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      A questionnair sent by the Minister of Agriculture to John Breckon. Subjects include Breckon's demographic and land use information.

      A short newspaper clipping describing the disappearance and continued search of J.L. Breckon

      A newspaper clipping discussing the events that led up to the disappearance of J.L. Breckon and the continued search efforts. Breckon went missing on June 24, 1950 in the bush outside Kapuskasing, his home town.

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      This article has photographs of Whitaker's Garage which was at Dundas and Trafalgar Roads. An October 1960 "Trafalgar Day Special" insert in the local newspaper, Trafalgar Journal - The Home Newspaper of Oakville and Trafalgar, has an article on area carriage works and garages. The Trafalgar Township Historical Association has …

      The Merton area (Lots 26-35 2SDS Trafalgar) was settled as early as 1810. the first settlers were David Utter, Joseph Smith, William Bates, Cornelius Tipps and Henry Cale. The community adopted the name "Merton" when the post office opened in 1852. The name was likely chosen to commemorate the battle …

      Teaching contract signed on May 21st, 1946 between Trafalgar Township School Area in the County of Halton and Mrs. Ethel Wettlaufer. The salary was $140 a month for 10 months, beginning the 3rd of September, 1946.

      Teaching contract signed on April 5th, 1949 between Trafalgar Township School Area in the County of Halton and Mrs. Ethel Wettlaufer. The salary was $190 a month beginning the 6th of September, 1949.

      OBITUARY Eckert Wettlaufer Rev. Arthur Page, minister of Palermo United Church, assisted by Rev. W.T. Delve of Jordan, a former minister and a friend of the deceased, officiated on Saturday at the funeral of Eckert Wettlaufer, long-time Palermo resident, who died at his farm home last Thursday morning. Service was …

      Newspaper notice of the death of Mrs. W.G. Giles.

      The Merton area (Lots 26-35 2SDS Trafalgar) was settled as early as 1810. The first settlers were David Utter, Joseph Smith, William Bates, Cornelius Tipps and Henry Cale. The community adopted the name "Merton" when the post office opened in 1852. The name was likely chosen to commemorate the battle …

      George Wettlaufer Dead Palermo, Nov. 16-(Special)- George Wettlaufer, a resident of this district for 30 years, died at his home in his 82nd year, after over a year's illness, during which period he was practically helpless. Born at New Hamburg, Perth County, Mr. Wettlaufer kept a General Store at Hawkesville, …

      Article from The Star summarizing the election of officers for the Palermo and District Farmers' Club.

      This marriage record was taken from the records of St. Jude's Church.

      The teaching contract between Mrs. Ethel Wettlaufer and the Trafalgar school area signed April 21, 1948. The salary was $180.00 per month for 10 months beginning starting September 7, 1948. Ethel Wettlaufer attended Normal School (teacher’s college) in Hamilton. She and Eckhardt lived at 2467 Bronte Road in Palermo. She …

      The teaching contract between Mrs. Ethel Wettlaufer and the Trafalgar school area signed March 28, 1950. The yearly salaray was $2000.00 beginning September 5, 1950. Ethel Wettlaufer attended Normal School (teacher’s college) in Hamilton. She and Eckhardt lived at 2467 Bronte Road in Palermo. She taught at the Palermo school, …

      The teaching contract between Mrs. Ethel Wettlaufer and the Trafalgar school area signed April 5, 1951. The yearly salary was $2400.00 beginning September 4, 1951. Ethel Wettlaufer attended Normal School (teacher’s college) in Hamilton. She and Eckhardt lived at 2467 Bronte Road in Palermo. She taught at the Palermo school, …

      The teaching contract between Mrs. Ethel Wettlaufer and the Trafalgar school area signed May 10, 1952. The yearly salary was $2800.00 beginning September 2, 1952. Ethel Wettlaufer attended Normal School (teacher’s college) in Hamilton. She and Eckhardt lived at 2467 Bronte Road in Palermo. She taught at the Palermo school, …

      The teaching contract between Mrs. Ethel Wettlaufer and the Trafalgar school area signed March 18, 1953. The yearly salary was $3000.00 beginning September 8, 1953. Ethel Wettlaufer attended Normal School (teacher’s college) in Hamilton. She and Eckhardt lived at 2467 Bronte Road in Palermo. She taught at the Palermo school, …

      The teaching contract between Mrs. Ethel Wettlaufer and the Trafalgar school area signed March 12, 1954. The yearly salary was $3300.00 beginning September 7, 1954. Ethel Wettlaufer attended Normal School (teacher’s college) in Hamilton. She and Eckhardt lived at 2467 Bronte Road in Palermo. She taught at the Palermo school, …