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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-07-16, Page 471850-1851 1852-1854 1855-1856 1857 1858-1862 1863 1864-1865 1866 1867-1878 1879 1880-1885 1886 1887-1892 1893-1895 1896 1897-1901 1902-1903 1904-1907 1908-1909 1910-1912 RELIES OF COLBORNE 'TOWNSHIP', 1850950 John Armand 'Milian) Young Hubert Hunt Benjamin Miller William Young Thomas Euesey Henry Spence Thomas Hussey William Young Richard Jewel/ William Young Anthony Allen Joseph Beck Arch. Malloy Alex. Young James Taylor Richard Jewell Col. Wna., Young H. J. A. MacEwan J. N. Hernighun 1913-1916 1917-1921 1922-199a 1927-1929 1930-1934 1935-1940 1941-1942 1943-1946 1947-1950 Samuel Bisset Gordon Young C. A. Robertson Hugh Hill Albert Goldthorpe George Feagan William Thom Ales. Watson Stanley Snyder Deputy -Reeves 1874-1875 Arch. Malloy 1876 John Buchanan 1877-1878 Richard Jewell 1879 Thomas Gledhill 1880-1885 Anthony Allen 1886 Joseph Beck 1887 Jas. Gledhill 1888-1892 Arch. Malloy 1893-1896 Ales. Young 1836 is recognized as birth of Colborne Thwnship • from page 22. the south side of Road 25 when Highway 21 was improved. Sheppardton was also a mailing centre. Gairbraid, although laid out with roads and streets, never materialized beyond a few log buildings. The first meeting of Government was held in 1836 at the Crown and Anchor Tavern in Gairbraid with Daniel Lizars ac- ting as chairman. Two Conunissioners were elected. It was not until 1850 when the Municipal Act came into effect that the present form of government was introduc- ed and the meetings were held finally in the present township hall in 1917. A century and a half have passed and the changes are many. Blazed trails have become highways, automobiles have replaced horse -driven vehicles, the log houses have been swept aside and hand- some farm buildings, complete with hydro, telephone and radio, command well -kept lawns. Tourism has invaded the picturesque communities, with cottages taking up the lake frontage. Sub -divisions and mobile parks have sprung up. The youth of the township, on returning from Provincial Colleges and Universities, pro- mote better soil conservation, produce bet- ter crops, breed better herds, raise better flocks. Although there are provisions for pro- gress, Colborne Township; well •protected by zoning by-laws, is primarily a pro- sperous farming community. The dream of John Galt, the Scottish novelist, founder of the Huron Tract, has become a reality. reality. to the ou i.cil and We Citizens of ®thorns Township during your 1.40.0 Bhihd, A Special Message As a past citizen of Colborne Township 1 would like to expend a warm Hello to all my - former friends & neighbours ,Page 23 Pictured above (left to right) "The *an Vliet Family" Kim, Todd, Lois, Con & Kent When travelling to Colborne Township Sesquicentennial drop into the Saga. Featuring unique gifts for all occasions. 140 Queen St. RLYTH The Saga Gifts & Handicrafts 523®4331 euviteitedittettact eadoitae Sada ea ruin sedreiceitteamad We're Proud to be a part of this growing community! ! ...from the staff at Point Farms Provincial Park -POINT FARMS PROVINCIAL PARK "The Family Park - based on its own heritage" THE PARK PROVIDES,: •Public & Campers vast visitors programs •Arts & Crafts *Film Festivals - (Sunday & Wednesdays) •By -Gone Days August 10th/86 •Hiking -Swimming •Day -use picnicking RR 3 Goderich 524-7124 •---- ,,. TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERSIN COLBORNE TOWNSHIP Have a great time at your Sesquicentennial from all of us at MERNER CONTRACTING :item fully aqui pe frany !rib Dragline • Farm ponds • Gravel Bailing • Trucking • Gravel, Sand& Stone • Bulldozin • Excavating • Top Soil • Septic Systems "No..job is too big or too small" Res. 482-9212 erner CONTRACTING LTD. Trucking Excavating Clinton ....-._...._....... Shop 482-9926-- ---