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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
- Bobby (sic.) Burns Banquet in January, 1916Porcupine Advance, 3 Dec 1915, Section 1, p. 4 Corresponds to index of "Robbie Burns Society holds meeting for first dinner."Porcupine Advance, 3 Dec 1915, Section 1, p. 4 Corresponds to index of "Robbie Burns Society holds meeting for first dinner."Timmins Public Library
- Notable Banquet Given in Honor of Poet Burns
(Part 1 of 3)George Lake, Porcupine Advance, 2 Feb 1916, Section 1, p. 1, column 2 ...George Lake, Porcupine Advance, 2 Feb 1916, Section 1, p. 1, column 2 ...Timmins Public Library
- Notable Banquet Given in Honor of Poet Burns (Part 2 of 3)George Lake, Porcupine Advance, 2 Feb 1916, Section 1, p. 5, column 3,4,5 ...George Lake, Porcupine Advance, 2 Feb 1916, Section 1, p. 5, column 3,4,5 ...Timmins Public Library
- Notable Banquet Given in Honor of Poet Burns (Part 3 of 3)George Lake, Porcupine Advance, 2 Feb 1916, Section 1, p. 7 ...George Lake, Porcupine Advance, 2 Feb 1916, Section 1, p. 7 ...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 II - Wounded: List of seven men woundedPorcupine Advance, 14 Dec 1944, Section 1, p. 4 Trooper Ronald James Mackenzie - slightly wounded; Private Cecil Edward Kimball - wounded; Private Joseph Lawrence Hisko - wounded; Private Duncan Douglas Macrae - wounded; Rifleman Albert Edward Latham - wounded; Sapper Lloy Hugh Jones - slightly injured; Private John William Snyder - slightly ...Porcupine Advance, 14 Dec 1944, Section 1, p. 4 Trooper Ronald James Mackenzie - slightly wounded; Private Cecil Edward Kimball - wounded; Private Joseph Lawrence Hisko - wounded; Private Duncan Douglas Macrae - wounded; Rifleman Albert Edward Latham - …Timmins Public Library
- World War II - Wounded: 4 menPorcupine Advance, 2 Nov 1944, Section 1, p. 1 Private Donald Cannell wounded in Belgium; Rifleman Donald Duff slightly wounded; Rifleman Joseph George Henry Robichaud wounded; Harry Gram wounded...Porcupine Advance, 2 Nov 1944, Section 1, p. 1 Private Donald Cannell wounded in Belgium; Rifleman Donald Duff slightly wounded; Rifleman Joseph George Henry Robichaud wounded; Harry Gram wounded...Timmins Public Library
- Action Against Strikers PostponedPorcupine Advance, 20 Dec 1912, Section 1, p. 1 About 70 cases under the Lemieux act brought against employes (sic.) of the Hollinger Mine and others by Manager Robbins of the mine, will be heard Jan. 6, having been postponed from Friday at the request of J.M. Godfrey, counsel for the prosecution. This step was taken because in one …Porcupine Advance, 20 Dec 1912, Section 1, p. 1 About 70 cases under the Lemieux act brought against employes (sic.) of the Hollinger Mine and others by Manager Robbins of the mine, will be heard Jan. 6, having been …Timmins Public Library
- World War II - S.S. Athenia torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on September 03rd, 1939; includes photographsPorcupine Advance, 7 Sep 1939, Section 2, p. 1 Timmins Residents Rescued: Mrs. Rose McMahon, Mrs. Thomas E. Flynn, Mr. Alfred Snow Schumacher Residents Rescued: James Cullen and Mrs. Catherine Kie (brother & sister)...Porcupine Advance, 7 Sep 1939, Section 2, p. 1 Timmins Residents Rescued: Mrs. Rose McMahon, Mrs. Thomas E. Flynn, Mr. Alfred Snow Schumacher Residents Rescued: James Cullen and Mrs. Catherine Kie (brother & sister)...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
- PORCUPINE'S WAR SONGP.E.P. possibly stands for "Pro Patria et Populo" ("For Country and People") or "Pro Patria et Pace" ("For Country and Peace"). It could also be the abbreviation of a local slang expression.P.E.P. possibly stands for "Pro Patria et Populo" ("For Country and People") or "Pro Patria et Pace" ("For Country and Peace"). It could also be the abbreviation of a local …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 - 228th (Northern Fusiliers) Battalion recruiting in the NorthPorcupine Advance, 6 Dec 1916, Section 1, p. 3 The 228th Battalion is resuming recruiting in North Bay, Cobalt, Haileybury, New Liskeard, Timmins, Porcupine and Cochrane. The Battalion needs 350 men, as the unsigned postcards say....Porcupine Advance, 6 Dec 1916, Section 1, p. 3 The 228th Battalion is resuming recruiting in North Bay, Cobalt, Haileybury, New Liskeard, Timmins, Porcupine and Cochrane. The Battalion needs 350 men, as the unsigned postcards say....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 - 159th (1st Algonquins) Battalion's songPorcupine Advance, 15 Mar 1916, Section 1, p. 2 The tune of "John Brown's Body" (referring to the American abolitionist was derived from a 19th century tune titled, "Hey Brother's, Will You Meet Us?". The song was a popular marching tune at the time of the U.S. Civil war and its most famous adaptation is "The Battle Hymn of …Porcupine Advance, 15 Mar 1916, Section 1, p. 2 The tune of "John Brown's Body" (referring to the American abolitionist was derived from a 19th century tune titled, "Hey Brother's, Will You Meet Us?". The song was a popular …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 II - Victory Loan: Speakers at the Victory Loan Rally in South PorcupinePorcupine Advance, 9 Nov 1944, Section 1, p. 2 Able Seaman Albert Barsevich, Flight Sergeant Bob Hortie, Petty Officer Terry Wilson, Able Seaman Kayo Iola, Flight Sergeant Russell Dillon, Flying Officer W. Shields, Sapper Charles Cudmore...Porcupine Advance, 9 Nov 1944, Section 1, p. 2 Able Seaman Albert Barsevich, Flight Sergeant Bob Hortie, Petty Officer Terry Wilson, Able Seaman Kayo Iola, Flight Sergeant Russell Dillon, Flying Officer W. Shields, Sapper Charles Cudmore...Timmins Public Library