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First train to Aurora arrived on May 16. 1853. which helped write an end to several prosper- ous stage coach routes on Yonge Street; since then com- muters’ cars and buses have reduced thB railstop‘s useful- ness. It touk two hours to make the first trip to Aurora. The service will be no more after June 22 and only flag- stops will be made. At present, there are only two regular (13in stops, one north and one tenth and three flagstops. One hundred and ten years and one month after the first passenger train in Upper Canada from Toronto to Aurora stopped at the Aurora CNR station. regular service will cease. Aurora Rail Service Ends After "0 Years Readers will recall from the photograph that appeared ln the January 10th issue of “The Liberal" that it was a Camtred P&H carrier crane that lifted the town's heavy front end loader after it had crashed through the Ice on the Mill Pond. The C-516 crane carrier left the Richmond Hill plant last week. and. after thorough test checks at North Bay, Port Art- hur and Winnipeg. will be de- livered to its new owners, West- em Foundations Limited. Sask- atoon. where a crane with a 20-ton lift capacity will be mounted. In the oil fields. this utility type of crane will be used for various heavy lifts. pipe laying, backhoe and other purposes. | Plant superintendent Joe In- This feeling of pride in ac- . . . Porteous With 33 years of high complishment could also be re lifts and rigging experience in flected In local residents as . . _ ' orifields and mining areas this heavy crane carrier (rated along with the plant’s cam ‘3 "the strongest in canada') lficated men of experience in £3; fssé‘gigfigozladngwlgf similar fields team up to pro- duce precision built, rugged 3:113:13? $835331? carriers with the full knowledge _ . of just what work. hazards and geneéz‘iugzzaztfi ggggegt 0:33 punishment that these vehicles ‘11 receive when in o eration in one other manufacturer of this “n 9 type of vehicle in Canada. lremote spots‘ “11.13135 . 32009 _.xl-.. .IJ_L__L new, . 31' M. C. FRY "Well. there goes our 0516". unclaimed P. T. Kelly with a tone of pride in his voice, and it was apparent that this feel- ing of pride was reflected by all of the company‘s staff who waved good luck farewells to Archie Porteous at the wheel of the new lZ-ton Camtred crane carrier. Archie waved back as he revved up the powerful diesel engine of '220 h.p. and the heavy vehicle gathered speed along Industrial Road. on the first stage of its 2.100 mile run to Saskatoon, Saskatchew- an. This feeling of prlde in ac-‘ compllshment could also be re- flected in local residents. as this heavy crane carrier (rated as "the strongest in Canada") gas {leslgnpd an_d Elli“ right Pictured above are the key men of the Camtred crew whose skilled workmanship produced the unit in the background. Comprising steel men, certified operators and welders, they are (left to right): Dan Taylor, Howard Oversby, Doug“ Maskell, Norman MacMillan, Joe Porteous, P. T Kelly, Le3 German, Archie Porteous, John McLean. Destination-Canada's Western Oil Fields These Men Built The Camtred Carrier Ready to roll on its 2,100-mile journey to the western oilfields is the Camtred carrier shown above. It has been designed as a. crane carrier and utility vehicle and the platform is adaptable for the mounting of a crane, boring machine and oil well drilling rigs. - Brief specifications of Camt- in length, eight feet in width With a reputation for such red carriers are: Built for the and a height of nine feet. the dependable, precision engineer- mounting of cranes having a maximum permitted on the ed products, it is hoped “that lifting capacity of 15 to 40 highways. the world will make a beaten tons at an angle of 10 degrees. Cab enclosures for tractors path to their door" â€" Camtred Canadian steel is used through- and trucks are also produced Limited, in Richmond Hill. duce precision built, rugged carriers with the full knowledge of just what work. hazards and punishment that these vehicles will receive when in operation in remote spots. perhaps 3,000 miles distant from the plant. At the Camtred plant in Richmond Hill, carriers, floats and trailers are manufactured, and all types of heavy vehicles are rebuilt and repaired. Right now. a high lift North~West crane may be observed in the plant yard, mounted on a cat- erpillar frameâ€"which will be scrapped and the crane mounted on a Camtred carrier. Design- ing and improvements in other carriers by re-design ls effect- ed by designer-draftsman Nor- man MacMillan, who has eleven‘ years of specialized experlence; in this field. i JUST DIAL JUST DIAL Turner , v Turner 4-2162 _ . 