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      For information on conscription/enlistment & propaganda, see pg. 8 For information on soldiers including letters, see pg. 20

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      John Morphy writes home

      Thomas Porter was born in Reach Township on 1 January 1898 and died at Brooklin on 10 January 1974. He is buried at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin.

      Thomas Porter was born in Reach Township on 1 January 1898 and died at Brooklin on 10 January 1974. He is buried at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin.

      Black and white negative of a photograph showing an image of Whitby looking north from Base Line near Corbett's Point.

      Heydenshore Park was a summer resort established around 1900 east of Whitby Harbour. A number of cottages were built there starting in 1900 and were demolished in 1965 when the private park was sold to the Whitby Public Utilities Commission. In 1971 Heydenshore Park was sold to the Town of …

      Heydenshore Park was a summer resort established around 1900 east of Whitby Harbour. A number of cottages were built there starting in 1900 and were demolished in 1965 when the private park was sold to the Whitby Public Utilities Commission. In 1971 Heydenshore Park was sold to the Town of …

      Heydenshore Park was a summer resort established around 1900 east of Whitby Harbour. A number of cottages were built there starting in 1900 and were demolished in 1965 when the private park was sold to the Whitby Public Utilities Commission. In 1971 Heydenshore Park was sold to the Town of …

      Whitby's first water tower stood on the east side of Euclid Street north of Dundas Street from 1904-1947 when replaced with another water tower located at Kinsmen Park. The old water tower was demolished in 1950.

      The Heard family operated Heard's Taxi and Cartage for three generations, from 1910-1978. Originally owned by Richard Heard, the taxi company was sold to Lorne Caskey in 1978. Heard's office was located at 124 Brock Street North.

      The Arksey home was located on lot 23 of Concession 4 (Taunton Road) in Whitby Township. The family were pioneers of Brooklin having arrived in Whitby Township around 1836.

      Magdalen College was founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester.

      St Patrick's Day Postcard. This postcard belonged to Miss Margaret C. Mathews and was rescued from her house at 113 Main Street South before demolition. Miss Mathews was a piano teacher.

      Called Waterloo Lutheran Seminary from 1911-1925; then became known as Waterloo College until 1960 when it became Waterloo Lutheran Seminary with two divisions: Waterloo University College and Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. Became Wilfrid Laurier University in 1973. See reverse for correspondence and postage stamp; postmarked 1917.

      Postcard written by Private George Edward Savage to his wife Alice Ada Savage. Private Savage was with the 15th Bn Canadian Infantry (1st Central Ontario Regt.). He died 9th November 1918 of sickness following wounds (gas) received at Crow's Nest, North East of Hendecourt, 2nd September, 1918, aged 38.

      Norman George Bailey was born at Brooklin on September 16, 1889, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bailey. He enlisted in the 116th Battalion of Ontario County in 1916 and was killed in action on May 3, 1917 at Hill 60, Vimy Ridge, France.

      Frank A MacGrotty was the son of Whitby Police Chief Charles F. MacGrotty. Frank MacGrotty enlisted in the 116th Ontario County Battalion and went overseas as a Sergeant. He led his platoon to a first prize in Musketry at a contest in England. He died of wounds at a dressing …

      A black and white group portrait photograph of Canadian soldiers at a military camp in England. On the back is a message. The post card is not addressed. Apparently this post card was sent home by John Parker of Whitby to his wife.