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Geographic Location: Little Britain- Groups: Group Q: History
- Groups: Group L: Little Britain School 1913-1928
- Groups: Group I: Dr. George C. R. Hall 1918-1940
- Little Britain Public School S.S. No. 8
The school was located beside the current Baptist Community Church (Eldon Road, north of four corners.) It was built in 1913 and destroyed by fire in 1928. The school was located beside the current Baptist Community Church (Eldon Road, north of four corners.) It was built in 1913 and destroyed by fire in 1928.Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Class Picture
"Finally a new school of two rooms was built around 1913. By then I was in the senior room and we had washrooms in the basement." George C.R. Hall's words. "Finally a new school of two rooms was built around 1913. By then I was in the senior room and we had washrooms in the basement." George C.R. Hall's words.Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Class Photo with Dr. George C.R. Hall
“Our teacher was a renowned character throughout the area, very strict but fair. Ink spots on the floor or desk were not left for the janitor. The unlucky one who did the mischief cleaned it up and kept at it until Mr. Charles was satisfied. Carving initials on furniture was … “Our teacher was a renowned character throughout the area, very strict but fair. Ink spots on the floor or desk were not left for the janitor. The unlucky one who …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Opening of New School
Built 1913, originally as a two room school, but due to high attendance an extra room was added. Described as “a modern school, with new equipment and an excellent library.” Built 1913, originally as a two room school, but due to high attendance an extra room was added. Described as “a modern school, with new equipment and an excellent library.”Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Newspaper Clipping of School History
Destroyed by fire in March 1928, at a cost of $13,000. Cause of fire unknown. Newspaper clipping revealed that an individual ran into the building and brought out 1500 rounds of ammunition and rifles used by the cadets at the school. Destroyed by fire in March 1928, at a cost of $13,000. Cause of fire unknown. Newspaper clipping revealed that an individual ran into the building and brought out 1500 rounds …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Dr. George C.R. Hall Grand Master
Dr. George C.R. Hall as the Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1938. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family. Dr. George C.R. Hall as the Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1938. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Ham Radio License
Dr. George C.R. Hall was fascinated with technology. Technology in this era was the short wave radio (ham radio) and George C.R. Hall obtained his ham radio license in 1934. He communicated with people worldwide, using his call number VE3NC. His interest extended beyond learning the code to the construction … Dr. George C.R. Hall was fascinated with technology. Technology in this era was the short wave radio (ham radio) and George C.R. Hall obtained his ham radio license in 1934. …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Guest Speaker at Kiwanis
Dr. George C.R. Hall would often provide speeches to the Kiwanis Club on “modern trends in radio.” Dr. George C.R. Hall would often provide speeches to the Kiwanis Club on “modern trends in radio.”Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Mrs. George C.R. Hall and Two Children
In the 1930s, Dr. & Mrs. George C.R. Hall’s two other children, Warner and Patricia, were born. Picture of Mrs. George C.R. Hall and her two children, Warner and Patricia. In the 1930s, Dr. & Mrs. George C.R. Hall’s two other children, Warner and Patricia, were born. Picture of Mrs. George C.R. Hall and her two children, Warner and Patricia.Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Hall Children
Dr. & Mrs. George C.R. Hall’s three children in 1937. Picture: Left to right; Terence, Patricia, & Warner Hall. Dr. & Mrs. George C.R. Hall’s three children in 1937. Picture: Left to right; Terence, Patricia, & Warner Hall.Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Dr. George C.R. Hall 1918
Dr. George C.R.Hall taken in 1918. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family. Dr. George C.R.Hall taken in 1918. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.Kawartha Lakes Public Library - At Home in Little Britain
This note accompanies the photo in the presentation: "What stands out most in my memory was the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918. Classes were cancelled for two weeks, I went home to Little Britain, and drove my father on his rounds, almost around the clock, before I too was stricken … This note accompanies the photo in the presentation: "What stands out most in my memory was the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918. Classes were cancelled for two weeks, I went …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Dr. George C.R. Hall and Son
Dr. & Mrs. George C.R. Hall’s first child, Terence, was born December 1929. Dr. & Mrs. George C.R. Hall’s first child, Terence, was born December 1929.Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Dr. George C.R. Hall and Son Terence
The following note accompanies the photo in the presentation: During the Depression many of Dr. George C.R. Hall’s patients were unable to pay their medical bills. George C.R. Hall never turned away a patient, and he only charged if he knew they had a medical plan. Often the farmers would … The following note accompanies the photo in the presentation: During the Depression many of Dr. George C.R. Hall’s patients were unable to pay their medical bills. George C.R. Hall never …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Dr. George C.R. Hall and Son Terence 1937
The following note accompanies the photo in the presentation: Dr. George C.R. Hall’s dedication to his patients was evident by a 1936 incident reported in the Lindsay Post. Specifically, the story concerned an elderly woman who sustained serious burns to her hands. A call was placed to George C.R. Hall, … The following note accompanies the photo in the presentation: Dr. George C.R. Hall’s dedication to his patients was evident by a 1936 incident reported in the Lindsay Post. Specifically, the …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Letter to Prime Minister
One of the most important actions George C.R. Hall took as Grand Master, was to write to the Canadian Prime Minister to officially protest the inhuman treatment of the Jewish people in Nazi Germany, and to request the Canadian government bring these refugees to Canada. One of the most important actions George C.R. Hall took as Grand Master, was to write to the Canadian Prime Minister to officially protest the inhuman treatment of the Jewish …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Letter to Fellow Odd Fellows
George C.R. Hall’s letter to a fellow I.O.O.F. members. Dr. George C.R. Hall felt so strongly on this issue that he did not consult the I.O.O.F Advisory Board, since he knew they would approve of his action. George C.R. Hall’s letter to a fellow I.O.O.F. members. Dr. George C.R. Hall felt so strongly on this issue that he did not consult the I.O.O.F Advisory Board, since he …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Dr. George C.R. Hall Returns to Little Britain
Midsummer 1925, George C.R. Hall returned to Little Britain to practise medicine with his dad, Dr. George Wesley Hall. Midsummer 1925, George C.R. Hall returned to Little Britain to practise medicine with his dad, Dr. George Wesley Hall.Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Dr. George C.R. Hall Behind Little Britain House
Dr. George C.R. Hall and his dad, Dr. George Wesley Hall, had a practice which covered a large area, from Seagrave to the south shore of Lake Scugog and from Woodville to Sunderland. Dr. George C.R. Hall and his dad, Dr. George Wesley Hall, had a practice which covered a large area, from Seagrave to the south shore of Lake Scugog and from …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Dr. George C.R. Hall 1926
In 1926, Dr. George C.R. Hall further served his community by being appointed Little Britain School Trustee. His greatest challenge came in 1928 when many residents were opposed to the re-building of the school, since their taxes would be raised. Dr. George C.R. Hall stressed the importance of education and … In 1926, Dr. George C.R. Hall further served his community by being appointed Little Britain School Trustee. His greatest challenge came in 1928 when many residents were opposed to the …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
