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Curator: Allan McGillivray, of the Uxbridge-Scott Historical Society, writes about Lucy Maud Montgomery's days near Uxbridge.
Curator: Allan McGillivray, of the Uxbridge-Scott Historical Society, writes about Lucy Maud Montgomery's days near Uxbridge.

Curator: Allan McGillivray, of the Uxbridge-Scott Historical Society, writes about Lucy Maud Montgomery's days near Uxbridge.

Date1/9/1990
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Getting ready for a steamy weekend. John Crook, 71, has built several steam engines and some will be on display this weekend at the 18th annual Steam Threshing Days at the Quaker Hill museum grounds in Uxbridge, presented by the Oxbridge Scott Historical Society.
Getting ready for a steamy weekend. John Crook, 71, has built several steam engines and some will be on display this weekend at the 18th annual Steam Threshing Days at the Quaker Hill museum grounds in Uxbridge, presented by the Oxbridge Scott Historical Society.
8/16/1989
Furniture sleuth: Phil Dunning, curator of Montgomery's Inn, has a sharp eye for antiques and can explain how he knows this chair is authentic early Canadian piece - he took it apart and made sure the screws were old, too.
Furniture sleuth: Phil Dunning, curator of Montgomery's Inn, has a sharp eye for antiques and can explain how he knows this chair is authentic early Canadian piece - he took it apart and made sure the screws were old, too.
1/3/1980
Super Sleuth: Randall Reid, the senior historical interpreter at Montgomery's Inn, led the search for the missing woman through letters, interviews and assessment rolls
Super Sleuth: Randall Reid, the senior historical interpreter at Montgomery's Inn, led the search for the missing woman through letters, interviews and assessment rolls
4/10/1990
Archivist: Randall Reid of Weston, who works at Montgomery's Inn, unveils his newest finds - old pictures of Islington - at a meeting of the Etobicoke Historical Society Thursday
Archivist: Randall Reid of Weston, who works at Montgomery's Inn, unveils his newest finds - old pictures of Islington - at a meeting of the Etobicoke Historical Society Thursday
5/11/1988
Final check: John Crook of Oshawa inspects one of the steam engines he has built. Some of his collection will be on display at the Steam Threshing Days in Uxbridge this weekend. He grew to love steam engines while helping on his father's farm in the 1930s.
Final check: John Crook of Oshawa inspects one of the steam engines he has built. Some of his collection will be on display at the Steam Threshing Days in Uxbridge this weekend. He grew to love steam engines while helping on his father's farm in the 1930s.
8/4/1989
New mayor for Uxbridge. The four-way race for the mayor's chair in Uxbridge was won last night by pharmacist Gord Davie, 40, in his first try for political office. Watching the election returns in his living-room he is flanked by campaign workers Bev Fellows (left) and Mary Lettau. Although he didn't campaign specifically on the issue. Davie was regarded by many citizens as an anti-penitentiary candidate. Major issue was proposed to build a $13 million prison reception centre in the township.
New mayor for Uxbridge. The four-way race for the mayor's chair in Uxbridge was won last night by pharmacist Gord Davie, 40, in his first try for political office. Watching the election returns in his living-room he is flanked by campaign workers Bev Fellows (left) and Mary Lettau. Although he didn't campaign specifically on the issue. Davie was regarded by many citizens as an anti-penitentiary candidate. Major issue was proposed to build a $13 million prison reception centre in the township.
12/6/1976
I read a Hodge-Podge of self-justification about when MPs had their last salary increase, writes Duff Scott
I read a Hodge-Podge of self-justification about when MPs had their last salary increase, writes Duff Scott
12/18/1974
Apple expert: Aleck Hutchinson holds up a Rhode Island Greening apple at Montgomery's Inn
Apple expert: Aleck Hutchinson holds up a Rhode Island Greening apple at Montgomery's Inn
11/3/1986
Brock St. in downtown Uxbridge will have a completely different look in 1978 if president Harold Black and the other 35 members of the Development Association have their way. They want $32,000 grant from the federal Local Initiatives Program to pay for much of the week and to complete a master plan. In the meantime, they expect to start the rejuvenation in the next few months with such projects as setting out trees in concrete pots and taking down ugly signs.
Brock St. in downtown Uxbridge will have a completely different look in 1978 if president Harold Black and the other 35 members of the Development Association have their way. They want $32,000 grant from the federal Local Initiatives Program to pay for much of the week and to complete a master plan. In the meantime, they expect to start the rejuvenation in the next few months with such projects as setting out trees in concrete pots and taking down ugly signs.
9/23/1975
Trail blazer: Mayor Bill Ballinger surveys site where a $12 million disposable lighter factory is expected to be in operation next year. His fact action brought the plant to Uxbridge.
Trail blazer: Mayor Bill Ballinger surveys site where a $12 million disposable lighter factory is expected to be in operation next year. His fact action brought the plant to Uxbridge.
4/3/1984
What's up? A newly hatched cockatiel takes a look at the world as he stands on the hand of John Bennett, the birdman of Durham. The Uxbridge resident imports and breeds exotic birds and has a stock of 400 feathered friends ranging from finches to toucans.
What's up? A newly hatched cockatiel takes a look at the world as he stands on the hand of John Bennett, the birdman of Durham. The Uxbridge resident imports and breeds exotic birds and has a stock of 400 feathered friends ranging from finches to toucans.
6/15/1982
Robert Ellery 18, was crippled by a shot from a .22 rifle. An award from Criminal Injuries Compensation Board enabled the Uxbridge youth to buy this van, equipped with hand controls, wheelchair lift.
Robert Ellery 18, was crippled by a shot from a .22 rifle. An award from Criminal Injuries Compensation Board enabled the Uxbridge youth to buy this van, equipped with hand controls, wheelchair lift.
7/7/1977