MG1 A9 – John McDonald Collection 1 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. 2 MG1 A9 – John McDonald Collection 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.) MG1 A9 – John McDonald Collection 3 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 4 MG1 A9 – John McDonald Collection 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 MG1 A9 – John McDonald Collection 5 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.