 5 1973 Julian won’t watch school close without at least a good fight Photo: may close doors. 22.03.75 Georgetown Herald, Dec 27 1973 Producing Super Breed of Cattle in

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Norval Photos: Dr. Casey Ringelberg, Modern Ova Trends. 22.03.76 Georgetown Herald, Norval News; Death Strikes Blow at Village East End – Alex McGregor, Harry Christie, Bill Jarvie. 1974 22.03.77 Georgetown Herald, Jan 09, 1974, Page 6 Norval wins battle for lights. 22.03.78 Georgetown Independent, p6 Jan 9 1974 From the Farm to the Dinner Plate - How to Process a Chicken by Gordon Green Photos: Maple Lodge Farms processing line. 22.03.79 Georgetown Herald, Jan 23 1974 Sidewalk on Norval bridge lacking in snow clearance Photo: Snow and load splash threats on bridge across credit 22.03.80 Georgetown Herald, 4B Jan 30 1974 Photo: New Signs – Credit River 22.03.81 Halton Burlington June 1977 Liberal Campaign – Julian Reed 22.03.82 The Telegram Toronto Oct 30 1954 On the Map; Norval grows to song of saw and Hammer by Peter Dunlop (Photocopy) 22.03.83 The Daily Times. Everything new But the Heritage Photo Norval Post Office (Photocopy) 22.03.84 Many Christmas Meetings for Norval Church Groups Photo: Kirkwood Hardware 22.03.85 Turning back Time Series; 20 th Rifles at camp 22.03.86 Premier William Davis at Lorne Scots ball Photos: At the Lorne Scots Ball, Riviera Club, Norval.

22.04 Excerpt. Upper Canada College, Old Times, March, 1985 - The Norval Story by Alan Whitley (Photocopy, 8 pages) 22.05 Map: Norval Outdoor School, Upper Canada College 22.06 Booklet. Norval Juniors 25 th Anniversary 1933-1958 (Norval Junior Farmers and Junior Institute)

23 Acton 23.01 Newspapers Clippings 23.01.01 40 th Anniversary of ordination for Rev Walter Fosbury Photo by K. Dills: All their family 23.01.02 Dan Almond wages war on dyslexia by Denis Gibbons photo: Dan Almond 23.01.03 Legion gets building permit following 4-1 record vote 23.01.04 Photo: Mill-Park corner improvement

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23.01.05 Federal planners favored Acton area for airport; airport puzzle solved 23.01.06 Photo: Citizen of the year Dave Dills with wife and Daughter 23.01.07 Acton wants 300 acre slice of twp. 23.01.08 Acton man slashed; Police comb area for knife wielder Photo: Raymond Hands 23.01.09 Mr. Mrs. Agnew mark Anniversary Photo by H Coles: Mr. and Mrs. Agnew 23.01.10 Photo: Workmen from Civiero Construction building bridge at Mill and Park 23.01.11 Premier Davis visits Sunday Photo: Bill Davis, George Kerr and Les Duby 23.01.12 Fairview Cemetery lively issue a century ago by Walter Lewis 23.01.13 Strong opposition to bumping Hinton from board Photo: HH (Bert) Hinton 23.01.14 Vic Smiths witty poems delight Free Press readers by Lorraine Photo: Victor Smith scanning the Free Press 23.01.15 Photo: Mayor Les Duby receives tray from Central Ontario Regional Development Council 23.01.16 Police cost up $10 000 in 1973 23.01.17 Photo by J Jennings Workmen put the finishing touches on Bower Ave . paving 23.01.18 G.W. McKenzie resigns after 42- year career – principal of Robert Little School 23.01.19 Acton Baptists celebrate 130 th Anniversary Sunday by GA Harp Photo by J Jennings Reverend Basil Metz 23.01.20 Big improvement in Black Creek Photo: The Black Creek 23.01.21 Photo: by D Gibbons: Robert Starfield and Les Duby 23.01.22 Stanfield visits Acton election-free summer Photo: Bob Stanfield 23.01.23 New minister here; Bermuda, NB and city charges for Dr. Onions, United Church Photo: Dr. And Mrs. Onions 23.01.24 Corporal Masons death is shock to community Photo: Corporal Ray Mason 23.01.25 Tribute to Corporal Ray Mason by Provincial Constable Paul Brown Photo by H Coles: 150 policemen 23.01.26 New Corporal Photo: Corporal Bob Arbour 23.01.27 Obituary: Resident of Acton for over 60 years – Mrs. Isma Dills 23.01.28 Our Readers Write; People not merchants must wake by John Coniglio 23.01.29 Toronto Star , March 15 1972 Acton Pool hall thriving despite lower drinking age Photo by Dave Norris: The Pool Hall in former Roxy Theatre

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23.01.30 Acton Free Press, p1 April 12 1972 Photo by H Coles 1972 Citizen of the Year – David R. Dills 23.01.31 Historic Buildings Undergo National study 23.01.32 Photo by D. Gibbons Historic Buildings 23.01.33 Acton Free Press, p5 April 26 1972 200 pre- 1890 buildings on file 23.01.34 Acton Free Press, p10 April 26 1972 July Fiddle Contest could draw 5 000 here Photo by Lorraine Charter Night. 23.01.35 Acton Free Press, Sept 1 1971 Over 600 honor Rev V.J. Morgan at open reception Photos: V.J. Morgan and Peter Marks; Father Morgan an Mr. and Mrs. William Middleton 23.01.36 Reception To honor Father VJ Morgan 23.01.37 Father VJ Morgan Celebrates Photo Father Morgan 23.01.38 50 Years with the priesthood 23.01.39 Georgetown Herald, June 8 1972 Former Holy Cross Pastor Marks 50 years as priest Photo Father Morgan 23.01.40 Acton Free Press June 14 1972 Golden Anniversary; over 500 at reception to honor Father Morgan Photo by D Gibbons : Father Morgan and Rev and Mrs. McKenzie 23.01.41 Acton Free Press, p1 August 2 1972 Does Acton’s main stem need a shot in the arm ? by Dave Pink 23.01.42 Acton Free Press, p1 August 16 1972 Can Norwich Plan revitalize downtown Acton Photos Magdalene Street Norwich England; Oakville On 23.01.43 Sept 27 1972 Police nab firebug town residents relax 23.01.44 Acton Free Press, p3 Oct 18 1972 Bowling Alley Death; Inspection recommended by coroners jury Tues. – Denis Maurice of Stoney Creek. 23.01.45 Acton Free Press, p1 Oct 18 1972 239 cases stolen canned goods seized by OPP in homes, stores Photo by K Dills: Three ton truck 23.01.46 Acton Free Press, B7 Oct 18 1972 Council balks at youth Council using town hall Photos Dance; Victory minstrels 23.01.47 Nov 20 1972 Proclamation the municipality of Town of Acton Re: Liquor Licence act vote 23.01.48 Acton Free Press, p1 Nov 29 1972 Two Acton subdivisions attract new home buyers Photos by H. Coles: Acton Meadows, Wallace St; Kingham Hill Estates 23.01.49 Acton Free Press, Nov 22 1972 Downtown: as Paul Nielsen Sees it Photo

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by J Jennings: Paul Nielsen and Main Street 23.01.50 Nov 22 1972 Pollution control plant problem could curb towns expansion H Coles Photo: More Valuable than Gold 23.01.51 Acton Free Press, B2 Sept 12 1973 Strong wish for rural Churches 23.01.52 Acton Free Press, p10 Sept 12 1973 The Church that refused to die by Patricia Clarke. Churchill Community Church. 23.01.53 Acton Free Press, p13 Jan 17 1973 Power saws topple old Walnut Tree Photo: Going...Going Gone 23.01.54 Acton Free Press Feb 28 1973 Notice: Paul S Nielson 23.01.55 Toronto Sun p1 March 8 1976 Stolen Car Kills 7 in flaming crash Photo: Scott McTavish, John McHugh, Johannis Oudesluys, Kevin Broostad, Timothy Brusanowski, Lynn Zinke; Photo by Norm Betts: Six Friends 23.01.56 Acton Free Press, Sept 1 1971 Band second at Exhibition Photo: Acton band 23.01.57 Acton Free Press, B2 April 21 1971 Photo by Jack Carpenter Aerial – Acton east side. 23.01.58 Acton Free Press, p10 May 5 1971 Aerial - View of Fairy Lake, winter 23.01.59 Acton Free Press, B2 Aug 25 1971 Downed Water Tank 23.01.60 Acton Free Press, Aug 18 1971 Toronto-Centered Region plan; Allows Acton modest growth Photo: the Hon Darcy McKeough 23.01.61 Acton Free Press, B6 & B7 Sept 22 1971 Photos Fair Day Acton Fall Fair Parade 23.01.62 Acton Free Press, Sept 29 1971 Fyfe-Yemen reunion held at Ballinafad Max Storey’s Dream Sale draws 1000 to Lindsay farm Auction Photos 23.01.63 Acton Free Press, B4 Oct 6 1971 Antique farm equipment clears customs at Goys Photos: Antique Equipment 23.01.64 Photo: Methodist Church Orchestra 1917 23.01.65 Photo: Portraits of the Past; Knox Church Orchestra C1940 23.01.66 Photo: Ontario Field Lacrosse Champions of 1899, Acton Crescents 23.01.67 Photo: Men and Machines, Harding brothers; Workmen in Sandy Bennie’s bush 23.01.68 Photo: Members of Methodist Church Group 23.01.69 Acton Free Press, Feb 2 1972 Photo: Portrait of a Musical Group - H.P. Moore and musicians at his home. 23.01.70 Acton Free Press, p6 March 15 1972 Five managers; Chester Anderson

