Letters From Soldiers From Pte Clifford Lockhart
Excerpts from Pte. Clifford Lockhart of the 177th Bn describing departure from St. John’s April 30, voyage aboard the Metagama, routine on ship, sightings, submarine watch, and life aboard. He notes deaths of ship mates, landfall in England near Shorncliffe, quarantine for measles, and proximity to trenches with distant artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Lockhart
177Th Bn
St. John’s
Barrie
Halifax
Frank
Atlantic
235Th Bn
Ireland
Russia
Elmvale
Pte
D. W. Kerr
Old England
Shorncliffe
Vimy Ridge Triumphs Recalled In Brother’s April Letter
Pte Harvey Bell writes from the front to C Bell of Craighurst describing six days in the trenches starting April 7 Easter celebrations after a Canadian victory he witnessed. He recounts relief, bath and clean clothes, and sights of villages in flames behind Fritz’s lines. He plans to bring home souvenirs when possible and mentions a May obituary for Samuel McMann, pioneer of Essa township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.bell
Craighurst
Pte
Harvey Bell
Vimy Ridge
Toronto
Fritz
Alliston
Herald
Samuel McMann
Robt. Whiteside
Barrie
Essa
McMann
West Gwillimbury
Thos. Whiteside
Miles
Frances Cain
Orange Order
Methodist Church
Elm Grove
Josiah Hayes
T. J. Heath
R. B. Heath
Saskatchewan
Henry Whiteside
H. R. Whiteside
John Walters
Ravana
Robt. Farrar
California
Herbert McMann
May 28 Court of Revision updates Oro Township assessments
The second sitting of the Court of Revision on May 28 saw all members present. Revisions shifted ownership on several lots, with Emma Blackmore replacing Robt Blackmore for parcels in Con 7 and 11, and others reassigned to Geo. McFarland and Arthur Marshall. The revised assessment roll was adopted. John Brandon's resignation as sheep valuator was withdrawn. Road and grant matters were discussed with $100 approved for road work contingent on $150 government expenditure. Council adjourned after continuing apportioning statute labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Revision
D. M. Stewart
H. D. Jamieson
Albert Smith
Jno
J.H. Cook
Geo. McFarland
Arthur Marshall
John Marshall
McKinley
McDuff
Oro
Coun. Thompson
John Brandon
Co. R
Thompson
Sécott
Strachan
Jos. Packard
Ridge Road
Farmers Picnic at Yasage Beach Meeting June 14
The Centre Simcoe Board of Agriculture and the District Women's Institute hold their annual meeting at Yasage Beach on Thursday June 14. Business starts at 1 PM with Farmers and wives urged to attend and enjoy a pleasant day.
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Centre Simcoe Board of Agriculture
District Women’s Institute
eYasage Beach
Thurs
Essa Council Minutes Reported at Thornton Meeting
Essa Council met in Thornton on May 21 with all members present. Salaries approved for various roadwork including Adams 113.87 and Elliott 5, Slight 500, Stoddart 50. Grants of 10 each to several recruits and Carter, Dunn. G.T.R. petition accepted. roadway to be completed and deeded back to township. Council adjourned to call of the reeve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Wm. Adams
Northern Division
A. Turnbull
15Th Side Road
H. Culbert
Ve Elliott
Wm. Mayberry
Hill
Nate Hillock
5Th Line
C. Corbett
H. Graham
Washout
Con
Wm. Walker
H. Slight
W. KE. Stoddart
Asaph and
Adams
Herb. Norton
D. King
T. Truax
Children’s Aid Donations Support Local Women’s Institutes
Provisions and clothing deliveries organized by Women’s Institutes in Minesing Edenvale and Barrie. Names include Mrs Sibbald Edenvale, Mrs McIntyre Barrie, Mrs Taylor Allandale, Mrs Smith Allandale, Mrs McPherson Allandale, Mrs Ardagh Bar. Bedding fruit totals listed, aiding children’s aid efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
W. I
Edenvale
Dalston
Sibbald
Barrie
McIntyre
C. Taylor
Allandale
B. Smith
E. McPherson
D. Ardagh
Bar
Bradford Town Fundraiser List of Donors and Provisions
A fragment lists donors and items for a fundraiser in Bradford. Names include Mrs. Wm Aird and J Vair with cash gifts or provisions. Toronto and Allandale appear with contributions such as ice cream and a high chair. Creemore is also mentioned. T T Young serves as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rie
Wm. Aird
Barrie
Bradford
Toronto
Red Cross
Morrison
Allandale
Creemore
Veteran Soldier Honored by Canadian Pacific Railway
Lieutenant-Colonel Fred L. Lydon, born 1838 in Bermuda, receives a lieutenant colonel promotion on the retired list after a 35 year CP Rail career and 62 years in British Empire military service. He led Highland Cadets, served in the South African and current conflicts, and helped reorganize CP Rail First Aid Branch.
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Hirty
Canadian, Pacific Railway Company
British Empire
Fred. L. Lydon
Bermuda
West Indies
Galway
Ireland
Lydon
Duke of Wellington
Napoleon
Waterloo
England
Dorset
King’s Royal Rifles
King’s Own Rifles
Canada
Quebec
Montreal
London
Ontario
Dominion
Ridgeway
Fort Erie
Regular Army
Perth
5Th Royals
5Th Royal Higlanders
Scotch Highland Cadets
Highland Cadet Battalion
EB. W. Wilson
W. E. Hodgins
Adjutant-General’s Office
Ottawa
Canadian Pacific Railway
Place d’Armes
Lord Shaughnessy
First Aid
George Bury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Liverpool
Canada’s Greatest Life Insurance Co
D.N. Reburn
Eis
Igley
Council
Essa Council
Children’s Aid
Verenico
Merrill’ & Hubbard
Ught Oak
T. T. Young, Sec.Treas
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