4:216; FREE PICK-UP - FREE 91cm“: “YOU WILL LOVE OUR DRY CLEANING" P R O T E C T Your Winter Clothes You have good money invested in Winter clothes Let us protect your investment, moth damage can be expensive Just dial TU. 4=2162 and we Will pick up, clean, store in our own vault, and return them in the fall, bright and ready to wear. Steel vans for tractor trail- ers are also constructed. and at present the largest van ever built in Canada is now complet- ed. All steel and welded, this coast-to-coast van will be used for hauling furniture and heavy goods. Dimensions are 38 feet in length. eight feet in width and a height of nine feet, the} maximum permitted on the} out. purchased from Drumm- ond-McCall Company, Ltd. dis- tributors for the Steel Company of Canada and from Dominion Bridge Company, Ltd. Cum- mins diesel engines are used exclusively. and transmission is through ten speeds forward and two reverse; rear drive is through dual tandem wheels, on which are mounted Firestonei or Seiberling tires 1000x20, 12-; ply nylon. For safety, and pro-‘ tection of the rear end trans- mission â€"â€" {a specially designed solid outrigger beam has been incorporated -~ that may he slid out from its housing when heaVy loads are lifted by the crane. Though these vehicles are capable of rolling along the highways at high speed, the automatic governor is set for a maximum speed of 50 mph. “Yes indeed", Mr. Kelly told ‘The Liberal’, “we are happy that we located our plant here in Richmond Hill â€"â€" especially so, to find other local ' man- ufacturers and suppliers on whom we can rely for furnish- ing some of our needs.” These include Street Bros Auto Elect-‘ ric. Stuart Enamelled Products Limited, Richmond Hill Auto- motive Supply for tube, fittings, nuts. bolts. etc.. and the Leno Machine Shop for special mach- ine work. Though the Camtred plant has an area of 6,000 square feet, Influx of orders makes necessary the erection of a building to the south for heavy manufacture, with a building along the east wall for a light machine shop, tool room and storage of stock. ‘ by Camtred . . . . “Yes” said Mr. Kelly, "cabs take a terrific beating . . . . so we have de- signed and produced a rugged welded steel cab that we be- lieve is the strongest in Can- ada." Planned For May lé It is expected that more than 100 head of cattle will be en- tered in the York County Jer- sey Show. As in former years this.show is attracting entries from herds which are always ,among the winners at the Can- ladian National Exhibition and ‘the Royal Winter Fair, and other top national and inter- national shows. § W &,£‘T§§EKICE g Q Richmond Hill's annual sonality and poise. It would be spring fair is one of the oldest well worth your while to watch in Ontario and continues to be the charming young entrants in an important event in the com- this contest go through their munity. It is an established paces with speed and efficien- community institution and each cy. The winner of this compe- year hundreds of people travel tition will go on to compete at back to enjoy it and renew old the C.N.E. for the title of acquaintances. Ontario Dairy Princess. The saddle and hurdle I The life of a dairy princess events are again attracting is described by Diane Fierhell- entries from some of Can- er of Edgeley in Elizabeth Kel- ada’s finest horses and rid- son' 3 column "Rambling ers. Competition in the Around“ on the editorial page various classes promises to of this week‘s issue of ‘The be keen providing a thrill- Liberal". ing show as top equestriana At the cavies and rabbit vie for attractive prizes and show. you may be able to test many coveted trophies. the truth of the old saw that A visitor to the fair may if you pick up a guinea pig by easily spend _several hours on its tail its eyes will fall out ~â€" the bleachers enjoying the but don‘t. let