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retires, new manager for Scotia Bank Photo: new manager, Grant Schultz 23.01.71 Acton Free Press, Aug 30 1972 Band places fourth at EX Photo by J Dills: Acton Citizens Band 23.01.72 Milton Champion, Oct 18 1972 B11 Bureau firefighters march to Acton Church Photo: Parade 23.01.73 Acton Free Press, p4 Feb 14 1973 Photo: by J Jennings Acton’s newest subdivision Acton Meadow 23.01.74 Acton Free Press, Feb 20 1974 Photo Winter Time Western Movie Set Vandalized 23.01.75 Acton Free Press, Feb 20 1974 Photo Debris and Wreckage – Truck driven by John Bouclair collides with CN Train. 23.01.76 Acton Free Press , March 1 1967 Centennial project new library 23.01.77 Acton Free Press, B6 Nov 17 1971 Author of spy thriller enjoys living here Photos: Jim Henderson; his Home 23.01.78 Centennial Committees named for council 23.01.79 Acton Free Press October, 1972. Letter to Editor. Life was exciting in Acton in 1914 by Charles E Lane Sr. 23.01.80 Acton mans photographs in Berton Book, The Great Railway Illustrated – Ed McKnight 23.01.81 Photo: New Officers of Walker Lodge AF and AM Photos by D.Dills 23.01.82 Photo by D.Pink Mill and Main Accident – Aime Gosselin of Collingwood hurt 23.01.83 David Henderson visits town, now of Galt 23.01.84 90 th birthday marked by Mrs. Annie McLean Photo by K Dills: Mrs. Annie McLean 23.01.85 Henry Deveau retires as office manager, Dills Printing Photo: by D Gibbons: Henry Deveau and wife Anne 23.01.86 Acton Free Press ,History of old homes retold at WI Meeting 23.01.87 Seek new well 23.01.88 Mayor Wants Bill Coats on Budget Committee 23.01.89 Paul Neilson claims Business section alive and growing 23.01.90 Four units gets mixed reaction from council – proposed formation of Region 23.01.91 Editorial. Acton Birthday Present – A notice of Dissolvement 23.01.92 Editorial. Don’t shoot the piano player – Lions Club and Acton Station

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23.01.93 Photos by H Coles Robert Little School; sketch from county Atlas of 1877 residence of Mr. and Mrs. Smith 23.01.94 OPP trophy honors late Corp. Ray Mason Photo by K Dills : Silver Trophy 23.01.95 Church Services – Ad for churches and service times 23.01.96 Honor Mrs. Irene Swackhamer secretary of fair for 18 years Photo by H. Coles: Mrs. Swackhamer and family 23.01.97 H. Coles photo: Wearing an Orange Sash - Wes Brown 23.01.98 No restrictions on imported shoes but government offers alternative 23.01.99 Copper stolen from Hydro shop 23.01.100 Taylor- Brooks wedding in St. Albans April 14 th 23.01.101 Growing Congregation, SS require addition at Evangel Sketch: Architects view of the new Church 23.01.102 Photo: by D. Pink Lovell Brothers, butchers 23.01.103 Reeve to contest council seat Photo: G.W. (Pat) McKenzie 23.01.104 Charlie Landsborough retires 46 years with Beardmore Photo: Charles Landsborough 23.01.105 Town and Country trips by Harvey Currell – Gordon Rognavaldson makes spinning wheels, Hwy 25 south of Acton. 23.01.106 Appoint Mrs. Mann to help unemployed 23.01.107 Grinding flour since 1835 historic Acton Mill Sold Photo by D. Pink: Acton’s First Industry, Dave Lindsay 23.01.108 Flour mill silo collapses Photo by D. Pink: Mill employees clean up mess 23.01.109 Rev. Ritchie McMurray guest for St. Alban’s 101 st Anniversary 23.01.110 St. Alban’s; Church reports review centennial 23.01.111 Gowns, goodies evoke the past at St. Alban’s centennial tea Photo: Mrs. June Hunter, Mrs. Penny Bristow, Mrs. Joan Pratt 23.01.112 H. Coles Photo: Clergymen at the 100 th – Rev. Ritchie McMurray, Rev. Harry Dawson, Rev. Phillip Sawyer 23.01.113 Acton Free Press, B6 March 15 1972 Centennial year for St. Albans Parish Photos: St. Albans church; stained glass; in memoriam; cornerstone dedication; June 1951 choir 23.01.114 June 7 1972 Kennedy’s slayer not Oswald Garry Murr theorizes to C of C RJ Jennings photo: Garry Murr and Allan Eastwood 23.01.115 July 12 1972 Acton man drowns Tues. In Fairy Lake – Garnet Foster 23.01.116 Acton Free Press, p4 Aug 30 1972 Photos: Acton Main Stem

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23.01.117 Acton Free Press, Oct 11 1972 Much work, no help closing Acton plant? – Adams Knitting Limited 23.01.118 Acton Free Press, Oct 25 1972 Editorial - Principals with principle – G.W. (Pat) McKenzie retires 23.01.119 Toronto Star, Real Estate Nov 18 1972 p 37 World- wide housing firm building in Acton Photo by Stan Davies: Model Birch Haven, Bovis Corporation 23.01.120 Acton Free Press, Dec 13 1972 Chamber’s newest project spot lights downtown Photo: Xmas lighting 23.01.121 Acton Free Press, Dec 13 1972 Acton man found guilty of arson – Gordon Franklin Adamson 23.01.122 Acton Free Press, Dec 27 1972 Recognize 50 years service as Oakes and Greer retire D. Gibbons Photo: Frank Oakes and Jack Greer 23.01.123 Acton Free Press, p4 Dec 27 1972 Photo by J. Jennings St. Alban’s Church old fashioned Christmas 23.01.124 Ed Bendicks new president Acton Chamber of Commerce Photo by D. Gibbons- Acton Chamber of Commerce 23.01.125 Acton Free Press, p9 Jan 3 1973 Obituary; Mrs. R.M. MacDonald lifelong resident 23.01.126 Acton Free Press, Jan 10 1973 Photo by D. Gibbons Inaugural Meeting, Acton Town Council 23.01.127 Acton Free Press, B3 Jan 31 1973 An unusual birthday present 23.01.128 Acton Free Press, B8 Jan 24 1973 Dr. Buchanan retires; Half-century dentistry ended officially January 1 H. Coles Photo: Dr. Allan Buchanan. 23.01.129 Acton Free Press, 10 Jan 31 1973 18 years service; Mrs. Swackhamer resigns fair secretary-treasurer Photo by K. Dills: Irene Swackhamer with Bert Hinton and Henry Stanley 23.01.130 Acton Free Press, Feb 28 1973 Brownies name Mrs. CK Browne citizen of the year at banquet Photo: Mrs. CK Browne 23.01.131 Acton Free Press, p6 Feb 28 1973 AHS track and field accomplishments could be foundation for local club by Denis Gibbons Photos of Track Meet 23.01.132 Acton Free Press, p16 March 7 1973 Obituary; C. Roy McIntosh was funeral director 23.01.133 Acton Free Press, March 7 1973, p16 Obituary; Mae Lindsay lived on family homestead

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23.01.134 Acton Free Press, p12 March 7 1973 Retirement party for town clerk Joe Hurst Photo by D. Dills: Joe Hurst, wife Nan Children Jill Mark and Jan 23.01.135 March 1 1973, p14 Homosexual sentenced in Child Assault – Ronald McEachern 23.01.136 March 21 1973 D Gibbons Photo Acton Rotary Club, new executive 23.01.137 Acton Free Press, p1, March 21 1973 Tanners Association ask provinces to join parley with Pierre 23.01.138 Staggered two week layoff - Beardmore 23.01.139 Crisis in tanning industry; Imported shoes cause grief 23.01.140 Acton Free Press, p4 March 7 1973 Editorial Crisis in the leather industry 23.01.141 Acton Free Press, March 28 1973 Acton Regrets necessity of separate brief Thursday – Regional government 23.01.142 Acton Free Press, B8 March 28 1973 Rotary Club celebrates its 25 th Anniversary Photos by D. Gibbons 23.01.143 Acton Free Press, April 4 1973 To extend Highway 25 north from Ospringe 23.01.144 Acton Free Press, April 4 1973 Citizen of the Year...and the band plays on Photo by H. Coles: Dr. George Elliot 23.01.145 Acton Free Press, B7 April 18 1973 Photo : District Deputy Grand master Harold Copeland and Walker Lodge 23.01.146 Acton Free Press, April 18 1973 Break down of Acton Budget, 1973 23.01.147 Acton Free Press, April 19 1973 Let George do it- and he does!! – George Elliot 23.01.148 Acton Free Press, April 19 1973 Canadian National Railways – Station for sale. 23.01.149 Acton Free Press, April 19 1973 Lack info, public support. Lions postpone station project 23.01.150 Acton Free Press April 25 1973 Acton not in directory will ask Bell to explain 23.01.151 Acton Free Press, April 25 1973 Photo by H. Coles Citizen of the year George Elliot 23.01.152 Acton Free Press, May 2 1973 Social bias shelves plan for home for retarded – Adult Rehabilitation Centre - ARC

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23.01.153 Acton Free Press, p1 May 9 1973 At Maplecrest Apt. Murder charge laid after body found – Colleen Bourke 23.01.154 Acton Free Press, p1 May 16 1973 A loud early morning knock ! Photos: truck crashed into home of Ted Hansen 23.01.155 Acton Free Press, May 23 1973 cartoon: Acton Speedway 23.01.156 May 30 1973 Posthumous award to Corporal Mason Photo: group of police and wife 23.01.157 Acton Free Press, B3 May 30 1973 All living staff of ‘39 here for Saturdays events – Pat McKenzie retires. Photos: The Smiths; Joan Burn; Kevin Broostad; Dr. Oakes; Lorraine Seager; Decorated bikes 23.01.158 Acton Free Press, May 30 1973 Day full of memories is towns gift – Pat McKenzie, Elmer Smith retire. Photo of events 23.01.159 Acton Free Press, B2 June 13 1973 Untidiness of Acton’s main stem; Exploit the beauty of Fairy Lake; A new rural dynasty coming 23.01.160 Acton Free Press, p10 June 13 1973 Churchill; Church on hill to mark 135 th anniversary by Mrs. Fred McArthur 23.01.161 Acton Free Press, July 11 1973 Six Town men resign Wednesday 23.01.162 Acton Free Press, p1 Aug 8 1973 After 28 years; Watson’s Restaurant changes ownership D. Gibbons photo Tom Watson and Wife Renne 23.01.163 Acton Free Press, p2 Aug 15 1973 Regional police spell end Acton O.P.P. H Coles Photo: Acton O.P.P. detachment 23.01.164 Acton Free Press, B8 Aug 22 1973 Petition from townspeople brought station in 1905 Photos: 3 views of Acton Station 23.01.165 CN station to go for GO 23.01.166 Lions seek station 23.01.167 Lakeview residents oppose moving to parkland site off Elizabeth Drive Photo: of proposed site 23.01.168 Lions would move station to park H Coles photo : Acton CN station 23.01.169 No Station on parkland petition from Lakeview asks 23.01.170 Lions abandon moving plans sell CN station Photo: The CN station is coming down 23.01.171 Lions ire misplaced 23.01.172 Old CN to sell station Photo: First load of pulp wood 23.01.173 Old CNR Water Tower May Rise on RR 1 Farm 23.01.174 Acton Free Press, April 4 1974 Sub post office opens precedes carrier

