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Whitby Free Press, 27 Jan 1993, p. 5

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VJhWtbyFie PMUs, VWsÃ"usday.,JmWBIY27. 1903.Page 5 By Mark Reesor gomnery. The professer edited and changed. Inquiries te Whitby archives publie ed volunme III of the jour- He says a lot of kids are using were at a recod level ini 1992, says nais, which covered the 192Os, the archives for echool projecte, archivit BrianWMinter. last year. for example. T'he best acquisition of the Th arivs a flso Lutast 345 people contacted > ear was a number of political l se200 arc iiesbas flle o Winter fer information, 82 more hiandbills from the 18509 and a,50me ooswih heeall oer» than n 199. 1868. dtinLy back to, the 1860s, -an «It shows the archives are get- ting better known, and I think word-of-mouth is xresnth awarenese," says Wmnter. He saye there was a great variety of inquiries, everything from people wanting te learn about the history of thIeir family or home to a film company ask- ing about the hietory ofTrýafalgar Castle. Wintet, says he heard from ppe as far away as England, Franoe and Belgium. Among the most interesting requeets was a querie from the ganddaughter of Archie M!cLaughlin, who murdered hie wife and two childen in Uxbridge in 1909. He was hanged at the Whitby Jeul in 19 10. Another unusuai request camne from a profeseor at the University of Waterloo, who wanted biographical details on Whitby residents mentioned in the journale of 'Anne of Green Gables' author Lucy Maud Mont- "A lady brought them in in a shopping bag,» huckles Winter. I eyre really rare. I don't even think the Ontario Archives have them.» Winter says the lady got the items fromn an old homestoad that had belonged te one of the pioneer faxnîhes. People asking about their feni- ily1histoiyused te, make up juet utaY the inquiries te the archives, saye Winter. But that's architecturai history collection, books of lista and letters, Whitb new epapers dating back te 1850... t he liet goes on. The archives are located in the Centennial Building and are open to the public from 8:30 a.ni. until noon and 1 te 4:30 p.m. Tueedays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Best of ail, says Wffinter, it's free -- "the enly charge is for photocopies.» Deborah A. Irvine IN ---Inter-ior Decorator - Custom Service to Suit You.r Personal Taste For Consultation Please Cail (416) 623-7483 or (416) 263-4651 SENTIRE WINTER STOCK AQ Shop early for the Best Selection!1 We Must Make Room for our Spring Merchandise! Thursday & Friday 9:30 - 8:00, Saturday 9:30 - 5:00 ZAmple Free Parking SALE 0F THE SEASON - DON'T MISS IT! NSREALETONSERICE Liu ýi 5kl N &ue 'zl Linda 9Cjtotft N.W. WHITBY $1 38,900 Large .r.. eat-in kitchen wl natural wood cupboards. Luxury bath wl step -Up tub. fin. roc mi. w/ floor to ceiling f.p. Lovely yard features intetlocking walkways & ingrouind pool. Linda Kubota. Assoc. Brocer, 436-1800,668-6285. DavidfRPneY "ýý;M FALUINGBROOK 2500 SQ. FT. 0F ELEGANCE 17X16 tam. mw/9d cklng& oom« asf.p. Master bcm. has romn tub & sep. sh we. Pkddalabiriy n lait*e Main tloo study & lj=n.tyigh efâ6" cyfumae. DaWdRneSales Fp, 4u1 800. gafani( ( WALK TO REC CENTRE 2500 sq.ft Senator home. 4 lar ge bdrms., ensuite has sep. showerlroman tub. M.f. f.r. tp, bight southern exp. Kitden wet wlo. Full wlo basement, fenced yard. lmmedate poss. Available for only $229700. Gall Daniel, Sales Rep., 436-1800 __ flaifDanitf WHITBY - SOMERSET EXECUTIVE. Impresslve adl brick 4 bdr. home on a magnilcent 72X144 loi backin on le woodlands. Foaturirig a custosdsge nr poo. Sp bme Naliing & dininq roolils. F=.r..lelc and se much more. See fcr yourself. $327,900. Gall Daniel, Sales Rep, 43&1800. BUY1NG OR SELLING? For service and resuits ask for LILIAN NORTH sales rep RE/MAX Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. 668-3800 686-5865 i, Member of Oshawa & Toronto Boards A 4êEênYour choice of frame, triple mats & V groove. $29500Ail mats 100% acid-free. OUR? OFFER EXPIRES JANUARY29,1993. This offer cancels ail previous offers. Harwood Place Mal 427-1663 Corner of BaXy & WinterSae Rousseau'ps winter sale is now in fuil swing featuring outstanding savings on our Harden and Hickory Chair furniture limes. Choose from casual country to the most elegant and formai styles and settings. The possibiities are endless. Unfortunately the sale is not. Plan to drop in today to take advantage of the savings. I UDU&SMEAIU IýV f HFERITAGE HOUSE limited Store Hours: Closed Monday, Tuesda - Thursday 10:00 - 6:00. Friday 10:-00 - 9:00, Saturday 9:30 -5:30. 216 MARY STREET EAST, WHITBY 668-3483 - Toronto Une 686-0061- 1-800-387-0242 In-store Financing Avajlable NW

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