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  • Cast of Whitby Modern Players Theatrical Group, 1948
    Cast of Whitby Modern Players Theatrical Group, 1948
    Imagemysterycomment       A black and white photograph of the cast of Whitby Modern Players Theatrical group. This photograph was taken in the Whitby Town Hall where the Modern Players presented their plays. Back Row: Doris Holliday; unidentified. Middle Row: unidentified (police officer); Ralph Wilson (carried by police officer); Frances Pearse; Margaret Sleep; …
    Imagemysterycomment     A black and white photograph of the cast of Whitby Modern Players Theatrical group. This photograph was taken in the Whitby Town Hall where the Modern Players presented their plays. …
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  • Ernie Cay Lumber Company (Interior), 1948
    Ernie Cay Lumber Company (Interior), 1948
    Imagecomment       A photograph of Ernie Cay Oshawa Lumber Company in Oshawa, Ontario. An unidentified man is sitting at a desk. The calendar on the wall says December 20th.
    Imagecomment     A photograph of Ernie Cay Oshawa Lumber Company in Oshawa, Ontario. An unidentified man is sitting at a desk. The calendar on the wall says December 20th.
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  • Town Christening, 1948
    Town Christening, 1948
    Imagecomment       Group/family portrait in front of All Saints Church in Whitby. This is a photo of the parents and godparents on the day of the baptism of three granddaughters born in 1948 to the Town family: Susan, Lynda, and Jennifer. The persons in the photo from left to right: Back row: …
    Imagecomment     Group/family portrait in front of All Saints Church in Whitby. This is a photo of the parents and godparents on the day of the baptism of three granddaughters born in …
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  • Dilly Benjamin Coleman, Ontario County Judge
    Dilly Benjamin Coleman, Ontario County Judge
    Imagecomment       D.B. Coleman was educated at the university of Toronto, B.A. 1914, LL.B. 1916. He formed a partnership with W.A. Macomb under the name of Macombe and Coleman. He also practiced with the firm of Gregory, Gooderham, Campbell and Coleman in Toronto. He was active in Welland County politics and was …
    Imagecomment     D.B. Coleman was educated at the university of Toronto, B.A. 1914, LL.B. 1916. He formed a partnership with W.A. Macomb under the name of Macombe and Coleman. He also practiced …
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  • Jack Scott and George Steffler, c.1948
    Jack Scott and George Steffler, c.1948
    Imagemysterycomment       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 1935, Whitby had a population of about 4,000 people and a house numbering …
    Imagemysterycomment     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 …
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  • Construction of Spruce Villa Hotel Addition, 1948
    Construction of Spruce Villa Hotel Addition, 1948
    Imagemysterycomment       This farmhouse was originally constructed in 1872 at 734 Dundas Street West. It was owned by William Clendenan (1826-1906). Around 1918, this property was purchased by Mrs. W.H. Weddell and she turned the house into one of the first bread and breakfasts in Whitby. She renamed the house Spruce Villa …
    Imagemysterycomment     This farmhouse was originally constructed in 1872 at 734 Dundas Street West. It was owned by William Clendenan (1826-1906). Around 1918, this property was purchased by Mrs. W.H. Weddell and …
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  • W.C. Town Christening at All Saints Church, Whitby, Ontario, 1948
    W.C. Town Christening at All Saints Church, Whitby, Ontario, 1948
    Imagemysterycomment       William Clarence Town (1885-1963) was a prominent businessman in the town of Whitby. He operated a furniture business starting in 1927 at 126 Brock Street South and in 1954 with his sons, he opened a funeral chapel on Dundas Street East. Mr. Town was a devoted member of All Saints' …
    Imagemysterycomment     William Clarence Town (1885-1963) was a prominent businessman in the town of Whitby. He operated a furniture business starting in 1927 at 126 Brock Street South and in 1954 with …
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  • Oshawa Hospital Graduates (Image 1 of 4)
    Oshawa Hospital Graduates (Image 1 of 4)
    Imagemysterycomment       The women in this photograph are graduates of Oshawa Hospital school of nursing.
    Imagemysterycomment     The women in this photograph are graduates of Oshawa Hospital school of nursing.
