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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.

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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.

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A series of newspaper biographies on Peter and Irene Belasky of Welland and Crowland. They were well known as active citizens and successful business people. The second article focuses on Irene Belasky and her arrangement with Mayors T.H. Lewis and…

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A newspaper obituary for William E. Berry, a former mayor of Thorold in 1927 who served on city council for 25 years and died at 84. From the March 28, 1966 edition of the Welland Tribune.

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A newspaper article on Harold Black Park, named after former mayor of Pelham, Harold E. Black who had died the previous year. From the September 30, 1986 edition of the Welland Tribune.

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A newspaper article and photo paying tribute to Mayor Harold Black who died at the age of 78 on October 12. The article contains memories and anecdotes about Harold Black from friends and family. From the October 16, 1985 edition of the Welland…

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A newspaper obituary and photo of Mayor Harold Black who died at the age of 78 in St. Catharines on October 12. From the October 15, 1985 edition of the Welland Tribune.

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A newspaper article about the uncontested re-election of Mayor Harold Black to Pelham. From the November 14, 1972 edition of the Welland Tribune.

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Black and white photograph related to a World War II-era War Bond sales promotion, with Irene Belasky the winner of the draw marked with an 'x', November 7, 1944.

Also included in the files is an article from the November 7, 1944 edition of the…

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Black and white photograph showing construction of the Niagara Street (formerly known as North Main Street) Bridge, Welland, April 18, 1932.

The Niagara Street Bridge would officially open on April 21, 1932 as part of the Welland Day…
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