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service Photo: by H. Coles: Gary Barton and Mrs. Jeanette Stuckless 23.01.175 Acton Free Press, April 4 1973 Request reopening Acton Speedway 23.01.176 Pleads Guilty – Gordon Adamson 23.01.177 Acton Free Press, Aug 29 1973 Band first at Ex Photo: Acton Citizens band 23.01.178 Acton Free Press, Sept 5 1973 Canada’s Largest Gun show draws 5 000 visitors to arena D. Gibbons photos of gun show 23.01.179 Globe and Mail, Sept 17 1973 Fair time in Acton Photos by John McNeill 23.01.180 Globe and Mail, Nov 12 1977 p 55 Out of the city; A family revives the past by Pam Hobbs. Julia and Donald MacDonald-Ross restore Sir William MacKenzie’s house at Kirkfield. 23.01.181 Dublin W. I.’s history Book almost done now 23.01.182 Exorcism practiced by local man Photo: Rev. B. Warren 23.01.183 Shoe store for 70 years in same Mill St. Spot Photo: Bill Benson, Eugene Braida, Alma Swetman 23.01.184 Mrs. West retire from staff - Halton County Health Unit 23.01.185 Oakville headquarters; O.P.P stay in Acton 23.01.186 Oppose relocating Third Line West 23.01.187 Our Readers Write; Sing praises of Acton by Trimmer Coleman 23.01.188 New Year, New town, centennial 23.01.189 Well-known educators pass away – Elmer Smith, Ken Hollier, M. Atchison 23.01.190 Rev. Len Ewing new rector here, St. Alban’s Photo: Rev Len Ewing and wife Ethel 23.01.191 Obituary; Mrs. Violet Mann 23.01.192 Minutes of 1848 begin Bible Society in Acton – Canadian Bible Society 23.01.193 Churchill; Mark 134 years of worship at church on the hill Sunday 23.01.194 Acton Free Press, p2 Feb 7 1973 Photos J Jennings: homes along Bower Ave. 23.01.195 March 28 1973 Photo by D. Gibbons The official opening of the Acton Home hardware. New owners Mike and Bernice Kinal 23.01.196 Acton Free Press, B7 Sept 19 1973 Saturday Parade leads throngs to park Photos: Acton Fall Fair parade 23.01.197 Acton Free Press p8 October 10 1973 Plan for Rockmosa Park 23.01.198 Acton Free Press, Oct 10 1973 Council scrap centennial project- back Lions Pool

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23.01.199 Acton Free Press, p4 Oct 17 1973 Disappointing but realistic decision 23.01.200 Acton Free Press, Oct 17 1973 Turn first sod for Legion Hall Photo by L. Root: sod turning; sketch for the new legion 23.01.201 Acton Free Press, p4 Oct 31 1973 Acton will miss the Dawsons Photo Rev and Mrs. Dawson 23.01.202 Acton Free Press, Nov 14 1973 Retired Five months W.D Elmer Smith Dies Photo Elmer Smith 23.01.203 Acton Free Press, p3 Nov 21 1973 Mrs. Swackhamer honored Photos: Vicki and Janice Bird with R. L Davidson and Irene Swackhamer 23.01.204 Acton Free Press, Nov 21 1973 Future Town expansion envisaged Photo Acton East study 23.01.205 Milton Champion, Nov 21 1973 Photo by S. Dills Sullen skies over Halton 23.01.206 Acton Free Press,, Nov 28 1973 Dont Let Actons downtown die, C of C asks 23.01.207 Acton Free Press, Nov 28 1973 Touch of Nostalgia in Joe Hursts toast to the town Pre-Regional Appreciation Night hosted by Council Photo: Town appreciation party 23.01.208 Acton Free Press, p4 Dec 5 1973 Glass Windbreak now symbol of CN in Acton Photos: 1 st Grand Trunk Station; 1905 CN Station; GO glass kiosk 23.01.209 Acton Free Press, Dec 5 1973 New Cobble Hill Estate houses sold before basements built Photo: aerial view of Actons phase 3 23.01.210 Acton Free Press, Dec 27 1973 Traffic parking survey finds no big problems Hats of to Halton Hills 23.01.211 Acton Free Press, Jan3 1974 Lions club pool only project as Centennial begins. No Problem first day for infant Halton Hills 23.01.212 Lions Centennial Pool Plans 23.01.213 Acton Free Press ,B2 Jan 9 1974 Dave Waddell cartoon Regional Government Birthday 23.01.214 Georgetown Independent, p7 Jan 23 1974 story and photos by Joyce Beaton Cedar Creek Farm Early Settlers home built in 1870; Stock house fulfills dream Photos: cedar creek farm house; armoires; fire place; turn of the century 23.01.215 Acton Free Press, Jan 23 1974 Local Spaniels First for Canada Photo:

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first Canadian bred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies 23.01.216 Acton Free Press, Feb 13 1974 In old- fashioned Acton, Everybody is somebody story and photo of Celia Saxon 23.01.217 Acton Free Press, p10 Feb 27 1974 Reports, finances, elections; Annual meeting of Knox church Photo: handing over his mop: Wilfred McEachern and Mrs. McEachern 23.01.218 Acton Free Press, March 13 1974 Regional Government? Phooey says former mayor 23.01.219 Photo: By H. Coles Mrs. Albert McCutcheon, 95 years of age 23.01.220 Golden Wedding marked by Mrs. And Mrs. Archie Kentner Photo: the Kentners. 23.01.221 Acton Free Press, April 18, 1973 Mr. and Mrs. Len Nightingale celebrate 50 th anniversary Photo: the Nightingales 23.01.222 Four Generations at Reception for Wilsons’ Golden Wedding Photo: Martha and G. Wellington Wilson 23.01.223 September, 1980 The Acton Free Press History Contest 23.01.224 Obituary. C.K. Browne.

23.02 Acton Centennial 1874-1974 23.02.01 Ad Lions Club Help us build a community Pool 23.02.02 Florida, Texas, Wales names swell buy-a-brick campaign by Jack Carpenter 23.02.03 Centennial Buy-a-brick list grows by Jack Carpenter 23.02.04 Add more names to wall of fame by Jack Carpenter 23.02.05 Brick wall a lasting memorial by Jack Carpenter photo by J Jennings: Acton’s Centennial Campaign 23.02.06 Buy a brick campaign in growing weekly by Jack Carpenter 23.02.07 A centennial project - spring clean up 23.02.08 100 march for pledges 23.02.09 Photo: Birthday Card for Acton by Bill (Trimmer) and Florence Coleman 23.02.10 Acton Legion wants Commemorative coin (Herald Photo) 23.02.11 Chamber solve stalemate? 23.02.12 Whither Centennial? Asks Coats 23.02.13 Celebrate anniversary on centennial by Eva (Cook) McGlaughlin 23.02.14 Campaign seen; Centennial fund short $114 799 by Jack Carpenter

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23.02.15 Brownies support Acton Centennial by Jack Carpenter Photo by J Jennings: Third Acton Brownie pack. 23.02.16 Acton dissolved on Centennial? by the editor 23.02.17 Commission drums up centennial enthusiasm 23.02.18 Photo by J Jennings : Goy Cartage 23.02.19 Council endorses Centennial project but makes no dollar promises 23.02.20 Photo by D Gibbons Group shot with centennial emblem flags 23.02.21 Acton centennial fund raising dance; Centennial notes: What’s your project? 23.02.22 Centennial is subject for joint meeting 23.02.23 Unveil Three Phase Centennial Project 23.02.24 Let’s bury the Hatchet... 23.02.25 No charge for Band 23.02.26 Argos here centennial gold cup 23.02.27 Acton entry in Grey Cup parade? 23.02.28 - Not Acton Grey Cup but air left success Photo: Tyler, Carpenter, Townsley and Nielsen 23.02.29 Commission welcomes written comments-Coats 23.02.30 Centennial flags wave soon! 23.02.31 Acton Free Press, Centennial Notes; Former residents sends $100 for centennial; $500 cheque boosts fund by Jack Carpenter Photo by H Coles: $500 shot in arm 23.02.32 Acton Free Press, March 15 1972 Community Center Centennial choice Photos: Murray Harrison; M Parker; Fern Harding; Bill Landsborough; Margaret Fryer; L. Mills 23.02.33 Acton Free Press, p1 March 22 1972 Sundays public meeting favors developing community center as Acton’s Centennial Project. 23.02.34 Jan 3 1973 Commission kicks off first fund-raising drive by Jack Carpenter D Pink Photo: Presenting a Cheque 23.02.35 Acton Free Press Ad p3 Jan 17 1973 Buy-a-brick campaign 23.02.36 March 21 1973 Buy-a-brick list expands to Ceylon 23.02.37 March 21 1973 Centennial Commission Work done-dissolves 23.02.38 Acton Free Press, April 4 1973 H Coles Photo: A Cheque for $99 23.02.39 Acton Free Press, April 19 1973 Centennial planning delayed 23.02.40 Acton Free Press, B2 May 16 1973 Its time to get behind Centennial

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23.02.41 Acton Free Press, June 6 1973 Cartoon by Dave Waddell - Acton Centennial Project final vote 23.02.42 Acton Free Press, June 13 1973, p1 Meeting passes Centennial buck to Acton Council 23.02.43 $1 a year donation for centennial 1974 by Jack Carpenter

