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Media Types: Texts- Geographic Location: Bronte
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- Bronte School Student Photograph 1898-9
#19, Edith Speers was absent when the photograph was taken; she was ill with diptheria. The photographer returned to later photograph the Baptist-Methodist picnic and photographed Edith. He attached her image to the class photo in his lab. Ross Wark notes that #2, Eliza Adams father owned a good deal … #19, Edith Speers was absent when the photograph was taken; she was ill with diptheria. The photographer returned to later photograph the Baptist-Methodist picnic and photographed Edith. He attached her …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Inside Bronte School, 1927
Bronte School, S.S. #13 was two stories built of stone in 1872 on the north side of Chisholm St. (now Marine Dr.) at Jones Street in Bronte. This building was demolished in 1923 and a new school, Centriller Public School, was built. Bronte School, S.S. #13 was two stories built of stone in 1872 on the north side of Chisholm St. (now Marine Dr.) at Jones Street in Bronte. This building was …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Bronte Home & School Operetta, "The Gypsy Rover", 1930s
Home and School Clubs were a section of the Ontario Educational Association. They were united under the local umbrella of the Halton County Council of Home and School Clubs in 1933-34, and clubs together from all across Ontario formed the Federation of Home and School Councils. The purposes of the … Home and School Clubs were a section of the Ontario Educational Association. They were united under the local umbrella of the Halton County Council of Home and School Clubs in …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Constable Coleman, RCMP, at Bronte School, 1947
Two of the photographs were autographed by Constable Coleman. Unfortunately, his writing is illegible so we can't determine the proper spelling of his name, and we don't know why he was photographed in front of Bronte School, S.S. 13, in March 1947. Two of the photographs were autographed by Constable Coleman. Unfortunately, his writing is illegible so we can't determine the proper spelling of his name, and we don't know why he …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Walton Memorial United Church, 2006
This brick building was erected as a gift from the Walton Family in memory of their father and still bears the family name as the Walton Memorial United Church, Bronte, Ontario. The church is located on Lakeshore Road, just west of Bronte Road, north side. There are many photographs and … This brick building was erected as a gift from the Walton Family in memory of their father and still bears the family name as the Walton Memorial United Church, Bronte, …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Bill Hill's Store in Bronte, 1999
This photograph was taken in 1999. Signs on the store read, (left to right): Antiques ; Frozen Yoghurt Selfserve Milkshakes ; Bill Hill's Ice Cream Shoppe. Signs not visible in this photograph give further information as to why this store was so popular - they also sold dew worms and … This photograph was taken in 1999. Signs on the store read, (left to right): Antiques ; Frozen Yoghurt Selfserve Milkshakes ; Bill Hill's Ice Cream Shoppe. Signs not visible in …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Bronte School Staff, 1946
... ...Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Bronte Public School, 1946, Room 4
Bronte School, S.S. 13, was built of stone in 1872, two stories high. It was on the north side of Chisholm St. (now Marine Drive). It was demolished in 1923 and the school shown here was built. An addition to the south was added in 1949. Centriller School closed in … Bronte School, S.S. 13, was built of stone in 1872, two stories high. It was on the north side of Chisholm St. (now Marine Drive). It was demolished in 1923 …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Richview Golf and Country Club
Ed Liptay Sr. purchased the farm from Harold Cooper in 1965. Harold Cooper, a dairy farmer, had purchased Trail Farm from Major-General Greenly in 1940. Major-General W.H. Greenly was an absentee owner and was owner of the farm by 1921. Clifford Samuel Jamieson was the Major-General Greenly's foreman at Trail … Ed Liptay Sr. purchased the farm from Harold Cooper in 1965. Harold Cooper, a dairy farmer, had purchased Trail Farm from Major-General Greenly in 1940. Major-General W.H. Greenly was an …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Bronte Dial Conversion Crew, 1957
