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  • The Forgotten Brother: John Carlyle
    The Forgotten Brother: John Carlyle
    Textcomment       This book by Joseph A. Scott traces the history of the "forgotten" Carlyle brother, John Carlyle. He was the half-brother of the much more famous Thomas Carlyle, historian and philosopher. John was born in Scotland, but emigrated to North America and eventually moved to Mount Pleasant, where he lived most …
    Textcomment     This book by Joseph A. Scott traces the history of the "forgotten" Carlyle brother, John Carlyle. He was the half-brother of the much more famous Thomas Carlyle, historian and philosopher. …
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  • It's a Dog's Life by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    It's a Dog's Life by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    Text       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 clipping contains the article It's a Dog's Life. The article may not have been republished. Newspaper clippings donated by Liz (Robertson) Brown; reprinted with permission …
    Text     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 clipping contains the article It's …
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  • February - Love in a Snowbank by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    February - Love in a Snowbank by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    Text       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 clipping contains the article February - Love in a Snowbank. The article may not have been republished. Newspaper clippings donated by Liz (Robertson) Brown; reprinted …
    Text     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 clipping contains the article February …
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  • The Joy of Christmas Days by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    The Joy of Christmas Days by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    Text       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 clipping contains the article The Joy of Christmas Days. The article may not have been republished. Newspaper clippings donated by Liz (Robertson) Brown; reprinted with …
    Text     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 clipping contains the article The …
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  • Nuts to You by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    Nuts to You by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    Text       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 clipping contains the article Nuts to You. It describes Christmas celebrations in Burford in 1920s. The article may not have been republished. Newspaper clippings donated …
    Text     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 clipping contains the article Nuts …
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  • The Days of Knights by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    The Days of Knights by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    Text       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 clipping contains the article The Days of Knights. It describes "medieval games" in Burford in the 1920s. The article may not have been republished. Newspaper …
    Text     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 clipping contains the article The …
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  • The Congregational Cemetery by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    The Congregational Cemetery by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    Text       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 clipping contains the article The Congregational Cemetery. It describes the history of the Congregational Cemetery in Burford, Ont. The article may not have been republished. …
    Text     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 clipping contains the article The …
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  • The First Frost by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    The First Frost by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    Text       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 clipping contains the article The First Frost. The article may not have been republished. Newspaper clippings donated by Liz (Robertson) Brown; reprinted with permission from …
    Text     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 clipping contains the article The …
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  • Anyone for Tennis? by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    Anyone for Tennis? by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    Text       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 clipping contains the article Anyone for Tennis? It describes the history of tennis games played in Burford. The article may not have been republished. Newspaper …
    Text     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 clipping contains the article Anyone …
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  • The Merry Months of May and June by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    The Merry Months of May and June by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Times
    Text       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 clipping contains the article The Merry Months of May and June. The article may not have been republished. Newspaper clippings donated by Liz (Robertson) Brown; …
    Text     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 clipping contains the article The …
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  • The end of an era
    The end of an era
    Image       This 6 Jan 1999 Burford Times article announces the end of Burford Township as an independent municipality after it joined with other local townships to create the County of Brant. A photo features Town Crier Larry Davis, who is also quoted in the article. President of Burford Cathcart Harley Branch …
    Image     This 6 Jan 1999 Burford Times article announces the end of Burford Township as an independent municipality after it joined with other local townships to create the County of Brant. …
  • Winter carnival fever runs high in Harley
    Winter carnival fever runs high in Harley
    Image       This article from the 3 March 1999 edition of the Burford Times features three photos and a description of the Winter Carnival held at Harley-Northfield School. Students in the photos include Andra Curtis, Evan McDonald, and Nathan Norman.
    Image     This article from the 3 March 1999 edition of the Burford Times features three photos and a description of the Winter Carnival held at Harley-Northfield School. Students in the photos …
  • Several local farmers take leading role in ginseng
    Several local farmers take leading role in ginseng
    Image       This January 13, 1999 article from the Burford Times describes the growing ginseng industry and partnerships between local farmers and Chinese sellers. The first annual meeting of the Ontario Ginseng Co-operative Inc was held at the Hungarian Hall in Delhi on 16 Dec 1998. Directors for the Co-operative include George …
    Image     This January 13, 1999 article from the Burford Times describes the growing ginseng industry and partnerships between local farmers and Chinese sellers. The first annual meeting of the Ontario Ginseng …
  • Old-fashioned Christmas Concert
    Old-fashioned Christmas Concert
    Image       A series of photos and a brief article from the January 06, 1999 issue of the Burford Times recounting the annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Concert hosted by the Burford Township Historical Society. Performers include: Harold, Troy and Lindsay Neil Dan, Gail, and Emily Clement Trevor Smith Nigel Hull Bobby Jo Givens …
    Image     A series of photos and a brief article from the January 06, 1999 issue of the Burford Times recounting the annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Concert hosted by the Burford Township Historical …
  • Stephenson family may hold the record for Post Office service
    Stephenson family may hold the record for Post Office service
    Image       An article from the April 29, 1999 issue of the Burford Times describing an event which celebrated 100 years and three generations of the Stephenson family operating the post office in Cathcart. A photo feature Mayor Ron Eddy and Post Mistress Sue Thompson, granddaughter of Post Master John E. Stephenson.
    Image     An article from the April 29, 1999 issue of the Burford Times describing an event which celebrated 100 years and three generations of the Stephenson family operating the post office …
  • Community says thank you to two retiring librarian
    Community says thank you to two retiring librarian
    Image       This article from the September 08, 1999 issue of the Burford Times describes a gathering at the Burford Public Library which honoured two retiring librarians, Mary Camillieri and Betty Stroud.
    Image     This article from the September 08, 1999 issue of the Burford Times describes a gathering at the Burford Public Library which honoured two retiring librarians, Mary Camillieri and Betty Stroud.
  • Memories of the war years
    Memories of the war years
    Image       This editorial from the 10 November 1999 edition of The Burford Times describes local author Elaine McEwan Oliver's experiences in Canada during the Second World War.
    Image     This editorial from the 10 November 1999 edition of The Burford Times describes local author Elaine McEwan Oliver's experiences in Canada during the Second World War.
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