23.03 Mazo de la Roche- Jalna 23.03.01 Letter - To Mr. John McDonald from Marion E. Brown, Head, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections University of Toronto Library, Nov 23 1971, “unable to find any evidence that Mazo de la Roche lived in Acton.” 23.03.02 The Whiteoaks of Jalna - Family Tree 23.03.03 Order form for the Secret of Jalna by Ronald Hambleton from CBC Learning Systems 23.03.04 Booklet. The Whiteoaks of Jalna - based on the novels by Mazo de la Roche, A CBC Presentation 23.03.05 News Release, CBC Public Relations 23.03.05.01 Dec 14 1971 Debut on Jan 23; Mazo de la Roche’s fictional characters come alive in CBC’s Whiteoaks of Jalna (8 pages) 23.03.05.02 Jan 6 1972 Cast Biographical Notes: The Whiteoaks of Jalna (18 pages) 23.03.05.03 Jan 14 1972 Debut on Jan 23; Concurrent stories, past and present in each episode of Jalna TV series (3 pages) 23.03.05.04 Jan 25 1972 Horst Dantz: Old Lace and Hard work equal costumes for CBCs TV’s The Whiteoaks of Jalna (5 pages) 23.03.05.05 Feb 15 1972 Production Designer Richard Lambert: 130 separate sets for the Whiteoaks of Jalna series (5 pages) 23.03.05.06 March 8 1972 Aging for Jalna; from young actress to old Alayne via layers of latex and make-up art (4 pages)

23.03.06 Newspaper Clippings 23.03.06.01 Acton Free Press. Author of Jalna once lived here 23.03.06.02 Photo: Jalna war scenes shot nearby – Cheltenham Brick Yard 23.03.06.03 Toronto Star, The Canadian Magazine Dec 24 1971 Seasons Greeting from the Whitoaks of Jalna

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23.03.06.04 Toronto Star, p 61 Jan 15 1972 The Whiteoaks of Jalna; CBCs new TV drama series risks a $2 000 000 investment photo: John Trent; The Producer: Man in the center of CBCs big gamble by Joanne Kates; The author (1): Our critic enjoys Jalna books the way he enjoys Mary Worth by Kildare Dobbs; The Author (2): A fond recollection of Mazo de la Roche by Lovat Dickson Photo: Mazo de la Roche from 1935; The New Star; Paul Harding comes from Obscurity by Jack Miller photos: Kate Reid and Paul Harding 23.03.06.05 1972 Unknown Title – Review 23.03.06.06 That old Jalna has still got a lot of life in her yet by Sid Adilman photo: Paul Harding 23.03.06.07 Jalna’s main character wants fame as long as he can stay anonymous by Sid Adilman photo: Paul Harding 23.03.06.08 End of Jalna: What happens if it succeeds in Europe? by Jack Miller photo: John Trent, producer

23.04 Letters 23.04.01 To Mr. John McDonald from Acton Development Commission Secretary April 2 1973 23.04.02 To Mr. John McDonald from A Walter Fosbury April 3 1973 re Churchill Community Church 23.04.03 To Mr. John McDonald from Rev. C.P. Beaton, St Andrews United Church, Markham, April 11 1973 23.04.04 To Mr. John McDonald from Rev S.M. Thoman, Evangel Tabernacle, April 24 1973 23.04.05 To Mr. John McDonald from Glenn Lucas, Archivist- Historian, The United Church of Canada April 25 1973 23.04.06 To Kay Dills from Trimmer Coleman Feb 5 1976 – memories of Acton (6 pages, handwritten) 23.04.07 To Mr. John McDonald from Brent Marshall, March 11, 1985 – History of Acton Fire Brigade by Anne Dodds 23.04.08 To Mr. John McDonald from Miss Minnie Bennett May 1 1972, offering her help compiling a history of Halton.

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23.05.01 Acton Radial May 23 1917 23.05.02 Dominion Hotel Sold, - July 12, 1950 Georgetown Herald. 23.05.03 Acton Hydro History 23.05.04 Actario – Fund Raising Committee, Town Hall Restoration 23.05.05 Acton Telephone History (9 pages, 2 copies, typed) 23.05.06 Pamphlet. The Latch is off Monday- Bank of Montreal – opening of new premises, William Davey, Manager. Photo: William Davey 23.05.07 Metropolitan Bank – transcript of petition requesting establishment of branch, unknown date, includes names of signatories and their occupations. 23.05.08 Acton banks. 23.05.09 Bannockburn - Mrs. Bill McDonald Jan 2 1972 – notes on School 23.05.10 Bannockburn school- Brief History of the School building and list of its teachers 23.05.11 Flyer – Acton – description of town, C1965 23.05.12 The Corporation of the Town of Acton Vital Statistics, October, 1972 (10 pages) 23.05.13 The Corporation of the Town of Acton, Water Pollution Control Plant, specifications, 1968 (4 pages) 23.05.14 Official Opening of Acton’s Centennial Project 1867-1967 Acton Public Library June 3 1967

24 Ashgrove 24.01 Newspaper clippings 24.01.01 Photos Peeking into Milton’s Past Photos: Ashgrove school reunion and 1879 Mrs. Ruddell with students in front of the building 24.01.02 Ashgrove; good Attendance at Institute Party by Mrs. J Bellboddy Photo: Mr. Arthur Ruddell 24.01.03 Photo Antique Dog Power – Fred Ruddell and Rex demonstrate at the International Plowing Match 24.01.04 Urge Dangerous Ashgrove corner get flashing light

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25.01.01 Ballinafad; Few indicate interest in Community Center by Mrs. R. Shortill 25.01.02 Georgetown Herald, p7 Feb 1 1973 Ballinafad; Activities for all ages aim of community center 25.01.03 Ballinafad; Link with Past in Old ‘Smithy’ Shop 25.01.04 Beatrice Hilts, Ballinafad – A History 25.01.04.01 Chris Nixon was first on Mail route to Fad 25.01.04.02 Eleven rural route drivers have carried the Fad mail 25.01.04.03 Pennsylvania native was first Ballinafad Settler Photo Miss Beatrice Hilts 25.01.04.04 Store Sold Coal Oil and Kegs of Nails Photo Miss Beatrice Hilts 25.01.04.05 Georgetown Herald, June 8 1972, They came on horse back to help fight store fire Photo: author and store and barn after fire of 1905 25.01.04.06 - Electricity, Then Frozen Foods 25.01.04.07 At home farm; Miss Beatrice Hilts 90 Photo: Miss Beatrice Hilts 25.01.04.08 Photo: Marks her 90 th Birthday 25.01.04.09 Nov 19 A house full of Memories; 8 th line brick house Hilts home since 1886 25.01.04.10 Georgetown Herald, p8 June 22 1972 Line from Georgetown brought telephone to Ballinafad 25.01.04.11 Georgetown Herald, June 9 1972 What would a village be without store and church 25.01.04.12 Outstanding Citizen - Miss Beatrice Hilts 25.01.05 Mr. and Mrs. Bob McEnery Mark 60 th anniversary H Coles photo of M and Mrs. Robert McEnery 25.01.06 Ballinafad; Village area abounds with arts, crafts talent by Winifred Smith 25.01.07 Ballinafad; Form tentative plans to erect cemetery cairn by Mrs. R. Shortill 25.01.08 Acton Free Press, , p7 Sept 27 1972 Ballinafad; Memorial cairn dedicated Ballinafad cemetery Sunday by Mrs. R Shorthill Photos by D Gibbons: Dedication; residents; the plaque 25.01.09 Georgetown Herald, Sept 28 p3 1972 Ballinafad; Unveil Cairn at service in village cemetery Photo: Rev Kelvin Johnston and Mrs. Walter Brownridge. 25.01.10 Photo: Cairn Completed 25.01.11 Hoopla for plank road opening by J.M. Rowe Photo: 1915 Orange Day

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Parade 25.01.12 Photo: A Page of History – Erin Historical Plaque 25.01.13 Rozel family Pioneers in the Ballinafad area, by Mrs. Gould, Fergus. 25.01.14 Acton Free Press, Feb 21 1973 Family of Seven burned out in Saturday morning fire H Coles Photo: Spear home fire 25.01.15 Ballinafad; Community gift for fire-struck family- Spear family 25.01.16 Milton Champion, Jan 5 1972 Peeking into Milton’s Past Photo: Steam Threshing outfit – photo taken by Robert Armstrong on the Peacock Sideroad of Sinclair’s steam threshing outfit and crew, John B. Sinclair, Alva Kentner, Bert Sinclair, Jerry Kentner and William Hitchcock. 25.01.17 Georgetown Herald, April 6 1972 Rural Stores one of a series; Ballinafad General Store still village meeting place Photos; Mrs. Viola Shortill 25.01.18 Photos: Ballinafad Store - Mr. E Betts and Jennie Binni with children; interior of Frank Betts store 25.01.19 Sept. 28 1972 Urges Traffic Lights for Ballinafad 25.01.20 Acton Free Press, C4 Dec 20 1972 Good Seed sown; 130 years of history for Ballinafad church 25.01.21 Georgetown Herald, p8 April 19 1973 Ballinafad; four new homes ‘Fad is growing 25.01.22 Acton Free Press, p6 July 25 1973 Ballinafad General Store and Jennifer Barr on a pony 25.01.23 Acton Free Press, p9 Nov 7 1973 New Addition at Ballinafad United Church

25.02 Notes 25.02.01 Jan 11 1950 Receipt to Mr. Wm Ritchie from WL Sanderson, Ballinafad Ont. 25.02.02 The History of the Early Plank Road from Oakville to Ballinafad. Unknown author. (2 pages, typed, photocopy)

26 Glen Williams 26.01 Newspaper Clippings 26.01.01 Georgetown Herald, Sept 10 1902, Well and truly laid; the corner stone of the chapel of St. Alban, Glen Williams (3 pages, Photo Copy) 26.01.02 Georgetown Herald, p8 Nov 2 1972 St. Albans Church History Preserved

