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A news article about Ross Beard and his painting of murals in Welland.

A newspaper article that details the unveiling of the designs chosen for the downtown Welland murals in 1988.

Newspaper clipping about the City of Welland celebrating David Barrett's retirement as city clerk at a retirement party held at the Canadian Polish Community Centre. David Barret worked as Welland's city clerk for 24 years. From the October 23, 1989…

Newspaper clipping about Clyde Barnhart, a lifelong Fonthill resident, returning to his childhood school as principal, replacing former principal Arthur K. Wigg. Wigg served as principal for Fonthill Public School for 40 years before retiring. From…

Newspaper clipping of Coleman Bagu, former mayor of Port Colborne, buying The King Edward Hotel in Fort Erie. Bagu had also already owned the City Hotel in Port Colborne.

Newspaper clipping of Port Colborne mayor Coleman Bagu announcing his intention to receive the liberal nomination in the Welland South riding, followed by a brief biography. From the February 24, 1967 edition of the Welland Tribune.

Newspaper clipping of a biography on the mayor of Port Colborne, Coleman Bagu. As an immigrant from Hungary he would go on to become mayor of Port Colborne in 25 years. From the February 6, 1964 edition of the Welland Tribune.

After Queen Elizabeth II's passing, Welland Public Library, using circulation and local history materials, created a display to coincide with her state funeral.

Black and white photographic print of Cub Scouts at Coyle Station, Crowland, c. 1922. Front row, from left to right: Tony Paul; Unknown; Unknown; Frank Burwell. Middle row, from left to right: Vic Paul; Walt C. Bireck; Steve Szacas; George Blazetich;…

Newspaper clipping about former Welland city clerk David Barrett being honoured at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario at a banquet in Toronto. He was presented with the Municipal Recognition Award for his service with municipal governments.…