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Elgin County Plowing Match - Annual Elgin County Plowing Match, 1969
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- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 14.5 cm
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- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published October 4, 1969 with caption: "Checking For Depth- The annual Elgin County plowing match got under way this morning on the farm of Bert Sloejes, Wallacetown, with two entries in the open class from Middlesex County. Left to right, Mource Cobeigh and his son-in-law Clare Paton, both of Lucan, are seen here regulating the cutting depth."
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Elgin County Plowing Match - Annual Elgin County Match 1970
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- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 13.5 cm
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- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published October 23, 1970 with caption: "Getting Ready- Members of the Elgin Plowmen's Association are busily preparing the 1970 Elgin Plowing Match at the farm of Albert Andrews, R. R. 6, St. Thomas. Seen driving in marker spikes are (left to right) Albert Andrews, president of the Elgin Plowmen's Association; Dave Summers, president of horseshoe pitching committee; Reg Clinton, vice-president of the Plowmen's Association."
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Elgin County Plowing Match - 47th Annual Plowing Match
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 22
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- 4 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 19 cm or smaller
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- Three black and white photographs used (and one photograph not used) in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published September 13, 1982 with captions: "Not Horsing Around- Clayton Chamberlain, of Shedden, entered the horse class with his team of Flora, left, and Queen at the Elgin County Plowing Match Saturday. Winners of the event will be announced in another week at the Elgin plowmen's annual awards banquet at Port Stanley. Additional coverage on front page, second section." (C8 Sh5 B2 F8 22a) "A Man's Wrench Set- Dave Wilkins, Manager of a St. Thomas farm equipment store, has this unusual display at the Elgin County Plowing Match held Saturday. It's the world's largest wrench set which was on sale for $ 1,500." (C8 Sh5 B2 F8 22b) " Lumberjacks All- Wayne June, left, of Thamesville, Ont., and Mark McDonald, right, of Thamesville, let the chips fly during the open log-sawing competition at the Elgin County Plowing Match held Saturday at the St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital Farm." (C8 Sh5 B2 F8 22c)
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Elgin County Plowing Match - 37 Plowmen Enter Annual Elgin Match
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- 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13.5 cm
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- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published November 4, 1967 with caption: "Plowing Match Today- Plowmen from Oxford, Elgin, Brant, York, Middlesex, and Kent Counties gathered today at the farm of Archie and John Coulter for the annual Elgin Plowing Match. Seen making final adjustments are, left to right, Dave Mesnell, Aylmer; Al Clinton, Talbotville, and Brian Dale, Glanworth."
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Elgin County Plowing Match - 1966 Plowing Match
https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives126073
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 27
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 27
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- 5 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 13 cm
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- Five black and white photographs used in St. Thomas Times-Journal published October 24, 1966 with captions: Youngest Plowman - Richard Andrews, 12, was the youngest competitor in the Elgin County plowing match on his father's farm at R.R. 6, St. Thomas, Saturday. Here he is coached by Mr. Andrews before plowing to sixth place in the utility class." (27a)
- "Versitile Princess - Lynda Mae Prong, dairy princess for Elgin County, proved she is a girl of many occupations when she competed in the annual county plowing match Saturday." (22b)
- "Awards Presented - Among those who attended the plowmen's banquet following the plowing match Saturday were (from left) Jack Jamieson of R.R. 1, West Lorne, winner in two classes; Neil Gilchrist of Rodney, plowmen's association president; Lynda Mae Prong and Mrs. Ronald Ann Prong of R.R. 1, Aylmer, only entrants in the ladies' class; A.V. Langton, agricultural representative for Elgin County; Stan Pearn of R.R. 1, Southwold, and Dave Somers of R.R. 8, St. Thomas, who won the horseshoe pitching." (27c)
- "Lucky Horseshoe - The Elgin horseshoe pitching contest added a lot more fun to the annual county plowing match day. Here Albert and Walter Auckland await their turn in foreground while their team members, Warden John McKinlay of Elgin and Frank Pineo, have their go." (27d)
- "Wins Corn - Harold Walker of R.R. 1, Port Stanley, who took part in two plowing classes, won half a bushel of Pride Corn for the second best plowed land in Southwold Township." (27e)
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Elgin County Plowing Match - Plowing Match 1979
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 20
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- 20b was published on the Archives' flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/elgincountyarchives/4974909638/in/set-72157624793632567/.
