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- 257th Overseas Battalion (Railway Construction) ArticlePorcupine Advance, 14 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 1 257th BATT. TO GO OVERSEAS THIS WEEK WITH 228TH BATT.: All Recruiting for 257th in Ontario Ordered Discontinued. - Lieut. P.F.K. Gallagher and his staff left here on Friday to report at the headquarters of the 257th Battalion in Toronto. The Militia Dept. has ordered all further recruiting for the …Porcupine Advance, 14 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 1 257th BATT. TO GO OVERSEAS THIS WEEK WITH 228TH BATT.: All Recruiting for 257th in Ontario Ordered Discontinued. - Lieut. P.F.K. Gallagher and his staff left here on Friday to …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 14 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 1 257th BATT. TO GO OVERSEAS THIS WEEK WITH 228TH BATT.: All Recruiting for 257th in Ontario Ordered Discontinued. - Lieut. P.F.K. Gallagher and his staff left here on Friday to report at the headquarters of the 257th Battalion in Toronto. The Militia Dept. has ordered all further recruiting for the …Porcupine Advance, 14 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 1 257th BATT. TO GO OVERSEAS THIS WEEK WITH 228TH BATT.: All Recruiting for 257th in Ontario Ordered Discontinued. - Lieut. P.F.K. Gallagher and his staff left here on Friday to …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 10 Jan 1917, Section 1, p. 6 Over 5,900 fans saw the 228th Battalion defeat the Torontos at the Arena by a score of 4 to 0. The work of Lockhart in goal for the 228th was the big feature of the game. The play of the McNamaras was also worth of mention....Porcupine Advance, 10 Jan 1917, Section 1, p. 6 Over 5,900 fans saw the 228th Battalion defeat the Torontos at the Arena by a score of 4 to 0. The work of Lockhart in goal for the 228th was …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 10 Jan 1917, Section 1, p. 8 The first recruit to sign up with the 228th Construction Battalion, Norther Fusiliers, in their present campaign in Timmins was Mr. Andrew Haughland, who will make the best type of soldier because he is the best type of man and citizen. "This is the type of man we want," say …Porcupine Advance, 10 Jan 1917, Section 1, p. 8 The first recruit to sign up with the 228th Construction Battalion, Norther Fusiliers, in their present campaign in Timmins was Mr. Andrew Haughland, who will make the best type of …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 10 Jan 1917, Section 1, p. 8 A team mustered from the 228th Battalion was deafeated by the Aura Lees at Toronto last Thursday by a score of 6 to 5, but of course it was THE 228th Hockey Team, which the latter all-star aggregation seems to be about unbeatable....Porcupine Advance, 10 Jan 1917, Section 1, p. 8 A team mustered from the 228th Battalion was deafeated by the Aura Lees at Toronto last Thursday by a score of 6 to 5, but of course it was THE …Timmins Public Library
- J.N. Levine is underage for the 228th (Northern Fusiliers) BattalionPorcupine Advance, 27 Jun 1917, Section 1, p. 8 Pte. J.N. Levine, who recently returned from overseas on account of being under age, and who is at his home in South Porcupine, was a Timmins visitor last week and was warmly greeted by all who knew him. He has many interesting facts to relate regarding his experiences since jointing …Porcupine Advance, 27 Jun 1917, Section 1, p. 8 Pte. J.N. Levine, who recently returned from overseas on account of being under age, and who is at his home in South Porcupine, was a Timmins visitor last week and …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - Stores missing from the 159th and 228th BattalionsPorcupine Advance, 27 Jun 1917, Section 1, p. 6 A Court of Enquiry was recently held in Haileybury, in which Major Gordon was one of the officers acting in the judicial military capacity. The Enquiry was in connection with the disappearance of military stores issued to the 159th and 228th Battalions. No announcement of the finding of the Court …Porcupine Advance, 27 Jun 1917, Section 1, p. 6 A Court of Enquiry was recently held in Haileybury, in which Major Gordon was one of the officers acting in the judicial military capacity. The Enquiry was in connection with …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th (Northern Fusiliers) Battalion discharges Eddie OatmanPorcupine Advance, 28 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 2 OATMAN SAYS 228TH USED HIM BADLY: Intended to Go Overseas, but was Discharged for "Special Circumstances" Money Owing Him? - Eddie Oatman, the hockey star, who was with the 228th Battalion, but who did not go overseas with the Battalion has made a public statement regarding the matter. Despatches ...Porcupine Advance, 28 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 2 OATMAN SAYS 228TH USED HIM BADLY: Intended to Go Overseas, but was Discharged for "Special Circumstances" Money Owing Him? - Eddie Oatman, the hockey star, who was with the 228th …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 17 Jan 1917, Section 1, p. 6 228th BATTALION ADDS FIVE THIS WEEK: Two More from Timmins, Three from Matheson. Many More Good Propects. - Since the last issue of The Advance, Lieut. J.M. Allan and Sergt. Stockwell have added two more Timmins men to their recruits for the 228th. Three other good men have also been …Porcupine Advance, 17 Jan 1917, Section 1, p. 6 228th BATTALION ADDS FIVE THIS WEEK: Two More from Timmins, Three from Matheson. Many More Good Propects. - Since the last issue of The Advance, Lieut. J.M. Allan and Sergt. …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 7 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 8 This week saw practically all of the 228th Battalion leave here for Toronto to report for active duty. It is expected that the Battalion will leave for overseas within the next week or two. On Monday there was a big crowd at the station to see some of the boys …Porcupine Advance, 7 