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      To celebrate Arkell WI's 100th Anniversary we dedicated a bench in Farnham Cemetery. Previously Arkell WI supported the Cemetery by providing the funds to build the gate in 1931 and again in 1967. See other photos of gates and plaques

      This cairn marks the site of the first school of Section 13 McNab. Built in 1868. The Glasgow Women's Institute erected the cairn in 1968. The cairn is located on the corner of Calabogie Road and Anderson Road in the township of McNab/Braeside.

      Usbourne Central School Bell November 8, 1976 Wincheslea School Bell was erected at Usbourne Central School. Cost of Bell shared by Student Council of Usbourne Elmville, Hurondale, and Kirkton Womens Institutes. Erected by Fred Bischoff and sons of Exeter. The metal work was done by Carl Gower. The cost was …

      This is a picture of the Beamsville Cenotaph that was erected in Beamsville following World War I to honour the young men who had fought in that war and did not return home to their loved ones. Beamsville Women's Institute donated the 2 white cement urns in 1921 and has …

      In 2003, the Erland Lee (Museum) Home was designated by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, and a plaque was placed by the sidewalk leading into the side porch of the Museum. The plaque reads “This 19th-century farmhouse is the birthplace of the Women’s Institutes (WI), an organization …

      This plaque, mounted on a stone cairn, was placed at the roadside in front of the Erland Lee (Museum) Home in 1961, while it was still a private residence. It reads "In memory of Erland Lee and his wife, Janet, who pioneered the first Women's Institute - now world-wide - …

      This cairn in Jarvis, Ontario was erected by the Jarvis Women's Institute. The group has since disbanded, but their excellent work over the years is represented by this project. Service people from WWI and WWII are named on the plaques mounted on this cairn.

      Arkell WI supported the Farnham Cemetery by providing the funds to build the gate in 1931 and again in 1967 to celebrate the Centennial. See other photos of gates and 1931 plaque

      Reid's Corner's Community Hall As early as 1927 the Reid’s Corners branch of FWIO was encouraging the Township of Huron to erect a new hall in their community. When no action had been taken due to the intervention of the Depression and WWII, the members decided in May 1947 to …

      Pine River Church Presbyterian/United Memorial Tablet In 1919 the Reid’s Corners Women’s Institute gave $125 toward the installation of a Memorial Tablet in Pine River Presbyterian Church. Unfortunately the tablet itself has been lost to history, perhaps not relocated after a new church was built. The date suggests that this …

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      A black and white photo of the component parts of a 40 mm H.E. round. (two copies)

      A black and white photo of components of a 40 mm Q.F.-H.E. round.

      A black and white photo of the component parts of a cartridge for a 40 mm shell.

      A colour photo of munitions made at Defence Industries Limited. (two copies)

      A colour photo of pellets and bolts from the Defence Industries Limited plant. (two copies)

      A colour photo of a "Dilco" railway sign presented to the Town of Ajax by Canadian National Railways on October 28, 1963. (two copies)

      A colour photo of a shell filled at Defence Industries Limited (two copies).

      Pickering Village Festival 1994 Commemorative PlateDale Block Home, 80 Old Kinston Road, Built 1874 Signed by Ruby Fenton, Heritage Art

      Pickering Village Festival 1990 Commemorative PlateHeritage Home, 23 Elizabeth Street, c. 1875