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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1950
Page
5
The article notes the completion of Canada’s first transcontinental railway in 1885 and highlights agricultural and demographic developments. It mentions over 25 million acres seeded to spring wheat, and population growth tied to key historical events such as the American Revolution, the Irish famine, railway construction, and western settlement.
Bud Rolph complains after taking second prize with his colt at Orono Fair while Stan Chapman wins first tied to a pastured colt Stan planned as a thrift bid from Bill Rutherford. The piece questions judge bias and notes a veterinary Ottawa judge.
Residents from Oshawa Cobourg Port Hope and Toronto shared visits over the weekend. Multiple families including Conlin McGee Mallory Collins Leaman West Rickaby Wardrop Leslie Hamilton and Gamey noted travel to relatives and local fairs with mentions of Orono Fair and Lake Baptiste cottage stays. A rare blooming gardenia near Mrs J C Gamey’s sunroom drew attention.
Messrs W E Davey Ross Stinson Mrs Wyven Reid and Muriel visited Wellington on Sunday to trace Mr Stinson ancestor noted as an early settler in the region in the 7th century. Major Stinson and wife were the first white residents and were granted a land block still known as the Stinson block. They found the Major’s burial site as Indians remained plentiful in that era.
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