WIITIyERIiPRJiSS, Wi>BIA I.20, -1978, PAGE?7 Historical ~:Whi*tby, THOMAS NEWMAN Old soldiers have many interesting stories to teli, and one of Whitby's oldest "Iold soldiers" had a very interesting military history connected with bis life. He was Thomas Newman, who lived about 50 years in Whitby, and died Sept. 4, 1958 at tbe age of 94. Mr. Newman, wbo was born on Christmas Day, 1863, at Stevenage -County, England, was believed to be the only Canadian who possessed a Queen's medal from tbe Burmese War of 1885-87. Like many young men in the late 19th century, Mr.- Newman, wanted a military career, and when he was about 20 years old he joined the Royal Scots Fusiliers, and was sent to India with Britain's Imperial Army. Br«»l in, r Byines- Hello Folks! Finally we have some nice weather. Before long, wye'll be out tanning our bodies. Hope the weather just gels better. Bob Carson, local funeral director will be available to answer questions about bis profession, on Tuesday, May 2 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brooklin Public Library. He will be a guest speaker of the Afternoon Group. On Èatutday, April 29, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m, at the St. Thomas' Anglican Cburch, the 2nd Brooklin Brownies will have a Bazaar. Everyone is welcome! An African Lion Safari trip to Rockton is in store for the lst Brooklin Brownies on Saturday April 29, and the lst and 2nd Brooklin Gu ides wvill be making the same trip on Saturday May 13. The Guides and Brownies will be having their annual 'MOther and Daughter' Banquet on Tuesday May 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the United Church. The Fathers will be waiting on the Ladies for this special evening. The Whitby District Annual Cburch Parade will be held on Sunday, May 28, Formation will be in the Henry Build-AII parking lot at 1( :30 p.m. The parade starts at 2 p.m. and will march down Brock Street'to Centennial Park where there will be an outdoor service. Pray for good weather!! Carl Sedore, is again offening bis Hunter Safety Instructor Corse on Monday May 8 and Tuesday May 9. Il is and 8 hour course, so both nigbts are required. The' course starts at 7 p.in. and runs tîll 10:30 p.m. each nigbt. The Lake Vista Club House will be the meeting place. For further information please cal Carl at 655-3250. To ail you girls Who are still holding applications for the Brooklin Spring Fair Beauty Pageant, would you please submit tbem, or those wisbing to enter by Sunday May 7. The major prize will be a modelling course, (valued at $950.) from Eleanor Fulteher Limited of Toronto. Other cash prizes and "IWhen you went to india in those days, you losi contact with the old country. You tolok your orders 4m the Imperial Government in Deihi,", said Mr. Newman."' in 1885, with the outbreak of the second Anglo-Burmese War, Mr. Newman was posted to Rangoon, the capital of Burma, anid fought with the British troops against the forces of King Thewbow, the ruler of Burma. Using rifles with bayonets;ý the British soldiers defeated King Trhewbow in the Battie of .Mandalay in 1887. From Burma, Mr. Newman's unit was moved to the Hooglie River and then to Umbala in the Himalayas, within ,sight of Mount Everest, With only a few skirmis1hes with natives to contend with, Mr. Newman had spare time to devote to his hobby of oil painting. A number of his paintings may be seen today in the Whitby LegionHall, and many took prizesat exhibitions. One of Mr. Newman's adventures in the Himalayas«involved an- unexpected meeting with a 15-foot snake. He later was transferred to southiern India, where be was posted in a -small village filled witb mules, elephants and camels. He and bis fellow soldiers were placed ini charge of forming these animais intoa caravan, and driving themn across India to Kabul in Afganistan. Mr. Newman's next assignrnent involved serving at Peshawar in the, legendary Khyber'Pass. At the close of his required years of military service, Mr. Newman was shipped home to London, England 'from Bombay, on the "Malabar," the same troop sbip that tookhi mercnanciîse irom local businesses and organizations give the winner a total of over $1500. Cash and gifts will also be given to the two runners-up, and ahl girls who enter will receive $10. for participating. A meeting for entrants will be held after ail applications have been received. Further information to follow or please cal Mrs. Smitb at 655-3932. The Kinettes will be holding their monthly meeting on Wednesday May 3. Also the Kinsmen will be meeting on Monday May 8. Monday, May 1, is the night to catch Group '74 regular meeting at the Community Centre. The Scouts, Cubs paper drive will be on Saturday May 6. Be, sure to have your papers bundled and on the curb by 9 a.m. HAPPENINGS! SATURDAY APRIL 29 - ST. THOMAS' ANGLICAN CHURCH 2 BROOKLIN BROWNIES BAZAAR. .SATURDAY APRIL 29 - 1ST BROOKLIN BROWNIES -AFRICAN LION SAFARI. MONDAY MAY 1 - GROUP '74 REGULAR MEETING. TUESDAY MAY 2, - PUBLIC LIBRARY- GUEST SPEAKER BOB CARSON 1-2 P.M. WEDNESDAY MAY 3 - KINETTES REGULAR MEET- ING. SATURDAY MAY 6 - PAPER DRIVE MONDAY MAY 8 -HUNTER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE - PRESENTED BY CARL SEDORE 7 P.M. LAKE VISTA CLUB HOUSE (ALSO TUESDAY MAY 9). TUESDAY MAY 16 - MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BANQUET 6:30 P.M. AT THE UNITED CHURCH. SUNDAY MAY 28 - WHITBY AND DISTRICT ANNUAL CHIJRCH PARADE 2 P.M. ALONG BROCK ST. A bad- workman quarelîs with bis tools Marie 655-3061 Brown's Foodmaster drop off Opeadn You will remain mentally "fit" if you have a variety of interests such as current events, sports, hobbies and community activities. Make fitness a part of your Life- style - stay active. to, india. On returning home, Mr. Newman followed his trade of brick Iaying, but in thce arly 1900's,ý he found that work was bccoming bard to find. Mr. Nçwmaný and his wife deided about 1911 to emmigrate to Canada, and went ta Oshawa, upon hearing that work was availahie there in the McLaugblin Carniage Company which was expanding its plant. After somne weeks in Oshawa, Mr. Newman was still without a job, so he walked to Whitby one day and immedîately found ernployment with the Public Utilities Commission. 1Sbortly after he began. working for the PUC'* THE First World War broke out, and Mr. Newman, at the age of 51, enlisted with the 4th Division of the Canadian Engineers and was sbipped to England. lie-did flot like being assig-ned to barrack duties because of his age, and twice unsuccessfully applied for active service in France. On bis third try, he made it,,and participated in many of the,.earlybattles of the war. In 1915 bis military career came to, an end when he was in Belgium,:and was bit in the leg by a piece of shrapnel. He returned from the First World War with- tbe King George V Medal. On bis return to Whitby, Mr. Newman rejoined the PUC, and worked there for 34, years, until bis retirement in 1949. In bis later life, Mr. Newman was an active mnember of the Royal Canadian Legion, and continued witb bis painting. He was in good healtb until shortly before bis death at Whitby at the age of e4. g CORPORATION 0F 1THE TOWN 0F WHITBY NO0TI1C E A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HLDON MONDAY- MAY 1, 1978 8:00 P.M. IN THE TOWN MEETING HALL . WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING 575 ROSSLAND ROAD EAST WHITBY ONTARIO The Town of Wbitby Council on March 13, 1978 passed an implementiig By-law 654-78 for the Cadillac-Fairview Subdivision as sbown in the above sketch. A notice was sent to the area residents witbin 400 feet of the approved plan of subdivision. Tbe notice expressed the intent to apply to the Ontario Municipal Board pursuant to the provisions of Section 35 of The Planning Adt for approval of the implementing iby-law. As a result of subsequent objections to the by-law, a Public Meeting bas been scbeduled for May 1, 1978 with the Administrative Committee to the area residents. COUNCILLOR T.J. EDWARDS-. Chairman, Administrative .Committee.Corp. discuss thÎe concerns of KEVIN J. TUNNEYl Director of Planning, of the Town of Whitby GARDEN RAKES LAWN RAKES $2% .6 49 FISHER -REFRIGERATION. SERVICE LIMITED SUPPLY TWO TON CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONRS BEAUTIFUL~ cuts, perms iîme! $69500 WHEELBARROW S 1FROM $220 MITCHELL BROTHERS Building Supplies Ltd. plus installation Repairs to ail makes of freezers, refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidif iers. 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