the owner catch many thrills of the horse show. you at it. Exoert horseshoe In the afternoon at 4 pm. the York County Dairy Princess will be chosen. The girls will be judged on the expertness of their handling of all steps of the milking process, on per- u uluuLvnu‘ u: .111 uuLal‘lD. '1'nursday. Mav 16, 1963 5 M . Fun, For Whole Family Janis'Nichol-ls Wins Two God Medals At Festival The coâ€"operation of the weatherman and the people of‘ the district is all that is needed to make Richmond Hill's 114th annual spring fair 3 success. A varied and attractive program is planned for next Saturday, May 18, and should prove for local people a pleasant alternative to battling the heavy traffic of the first long week-end. AV. 5-3591 Hybrid Peiunias : Geraniunis - Garden Mums We Grow Our Own Hanson’s Flowers 67 Elgin Road West TU. 4-1171 2iE 9301 YONGE ST. BONDED! LUMBER 178 YON GE ST. NORTH The life of a dairy princess is described by Diane Fierhell- er of Edgeley in Elizabeth Kel- son's column "Rambling Around" on the editorial page of this week‘s issue of ‘The Liberal". At the cavies and rabbit show. you may be able to test the truth of the old saw that if you pick up a guinea pig by its tail its eyes will fall out â€"- but don’t let the owner catch you at it. Expert horseshoe pitchers will be strutting their stuff during the afternoon pro- gram, and you will be thrilled as you watch them display their skill and make seemingly im- possible shots with the great- est of ease. Lots of amusement will be previded on the midway with its variety of rides. xames and refreshment stands. The fair executive ‘ and committees, headed by President Lloyd Beatty promise that the 1963 fair will live up to all expecta- tions, given good weather. RICHMOND HILL 3 Her brother, Ken Nicholls, piano under 12 - (lst) Gloria 16, was awarded a gold medal Bowes. Jane Nunn. Richmond in the accordion solo class un- Hill; class 15 and under - (2nd) der 17 and a silver medal in Janis Nicholls. the accordion solo class under - V . ~ 'd n sol nlne 1' l9. hen was also awarded a Acwl 1° 0 yea 5 $25 scholarship‘ the only one and under - 11st) Gordon Bar- given to an accordionist at the enthln. HlChmond Hi"; accor- festival. He was a gold medal. dion solo ll years and under - list at the Peel Festival two (2nd) Christine Peat. Richmond weeks ago. Hill; accordion duet 12 and Area winners are as follows: under - I3rd) Gordon Bai‘enthln Piano duet under 16 - (lst) and Kelvin Parke, Richmond Pianist Janis Nicholls. 13 David Wark. Thornhill and years old. a grade nine student Janis Nicholls. Richmond Hill; at Richmond Hill High School Each class under 16 - (3rd won two gold medals in com- Janis Nicholls; piano solo un- petltlon at the York Music der 11 - (1st) Gloria Bowes. Festival held at Woodbrldge RR 2. Maple; piano under 14 last week. (Variations on Three Blind ' She was also awarded a $25 Micei - (lstl Jam's Nicholls: scholarship. (2nd) Jeanne Valentine; duet Her brother. Ken Nicholls, piano under 12 - (lst) Gloria 16, was awarded a gold medal Bowes. Jane Nunn. Richmond in the accordion solo class un- Hill; class 15 and under - (2nd) der l7 and a silvery medal in Janis Nicholls. She is Figuringâ€" BRITIS MORTGAG 8 TRUST? COMPANY Hours of Business: Monday to Thursday 9-4.30; Friday 9-8.” gm. THE LIBERAL. Richmond Hill. ow”. May 16, 1963 Earn 4% interest on YOUR savings at British Mortgago. Accounts opened by May 17 will earn 4% from May 1. (and: you may write cheques on your account) that when she saves $5 a. month at British Mortgage she will have $329.57 at the end of five years. Ronald A. Holmes. Branch Manager, 53 Yonge St. 8., Richmond Hill 884-1 107 285-1308 Hill; accordion duct 15 and under - (2nd) Paul Schlichter. Gormley and Allen Miller. Richmond Hill; (3rd) Garry King, and Mark Sunderland. Richmond Hill. Accordion solo class 17 and under - (150 Ken Nicholla; Richmond Hill; accordion solo. 19 and under - (2nd) Ken Nich- olls. The pianists with the except- ion of Miss Valentine are stu- dents of Miss Judy Nicholle. Miss Valentine is a student of. Miss Elizabeth Harwood. The accordionists are students at Mundinger‘s. Entries in the festival includ-‘ ed students from the Metro‘- politan Toronto area and other southern Ontario communities. RICHVALE