19 December 2008 – 10:46 pm
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All the photographs in this post are from the vast collection of Fire Memorabilia amassed by the late Mervyn McKay.
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Members of the Brockville Hook and Ladder Co. in 1899.
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The Fire Department Hose Reel Team about 1915
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Running the Hose Reel Along King St. E. near Murray St.
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Brockville Fire Department in 1919. George Gillespie, Chief (front [...]
By Doug Grant
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1 December 2008 – 5:46 pm
Brockville was incorporated as the first Police Village in Upper Canada on January 28, 1832.
The office of President of the Board of Police corresponded to the office of Mayor.
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Daniel Jones, Jr.
first President of the Board of Police, 1832, 1833
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Jonas Jones
President of the Board of Police, 1833
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William Buell, Jr.
President of the Board of Police, 1843, 1844
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Hon. [...]