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1. P11597 - Philip Sheffield High School track teams. Girls team above. Left to right: Flora Lehman, Verna McDonald, Nonie Gilmour, Stella Smith, Laurie Jones, Jessie Mathers, Marjory Frazer, Mary Trimnell, June Beharrell, June Lehman, Jane Aish, Irene & Jeanette Gustafson, Helen Roskewich & Greta Vesterback.With trophy is cheerleader, Jack Gilmore. Below is Boys Track Team. Left to right: Kuso Matsui, Jiro Sasaki, Douglas Taylor, Ed Breier, Charlie Leavitt, Bernie Marshal, John Doerksen, Donald Low, John Murphy, Gordon Clark, John Irvine.

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2. P12469 - Three men, left to right: Narry Nascou, John Olund and Spud Murphy's father, John Murphy, at the 1954 Matsqui Sumas Abbotsford (MSA) Pioneer's Association dinner.

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3. P13087 - Murphy family portrait, taken by Valley Photo Service, Clayburn, (Station), BC. Back, left to right: Annie Murphy, John "Spud" Murphy and Elspeth Murphy. Front, left to right: Mrs. Kathleen Murphy, John Murphy and Kathleen Murphy Jr. Shows Spud in his Air Force uniform.

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4. P13109 - Donor at age seventeen months. (Born June 3, 1921.)

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5. P13113 - Donor's parents, Kathleen (Conroy) and John Murphy.

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6. P13119 - Donor's father, John, splitting firewood while the donor, aged about nine years, looks on, with family dog, Barney. On family farm on Downes Road.

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7. P24798 - Opening of the new Matsqui Public Works Yard. George W Taylor, left, the former Matsqui Reeve in 1947, chats with the 1947-1956 Matsqui Public Works Superintendent, John Murphy, right, after the official ribbon cutting by Matsqui Mayor harry DeJong. After the ceremony there was a tour of the facility for all of the ceremony attendees and the public. The 16,000 sq ft building cost $350,000, includes a high-roofed automotive shop with a vehicle repair pit, and is built in a former 15 acre gravel pit. There are also plans for the School District 34 Works Facilities to move on the grounds as well.

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8. P24799 - Opening of the new Matsqui Public Works Yard. Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong, second from the right, talks to the 1947-1956 Matsqui Public Works Superintendent, John Murphy, right, after the official ribbon cutting by DeJong. The two men on the left are unidentified. They are standing at the road level entry of the walkway that connected the parking lot to the building. After the ceremony, there was a tour of the facility for all of the ceremony attendees and the public. The 16,000 sq ft building cost $350,000, includes a high-roofed automotive shop with a vehicle repair pit, and is built in a former 15 acre gravel pit. There are also plans for the School District 34 Works Facilities to move on the grounds as well.

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9. P24801 - Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong and John Murphy, right, who was the 1847-1956 Public Works Superintendent, before the official ribbon cutting of the Matsqui Public Works Yard. The ribbon is tied to the walkway that connects the building with a road-level parking lot. Former Matsqui Reeve George W Taylor and is also in attendance. After the ceremony, there was a tour of the facility for all of the ceremony attendees and the public. The 16,000 sq ft building cost $350,000, includes a high-roofed automotive shop with a vehicle repair pit, and is built in a former 15 acre gravel pit. There are also plans for the School District 34 Works Facilities to move on the grounds as well.

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10. P34774 - Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove Hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphy’s were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John (spud) Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melmichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The Buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphy’s with an honorary certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphy’s illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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11. P34775 - A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphys were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphy’s were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melnichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphys with a certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphy’s illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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12. P34776 - A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphys were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melnichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphys with a certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphy’s illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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13. P34777 - A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphys were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melnichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphys with a certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphy’s illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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14. P34778 - A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphys were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melnichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphys with a certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphy’s illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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15. P34779 - A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphys were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melnichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphys with a certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphy’s illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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16. P34780 - A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphys were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver, Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melmichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphy’s with a certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphys illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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17. P3829 - Group of men standing in front of heavy equipment, a Caterpillar diesel. District of Matsqui employees or council members. Left to right: John Murphy, Art Price, unknown, Lloyd Beharrell and William Baynes.

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18. P42280 - A photo of John Murphy, Spud Murphy's father, front and centre, with 19 other men. All the men are wearing business suits and are at some sort of conference.

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19. P42290 - A photo of the District of Matsqui staff. In the standing row, 2nd from the right, is John Murphy. John Murphy is Spud Murphy's father.

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20. P42294 - From left to right, John Murphy, Art Price, Jim Towland, Lloyd Beharrell and William Baines all standing in front of an excavator. They are District of Matsqui employees or council members.

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