The Formally Designated Brantford Symphony Orchestra Was Established In 1919 Under The Direction Of Dr. F. C. Thomas. The Symphony'S Valued Contribution To The Cultural Community Of Brantford Continued Into The Mid 1930S When The Onset Of The Great Depression Together With Dr. Thomas'S Retirement Saw The Gradual Decline And Eventual Disbanding Of The Orchestra.
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