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  • Ontario Regiment Reunion (Image 1 of 4)
    Ontario Regiment Reunion (Image 1 of 4)
    Imagemysterycomment       During the Second World War Lt. Col. E.F. Bastedo was a member of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons. The crest on his jacket in this photo is the crest of the Dragoons. Following the end of the Second World War E.F. Bastedo became Commanding Officer (Militia) for the Ontario Regiment from …
    Imagemysterycomment     During the Second World War Lt. Col. E.F. Bastedo was a member of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons. The crest on his jacket in this photo is the crest of the …
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  • Whitby Modern Players - Variety Show 1948 (Image 1 of 16)
    Whitby Modern Players - Variety Show 1948 (Image 1 of 16)
    Imagemysterycomment       According to Whitby Courthouse Theatre, the Whitby Modern Players presented many fine plays, notably "Blithe Spirit" and other comedies. However, the group folded and there was a hiatus in theatre activity in Whitby until 1957, at which time the Whitby Theatre Guild (W.T.G.) was born. W.T.G. presented their plays in …
    Imagemysterycomment     According to Whitby Courthouse Theatre, the Whitby Modern Players presented many fine plays, notably "Blithe Spirit" and other comedies. However, the group folded and there was a hiatus in theatre …
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  • Whitby Modern Players - Variety Show 1948 (Image 9 of 16)
    Whitby Modern Players - Variety Show 1948 (Image 9 of 16)
    Imagemysterycomment       According to Whitby Courthouse Theatre, the Whitby Modern Players presented many fine plays, notably "Blithe Spirit" and other comedies. However, the group folded and there was a hiatus in theatre activity in Whitby until 1957, at which time the Whitby Theatre Guild (W.T.G.) was born. W.T.G. presented their plays in …
    Imagemysterycomment     According to Whitby Courthouse Theatre, the Whitby Modern Players presented many fine plays, notably "Blithe Spirit" and other comedies. However, the group folded and there was a hiatus in theatre …
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  • Whitby Modern Players - Variety Show 1948 (Image 16 of 16)
    Whitby Modern Players - Variety Show 1948 (Image 16 of 16)
    Imagemysterycomment       According to Whitby Courthouse Theatre, the Whitby Modern Players presented many fine plays, notably "Blithe Spirit" and other comedies. However, the group folded and there was a hiatus in theatre activity in Whitby until 1957, at which time the Whitby Theatre Guild (W.T.G.) was born. W.T.G. presented their plays in …
    Imagemysterycomment     According to Whitby Courthouse Theatre, the Whitby Modern Players presented many fine plays, notably "Blithe Spirit" and other comedies. However, the group folded and there was a hiatus in theatre …
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  • Leonard Carol Racher with machine, 1948
    Leonard Carol Racher with machine, 1948
    Imagecomment       Leonard Racher (1909-1951) was a well-known contractor who started L.C. Racher Construction Company of Whitby.
    Imagecomment     Leonard Racher (1909-1951) was a well-known contractor who started L.C. Racher Construction Company of Whitby.
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  • Ontario Hospital Bowling Champions, 1948
    Ontario Hospital Bowling Champions, 1948
    Imagemysterycomment       Black and white negative showing the Ontario Hospital staff bowling champion team. Each team member is holding a trophy.
    Imagemysterycomment     Black and white negative showing the Ontario Hospital staff bowling champion team. Each team member is holding a trophy.
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  • Powell 35th Wedding Anniversary, June 4, 1948
    Powell 35th Wedding Anniversary, June 4, 1948
    Imagecomment       Elmer John Powell was born at Pickering Township, Ontario on 7 July 1889. He married Adella Lariene Richardson at Pickering Township on 4 June 1913. He died on 28 June 1972 and is buried in Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby, Ontario. Adella Lariene Richardson was born 18 May 1890 at Whitby, …
    Imagecomment     Elmer John Powell was born at Pickering Township, Ontario on 7 July 1889. He married Adella Lariene Richardson at Pickering Township on 4 June 1913. He died on 28 June …
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  • Brown-Eastwood Wedding, July 28, 1948
    Brown-Eastwood Wedding, July 28, 1948
    Imagemysterycomment       Marjorie Georgina Ruddy (1908-1980) was a prominent Whitby photographer and the only commercial photographer in Whitby during the 1930s and 1940s. Marjorie was the official photographer for the Whitby Police Department starting in the 1930s and as a result took many photographs of car accidents, fingerprints and crime scenes. (Station …
    Imagemysterycomment     Marjorie Georgina Ruddy (1908-1980) was a prominent Whitby photographer and the only commercial photographer in Whitby during the 1930s and 1940s. Marjorie was the official photographer for the Whitby Police …
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  • Brown-Eastwood Wedding, July 28, 1948
    Brown-Eastwood Wedding, July 28, 1948
    Imagecomment       Marjorie Georgina Ruddy (1908-1980) was a prominent Whitby photographer and the only commercial photographer in Whitby during the 1930s and 1940s. Marjorie was the official photographer for the Whitby Police Department starting in the 1930s and as a result took many photographs of car accidents, fingerprints and crime scenes. (Station …
    Imagecomment     Marjorie Georgina Ruddy (1908-1980) was a prominent Whitby photographer and the only commercial photographer in Whitby during the 1930s and 1940s. Marjorie was the official photographer for the Whitby Police …
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  • Terrett Wedding, September 4, 1948
    Terrett Wedding, September 4, 1948
    Imagecomment       Reginald St. John Terrett immigrated to Canada in 1922. He worked for General Motors in Oshawa, Ontario and established several Boy Scout troops in the area. In 1940 he moved to Regina, Saskatchewan where he met Helen Payne. They had three children, Grace, Joseph and Barbara. Mr. Terrett is a …
    Imagecomment     Reginald St. John Terrett immigrated to Canada in 1922. He worked for General Motors in Oshawa, Ontario and established several Boy Scout troops in the area. In 1940 he moved …
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  • Brown-Eastwood Wedding, July 28, 1948
    Brown-Eastwood Wedding, July 28, 1948
    Imagemysterycomment       Marjorie Georgina Ruddy (1908-1980) was a prominent Whitby photographer and the only commercial photographer in Whitby during the 1930s and 1940s. Marjorie was the official photographer for the Whitby Police Department starting in the 1930s and as a result took many photographs of car accidents, fingerprints and crime scenes. (Station …
    Imagemysterycomment     Marjorie Georgina Ruddy (1908-1980) was a prominent Whitby photographer and the only commercial photographer in Whitby during the 1930s and 1940s. Marjorie was the official photographer for the Whitby Police …
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