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Barrie Town Council Opens 1917 with Public Works Chair Vacancy
Alderman Tyrer was passed over for the Works chair due to his protest and Alan Tyrer was placed in charge after no other candidate could be found. Mayor’s address urged cooperative efforts, with emphasis on settling town accounts with the Canada Producer Gas Engine Co and Carriage Co, and pursuing industrial development. The retirement of R. J. Fletcher from the Public Library Board marked the end of long service. notes cover library history, key figures, and ongoing upkeep costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Wisdom
Department of Public Works and Sewers
Ald. Tyrer
Alan Tyrer
Gifice
Canada Producer & Gas Engine Company, Limited
Barrie Carriage Company
Barrie
R. J. Fletcher
Public Library Board
Fletcher
Old Mechanic’s Institute
Hay
Marr
Water and Light
Percy Morrison
Morrison
West Ward
Sudbury
Sudbury Star
P. Morrison
James Purvis
J. R. Wainwright
Wainwright and Morrison
Board of Trade
Council Board
Hydro
British-America Nickel Corporation
Harry Hamilton
Markham
Old Northern Ry
Orillia
Gravenhurst
Penetang
Hamilton
G.T.R