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      Ernest McMillan Deverell was born in Whitby on May 15, 1883. He worked a building contractor, and became Master of Composite Lodge in 1916. Ernest died at Whitby on December 17, 1934 and is buried at Union Cemetery, Oshawa.

      This is a black and white photograph of the Ontario Ladies' College procession at the May Court Festival.

      A black and white photograph of the May Day festival shortly after the May Queen and her attendants made their procession to the throne.

      A black and white photograph of the May Queen, Mary Valentine, and her train bearers.

      James Moore was born in Reach Township on November 14, 1872. He commenced a medical practice at Brooklin in 1900 and was medical officer for the 116th Battalion in 1916-1917, serving in Canada and England. He was also a medical officer of health for Whitby Township. He served as registrar …

      This home was located south of Trent Street at 709 Centre Street South. Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), a retired Presbyterian minister. Van Wyck provided this service to the town, free of charge, during the Great Depression. By the summer of …

      George Hopkins built a music hall on the south east corner of Brock Street and Colborne Street, 201 Brock Street South, in 1877. In 1879 the building became Whitby's town hall and served as such until 1960. The building was demolished at the end of 1960.

      A black and white photograph of the first boy scouts in Whitby. They are lined up outside the C.P.R. station on the east side of Brock Street south of the C.P.R. tracks.

      The tannery was one of three main industries in Whitby during the early 20th century. Whitby’s main industries at this time were a buckle factory; blanket factory and tannery. The tannery was in operation from 1863 to 1952. Located at 301 Brock Street South, the tannery was at the corner …

      Henry James (Harry) Hewis (1894-1968) was a butcher in Whitby from 1904-1964. He worked with his brother and father. He often operated the butcher cart and later, truck.

      Corbett's Point is located on the shore of Lake Ontario east of Thickson Road. In 1948 Corbett's Point was renamed Thickson Point.

      On 2 November 1916, a train loaded with mules bound for Montreal was derailed at the junction of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Port Whitby and Port Perry Railway as a result of an error made by the switchman.

      On 2 November 1916, a train loaded with mules bound for Montreal was derailed at the junction of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Port Whitby and Port Perry Railway as a result of an error made by the switchman.

      On 2 November 1916 a train transporting mules was wrecked at the junction of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Port Whitby and Port Perry Railway due to a switchman's error.

      On 2 November 1916 a train transporting mules was wrecked at the junction of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Port Whitby and Port Perry Railway due to a switchman's error.

      Black and white negative of a photograph of the members of the Ontario County Council around 1916. This photograph was taken in front of the Ontario County Courthouse.

      Black and white negative of a photograph of the Ontario County Council around 1916. The photograph was taken at the Ontario County Courthouse. Top row, second from left: Frank Mason Middle row, far right: John E. Farewell (Clerk) Front row, second from left: Fred Rowe

      This is from the February 17, 1916 issue of The Gazette and Chronicle.

      This is a newspaper clipping from the Gazette and Chronicle.

      A black and white photograph of a number of soldiers in uniform from the 116th Battalion marching along Dundas Street at Brock Street. In this photograph the soldiers are marching past the Four Corners following a flag raising ceremony which took place at the Armouries on Dundas Street East. A …