- 20c was published on the Archives' flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/elgincountyarchives/4974909714/in/set-72157624793632567/.
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- 3 photographs : b&w ; 13.5 x 20 cm or smaller
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- Three black and white photographs used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published September 10, 1979 with captions: "Novice Entrant- Susan Gaspirc, left, of 745 Elm Street, gets some last minute instructions from friend Richard Andrews. Miss Gaspirc, who placed third in the Ladies' Class at the Elgin County Plowing Match on Saturday, found out from Mr. Andrews how to plow the night before the competitions." (C8 Sh5 B2 F8 20a) " Shows Them How- Keith Bawden, chairman of Elgin County's branch of the Ontario Plowman's Association, guides his garden tractor 'Miss Jackie' on the last furrow of his section at the 66th annual Elgin Plowing Match on Saturday. Mr. Bawden finished first in the garden tractor class." (C8 Sh5 B2 F8 20b) "The Old Fashioned Way- Tom Roberts and his wife Valerie, of R.R. 1, Sparta, had problems with their horses, Pete and Peg at the 66th annual Elgin County Plowing Match on Saturday. But after the team got the hang of pulling the plow the old way the Roberts went on to capture first prize in the open horse event." (C8 Sh5 B2 F8 20c)
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Elgin County Plowing Match - Women Enter Plowing Match
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 4
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- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 13 cm
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- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published October 5, 1968 with caption: "Who Says It's A Man's World- Mrs. Neil Gilchrist of Rodney, one of two women to enter the Elgin County Plowing Match, shows good form as she begins to plow. About 22 plowmen entered competition this year on the farm of John McKinlay and Son, R. R. 4, St. Thomas."
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Elgin County Plowing Match - County Councillors Try Plowing
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- 1953
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 24
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- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 20.5 cm
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- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal published October 22, 1953 with caption: "Plowmen All? - It was a question at Elgin County Plowing Match on Wednesday if county councillors and wardens were good plowmen and from results obtained the result seemed somewhat doubtful. They all had a good time, however, and expert plowing didn't matter. Here are most of the contestants in the class lined up behind Warden W. S. McKillop, reeve of Dunwich, with the plow in hand who placed second. Reading to the rear are: C. M. Williams, deputy reeve of Yarmouth, class winner; P. W. Schleihauf, deputy reeve of Aldborough; Bruce Marr, deputy reeve of Malahide; Charles F. Jackson, reeve of Bayham; J. B. Wilson, reeve of South Dorchester; Cpl. Walter Robinson, O. P. P. St. Thomas, who was admitted as a ringer and won a red ribbon for putting on the best act; Walter Nelson, deputy reeve of Bayham; George Roszell, reeve of Malahide; and Ken Williamson, reeve of Aylmer."
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Elgin County Plowing Match -Elgin Youths Dominate Match
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 8
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- 8b was published on the Archives' flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/elgincountyarchives/4974909236/in/set-72157624793632567/.
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- 2 photographs : b&w ; 12 x 18.5 cm or smaller
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- Two black and white photographs used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published October 26, 1970 with captions: "Happy Gathering- Following Saturday's Elgin Plowing Match, contestants and officials gathered at the Talbotville United Church for an awards banquet Guest of honor at the dinner was Miss Mary Dolson of Brampton, Miss Ontario Queen of the Furrow, 1970. Shown with Miss Dolson are some of the big winners at the match with their trophies. From the left are Don Jamieson, R. R. 1, West Lorne; Richard Andrews, R. R. 6 of St. Thomas, Bob Ford, R. R. 3. Dutton; and Albert Andrews, president of the Elgin Plowmen's Association and the host for the plowing match." (C8 Sh5 B2 F8 8a) ""Feminine Furrows- Taking part in the Elgin Plowing match, Saturday was 15-year-old Sharon Swain of R.R. 1, West Lorne. Sharon, entering the plowing match for the first time, did well against four male competitors in the junior class, finishing second. She also finished second in the combination coach-competitor class, with her coach, Neil Gilchrist of Rodney, in the contest at the farm of Albert Andrews, R.R. 6, St. Thomas." (C8 Sh5 B2 F8 8b)
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Elgin County Plowing Match - Plowing A Good Furrow
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 19
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 19
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- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 14.5 cm
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- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published September 8, 1979 with caption: " Plowing A Good Furrow- The annual Elgin County Branch of the Ontario Plowman's Association plowing match got under way this morning at the St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital farm at R.R. 4, St. Thomas. Here Penny Hodgins, 17, of Lucan, the Queen of the Furrow for Middlesex county, competes in the ladies' open category."
