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January 8, 1975

Amalgamation has happened: The Quebec government has passed its amalgamation act which joins Quyon, North Onslow, South Onslow and Eardley to form one municipality called

December 18, 1974

Senior citizens hold annual Christmas party: The Senior Citizens Sunshine Club held their annual Christmas party on Dec. 12 in the United Church Hall with

December 11, 1974

Historical Society hears Jim McCuaig: In spite of bad weather, a good turnout of members and visitors attended the Pontiac Historical Society dinner meeting on

December 4, 1974

Toupin announces $18,900,000 subsidy for Quebec farmers: Quebec Minister of Agriculture Normand Toupin stated that he had experienced difficulty getting his point across in the

November 27, 1974

Calumet Island Post Office officially opened by the Hon. Bryce Makasey and Tom Lefebvre M.P.: At Calumet Island Monday morning, a gathering of VIP’s from

November 20, 1974

St Joseph’s Manor residents entertain visiting seniors with gala musical event: There was an entertainment at St. Joseph’s Manor on Sunday, when the senior citizens

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,

November 6, 1974

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

October 30, 1974

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

October 23, 1974

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

January 8, 1975

Amalgamation has happened: The Quebec government has passed its amalgamation act which joins Quyon, North Onslow, South Onslow and Eardley to form one municipality called “Pontiac”. This new municipality is now all within the County of Pontiac, including that part

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December 18, 1974

Senior citizens hold annual Christmas party: The Senior Citizens Sunshine Club held their annual Christmas party on Dec. 12 in the United Church Hall with 52 present, including visitors. The programme consisted of a duet by Miss Wendy Wickens and

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December 11, 1974

Historical Society hears Jim McCuaig: In spite of bad weather, a good turnout of members and visitors attended the Pontiac Historical Society dinner meeting on Monday at the United Church Hall. After a delicious pot-luck meal arranged by the ladies,

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December 4, 1974

Toupin announces $18,900,000 subsidy for Quebec farmers: Quebec Minister of Agriculture Normand Toupin stated that he had experienced difficulty getting his point across in the legislative assembly but after those farmer’s demonstrations throughout the province, his fellow cabinet ministers were

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November 27, 1974

Calumet Island Post Office officially opened by the Hon. Bryce Makasey and Tom Lefebvre M.P.: At Calumet Island Monday morning, a gathering of VIP’s from on and off the island inside and outside Pontiac witnessed the official opening of the

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November 20, 1974

St Joseph’s Manor residents entertain visiting seniors with gala musical event: There was an entertainment at St. Joseph’s Manor on Sunday, when the senior citizens of Chapeau came to play some old time music. Four fine fiddlers, Jack Poirier from

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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, having received the word from his central command that Pontiac should hold a demonstration to

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November 6, 1974

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

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October 30, 1974

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

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October 23, 1974

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

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