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 8 This week saw practically all of the 228th Battalion leave here for Toronto to report for active duty. It is expected that the Battalion will leave for overseas within the …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 14 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 7 Sergt. R.H. Payne, of the 228th Battalion died in Toronto recently at the base hospital, where he was undergoing treatment for appendicitis. He was a Boer War veteran, and was formerly an employee of the Dome Mines. His wife and family are in England....Porcupine Advance, 14 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 7 Sergt. R.H. Payne, of the 228th Battalion died in Toronto recently at the base hospital, where he was undergoing treatment for appendicitis. He was a Boer War veteran, and was …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 21 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 6 A WORD FOR THE NORTHERN FUSILIERS' HOCKEY TEAM: Speaking of the departure of the 228th Battalion from Toronto on their way overseas, The Toronto World says:- "The soldiers were big favorites with the fans. They always played clean hockey, and always put their best foot forward. One can hardly say …Porcupine Advance, 21 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 6 A WORD FOR THE NORTHERN FUSILIERS' HOCKEY TEAM: Speaking of the departure of the 228th Battalion from Toronto on their way overseas, The Toronto World says:- "The soldiers were big …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 28 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 2 OATMAN SAYS 228TH USED HIM BADLY: Intended to Go Overseas, but was Discharged for "Special Circumstances" Money Owing Him? - Eddie Oatman, the hockey star, who was with the 228th Battalion, but who did not go overseas with the Battalion has made a public statement regarding the matter. Despatches ...Porcupine Advance, 28 Feb 1917, Section 1, p. 2 OATMAN SAYS 228TH USED HIM BADLY: Intended to Go Overseas, but was Discharged for "Special Circumstances" Money Owing Him? - Eddie Oatman, the hockey star, who was with the 228th …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 14 Mar 1917, Section 1, p. 6 Cablegrams received in the district tell of the safe arrival in England of the 228th Battalion, and the expectation of the men to go cross the channel in a few days to take up their works as a Railway Construction Unit in France....Porcupine Advance, 14 Mar 1917, Section 1, p. 6 Cablegrams received in the district tell of the safe arrival in England of the 228th Battalion, and the expectation of the men to go cross the channel in a few …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 21 Mar 1917, Section 1, p. 6 Mrs. A. Wyatt of New Liskeard has received word that her son, Pte. Geo. Wyatt, who arrived recently in England with the 228th Battalion, is ill with pneumonia....Porcupine Advance, 21 Mar 1917, Section 1, p. 6 Mrs. A. Wyatt of New Liskeard has received word that her son, Pte. Geo. Wyatt, who arrived recently in England with the 228th Battalion, is ill with pneumonia....Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 25 Apr 1917, Section 1, p. 4 228TH BATTALION NOW IN FRANCE: Known now as the 6th C.R.T. Batt. Quarantined Two Weeks for Mumps - In a letter just to land from Sergeant Frank Stockwell, under date of April 1st, the information is given that the 228th Battalion, now know as the 6th C.R.T. Battalion, was leaving …Porcupine Advance, 25 Apr 1917, Section 1, p. 4 228TH BATTALION NOW IN FRANCE: Known now as the 6th C.R.T. Batt. Quarantined Two Weeks for Mumps - In a letter just to land from Sergeant Frank Stockwell, under date …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 13 Jun 1917, Section 1, p. 8 Word has been received in town that Rev. J.M. Allan, formerly pastor of the Byrnes Presbyterian church at Timmins, who went overseas with the 228th Railway Construction Battalion as a Lieutenant, reverted to the rank of Private to get over to France, and is now motorcycle despatch rider at the …Porcupine Advance, 13 Jun 1917, Section 1, p. 8 Word has been received in town that Rev. J.M. Allan, formerly pastor of the Byrnes Presbyterian church at Timmins, who went overseas with the 228th Railway Construction Battalion as a …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - 228th Battalion: Northern Fusiliers articlePorcupine Advance, 3 Jan 1917, Section 1, p. 1 INDIAN MEMBER OF THE 228th DEAD: Pte. B. Nackogie Passed Away in Toronto from Pneumonia - Pte. B. Nackogie, the Indian member of the 228th Battalion, died last week from pneumonida at the Base Hospital in Toronto, and was laid to rest in Prospect Cemetery there with ceremony's solemn and …Porcupine Advance, 3 Jan 1917, Section 1, p. 1 INDIAN MEMBER OF THE 228th DEAD: Pte. B. Nackogie Passed Away in Toronto from Pneumonia - Pte. B. Nackogie, the Indian member of the 228th Battalion, died last week from …Timmins Public Library
- World War I - Letter from C.M. Piercy, re: 228th (Northern Fusiliers) Battalion, C.E.F.Porcupine Advance, 1 Aug 1917, Section 1, p. 1 228TH BATTALION WORKS TO THE TUNE OF SCREAMING SHELLS: Hundred 8.2 Shells Dropped Near Them in One Morning Writes Capt. Piercy - In a letter to Mr. Chas. Hall, Secretary of the Porcupine Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Captain C.M. Piercy tells of the experiences of the 228th Railway Construction Battalion …Porcupine Advance, 1 Aug 1917, Section 1, p. 1 228TH BATTALION WORKS TO THE TUNE OF SCREAMING SHELLS: Hundred 8.2 Shells Dropped Near Them in One Morning Writes Capt. Piercy - In a letter to Mr. Chas. Hall, Secretary …Timmins Public Library
- "WEE MACGREGOR" WRITES FROM FRANCEPorcupine Advance, 12 Sep 1917, Section 1, p. 7 "Viam Paramus" on the badge of the 2nd Canadian Pioneers translates approximately as "We Prepare the Way".Porcupine Advance, 12 Sep 1917, Section 1, p. 7 "Viam Paramus" on the badge of the 2nd Canadian Pioneers translates approximately as "We Prepare the Way".Timmins Public Library