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 Robertson, Mel, 7 Dec 1977     From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This set of clippings contains the three-part article Burford's Royal Occasions, which ran between December 7, 1977 and January 4, 1978. It describes a variety of …

      Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University.

 Pembroke Daily Observer, 19 March 1977     Newspaper article about the history of the Petawawa Public Library in the community and Board Members.

 Pembroke Daily Observer, 22 March 1977     Newspaper article about members of the Kinette Club of Pembroke presenting a cheque to the Petawawa Public Library.

 Baldwin, G.W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 27 Oct 1977, 70-82     The question of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to both to give and receive information. The issue of confidence in governments and belief in what is said by the leaders of government. The need for a legislature with more independence and objectivity; a lessening of …

 Frazee, Rowland C., Esq., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 6 Jan 1977, 153-165     The decennial revision of the Bank Act. Some background and history. Some issues that have emerged, and future implications of the revision. Various problems, with a detailed discussion of each: the narrowness of existing banking legislation, the problem of foreign banks operating in Canada, the problem of proposed restrictions on …

 Allan, John D., Esq., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 13 Jan 1977, 166-180     The self-confidence of the Sixties replaced by the self-doubt and uncertainty of the Seventies, with a discussion of that thought. A review of Canada's institutions, particularly our economic system. Elements of keys to Canada's future: "the crucial role played by competitiveness, innovation together with achievement, initiative together with incentive, sound …

 Estey, The Hon. Chief Justice W.Z., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 20 Jan 1977, 186-208     The financial and economic problems in the courts today. First, a detailed history and examination of the legal system in Canada covering many aspects such as the court structure, the parallels in medicine, case loads, new areas of law that have to be dealt with such as environmental law, zoning …

 Blair, S. Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 27 Jan 1977, 209-223     A review of Canada's recent history and society, particularly in terms of the economy. The new exciting Canada which "likely contains much opportunity to arrange a more interesting and deserving place to live." What it is not a time for. Time, rather, to "get it together." Canada's distinctions. A time …

 Bavasi, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 3 Feb 1977, 224-232     History and background, past and present, from 1885, of baseball. The difficulties of the pursuit of a major league baseball team by Toronto: a history of that activity. What the Blue Jays and major league baseball will mean to Toronto, especially financially. How major league baseball has developed and how …

 Bandeen, Dr. Robert A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 10 Feb 1977, 233-245     Current developments in the business aspects of Canadian National, and their relevance to the future of the services provided to Canadians. A definition of the type of institution that is Canadian National. The varying perceptions of what Canadian National should do. A beginning definition of what Canadian National is not, …

 Small, C. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 17 Feb 1977, 246-258     An attempt to provide a balanced perspective and some useful insights into the way things are done in China by the Chinese people. A recent political history review. The series of "line" struggles for leadership under the Chinese Community Party over the last 50 years. The political uncertainty in China. …

 Bolton, Thomas G., Esq., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 24 Feb 1977, 259-268     The food industry and the system, and how the system can work. Co-operation and recognition of common interests by politicians, consumers, labour, and industry. Two purposes to the speaker's participation in the federal government's annual Agricultural Outlook Conference: "to urge that the government establish a coherent national policy on food," …

 Michael Shapcott, Oakville Journal Record, 13 Apr 1977     The town council has 3 weeks to make an offer on the Erchless Estate before the property owner puts it up onto the open market.

 Linda Jacobs, Oakville Journal Record, 9 Mar 1977     A development plan to develop a beach, promenade and park lands at Oakville Harbor has been approved by the town council.

 Bryan Hunt, Oakville Beaver, 14 Dec 1977     Town planning staff against proposed Outer Oakville Harbor development plan.

 Cathy Hawkins, Oakville Journal Record, 18 May 1977     Town council purchases the Chisholm estate and establishes a special committee to study possible uses.

      A letter to Miss Mary Corbett Source: Col. C. Gordon King Acquired: February 1997

      Vic Hall gets $220,000 and promise of more Source: The Cobourg Star, Thursday, October 13, 1977 Acquired: October 1996

      The Society For The Restoration Of Victoria Hall Financial Statement Source: Unknown, April 30, 1977 Acquired: October 1996