November 13, 1974
November 13, 1974
The farmers of Pontiac County stage tractor parade to draw attention to beef impasse: The president of the Pontiac Branch of the APU, Bill Smiley,
The farmers of Pontiac County stage tractor parade to draw attention to beef impasse: The president of the Pontiac Branch of the APU, Bill Smiley,
Pontiac youngsters star at Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec Championship Show: In the 4H division, three jersey calves from Pontiac were exhibited. David Draper placed
Jr Pontiacs resort to fistfight with fans joining in: The Shawville Pontiac Jr. “C” Hockey club got off to a rough start Sunday with a
Curling Club ladies elect Gwen Hayes 1974-75 president: The ladies of the Shawville Curling Club held their first general meeting on Thursday at which there
Dumouchels and Stewarts share all ten trophies at Pontiac County’s annual plowing match Saturday: The weather on Pontiac Plowing Match day wasn’t up to its
Historical Society still hoping for museum here: The Pontiac Historical Society is still interested in the establishment of a local history museum in Shawville. They
Doctors open office in Quyon: Ever since the sudden death of Dr. R.M. Hudson last March, Quyon and District has been without a doctor. All
Belsher’s is still a favourite meeting spot: As the new Highway 8 in western Quebec cuts its way through farmland and bush, some of the
Early results from 118th Shawville Fair: The horse drawing event Thursday night at Shawville Fair was a very successful affair for Ken Green of Richmond
Historical monument unveiled: A monument was unveiled last Saturday on the Picanoc Road above Otter Lake, when Basil Quaile of Otter Lake and David Lunam
The farmers of Pontiac County stage tractor parade to draw attention to beef impasse: The president of the Pontiac Branch of the APU, Bill Smiley, having received the word from his central command that Pontiac should hold a demonstration to
Pontiac youngsters star at Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec Championship Show: In the 4H division, three jersey calves from Pontiac were exhibited. David Draper placed second with Grahamely Eacho Rosetta. Wendy Younge placed third with Willow Hill Major Peggy. Rickey
Jr Pontiacs resort to fistfight with fans joining in: The Shawville Pontiac Jr. “C” Hockey club got off to a rough start Sunday with a home exhibition opener against the Ottawa Mustangs. Faced with what is considered the best team
Curling Club ladies elect Gwen Hayes 1974-75 president: The ladies of the Shawville Curling Club held their first general meeting on Thursday at which there was an excellent attendance. The following officers were elected for the 1974-75 curling season: President
Dumouchels and Stewarts share all ten trophies at Pontiac County’s annual plowing match Saturday: The weather on Pontiac Plowing Match day wasn’t up to its usual splender, in fact, one might say it was downright miserable but nevertheless forty-four plowmen
Historical Society still hoping for museum here: The Pontiac Historical Society is still interested in the establishment of a local history museum in Shawville. They own the old railway station here but have been instructed by the CPR to have
Doctors open office in Quyon: Ever since the sudden death of Dr. R.M. Hudson last March, Quyon and District has been without a doctor. All that is now changed with the opening of a doctors office in the Davis building
Belsher’s is still a favourite meeting spot: As the new Highway 8 in western Quebec cuts its way through farmland and bush, some of the towns and villages and other signs of habitation of the old road are lost to
Early results from 118th Shawville Fair: The horse drawing event Thursday night at Shawville Fair was a very successful affair for Ken Green of Richmond who won fifty dollars for first placed in the light horse class and another forty
Historical monument unveiled: A monument was unveiled last Saturday on the Picanoc Road above Otter Lake, when Basil Quaile of Otter Lake and David Lunam of Campbell’s Bay unveiled a monument to record the fact that the Duke of Connaught,
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
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