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in Ministers Booklet by Richard Ruggle Photo: 1902 laying of the Cornerstone 26.01.03 Georgetown Herald, October 23, 1969, Page 5, Stately Appearance is Gone Just the View Remains. Photo – James Reid house north of Glen Williams. (Photocopy) 26.01.04 Turning back Time Photo: Down by the Old Mill Stream – view of the village from the cemetery circa 1908. 26.01.05 For the first time since 1885 It’s not ‘Wheeler’s’ Photo: Store is 130 year old Landmark; new owners Charles and Oliver Bush. 26.01.06 Rural Stores; Limburger on Hot Stove Ended Election Arguments Photo: Wheelers General Store 26.01.07 Museum Notes; More Artifacts from Georgetown Area by Judith Goebelle Photo: Glen Williams Post office in early 1900s 26.01.08 Georgetown Herald, Dec 9 1971 It started with a complaint; Government cancels Pit Operation at Terra Cotta. Consolidated Sand and Gravel Co. licence cancelled. 26.01.09 Acton Free Press, C10 March 15 1972 History of Halton; Glen Williams once thriving industrial community by Ben Case Photo: Glen Williams c 1908 26.01.10 Georgetown Independent, p10 Nov 14 1973 Oldest house in Glen now used by toymaker Photos: 175 year old building, Prince St.; Bill Woods at work. 26.01.11 Georgetown Independent, p16 Dec 5 1973 In the Glen; Allens renovate one of county’s oldest homes by Wendy Thomson Photos: View of old home, Mountain St.; old tool; Mrs. Anne Allen in dining room 26.01.12 Georgetown Independent, p6 Dec 27 1973 Antique store moves into antique setting Photo: Mel’s Antique store former Wheeler’s Store; Alison Smith 26.01.13 Georgetown Independent, B 15 Sept 29 1976 Sam Beaumont came from Yorkshire to but Woolen Mills in Glen Photo: Staff photos; Arthur Beaumont c 1899; Joseph Beaumont and family home; Beaumont Knitting Mill 26.01.14 Georgetown Herald, Jan 18 1984 Beaumont’s textile firm thrived on ‘abnormal times’ by Chris Aagaard Photos: Knitting Mills; Marie Beaumont 26.01.15 Georgetown Herald, p4A Jan 30 1974 How to... Knit One, Pearl Two at Beaumont Mill Photos: George McNally, Edith Monroe, Marie Pires at

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work 26.01.16 Georgetown Independent, p14 Feb 6 1974 CN plans to “abandon” northern line opposed by residents of Halton Hills 26.01.17 Toronto man Opposes CN rail abandonment – H.A. Eyres, a member of the Upper Canada Railway Society 26.01.18 Residents Still Against Steam Train Excursion 26.01.19 Georgetown Herald, Jan 23 1974 CN apply to Abandon Rail Line ORA Want Steam Excursions Photo: Notice on crossing sign; weeds grow between rails 26.01.20 Georgetown Independent, March 6 1974 Credit goes on midnight rampage 26.01.21 Georgetown Independent, p16 Oct 1 1975 Glen Hall progresses but money running short Photo: Community Hall and Mrs. Betty Allen 26.01.22 Georgetown Independent, B10 April 28 1976 This Sunday May 2, St. John’s in Glen celebrates 140 years in village Photo: St. John’s United Church; Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler 26.01.23 Unveil Memorial Honouring Glen’s War Dead Photo of Memorial 26.01.24 Glen Williams; Mrs. Clayton Allen, 80 receives many well wishers 26.01.25 Photo: Hey bring back that bridge – Replacing the old 10 th Line bridge 26.01.26 Georgetown Herald, p6 Dec 9 1971 Uses 103 foot girders; expect Wednesday opening for Esquesing’s 10 th line bridge Photo: building the bridge 26.01.27 Officially Open 10th Line bridge Photo Council members on bridge 26.01.28 From Ice cream to Hairdressing – Donna Lambert 26.01.29 Accept Knitting Mill Effluent into Sewers – Beaumont Knitting Co. 26.01.30 Clergy Comment; There is time to Laugh by and photo of Richard Ruggle 26.01.31 Obituary - William Schenk 26.01.32 Hikers report dump at Glen – illegal dumping on Sheridan Nursery property 26.01.33 Georgetown Herald, p6 Sept 23 1971 Handcrafts Shop opened by Glen Williams woman Photo: Mrs. Pat Harrington 26.01.34 Georgetown Herald, p10 March 22 1973 Glen Williams; Irish Program for Glen School Concert Photos of Concert 26.01.35 Georgetown Herald, May 17 1973 Sheridan Nurseries Imports Jamaicans to Fill out Staff Photos-Jamaicans workers planting at Sheridan 26.01.36 Georgetown Independent, p1 Jan 3 1974 Glen boy rescued from icy

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credit Photo Bill Fendley 26.01.37 Georgetown Herald, 3A March 6 1974 The Church Bells of Halton Hills by Rev Ric Ruggle Photos: Knox Bell; Sacre Coeur; Old Bell from Congregational Church; Baptist Church; Knox Church Bells; St Albans; St Paul’s

26.02 Notes 26.02.01 Pamphlet. The Village of Glen Williams founded 1824 . Jo Lister/Herrington Printing 26.02.02 Glen Williams Public School Official Opening program Monday Oct 30 1950 26.02.03 Georgetown Herald, Jan 5 1961, Beaumont Knitting Mill – brief history 26.02.04 Georgetown Herald, Feb 7 1951, Beaumont Woolen Mills – reprint from 1893 Toronto Daily Mail 26.02.05 Essay. Glen Williams 1867-1967, by Neil Korzack. (5 pages, typed, photocopy, 2 copies) 26.02.06 Essay. 1867 Glen Williams 1967, by Evelyn Eason (2 pages, photocopy) 26.02.07 Biography of the Late Fred Hancock 1869-1948 by his daughter Hester Hancock Floyd (7 pages, typed, photocopy- faded) 26.02.08 Note. “ This apple blossom was got Sept. 20 th 1899. By Annie Wheeler Glen Williams Ontario.” (Hand written note on scrap of paper) 26.02.09 Letter. To Andrew Wheeler Esq. from W.J. Clark, Barrister, July 13 1906, regarding a dispute with Mr. and Mrs. Hill. 26.02.10 Letter to parishioners, St. Albans Church Glen Williams from Richard Ruggle, June, 1979 26.02.11 Leaflet. Order of Service. 20 June 1976 St. Albans Church 26.02.12 Essay. Thomas Jefferson Hill (4 pages, typed) 26.02.13 Georgetown Herald, Nov 19 1902, Methodists day at Glen Williams (6 pages, typed) 26.02.14 Georgetown Herald, Nov 4 1953, $ 4000 Robbery at Beaumont Mills 26.02.15 Essay. Wheelers General Store (4 pages, typed) 26.02.16 Ad. Joseph Beaumont, Manufacturer of Knitted Goods And Men’s All- Wool Socks, Glen Williams, Ont. The Army and Navy Veterans’ Annual, 1920, Page 92

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27 Limehouse 27.01 Newspaper Clippings 27.01.01 Acton Free Press Storekeeper, assessor Art Benton dies at 67 27.01.02 Will marry in Georgetown Photo by J Jennings: Susan Darlene Rody and Frederick John Gisby 27.01.03 Limehouse; Olde Tyme Fun Fayre Rayses Tryp Fundes Photo: Limehouse Public School Sea Dog, Chri Geggie 27.01.04 Hugh Graham Beats Top Riders in Capturing CNE Grand Prix Photo: Hugh Graham 27.01.05 Esquesing Library Board - May create public Library at Limehouse 27.01.06 Herald Photo: Doing the Limehouse Promenade – Old Tyme Garden Party 27.01.07 Limehouse Institute Backs stand on dumping 27.01.08 Must protect crossings if whistle stops 27.01.09 Wayne Lister Designs machine for study of Wildlife by Mrs. A Benton 27.01.10 Teachers wed at Limehouse Photo by W Stuckey: Marylou Brown and Ray Denny 27.01.11 Georgetown Herald, p9 March 16 1967 Two Hundred Historic Limehouse Acres Acquires by Conservation Authority Photos by Joan Rollings: remains of old Limehouse kilns 27.01.12 Georgetown Herald, p3 March 16 1972 Will Restore Kilns As part of Limehouse conservation project 27.01.13 Photo Demolish cottage in Conservation project – former Benny Spitzer property 27.01.14 Conservation projects - Saving Lime Kilns in Limehouse area work Photo CVCA by Joan Rillings- CVCA staff setting posts 27.01.15 Limehouse Operator predicts shortage – Mac Duff 27.01.16 Wind tears down wall Photo: Interior wall of new addition to Limehouse school collapses 27.01.17 Acton Free Press, March 1967 Centennial picture gallery Photo: Old Woollen Mill - John Newton, owner. 27.01.18 Acton Free Press Sept 13 1967 Limehouse; Young people hold Centennial Service Photo: Limehouse Presbyterian Young People; Harding Price 27.01.19 Acton Free Press, Aug 12 1971 75 years ago; Taken from the Issue of the Free Press Thurs Aug 1 1895 – Mr. Ivens moves to Dolly Varden