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Elgin County Plowing Match - Preparing Plowing Site
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 25
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 25
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- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 13 cm
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- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal published October 19, 1966 with caption: "Preparing Plowing Site - Several Elgin County farmers braved rain today to prepare the site for the annual Elgin County Plowing Match to be held Saturday at the farm of Albert Andrews of R.R. 9, St. Thomas. From left to right: Albert Andrews; Gary Monteith, Shedden; Lawrence McIntyre, Shedden; Ken Bawden, St. Thomas, and Neil Gilchrist, Rodney. Hammering a stake into the ground is Ken Carmichael, St. Thomas."
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Elgin County Plowing Match - Ladies Class Of The Match
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 11
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 11
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- 2 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 13.5 cm or smaller
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- Black and white photograph used (and one photograph not used) in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published September 27, 1971 with caption: "Not Women's Lib!- Women's Lib hasn't moved into the farming industry... they've been helping their husbands for years. It's a natural thing as Mrs. Neil Gilchrist proved Saturday at the Elgin County Plowing Match 1971. Mrs. Gilchrist took top honors in the ladies class of the match. She is given a helping hand (above) at setting the right depth of the plow by her coach Lewis Watson, R.R. 1, West Lorne."
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Elgin County Plowing Match -Match Winners
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 10
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 10
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- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published September 27, 1971 with caption: "Plowing Match Winners- Three of the main winners of the 1971 Elgin County Plowing Match received their special award during a banquet held Saturday night at the Talbotville United Church. At the left is George Jamieson, R.R. 1, West Lorne, winner of the Elgin Co-Operative Silver Tray for champion land (senior section) plowed by a resident of Elgin County; on the right is Fred Johnstone, R.R. 1, West Lorne, winner of the Topnotch Feeds Ltd. silver tray for champion land plowing for juniors 10 to 16 years inclusive; while Mrs. Neil Gilchrist, Rodney, receives the Clarence Small Trophy for ' best plowed land', ladies class, from Mr. Small."
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Elgin County Plowing Match - Preparation For Match
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 14
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 14
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- 1972
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- Published on the Archives' flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/elgincountyarchives/4974295719/in/set-72157624793632567/.
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- 1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 25.5 cm
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- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published October 13, 1972 with caption: "Preparation For Plowing Match- Local politics was the subject of the conversation while these men informally prepared a field for the Elgin County Plowing Match on Saturday. The match begins at 10:00 a.m. on the farm of John and Doug McKinlay on the Union Sparta road, just east of Union. Ken Bawden, R.R. 7, St. Thomas, and Reg Clinton, R.R. 7, St. Thomas, measure the furrow while Richard Andrews of R.R. 6 St. Thomas, drives in the stake. Watching are Albert Andrews, R.R. 6, St. Thomas (left); John McKinlay, owner of the farm, Cliff Young, R.R. 2, St. Thomas, Albert Auckland, R.R. 7, St. Thomas, and Doug McKinlay on the tractor."
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Elgin County Plowing Match
https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives26212
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- 1953-1982
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- 2008-01
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8
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- Elgin County Archives
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- St. Thomas Times-Journal
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- 1953-1982
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- 41 photographs : b&w
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- File contains black and white photographs used in St. Thomas Times-Journal articles concerning the annual Elgin County Plowing Match, 1953-1982.
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Elgin County Plowing Match - Albert Andrews' Field
https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives126072
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- 1966
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- 2008-01
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 26
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- Elgin County Archives
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- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 26
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- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal published October 22, 1966 with caption: "A Straight Furrow - All eyes were on the plow today as the Elgin County plowing match got under way on the farm of Albert Andrews at R.R. 6, St. Thomas. The day was perfect for competitions in six classes and the eighth annual horshoe pitching contest scheduled for 2 p.m. By 9 a.m., many plowmen had already moved their equipment to the farm to begin practising for the match."
