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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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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
A head of steam at Uxbridge. The Uxbridge-Scott Historical Society held its sixth annual Steam Threshing Days at the Quaker Hill Museum Grounds on Sat(...)
A head of steam at Uxbridge. The Uxbridge-Scott Historical Society held its sixth annual Steam Threshing Days at the Quaker Hill Museum Grounds on Sat(...)
8/28/1977
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
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
Montgomery, Lucy Maud
Montgomery, Lucy Maud
probably 1930
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
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
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
Letter from Lucy Maud Montgomery to Cloke & Son (Hamilton, Ont.) regarding a visit to do a reading
Letter from Lucy Maud Montgomery to Cloke & Son (Hamilton, Ont.) regarding a visit to do a reading
November 19, 1921
Bala's Museum with memories of Lucy Maud Montgomery, Bala, Ontario
Bala's Museum with memories of Lucy Maud Montgomery, Bala, Ontario
8/30/1993
Doctor's dilemma, Dr. Andreas Haralampides, 40, of Uxbridge throws up his hands at his crashed plane after making a forced landing in a cornfield near Markham. His Passenger, Gordon Land, 37, of Oshawa had only six months ago made ago made a similar forced landing in a Mississauga field with Haralampides piloting the same plane.
Doctor's dilemma, Dr. Andreas Haralampides, 40, of Uxbridge throws up his hands at his crashed plane after making a forced landing in a cornfield near Markham. His Passenger, Gordon Land, 37, of Oshawa had only six months ago made ago made a similar forced landing in a Mississauga field with Haralampides piloting the same plane.
9/17/1980
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