North Norfolk road urged to be gravelled all weather street
Toursday 1927 readers call for graveling of the main street through MacGregor and feeder stretch from northeast to west of town. They argue the highway parallels and traffic warrant all weather surfaces, urge a petition to the Good Roads Board via the Joczl Member, and ask local groups like the Board of Trade to take action for better road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Main Street
Northorfolk
Nort
Jocz
Good Roads Board
Manitoba
North Norfolk
Board of ‘Trade
Reminiscences of North Norfolk Municipality History
A brief history of the Municipality of North Norfolk west of Winnipeg on the Canadian Pacific main line. It notes the eastern boundary thirteen miles west of Portage la Prairie, twelve towns, and dates back to 1882 with the first council including J. B. Young as Reeve and councillors Wm. Smith James Muir Allan McDougall S. Young D. Campbell and A. Pickering. James Fox was the first Secretary Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
Will of
MacGregor
Residere Siove
Winnipeg
Portage la Praire
Skiney
J. B. Young
Wm. Smith
James Muir
Allan McDougall
S. Young
D. Campbell
A. Pickering
James Fox
Early settlers and railways shape Beater district history
The article chronicles early leadership changes in Beater and surrounding townships, noting T. R. Vardon and FE Lewin in office through the war and postwar era, and detailing station sites for the Canadian National and GTP lines at Bagot, MacGregor, Austin, Sidney, Hugo, Pine Creek, and Edrans. It lists prominent settlers from 1873 onward, including Pogue, Young, Heney, Lamb, Martin, Moffatt, Lam, Thompuce, McElre, Smith, Richardson, and others, with Austin and Sidney as growing hubs. It describes trail traffic before the railway, toll bridges at Beaver Creek and Saudrel Creek, and notable anecdotes from early travelers along the South Saskatchewan trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.R. Vardon
FE Lewin
Lessor
Lewin
Car
Reeves
Counedien
Bagot
MacGregor
Austin
Sidney
Fine Company
Varcoe
Colinge
Hugo
Pine Creek
Edrans
Canadian National
Canaidan National
Old Gtp
Caye
Deer
Enira
Fitdate
Beater
Me. Hubb
Thorne
W. A. Decow
Wi. Cairne
Win Gook
Howe
Cook
Bree
Beaver Creek
Abel Caer
The Egg King Seeks Farmers For Egg Shipments
A Winnipeg based advertisement offers premium payments to farmers for eggs with up to date pricing. Terms include fresh extras at four cents per unit and a promise to pay more, inviting shipments to Bowman Avenue in Winnipeg.
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Crarr Ouyers
Winnipeg
Ron
Towle
Bowman Ave
Winaizes
Map
Equine Supplies Mentioned for Stable Comfort
A terse note references Hanes brushes combs clippers and more for horses. It promotes nose bags blankets wraps and bakers as essential stable gear and presents the source as a headquarters for horse goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Reds
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the Herald
T Trethewey, Publisher
Thames
McGregor Bros
Muresco
Brandon
Land Settlement Board
Marshall Wells Co
Fray Bentos
J. M. McPhee
Macgre
W. H. Glover
M. R. Little
J. R. Watkins Co
Watkins
G. W. West
Walkins Man
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