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The impact of the Radial's discontinuation2005
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The line had a very low accident rate, only one cow and one man were killed; the man was drunk. There was only one change in the interiors of the streetcars and this was in the heating. The old heaters were under the seats, but because of numerous complaints, the heaters were changed to the sides of the cars to the temperature could be more easily regulated.55
Sutton Council becomes concerned with tourism21 January 1927
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In 1930 the streetcar tracks were gravelled over in some places and torn up and sold for firewood in others. The first paving done in this area was on the Base Line coming into Sutton. A look at the Council minutes from the late 1920s into the 1930s shows the Village of Sutton was busy at work paving local roads. Initially no trucks were used to pave the first roads; it was all done by steam roller and horses.57
Petition for local improvement from ratepayers to North Gwillimbury Council, page 1.29 August 1930
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The last radial rolled into Sutton on March 16 1930. Shortly after, many residents petitioned North Gwillimbury Council to purchase the right of way from the Toronto Transit Commission. This right of way becomes Metro Road and is a popular route taken by tourists.59
Petition for local improvement from ratepayers to North Gwillimbury Council, page 2.29 August 1930
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Petition for local improvement to North Gwillimbury Council, page 3.29 August 1930
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Petition for local improvement from ratepayers to North Gwillimbury Council, page 4.29 August 1930
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By Law 84121 October 1930
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By Law 841 (continued). November 21 1930, North Gwillimbury Township Council Minutes.21 October 1930
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It was in the 1930s that so many cottages were built between the Lake Shore Road and Metro Road. A bus line was set to replace the radial, and today a different bus line transports people to and from Toronto along a similar route taken by the radial over 76 years ago.65
Stop 95, Winch's Radial shelter at Georgina Pioneer Village.2006
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