Entries from September 2008

26 September 2008

Prince Albert Edward Visited Brockville on September 2 & 3, 1860

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Brockville was getting ready for the visit of the Prince of Wales on September 2, 1860. This arch, one of five placed along the route of the planned procession, was built by James Gallena at the intersection of King St. W. and John St. It was designed to resemble [...]

18 September 2008

Brockville Lacrosse Team – 1886

July 28, 1886
Here are the members of the winning Brockville Lacrosse Club for 1886 who defeated the Ottawa Capitals for the Intermediate Championship of the National Amateur Lacrosse Association, as described by O.K Fraser in the article below.
Back row: Donald Brouse, Jack Bennett, O.K. Fraser (president), Myles Bourke (captain), Jack O’Keefe, Alex. J. Murray.
Second [...]