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Record Crowd at International Plowing Match Burford 15,060
A vast turnout described as one of the largest harvest events by the Ontario Plowmen’s Association. The match featured 144 competitors in one class and prize money highs, with Halton teams and local youths competing for overseas trips. Officials cite excellent soil conditions, new halton lime service, and plans for a banquet with Dr W R Beck as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Yankee Stadium
Gertie
Burford
Ontario Plowmen’s Association
Hilton
Balle Grice
Freeman
Jack Taylor
Harry Pickett
Hornby
Salada Tea Company
Stanley May
Halton
John W. Pickett
Horribs
Bark Price
Milton Win
Hest
J ‘ F Whitelock
Milton
C F
W R. Beck
Ontario Agricultural College
Norval Pariah Hall
Plowmen’s
James Russell
Norval
Georgetown
Oakville
Marlington
J. F. Whitelock
Thoa. D. Luke
Clift Trail Farm
WHO
Dundas
Ontario and Dominion Depts. of Agriculture