Milton Fair Notes From a Racing Enthusiast
A humorous diary of local horse racing talk includes remarks on riders, horses like Soapstone and Captain Red, and a plan to compete in a London race next Thursday. The writer mentions Milton Fair results, a Shetland pony purchased by Reverend Tucker, and reflections on other racers and names such as Duke and Abbe Go.
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Milton Fair
Greenwood
Soapstone
Guelph Street
Peter Tucker
Peter
Mrs. Tucker
Quentin
Bellwood
Captain Red
S.S
Ray Ellis
Jackson Street
Milton
St. Lawrence
Ole Duke
Wal
London
Geese
Dukie
Elora Wins Round Robin Girls Tourney at Rockwood Park
Elora captures Lou Hills Trophy in a Round Robin at Rockwood Ball Park as Moffat, Rockwood and Elora finish strong. Moffat defeats Rockwood then beats Elora, leaving Elora as Sunday’s champion in a season highlighted by Rockwood's spirited effort and coach Daryl Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Elors
Glen Williams
Moffat
Elora
Comin's and Goin's event and Rockwood park concert
Judy and Mari Hendry hosted Donna Milne with many at home. Villagers and visitors at Rockwood Conservation Park enjoyed concert music on Sunday afternoon. Reports note a softball injury to Sandy Root with x rays confirming healing. George and Mildred Smith of R. R. Rockwood welcomed Mildred's visiting brother as Erwin Lucas hosted a friend touring Europe.
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Judy
Mari Hendry
Donna Milne
Akowesa
Lou
Helen Hills
Rockwood Conservation Park
Sandy Root
George and
Mildred Smith
R. R. Rockwood
Mildred
Erwin Lucas
Ontario Junior Farmers donate 11000 to aid Indian farmers in 1969
The Junior Farmers of Ontario contributed 11000 dollars in 1969 to support illiterate farmers in India through World Literacy of Canada based in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers of
Ontario
India
World Literacy of Canada
Toronto
Art Arbury Canada’s premier boat racer and icon
A profile of Art Arbury, celebrated Canadian speedboat driver from Ontario. The piece traces his rise from Dwight and World War II service to leading performances, including a world speed record with Miss Supertest. It highlights his crew, leadership, philanthropy, and dedication to boat racing and conservation.
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Bulay
Algonquin Park
Canada
Art Arbury
Arbury
Oxtongue Lake
Art
Ontario
Art Asbury
Haliburton
Dwight
Lake of Bays
Hamilton
Art Hatch
Candi Boataman
Rac Duiver
Kenlin Marine
Ken Purtess
Toronto
Harvey Payne
Montreal
Paul Beaudry
Mike Schell
Mountiemont Valleyfield
Hill Ellesligton
Dornt
Ted Keown
HM Cunningham
Dan Hoathby
Ot Cunnington
Don Gouldie
Nwight
Don Corbett
Huntevilla
Canadas
Great Britain
United States
Perton
Orillia
Rockwood News on a Canadian sportsman’s versatile future
A fragment from Rockwood News discusses a Canadian sportsman named Arbury Fa contemplating a Miss Canada title replica of a predecessor. It hints at feats that could boost esteem for Canada and notes future plans in boating and racing while praising the subject as versatile and energetic. Summer sport updates are promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Arbury
Cansdlina
Canada
Sumer
Second prize novelty float credited to Mr and Mrs Turkesz
Correction to last week’s fall fair report identifies the second prize novelty float as entered by Mr. and Mrs. John Turkesz. The float depicted the Mother Goose story.
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John Turkesz
Bowlings league off to a rolling start in Rockwood
The Rockwood Bowlers League opened last Tuesday September 16 with ten six man teams under Duncan Pickmaian and staff. Top results include Harvey Jestin 753 in high triple and Shirley Salmon 633 in high triple with notable marks by Matt Harvey and Sam Nyhold. The league meets at Sporteman Bowling Alleys in Guelph each Tuesday at 9 pm. spectators welcome.
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Rockwood
Duncan Pickmaian
Iestents
Dick Dupuis
Muriel Attenhsm
Ivy Ritchie
Norton's
Cameys
Untouchables
Stratton's
Queen of Hearts
Whitewashers
Elmer's
Harvey Jestin
Shirley Salmon
Matt Harvey Eatin
Sam Nyhold
Hove Marsden
Rockwood League
Sporteman
Guelph
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Hippies
Aminarae Caneatront
Sue
England
Holland
Switeelland
Austria
Vienna
Paris
France
Arthur A
Johnson
Wookle
Atripylor
Palste Aux Tremblee
Grenvilla
Laecoux Canarda
Rockwood News
Mises Canadiana
Geslen
Isale-A-Thon
Nolo
EL Tree Farm
Chapertiey
Martha Hoeevv
Carolyn Hoey
Mullwraith
Dills Stationery
Venus ‘Blue
Black * Red
Acton
Triangle
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