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    First Telephone on the Beach

    Fred and myself were looking over this picture of the Keeper's house (Fred had a much better picture) and on the left hand side you can see a small shed with a women sitting out front. The sign above her reads "Bell Telephone Co", this small building isn't in the spot where telephone office is...
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    Path Pictures

    I will have to add more pictures and thanks Peggy. The wall of catamarans is just south of the old outlet, the old fella that lives there in the only cottage left also stores kayaks. The teepee was setup near Barangas at the new three way stop, there were people living in there for a few days...
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    Falcons 2014

    One of our members has started her own blog that reports to ongoing story of the peregrine falcons that we have nesting at the lift bridge, hopefully we can add to the story and some pictures. http://pereginepatrol.blogspot.ca/
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    Jan. 12, 2014 Beach Canal Lighthouse Group General Meeting

    Happy New Year! Sunday, Jan. 12, 2 (two) pm - Beach Canal Lighthouse Group's 1st General Meeting of 2014 will be held at a new location - Fortinos (Plains Road), Community Room, QEW-403 Centre (where Ikea is), 1059 Plains Road East (at Francis Road), Burlington. Ian Raven will be giving...
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    More Beach Wildlife

    Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk Had to get one of our resident birders to identify this bird, but it is a red-tailed hawk.
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    Waste collection cancelled today and tomorrow

    HAMILTON, ON – January 7, 2014 – The City of Hamilton has cancelled waste collection today and tomorrow due to the hazardous conditions. Please bring your materials in and store them until your regular collection day next week. Limits will be waived. We apologize for the inconvenience...
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    Icy conditions prompt polar plunge cancellation

    Posted with permission from the Hamilton Spectator. __________________________________________________ By Teri Pecoskie Icy conditions have forced organizers to put the city's annual polar plunge on hold. On Monday, the Optimist Club of Hamilton and the Beach Rescue Unit announced the...
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    Hotels on the Beach

    The Yacht Club isn't shown on the map because it wasn't built yet, shown on the map is one building on the north side of the canal that is unnamed and the railway swing bridge. On the south side the Ferryman has a house just behind the lighthouse, south of that are three buildings belonging to...
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    RIP Ann Hanson

    Ann was a long time resident who worked with Mrs. Nebesny in creating the old Beach Garden club among other things. ___________________________________________________ Agnes Ann HANSON (nee Leeming) HANSON, Agnes Ann (nee Leeming) Artist Life member of the Hamilton Women's Art...
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    E-News Update - November 2013

    HAMILTON BEACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Ed Nowlan chairman Ph # 905-549-4130 ----- Original Message ----- From: Collins, Chad Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 2:04 PM Subject: E-News Update - November 2013 Sale of City Owned Residential Lots The City of Hamilton continues to sell residential lots...
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    Beach Kids Christmas Party

    From the Banner _________________________ All Beach Kids Welcome Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2013 Time: 11:00 am - 2:00pm Location: Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit- 316 Beach Blvd Activities: Santa, Crafts, Face Painting, Food and Beverages. There is a very special surprise show not to be...
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    Forum Upgrade

    We been having some issues with loading certain parts of the Forum lately, we have been upgraded to Vb4 and the old Photo Gallery brought back. Many thanks to TC for all his efforts.:beer:
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    Development of Hamilton Beach Has Been Rapid

    Development of Hamilton Beach Has Been Rapid Hamilton Spectator 1915 ___________________________________ Veteran Resident Tells of Early Days __________________________________ Hotels Were Common Thing On Sandstrip ___________________________________ Great Season Expected This Coming Year...
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    New Pier Dance Hall

    Talking with Peggy many years ago, she brought up the topic of the New Pier Dance Hall, from what I have gathered, the hall was located near the canal at what most people remember as the bowling alley. Attached is a brochure from the hall, showing prices but no address. You could get a bowl of...
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    Jim Finds Lady Hamilton

    More info from Skip; Talking with Jim about his wreak that he found in the lake and talking with Skip, I have a hunch the vessel Jim has found is the Nora H. The NORA H. was a barge rebuilt from the wooden passenger steamer BROCKVILLE. It had been built in 1898 and operated out of Brockville...
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    Ham & Turkey Roll

    Hamilton Beach Rescue's Ham & Turkey Roll When; Friday November 29, 2013 at 7:00pm. Where; Rescue Unit Hall, 316 Beach Blvd. 15 hams and 15 turkeys to be drawn. Free admission, door prizes, crown & anchor. See you there.
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    Confederation Park Design Workshop Invitation

    Sent in by Councillor Collins, Invitation to Design Workshop – Confederation Park Gateways, Signage & Theming Workshop The City of Hamilton is initiating the design process for the development of gateways, signage and theming for Confederation Park between Grays Road and Beach Blvd, Hamilton...
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    RIP Carolyn Wallace

    WALLACE, Carolyn Ruth WALLACE, Carolyn Ruth It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Carolyn Ruth Wallace, at her residence on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Carolyn, in her 72nd year, beloved daughter of Ruth and the late Matthew Wallace. Loving mother of Ruth Ann (Raymond Bishop), Dawn...
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    Harbour Pic from the Library

    According to the City of Hamilton quote on the PDF that I supplied, the Dominion Power Company and Transmission was built in 1920 and "razed" in the early 1940's. This isn't the same plant that was located on the Burlington Beach, this one was located on the opposite shore in Hamilton. A...
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    Harbour Pic from the Library

    This picture was very large, high quality (for it's day) shots pasted together and it doesn't show well in format I have posted it. I will try another way. I was hoping to match Peggy's background in her outlet thread. (Added; Clicking on the picture will bring you to full size, there is a (+)...
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