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- 3 - All data recorded should be absolutely authentic as they form a permanent record and will be regarded as authoritative historical documents. For accurate information regarding historical data the following sources may be consulted. Local Church Records. Local Municipal and Township Records Local school and library Minute Books. Registry Office for your district. Toronto Reference Library. Surregate Court Records. Surveyors Maps The Department of Public Records and Archives,Toronto. 2nd. Section of the History Book. CURRENT EVENTS This section should be confined to a history of current events as they transpire in your district. You will want to include an account of the part your community played in the wars of our country. This can be recorded under two sub-sections- lst. The Community on the Home front in World Wars Nos. 1 & 2. 2nd. Men and women of the community in the armed forces. 1. Home Front. The role of women on the Home Front. Women's Institute War Work - Red Cross, Salvage, Rationing, etc. Munition plants and war industries of the district. 2. Armed Forces Record of men and women in the Armed Forces. Meritorious Awards - decorations, etc. Honour Roll of Casualties. Military Population - proximity of camps, air bases, naval stations, etc. Pictures of all above should be included where possible. 3. Peace Celebrations Tell how your Community marked these eventful dates. Tell also how you welcomed your returning Armed Forces' personnel- Parties - presentations, etc.

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