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Elgin County Plowing Match - Awards
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- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1975
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Location
- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 18
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Creator
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Room
- Archives Storage Rm. 105
- Storage Location
- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 18
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1975
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 20.5 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- Two black and white photographs used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published October 27, 1975 with captions: " Special Awards- Winners of the Special Awards at the Elgin Plowing Match display their prizes at the banquet at Payne's Mills Women's Institute Hall Saturday evening. From left are Scott McKillop of Wallacetown (Champion Land, Cyril M. Williams Trophy, Eaton's Junior Championship Trophy); Graeme McKillop of Wallacetown (International Harvester Company Special); Mrs. Don Lyons of Wallacetown (Clarence Small Trophy); Ron Clinton of St. Thomas (Esso Champions Special) and Harold Walker of Port Stanley (Champion Land Senior Section)." (C8 Sh5 B2 F8 18a) " The Judges' Choices- First prize winners of the eight classes in the annual Elgin County Plowing Match gather after accepting their awards at the banquet Saturday evening at Payne's Mills Women's Institute Hall. From left are, Don Little of Monkton, (Class 2 open tractor); Harold Walker of Port Stanley (Class 3, Elgin tractor 12'' ); Graeme McKillop, Wallacetown (Class 4 Elgin Tractor 14"); Scott McKillop of Wallacetown (Class 5 Elgin Tractor, 10-16 years); Mrs. Don Lyons of Wallacetown (Class 6 ladies); Clare Paton of Lucan (Class 7 open tractor utility); Keith Bawden of Payne's Mills (Garden Tractor), and Kenneth Monteith of St. Thomas (Class 9 Municipal Councillors)." (C8 Sh5 B2 F8 18b)
- Subject Access
- Newspapers
- Agriculture
- Plowing Matches
Images
Elgin County Plowing Match - Award Winners
https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives26218
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1967
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Location
- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 3
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Creator
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Room
- Archives Storage Rm. 105
- Storage Location
- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 3
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1967
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 18 cm
- Scope and Content
- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published November 6, 1967 with caption: "Special Award Winners- The annual Elgin County Plowing Match came to a conclusion Saturday evening with the presentation of trophies and awards at a banquet. Special award winners were, left to right, Allister Cameron, R. R. 3, Dutton, champion land; Dave Somers, R. R. 8, St. Thomas, and Stan Pearn, Southwold Station, horseshoe contest champions; Norman Stansell, R. R. 1, Aylmer, champion land, junior farmer, Class 5; Gary Jamieson, R. R. 1, West Lorne, champion land, class 6; and Mrs. Neil Gilchrist Rodney, ladies' class winner."
- Subject Access
- Newspapers
- Agriculture
- Plowing Matches
Images
Elgin County Plowing Match - Award Winners
https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives26220
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1968
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Location
- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 5
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Creator
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Room
- Archives Storage Rm. 105
- Storage Location
- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 5
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1968
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published October 7, 1968 with caption: "After A Hard Day's Work- Winners at the Elgin County Plowing match were presented with trophies at a banquet Saturday evening in the Sparta Baptist Church following the contest. Seen with their prizes are, left to right: Jack Jamieson, R. R. 1, West Lorne, for best land plowed by Aldborough resident under 21 years of age; Allister Cameron, R. R. 3, Dutton, champion land plowed; Bill Brokenshire, R. R. 7, St. Thomas, best land plowed by junior farmer; and Richmond Andrews, R. R. 6, St. Thomas, junior champion."
- Subject Access
- Newspapers
- Agriculture
- Plowing Matches
Images
Elgin County Plowing Match - Driving In The Stakes
https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives26237
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1974
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Location
- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 15
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Creator
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Room
- Archives Storage Rm. 105
- Storage Location
- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 15
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1974
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21.5 x 16 cm
- Scope and Content
- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published October 25, 1974 with caption: " Driving In The Stakes- Reg Clinton, left, president of the Elgin Plowman's Association, holds the stake for Albert Andrews, Thursday, while preparing for Saturday's plowing Match. Several dozen competitors are expected to compete in this year's match to be held on the farm of Ken and Walter Bawden, of R.R. 7, St. Thomas. The farm is located two miles west of the Ford plant on Concession 5, Southwold Township."
- Subject Access
- Newspapers
- Agriculture
- Plowing Matches
Images