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27.01.20 Nov 10 1971 p9 Limehouse; 22 years on route Sam Gisby Retires by Mrs. A. Benton 27.01.21 Georgetown Herald, July 27 1972 Will ask consulting Engineer explain alternate truck routes Photo: Truck through Limehouse 27.01.22 Acton Free Press, p1 and 10 Sept 13 1972 Limehouse residents seek protection Photo by D Gibbons: Children watch gravel trucks 27.01.23 Limehouse plaque; Estimate 680 trucks pass through some days Photos Truck through the village car over the bridge 27.01.24 Send trucks north, Preserve Limehouse rate payers urge roads committee 27.01.25 Reroute trucks in peak hours asks Limehouse deputation 27.01.26 Editorial. Lets get together Limehouse 27.01.27 Esquesing residents want north-south truck route 27.01.28 Georgetown Herald, p1 Nov 9 1972 New Road Likely Answer to Heavy Truck Traffic Photo: study routes 27.01.29 Acton Free Press, B5 Nov 8 1972 On threshold of Limehouse road situation? photos: study route; D Gibbons photo: Tom Hill, Kathy Stanford, Mr. Mrs. J Hayes 27.01.30 Georgetown Herald, Nov 23 1972 Delayed for lack of money; Truck routes pushed back to 1976 27.01.31 Villagers win By-Pass Battle 27.01.32 Acton Free Press, p6 Oct 18 1972 Limehouse; 40 antique cars pause in village for box lunch by Mrs. A Benton photo by H Coles: Model T cars 27.01.33 Photo by H Coles Vintage Car at Limehouse 27.01.34 Acton Free Press, B6 Sept 5 1973 Loss about $100 000 Barn Crops calves lost Photo by S. Dills: Jim Brown, Speyside 27.01.35 Rural stores; Limehouse General Store has had 9 proprietors Photo: Limehouse General Store 27.01.36 1962 Gibraltar School Closes Doors Replaced by Modern Structure by Mrs. A Benton 27.01.37 Cairns- Linham vows at Limehouse church Photo by W. Stuckey; Linda Linham and Keith Cairns 27.01.38 Georgetown Herald photo: Caveman’s castle at Limehouse – rock formation 27.01.39 Turning back time; Limehouse school 1900 photo: Limehouse school 27.01.40 Centennial picture Gallery from Acton Free Press 1917 Photos:

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Limehouse; workers and wood piles; Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Marshall 27.01.41 Centennial Picture Gallery Photos: Limehouse, Home of Wm. Gowdy 27.01.42 Obituary. Isabel Benton Post Mistress at Limehouse for 24 years Photo Isabel Benton 27.01.43 Limehouse, Once a busy village Now has a quiet rural atmosphere (Photocopy) 27.01.44 Toronto Telegram Nov 11 1967 Limehouse a short trip to bygone days Harvey Currell 27.01.45 Georgetown Herald, 1971 Turning Back Time - When Limehouse had Maple Ave. and no bridge Photo Maple Ave. 27.01.46 Photo: Georgetown Herald, 1971 Turning back Time - Limehouse 1915 27.01.47 Georgetown Herald, March 25 1971 photo Good bye Iron Horse – CNR steam locomotive 6218. 27.01.48 Acton Free Press, B10 Nov 21 1973 Hugh Graham chalks up jumper championship at royal winter fair Photo: Jim Day with John on Sundance 27.01.49 Georgetown Independent, p8 Dec 27 1973 Indian Artifacts from Halton Hills pride of Limehouse’s John Michie by Dennis Gibbons Photo: John Michie; Pipe bowls; axe and hammer heads 27.01.50 Toronto Star, A26 Sept 25 1979 This Privy no ordinary one; Limehouse backhouse has neo-classic facade by Dyanne Rivers Photo: Clarence Read and outhouse 27.01.51 Georgetown Independent, p4 Sept 14 1983 Limehouse and its limekilns Photo: limekilns 1912 27.01.52 Independent Free Press, May 26 1982 RE 4 Limehouse: Post office 125 years old Photos: post office today; Postmaster Violet Stevens 27.01.53 Georgetown Independent, Nov 23 1983 Violet Stevens closes book on 14 years as postmistress photo: Shirley, Kim and Kathy Yates 27.01.54 Georgetown Independent, May 16 1984 Church organist dies in Crash – Ada Roughley

27.02 Letters 27.02.01 To Reunion Committee, SS No 9, Limehouse, Aug 14 1962, from N. Le Seelleur. Former teacher remembers Limehouse. (6 pages, typed, photocopy) 27.02.02 To Mr. John McDonald from Duncan Sharp, Jan 30 1972, regarding his

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memories of Limehouse. (5 pages, handwritten) 27.02.03 To Mr. John McDonald from Winifred G. Ivens Feb 9 1972, regarding her memories of Dolly Varden and Limehouse. (3 pages, handwritten) 27.02.04 To Mr. John McDonald from Bill Newton, Nov 13 1973, regarding his memories of Limehouse. (4 pages, handwritten) 27.02.05 To Mr. John McDonald from Douglas M. Gowdy Nov 23 1976 (Douglas Gowdy was the son of William Gowdy and grandson of Thomas Gowdy.) 27.02.06 To Mr. John McDonald from Douglas Gowdy Feb 16 1977 (1 page, typed) 27.02.07 To Mr. John McDonald from D. H. Stonehouse; Industrial Minerals Section; Minerals and Metals Division, Department of Energy Mines and Resources, June 15 1973, regarding request for publications on limestone industry.

27.03 Notes 27.03.01 Partnership Agreement. Dec 1 1870, Between Thomas Gowdy, Esquesing and John Moore, Esquesing. (18 pages, Photocopy) 27.03.02 Extract. Limehouse Women’s Institute Tweedsmuir History (33 pages, Photocopy) 27.03.03 Gowdy and Moore business card, c1880 (2) (Photocopy) 27.03.04 “Barrel” sticker for Gowdy and Moore Cement (3) (Photocopy) 27.03.05 Georgetown Herald, Oct 15 1925, George Thomas Coo, former agent for the Grand Trunk Railway at Limehouse, describes his is amazing memory system. (2 pages, Photocopy) 27.03.06 Pamphlet. Waterfalls Park, Owner-Manager, Joe Prucyk 27.03.07 Notes on Jones Gang. (3 pages) 27.03.08 Advertising card. Fountain on the Green Antiques, Owners, Ed Ryan and Ron McIntyre. 27.03.09 Advertising note card. Fountain Green Antiques. (3 copies) 27.03.10 Duncan Sharp 27.03.10.01 Letter. From Jas. Sharp to Mr. Jno. Brown, Limehouse, October 19, 1894, regarding money owing for fire wood. (Photocopy, 2 pages, 2 copies) 27.03.10.02 Newspaper clipping. Toronto Star, January 02, 1973 – Duncan Sharp, 84 years old, working member of Corp of Commissionaires. 27.03.10.03 Newspaper clipping. Toronto Globe and Mail, May 04, 1973 – Bruce West’s Friday Hash – refers to item from 1897 Acton Free Press sent to

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him by Doug Sharp 27.03.10.04 Newspaper clipping. The Mirror, May 30, 1973 – Duncan Sharp, received Sportsman of the Year award from Toronto anglers’ and Hunters’ Association. 27.03.11 Acton Free Press, Thurs Jan 20 1898 – store and home of N. Brown burn 27.03.12 Georgetown Herald, July 5 1950 Limehouse Native Preaches at his home church here – Rev. Wm. Lane of Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan 27.03.13 Acton Free Press, May 29 1949 Diaries of local pioneer (John Newton) given to Western University (Typed extract, photocopy) 27.03.14 Georgetown Herald, January 05, 1955 Limehouse-45 Pupils Now, Hire New Teacher 27.03.15 Limehouse references from Acton Free Press, 1916 and 1917 27.03.16 Western Ontario Historical Notes, Vol. VII, No. 4, Dec 1949 – John Newton Comes to Canada, by Allan G. Bogue, Pages 42-48. (11 pages) 27.03.17 Draft Essay. The Gowdys of Limehouse 27.03.18 Notes for Walking tour of Limehouse, Oct 16 1977 27.03.19 Notes for Limehouse Essay. Earliest Settlers, etc. 27.03.20 Telephone Historical Collection, November 29, 1973 - Limehouse Telephone Service (2 pages) 27.03.21 Speech. May 27, 1979, Memorial Service Limehouse Presbyterian Church – History of Limehouse. (5 pages, typed) 27.03.22 Report. Regional Municipality of Halton, to the Chairman and Members of the Planning and Public Works Committee, from RWJ Moore, Director of Public Works Dec 2 1983 – Load Limit for CN Railway bridge, No. 22 Sideroad, Limehouse. (1 page) 27.03.23 Memorandum for future press release Re: Limehouse conservation area Nov 12 1964, from the Credit Valley Conservation Authority (7 pages) 27.03.24 Article. Out of the Limelight, by Rilla Hewer, Cuesta, The Niagara Escarpment Magazine, 1988. (3 pages)

28 Lime Kilns 28.01 Working the Escarpment 28.01.01 Poster - Working the Escarpment, A look at Halton’s Limestone Quarry

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Industry Past and Present , presented by Halton Region Museum, Oct 8 1990 Photo: Robertson Limekilns operated at Kelso c 1890-1960 (2) 28.01.02 News release - The Halton Regional Museum presents a free family event, Working the Escarpment 28.01.03 Program - Working the Escarpment

28.01.04 Letters 28.01.04.01 To Mr. John McDonald from Sandy Lucs, Education officer, Halton Regional Museum Sept 5 1990, regarding Working the Escarpment presentation. 28.01.04.02 To Mr. John McDonald from Wesley B Turner, Associate Professor for the Annual Niagara Peninsula History Conference, Brock University Nov 21 1990 and conference out line - The North Shore of Lake Erie 28.01.04.03 To Mr. John McDonald from Christine Hayward, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, March 7 1991 regarding Niagara Peninsula History Conference. 28.01.04.04 To Mr. John McDonald from Wesley B Turner, Brock University, Sept 11 1991 encl. Conference program The Niagara Escarpment Oct 5-6 1991 28.01.04.05 John McDonald, C.V. 28.01.04.06 To Mr. John McDonald from Wesley B Turner for the Niagara Peninsula History Conference Brock University Oct 23 1991, thank you for participating.

