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    Students in front of blackboard at Forfar School (probably) c.1955

    Newboro lockstation c.1950

    House near the village of Elgin c.1950

    The California Public School in South Crosby Township was built in 1894 to replace an earlier school. In 1963, the school was abandoned and now is a private residence.

    Snapshot of a lockage at Chaffey's Lock c.1955

    Fishing party at Chaffey's Lock with Allan Alford (guide)

    Murray's Point is located on Opinicon Lake where the family owned cottages.

    The Ballantyne Community Float at the Smiths Falls Old Home week in 1950. They received first prize. The float, decorated by the members, included an orchestra and piano.

    Hogan's Grocery and Gas Station in Lombardy c.1950. It was formerly Brookes' store and the Post Office was there for a time. The Shell pumps were installed in 1950. The brick store was built in 1876.

    Gordon Smith's store in Lombardy c.1958. It was owned before by Michael Dooher, William McSpadden, Clarence Hogan and Percy Jones. On the far right was the cheese factory. The highway in 1958 passed

    Marjorie Jackson and friend in front of Bank of Montreal Building in costume -Elgin Centennial parade 1956

    Elgin Centennial parade 1956 - Float full of women in costume

    Drum majorettes in front of the Halladay Red and White Store - Elgin Centennial Parade 1956

    Main Street Elgin March 1959

    School buses in Elgin c.1955

    Photo of the Clear Lake (Stanton-Kerr) cemetery , an abandoned cemetary in Rideau Lakes (South Crosby Ward)

    Bank of Montreal staff in Elgin 1951 : Marjorie Jackson in centre front row. Others include Julia McNally, F. Fahey, Sheila Dennison, Verna Lewis

    Elgin Centennial Parade 1956- Main Street

    Elgin Centennial parade 1956 - Bathing beauties

    Canoeing at Chaffey's Lock c.1950 (possibly a publicity shot for Opinicon Hotel)