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File contains a newspaper clipping regarding plans to revive Fireman's Day, a local firetruck race and competition in Trenton in 1957. Also present are newspaper articles regarding the official opening of the new Trenton Fire Hall in June, 1968.
Trenton : Ferry license, 1879; Bay of Quinte Navigation Company
File contains a manuscript license issued by the Province of Ontario on 13 October 1879 approving the operation of a ferry from Sidney Township in Hastings County to Ameliasburgh Township in Prince Edward County. Also present are two printed, completed bills of sale, dated 5 November 1880 transferring 64 shares in the steam paddler, Mary Ethel, built at Trenton, to the Bay of Quinte Navigation Company (Limited).
Trenton : Bleecker's Ferry, 1830-1834
File contains a newspaper article and a photocopy of the same, with a reproduction of a sketch of Bleecker's hotel and ferry as they appeared in the 1830s. The ferry served as a crossing for the Trent at the location of the present Highway 2 bridge in Trenton.
Trenton : Federal election, 1908
File contains a printed booklet entitled Federal Elections 1908 for Conservative Scrutineers and Workers. The booklet provides guidelines for the conduct of polls and includes a ballot sample.
File contains manuscript and typescript correspondence, telegrams and memos received by C.H. Bonter, Chairman of the Light Committee, Trenton concerning tenders for the creation of a power plant and the installation of electric lighting in the town of Trenton in 1890. Also present is an undated newspaper article, regarding Trenton municipal opposition to a monopoly by a private electrical company in the town.
Trenton Board of Education, 1960
File contains two typescript memos dated 22 March 1960 from the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation expressing the OSSTF's support for teachers in a dispute between the staff of Trenton High School and the Trenton Board of Education over treatment of the Principal and staff in general. Also present are several newspaper articles concerning the controversy.
Trenton Education : grammar school trustees
File contains a manuscript resolution of the Municipal Council of the County of Hastings, 28 January 1856 confirming the appointment of William R. Parker and William Judd as grammar school trustees.
File contains a typescript history of schools and education in Trenton from 1800-ca.1900 by Andrew S. Shurie. Includes brief profiles of Trenton teachers and administrators. Also present are several newspaper articles from 1956-1959 concerning school additions and consolidations, and the planning of a technical school in Trenton in 1959.
File contains documents and a newspaper clipping about the early years of Trenton's history. It begins c.1615, and ends around c.1919.
File contains four newspaper clippings about Trenton Drama Group, and their performances.
File contains a report(Schedule A) to the Minister of Agriculture, dated December 31, 1890, a blank page of the same nature, and a Schedule B form .
File contains two newspaper articles about a tragic fire in Trenton, Ontario, that took the lives of three young children.
File contains a number of newspaper articles about the Trenton Town Council. There are many articles discussing local politics, and politicians, such as; Former Trenton Mayor Ross Burtt, and others.
File contains a number of newspaper articles about the Trenton Community Centre, Also known as; Trenton Community Gardens (1958), Duncan McDonald Memorial Gardens (present). These articles provide a detailed history of this arena that has held many events for the local community, ranging from; bingo to basketball.
File contains a number of newspaper articles, financial statements, and receipts of payment, ranging in years from c. 1876 to c. 1922.
The oldest item in the file is an article in an unknown newspaper, written by Eugene Schuyler c. 1876; about issues regarding the country of Turkey.
There are financial statements from The Town of Trenton, Ontario, and purchase receipts from the same municipality.
File contains a number of newspaper articles dated between 1956 and 1960 about Trenton's local churches.
File contains a number of newspaper articles dated between 1956 and 1969 about the Trenton Chamber of Commerce.
File contains a number of newspaper articles dated between 1956 and 1969 about the Trenton Chamber of Commerce.
File contains an official souvenir catalogue and program from the Trenton Centennial celebrations (1853-1953) held June 28 to July 5, 1953.
File contains an original letter, dated 21-September-1896 from R. Weddell, Proprietor, Weddell Bridge and Engine Works and address ed Mr. N. Ponton Esq. regarding a lake lot.