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POSTCARD MEMORIES: Bays named for legendary Royal Navy Figures

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Bays named for legendary Royal Navy Figures

During the five-year period (1791-1796) that he served as Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada (Ontario), John Graves Simcoe left a mark by naming, or renaming, many locations across our province
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: Teamsters earned their keep in logging industry

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Teamsters earned their keep in logging industry

They were 'particularly good with horses and earned a higher income because of their skills,' columnist explains
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: Farmer played role in transforming Holland Marsh

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Farmer played role in transforming Holland Marsh

Frustration led Dave Watson to distance himself from project, but he deserves at least 'some of the credit' for its success, says columnist
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: Storekeeper kept Gilford General afloat

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Storekeeper kept Gilford General afloat

James Andrew Blain ran store for three decades after taking over for father-in-law in 1885
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: Bradford was briefly known as Malloy's Tavern

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Bradford was briefly known as Malloy's Tavern

It later became known as Edmanson's Corners after surveying loophole
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: Steamship tied to history and folklore

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Steamship tied to history and folklore

Short-lived Ida Burton eventually became foundation for wharf
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: American magnate brought lumber boom to Bell Ewart

POSTCARD MEMORIES: American magnate brought lumber boom to Bell Ewart

Henry Williams Sage capitalized on profitable industry by building sawmill in 1854
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: The remarkable bravery of Myra Wood

POSTCARD MEMORIES: The remarkable bravery of Myra Wood

During the First World War, more than 2,800 trained civilian nurses enlisted with the Canadian army, including a 'driven' and 'very bright' Bradford resident, columnist says
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: The life and sacrifice of ‘Willie’ Nightingale

POSTCARD MEMORIES: The life and sacrifice of ‘Willie’ Nightingale

Clearing mines from shipping lanes during First World War was a monotonous but dangerous job, as young Innisfil resident found out
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: Bradford-born soldier knew life was fragile

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Bradford-born soldier knew life was fragile

Jack Sutherland boarded a ship for Britain in early May 1917; he'd be dead within the month
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