28.02 Notes (Handwritten) 28.02.01 Lime making general 28.02.02 Closing dates for Limehouse and Dolly Varden 28.02.03 Chemistry simple for old and new technology 28.02.04 Lime making general 28.02.05 A review 28.02.06 Gowdy 28.02.07 Dolly Varden 28.02.08 Christie 28.02.09 Christie II 28.02.10 Robertson 28.02.11 David Darling Christie

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28.02.12 Dolly Varden 28.02.13 Set and Draw Kilns 28.02.14 Thomas and William Gowdy 28.02.15 The Purpose 28.02.16 Kelso 28.02.17 The people 28.02.18 The sites 28.02.19 Robertson 28.02.20 Christie 28.02.21 Niagara Escarpment 28.02.22 David Stewart Robertson 28.02.23 Limehouse 28.02.24 Out line for overheads – Early Lime Industry in the Niagara Peninsula (5 pages)

28.03 Reports/Essays (Typed) 28.03.01 The Christie Lime Kilns Report 1978 prepared by Y.S. Kangas and M. Lane (13 pages) 28.03.02 Christie-Henderson Lime Kiln Project - A Summary Report- Experience 1979 Archaeological Crew: Marjory O’Keeffe, Foreman; Sue Dueckman and Chris Finlan (20 pages) 28.03.03 Brief Outline of the History of Halton County and Kelso (6 pages) 28.03.04 Presentation - 13 th annual Niagara Peninsula History Conference Oct 5-6 1991, Early Lime Industry in Niagara Peninsula Mr. John McDonald (11 pages) 28.03.05 Woodend master Plan (3 page) 28.03.06 Transcript - Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, Glen Elgin, A Trip Back in Time Niagara Advance issue 1982 by Chris Hayward (Ranger) Curator, Balls Falls Historical Park (3 pages) 28.03.07 The Lime Industry in and around Milton, Ont. In Halton County by Alex Cook (3 pages) 28.03.08 Excerpt. Milton, Welcome to Our Town, by W.E. Cook. Robertson Lime Kiln (4 pages) 28.03.09 Excerpt. Canadian Geographical Journal, January, 1973 Lime Kilns –

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Remnants of pioneer technology, by Ronald and Tauline Reaburn. (4 pages) 28.03.10 Transcription of taped interview with Fred Arpa and Slim Kangas at the Christie- Henderson Lime Kiln Site Kelso, Friday, July 13 1979 (36 pages)

29 Hornby 29.01 Essay. The Brain Brewery of Hornby (6 pages) 29.02 Essay. The Early History of the Hornby area . Gord Brigden (August 17 1972) (3 pages, handwritten, photocopy)

29.03 Newspaper clippings 29.03.01 Georgetown Herald, Hornby Store: A Travellers’ Aid with Everything to Sell Photo: Cooleys General Store 29.03.02 Jim Snow one of 9 Reporting Holdings 29.03.03 Plan 130-room hotel at Hornby 401 corner 29.03.04 Hotel Sited Near Hornby 29.03.05 North Halton villages have interesting past by Ben Case 29.03.06 Just 50 years ago: Tornado crosses Halton, June, 1973 Photos: Tornado Damage 29.03.07 Wedding; Curtin-Adams Photo: Rev, Lynne Adams and Cary Curtin 29.03.08 Georgetown Herald, July North American Grand Prix; 5,000 Jam Hornby Farm to Watch Top Jumpers Photos: Sam-Son Farm 29.03.09 Mark 7 th Anniversary at arc open house Photos: Mrs. Winifred Isham; Barbara Robson, Carol Deforest 29.03.10 Georgetown Herald, p7 July 27 1972 Hornby ‘Mayor’ Alf Brigden feted at 25 th Garden Party Photo: Dairy Princess Karen Marshall with Ontario 1971-72 Dairy Princess Nancy Brown; Mary Anderson and Janice Fox; Vince Mountford; Crowd 29.03.11 Milton Champion, B13 Aug 30 1972 Self-Serve egg store finds customers honest by Roy Downs, Photos: Rock Ella Farms self serve egg store customer Mrs. Skeoch 29.03.12 Milton Champion, p6 Sept 13 1972 Homeowners protest Hornby Hydro Lines Photo: Ontario Hydro Map 29.03.13 Georgetown Herald, p12 Oct 5 1972 Hornby; Mr. And Mrs. Arthur Ruddell Bride and Groom of 50 years Photo: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ruddell 29.03.14 Toronto Star, Sept 2 1972 12 in Davis cabinet reveal their land, business

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holdings photos: George Kerr, James Auld, Richard Potter, Bert Lawrence, Rene Brunelle, John White, James Snow, Sy Lapps 29.03.15 Georgetown Herald, March 22 1973 Hornby; Forty-Three years of continuous Euchre 29.03.16 Milton Champion, May 30 1973 Photo B Burtt Hornby Towers Golf Course 29.03.17 Milton Champion, B8 June 20 1973 Hornby; 60 relatives attend Brownridge Reunion 29.03.18 Milton Champion, B4 Nov 14 1973 Re-use of Refuse?; Hornby grower leads cabbage box controversy by Joyce Beaton, Photo: Peter Vander Dussen 29.03.19 Georgetown Herald, Dec 12 1973 Hope for Retarded Adults Shines Brightly At Arc Photo: Tom Close; Assembling gas regulators; Richard Hunt. 29.03.20 Independent Georgetown p14 Jan 30 1974 Gentle Giants Pride of Maymar Farms by Jennifer Barr Photo: Percheron horses; sleigh of children

30 Terra Cotta 30.01 Booklet - T erra Cotta A Capsule History , by Mary Zatyko, Credit Valley Series, Boston Mill Press 30.02 Newspaper clippings 30.02.01 Georgetown Herald, June 08, 1972 Once Doomed, Old Forge Is Alive as Workshop 30.02.02 Rural Stores; Eighty years Ago It was Salmonville General Store Photo: General Store 30.02.03 Georgetown Independent, p10 Feb 13 1974 Terra Cotta Inn has New owners Photo: Terra Cotta Inn 30.02.04 Globe and Mail, July 26 1975 p33 Terra Cotta Reopens by Pam Hobbs photo by Norma Fraser: Terra Cotta Inn 30.02.05 Toronto Star, February 24, 1973, Page 24 The man who fought Hydro- and changed its ways. Former didn’t want a power route over his house. By E.H. Hausmann. Photo – Lee Symmes of Terra Cotta

31 Silver Creek 31.01 Newspaper clippings 31.01.01 Silver Creek Gorge; CVCA gets okay to Buy Georgetown Area Land

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31.01.02 Silver Creek area gets $55,125 grant 31.01.03 Acton Free Press,1973, Likely scrap plans silver creek dam 31.01.04 Toronto Star, Dec 19 1972 Alternates sought for high level dam on Silver Creek 31.01.05 Georgetown Herald, April 19 1973 $261,000 Grant to buy Silver Creek Property 31.01.06 Georgetown Herald, Nov 29 1950 Silver Creek may be Central High School Site

32 Speyside 32.01 Newspaper clippings 32.01.01 Acton Free Press, Photo A dismal swamp by Stephen Borowsky 32.01.02 Speyside rate payers endorse waste plans 32.01.03 Speyside rate payers refute reeve’s words 32.01.04 Milton Champion, B8 Feb 28 1973 Rehabilitation program; Dufferin conforms to rules disguises quarry operation Photo of the Primary Crusher by Ben Burtt; Photos: artists conception of quarries; J Jennings Photos: New Primary Crusher; Giant Top Shell 32.01.05 Georgetown Herald, February 03, 1954, Page 2. Speyside 32.02 Essay. Highland Games, by John R. McDonald, April, 1984. (3 pages)

33 Stewarttown 33.01 Newspaper clippings 33.01.01 June 20, 1917 Garden Party at Stewarttown (Handwritten transcript) 33.01.02 Georgetown Herald, p4 Feb 25 1953 (Mrs. Mary Baily) Stewarttown in 1908 (Handwritten transcript, 6 pages) 33.01.03 Georgetown Independent,p7 April7 1952 Tirades from the Pulpit didn’t curtail Stewarttown Dances by Robert Burnett 33.01.04 Georgetown Herald, March 2 1972 Feed Mill in Ruins; Tuesday blaze destroys mill Photos: Mill reduced to blackened shell 33.01.05 Photo by R. Downs Stewarttown School’s Robert Cleave and Laura Stevens with William Lawson and Jack Reid 33.01.06 Member of Pioneer Esquesing Family, Harold Freeman Bessey dies. 33.01.07 Georgetown Herald, Jan 25 1973 Much land still to be acquired before Stewarttown By-Pass Photo: Proposed by-pass location

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33.01.08 Popular pastor’s 25 th Anniversary; 200 honor Canon J Maxwell Photos: and story by Bob Burtt. Photos: The Maxwell family; crowd; young singers 33.01.09 Milton Champion, April 25 1973 Stewarttown 33.01.10 Mrs. R. McNamara Descendant of four Pioneer Families (photocopy) 33.01.11 December 06, 1962 Stewarttown; 4 Lawson Generation operated the Feed Mill (photocopy) 33.02 Flyer - Champion Mobile Mill available from Master Feeds, Stewarttown

34 Scotch Block 34.01 Book. Records and Memories of Boston Church in the “Scotch Block” 1820- 1920, by John McCall D.D., 1920. (Photocopy, 130 pages) 34.02 Novella. Janet Campbell, A Tale of Upper Canada by Alpheus E Byerly (Photo copy, 12 pages)) 34.03 Excerpt - The Pioneers of Old Ontario, The Scotch Block (Photocopy, 3 pages) 34.04 Newspaper Clippings 34.04.01 Question of Who owns Old United Presbyterian Church now under discussion in Esquesing; Mrs. Allan of Milton claims ownership of the old church property, but deplores the present condition it is in, claiming cows are allowed to graze among the tombstones (Photo copy) 34.04.02 June 1950 Boston Church Historical Sketch at Anniversary 34.04.03 Photo by P Ford Rev. BA Nevin and Rev WR Lewis 34.04.04 Scotch Block area gets $1250 Grant 34.04.05 Milton Champion, p3 Dept 22 1971 Scotch Block Dam officially opens Photo: Dumping fingerlings 34.04.06 Rubber dam fails, floods Scotch Block Photo by Burtt: Water rushed down sixteen mile creek 34.04.07 Acton Free Press, p1 April 5 1972 Scotch Block dam collapses –repaired Photo: Dam Collapsed; flooded sixteen-mile creek 34.04.08 Milton Champion, p3 Feb 14 1973 Flooding Aftermath; Need $75000 repairs to dam 34.04.09 Milton Champion, B7 April 25 1973 Photo by B Burtt A life Membership in Scotch Block WI to Miss Eva Chisholm 34.04.10 Milton Champion, April 25 1973 Institute celebrates its 40 th anniversary

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34.04.11 Milton Champion, April 25 1973 Photo by B Burtt Mrs. Stewart Murray and Eva Chisholm Cut cake 34.04.12 Georgetown Independent, p15 Jan 16 1974 Fifth generation in Scotch Block; Board and batten house Photo: House; pre-confederation coach; maple cupboard. 34.04.13 Georgetown Independent, p13 Feb 13 1974 History relived; Georgian architecture in gracious old home Photo: wool winder, slant desk; scotch block house; English feeding chair, Councillor Howitt; Square headed transom , Story and Photos by Joyce Beaton 34.04.14 Georgetown Independent, March 19 1975, B3 Scotch Block’s Fisher house 144 years old story and photos by Joyce Beaton Photos: 1830 handmade clay brick house, Azolyn, Antique Pieces, Gordlyn Farm Barn, Gordon and Azolyn Fisher.

