Facts citing this source
| Ref | Date | Subject | Statement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-08-20 | 1909-08-17 | Barrys Bay | A mixed G.T.R. train going west was ditched by a washout near Carson Lake, a few miles beyond Barrys Bay, on Monday night at 9.15, caused by a cloudburst that undermined nearly a mile of track. The engine, tender, four loaded cars and two empties left the track and rolled down an embankment; the passenger cars did not leave the rails. Fireman W.J. Thurston of Madawaska, brother of William Thurston, a G.T.R. operator at Alexandria, was found under a car, crushed to death. Another train had passed over the spot only about an hour previously. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, same collection, tagged 'Renfrew'. Names 'the Grand Trunk Railway' directly. Original issue not seen. |
| 1910-03-04 | 1910-03-04 | Admaston | The G.T.R. station is a busy place these days: lumber, ties, telephone poles and pulp wood are being hauled to the station daily, by several men from the Shamrock side of the township. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1910', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1910.pdf (file revised February-21-24), tagged 'Renfrew', at 'Admaston'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1910-08-12 | 1910-08-12 | John Rudolphus Booth | Mr. J.R. Booth did the unusual thing by his men who were thrown out of work by the G.T.R. strike. He gave them full pay, just as if they had been working for him, at a cost to himself of $12,000. The men gathered and gave him a mighty shout of thanks. He told them that he thought he could afford the loss better than they could. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1910', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1910.pdf (file revised February-21-24), tagged 'Renfrew'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1911-02-17 | 1911-02-17 | Renfrew | Mr. M. Donaldson, superintendent of this division of the G.T.R., came up by the noon train on Tuesday and was met by the Mayor and Engineer and the waterworks and streets committees. First the group visited the railway tank, the condition of which had caused an urgent message to be sent to the railway officials. Mr. Donaldson promised to have some temporary improvements done at once, and more permanent changes during the summer, to prevent waste of water and damage to streets and property. Then the party went on to the Smith's Creek bridge crossing, where arguments were offered for the building of an overhead crossing. Mr. Donaldson said his company was not averse to building overhead bridges where the conditions were right, but believed the land damages would be excessive; altogether between the cost of bridge and land damages, he felt the cost would be prohibitive. He agreed to send an engineer to look over the grades and get an estimate of the cost. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1911', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1911.pdf (file revised February-24-24), tagged 'Renfrew', at 'Renfrew water'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1912-10-04 | 1912-10-04 | Algonquin Park | An unusual use is being made of the G.T.R. In co-operation with the Ontario Government, a specially-modified car has been transporting black bass fingerlings to remote lakes in the Highlands of Ontario. Seventy-four thousand have been planted, with five thousand little bass going to Cache Lake. The bass grow quickly and after three years are of a catchable size; anglers report that fishing has improved greatly. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1912', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1912.pdf (file revised February-26-24), tagged 'Renfrew'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1913-03-14 | 1913-03-14 | Renfrew Depot | The Grand Trunk station is looking a good deal better this week. The company's painters passed by last week, and cleaned up both inside and outside. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1913', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1913.pdf (file revised April-27-24), tagged 'Renfrew', at 'Renfrew'. Original issue not seen. |
| 1915-10-06 | 1915-10-06 | Eganville Depot | Since the Eganville G.T.R. station was burned the company has substituted a second class coach for a waiting room. One individual remained inside until he missed his train, waiting for the coach to pull out. Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway Items from Area Papers – 1915', Ottawa Railway History Circle, https://churcher.crcml.org/circle/Papers%20by%20Year/1915.pdf (file revised February-18-24), tagged 'Eganville'. Original issue not seen. |