These men, working for the telephone company, converted the Bronte phone system from manual to dial. In Ontario, for the most part, the change took place in the 1950's and it meant more people could have telephones and phone call operations were much faster. It also meant fewer people were … These men, working for the telephone company, converted the Bronte phone system from manual to dial. In Ontario, for the most part, the change took place in the 1950's and …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - 1856 Newspaper Ad for Village Lots Near Bronte Railroad Station
"Troubridge" is in keeping with the area celebration of the victories of Lord Nelson. Briefly, Captain Thomas Troubridge commanded the Culloden under Nelson, Edward Troubridge served on Nelson's flagship, the Victory, in 1803. "Troubridge" is in keeping with the area celebration of the victories of Lord Nelson. Briefly, Captain Thomas Troubridge commanded the Culloden under Nelson, Edward Troubridge served on Nelson's flagship, the …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Bronte Train Station Camp, World War I
More information on Merton Camp in the essay, "The Big Trek" by Lieutenant Colonel William A. Smy, OMM, CD, UE is found in the internet link to the website of the Central Ontario branch - Western Front Association under our photograph. More information on Merton Camp in the essay, "The Big Trek" by Lieutenant Colonel William A. Smy, OMM, CD, UE is found in the internet link to the website of …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Sovereign House Picnic (July 1996)
... ... - Bronte Horticultural Society 75th Anniversary and April general meeting
Happy Birthday Our April general meeting was a successful celebration of our 75th Anniversary. It was delightful to hear from our guests, Mr. Bill Cudmore, a lifelong resident of Bronte whose family has an ongoing connection with horticulture, our 5 past presidents who attended, and Mr. Earl Walker, a longtime … Happy Birthday Our April general meeting was a successful celebration of our 75th Anniversary. It was delightful to hear from our guests, Mr. Bill Cudmore, a lifelong resident of Bronte … - Bronte Horticultural Society 75th Anniversary celebration
Our 75th Anniversary Celebration Brenda read notes from Joan Leslie (holidaying down South), highlighting the 75 years Bronte Horticultural Society had been in existence. We were told that when Joan's research and history notes have been completed, they will be made up into a booklet. Brenda then introduced the speakers....... … Our 75th Anniversary Celebration Brenda read notes from Joan Leslie (holidaying down South), highlighting the 75 years Bronte Horticultural Society had been in existence. We were told that when Joan's … - Bronte Horticultural Society plaque at Sovereign House commemorating OHA District 6
QUERCUS alba (WHITE OAK) DONATED BY BRONTE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY TO COMMEMORATE THE OCCASION OF OHA DISTRICT 6 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING April 2011 GRANT PROVIDED BY TD BANK FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT FOUNDATION... QUERCUS alba (WHITE OAK) DONATED BY BRONTE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY TO COMMEMORATE THE OCCASION OF OHA DISTRICT 6 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING April 2011 GRANT PROVIDED BY TD BANK FRIENDS OF THE … - Victoria Academy, Merton, 1896 (S.S. #15, Merton, Halton County)
Merton boundaries were present day Burloak Drive to 3rd Line, the railway tracks near Lake Ontario north to Upper Middle Road. The intersection of Bronte Road (originally called Station Road) and the Queen Elizabeth Way (formerly Lower Middle Road) was the centre of the Merton area. The Merton area (Lots … Merton boundaries were present day Burloak Drive to 3rd Line, the railway tracks near Lake Ontario north to Upper Middle Road. The intersection of Bronte Road (originally called Station Road) …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - S.S. #15, Merton P.S., Undated
Early area settlers were David Utter, Joseph Smith, William Bates, Cornelius Tipps and Henry Cale. The name "Merton" was likely chosen to commemorate Lord Nelson (his English home with Lady Hamilton was "Merton Place") as other local villages had chosen Bronte and Palermo. The post office remained open until 1917 … Early area settlers were David Utter, Joseph Smith, William Bates, Cornelius Tipps and Henry Cale. The name "Merton" was likely chosen to commemorate Lord Nelson (his English home with Lady …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Old cenotaph plaque at the Bronte Legion
This plaque was originally part of the old cenotaph at Bronte Gore park, but was missing for years. It was found and returned to the Legion years later, by which time a new plaque had already been installed. The old plaque is now mounted at Bronte Legion Branch 486 on … This plaque was originally part of the old cenotaph at Bronte Gore park, but was missing for years. It was found and returned to the Legion years later, by which …Oakville Public Library - Ad at Bronte Pier
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