35 Rockwood 35.01 Telephone History - Rockwood On, 1973 (6 pages, photocopy) 35.02 Wentworth Bygones, Head of the Lake Historical Society, Vol. No. 8, 1969 - The Story of Rockwood Academy by Hugh Douglas (An address to the Society on Jan 12 1962) (Photocopy, 11 pages) 35.03 Excerpt – Rockwood - The Quakers in Canada, A History by Arthur G Dorland, Ryerson Press Toronto 1968

35.04 Newspaper Clippings 35.04.01 Vintage snowmobile found by Don Gordon Photo: 1926 Model T as snowmobile 35.04.02 Photo: Artist Yosef Drenters 35.04.03 Photo by Lorraine: Yosef Drenters and Len Hawkey, repair doors of St. John Church 35.04.04 Parking over graves suggested – St. John’s Anglican Church cemetery. Photos and Story by Lorraine Root Photos: fence on Main Street, Tombs, and cairn 35.04.05 Fire leaves Rockwood building a shell Photos by Lorraine photo: fire gutted R&M Shoppette Don Hilts Photo: fighting the blaze Photo by

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Lorraine: crowds 35.04.06 Photo: by Lorraine Same Gal Different Car, Ray and Betty Death 35.04.07 Death of Frank Kelso grieves people of Rockwood Photo: Frank Kelso 35.04.08 Student drowns on school tour – William Ronald Whitehead of Richmond Hill photo by Lorraine of Eramosa River 35.04.09 Anniversary for church – Rockwood United Church’s 105 th 35.04.10 On the Valley Road back in 1935 Photos by Mrs. Grace Bird 35.04.11 Photo by Dan Hilts: Rockwood and Districts newly formed Lions Club 35.04.12 Margaret Hanna dies at 90 years 35.04.13 Question- Millicent Milroy 35.04.14 Photo: Recognize anyone in this picture ? Rockwood Public School students ; Part of the Don Hilts Collection 35.04.15 Acton Free Press, Ambitious lads start snack bar Photo by Lorraine: Millstone Take Out Restaurant – Ed Muranko and Glen Guest. 35.04.16 Photo by Lorraine: Millstone Restaurant – spring flooding 35.04.17 Globe and Mail, March 8 1974, p8 Photos: Flood at Millstone Restaurant 35.04.18 Marks 90 th Birthday at family century farm Mrs. Florence Diamond (photo) 35.04.19 John Root denies his salary $54,442 – Wellington-Dufferin MPP 35.04.20 Hydro office moves to phone building – history of Rockwood Hydro 35.04.21 Acton Free Press, Years pass quickly for Ainsley Croft, 91 Photo by Lorraine of Ainsley Croft 35.04.22 No Oil In Lime Kilns 35.04.23 Acton Free Press, Aug 18 1971 Residents say they’ve seen phantom on bridge, Indians; Are there spirits on the Indian Trail?; Eramosa River; Spirit Valley Farm; Bridge. 35.04.24 Acton Free Press, Aug 25 1971 B4 Rockwood students issue planning study 35.04.25 Acton Free Press, B7 Sept 1 1971 Rockwood station changes hands Photo: Old Rockwood railway station Photo by Loraine of Ainsley Croft 35.04.26 Photo by Lorraine: Vintage Rail Station going down Main St., moved to Radial Museum 35.04.27 Acton Free Press, B4 Oct. 20 1971 Educators say no pat solution to village problems By Lorraine Root 35.04.28 Acton Free Press, B4 Oct 27 1971 Property owners protest building of

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dam by Lorraine Photo map of Eramosa River 35.04.29 Acton Free Press, B5 Oct 27 1971 “Wishwood” gracious old home built by second area settler Photos: home of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Price 35.04.30 Acton Free Press, Dec 1 1971 p13 Hydro poles to March down Rockwood Main St. 35.04.31 Acton Free Press, p8 Dec 29 1971 Appoint John Root Chairman of OWRC Photo of John Root 35.04.32 Ont. Architects join critics of new Rockwood P.O Photo: New Post Office 35.04.33 Sketch: Idea of new Rockwood Post office 35.04.34 Acton Free Press, B4 Deck 8 1971 New Post Office to be completed in March 72 Photo by Lorraine: Post Office; Postmaster George Day 35.04.35 Acton Free Press, p8 Jan 5 1972 Seek to Veto Rockwood P.O Photos by Lorraine: Rockwood post office; members of the trustee board 35.04.36 Acton Free Press B2 Aug 2 1972 Rockwoods new Post Office open Photos by Lorraine 35.04.37 Acton Free Press , p12 Oct 18 1972 Rockwood Post Office “chicken coop” Conservative MP Hales charges Photo Alf Hales; Dr. Margaret McReady; Gareth Blythe 35.04.38 Acton Free Press, B2 Dec 2 1972 H Coles Photos: George Day and wife honoured; new Post Office 35.04.39 Acton Free Press 120 th Anniversary for new Post Office here 35.04.40 Acton Free Press, p10 Jan 19 1972 Golden Wedding; large family joins Varcoes at celebration Photo: Mr. and Mrs. William Varcoe 35.04.41 Acton Free Press, p13 Feb 16 1972 Photo by Lorraine: Mrs. Bernie (Rudd) Palmer 35.04.42 Acton Free Press, April 11 1971 Academy owner shares its past with students photo by Lorraine: Yosef and kids 35.04.43 Acton Free Press, B6 April 12 1972 Town line in snow, April 02, 1926 35.04.44 Acton Free Press, April 19 1972 Obituary; Mrs. Jean Nicol Dodds came here in 1907 35.04.45 Resume Rockwood hearing May 1 st – water and sewer debate 35.04.46 Acton Free Press, May 3 1972 Hearing goes on and on 35.04.47 Acton Free Press, May 10 1972 Save me a river… Photo of Eramosa River by H. Coles A delightful village will vanish Photo of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence; In my view by Lorraine Root

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35.04.48 Acton Free Press, B4 May 31 1972 Obituary; Charles O’Brien dies was village secretary Photo: Charlie O’Brien 35.04.49 Acton Free Press, B5 June 7 1972 Photo by Lorraine: Firemen, Carl Meadows, Frank Allsop and Frank Kelso with 1970 GMC Tanker 35.04.50 Acton Free Press, B4 Oct 18 1972 Owner, Jean Meadows, visualizes campsite on choice village property Photos and story by Lorraine 35.04.51 Acton Free Press, B4 Jan 10 1973 New village trustees ask stop on Rockwood water, sewers Photo by Lorraine: Gary Bateman, Bert Smith, and Bob Leslie 35.04.52 Acton Free Press, Jan 31 1973 Historic Rockwood landmark for sale; Eramosa turns down request that Authority buy Old Mill Photo: 40 year old Grist Mill; Everton Grist Mill 35.04.53 Acton Free Press, p9 Feb 7 1973 Water, sewers again Rockwood benefit from increased subsidies Fire fighters, sand, animals pay, pension on agenda 35.04.54 Acton Free Press, p8 march 21 1973 Plea for Preservation of village by (and Photos) Lorraine: Lou Hilts; Yosef Drenters 35.04.55 Acton Free Press, B4 April 11 1973 McPhedians will rebuild home destroyed in all night fire Photos by H Coles: Fire Fighters fighting the blaze 35.04.56 Acton Free Press, B4 April 18 1973 Miss Milroy returns to teach school Photos Millicent Milroy teaching Gr. 2s 35.04.57 Acton Free Press, B4 June 20 1973 Yosef Drenters prize sculpture discovered in holding yard by Lorraine Root Photo by H Coles: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perry 35.04.58 Toronto Star, p12 May 19 1973 Marjan Drijber and Christine Sinclair - Suspected ‘saboteurs’, Zambia says girls shot to save power plant Photo: Helicopter search Zambezi River 35.04.59 Tragic slayings shock all of us - Marjan Drijber and Christine Sinclair 35.04.60 Zambezi troops kill local girls - Marjan Drijber and Christine Sinclair 35.04.61 Acton Free Press, p1 May 23 1973 Tragedy in Rhodesia felt keenly in Rockwood by Lorraine Root Photos: Chris Sinclair and Marjan Drijber 35.04.62 Acton Free Press, p9 July 11 1973 Death of two girls; Is Mitchell Sharp really satisfied with explanations? by Lorraine Root Photo: Oscar Drijber 35.04.63 Acton Free Press, p9 Aug 8 1973 Has the curtain come down on Drijber

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search? by Lorraine Root 35.04.64 Mitchell Sharp meet waste of time- Drijbers by Lorraine Root, Photos: Drijbers in Rhodesia; Revolutionary Poster 35.04.65 “No help from Government”; Drijbers lead off high school “Forum” by Dave Pink 35.04.66 Acton Free Press, p8 Aug 15 1973 Eye Witness account of shooting told Free Press Photo by D Pink: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Drijber and Mr. and Mrs. John Crother 35.04.67 Milton Champion, p16 Oct 10 1973 The Drijber incident; Mitchell Sharp Assures student government “deeply concerned” 35.04.68 Acton Free Press, p11 Oct 17 1973 JJ Hill Empire builder Photo by Don Hilts- Prof A. Martin, University of Washington 35.04.69 Acton Free Press, pB5 Nov 28 1973 Ned Sparks’ biographer finds star’s 1934 car here Photos Ned Sparks and cars 35.04.70 1984 Left to Ontario Heritage Foundation; Rockwood Academy…an Ontario Landmark by Mark Holmes