Editorial praise for Premier Drew on housing bill withdrawal
The article praises Premier Drew for withdrawing the Dominion Crown Tenants Provincial Municipal Services Act and urges more withdrawals such as the proposed amusement tax for hospitals. It argues that housing for returned soldiers is essential and laments high costs from taxes, calling for a people’s government and cooperation on global issues.
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Dominion Crown Tenants
Armed Services
Canada
Ontario
Palestine
Hong Kong
China
Days of Spring Promise Many Seasonal Pleasures
The article celebrates spring’s arrival and the varied desires it inspires. Fishermen gardeners housewives and sports enthusiasts find activities from watercress and rhubarb to golf tennis bowling and swimming. It sketches a hopeful view of spring across different pursuits.
Joiners and Speakers Great joiners are we Canadians
Observed by the Peterborough Examiner, the piece notes Canadians join many clubs and demand speakers at meetings. It laments speakers chosen for ritual rather than substance, with members eager to have someone talk for 20 minutes or half an hour regardless of topic or delivery.
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Peterborough Examiner
No Tax Relief This Way Proposals Spark Ontario Tax Debate
The Financial Post voices strong criticism of provincial plans to assume the amusement tax if Dominion authorities leave the field. It notes that Ontarians would still pay the same levy on theatre tickets, now to the provincial government rather than Ottawa, making the change largely academic.
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Financial Post
Ontario
Ottawa
Easter Ideology in Europe and Tax Reform Debate
The piece contrasts tax relief calls with wartime levy politics and argues governments must cut overall taxes. It urges a shared European future through a unifying Easter ideology that transcends class and borders, redefining public duty and collective action.
Plan to Mark Each Concession in Morris Township
The Huron Expositor reports a Federation of Agriculture plan in Morris Township to place signs at concession ends showing the township name and concession number. The effort aims to help travelers locate farms, with farmers encouraged to print their tram certificates and mail the labels at low cost, earning public gratitude.
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Huron
Seaforth
Morris Township
Federation of Agriculture
Huron County
Editorial Notes on Taxes Cost and Maple Syrup
Income taxes and daylight saving arrive in April with touchy debate. Maple syrup returns as a spring treat, though prices rise. Road maintenance and winter debris need attention while dogs learn to scavenge. Canadian department stores see sales hold, up 2.7 percent in February 1947 versus 1948, led by food. other departments drop.
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The
Financial Post
Recollections of Acton and Local Notices
Recollections from 1898 recall local events including a farm sale by Mr Townsend of 140 acres. Easter exam promotions at the public school spark gifts for retiring teachers. The Free Library Board held its first meeting with Reeve McLachlan named chairman and H W Moore as secretary. A dressmaking business moves from Acton to Grand Valley.
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Enator
Soc
We Lamb
Myr
Townsend
Mia McPhail
Misa Patterson
Ming
Free Library Board
Council Chamber
Reva
JJ. A. McLachlan
J. K. Godden
HW. A. Macpherson
Reeve Penarron
John Cameron
Thos
TP. Moore
H. P. Moore
the Reave
St. P. Moore
Oa. Ulah
B.A. Neasayawoya
Guauita
Archie McTavish
Grand Valley
Blizzard Disrupts Lines As Acton Residents Resume In 1928
In the Free Press dated April 12 1928 a Sunday blizzard hampered telephone lines between Acton and Guelph. Mr and Mrs Graham Lindsay of Toronto are residing with Mr Joan C HL. The community Glee Club gave a strong concert in Towns Hall with about fifty male members directed by F J Salt and W J Rasper. Two freight trains collided near the station injuring three people sent to Guelph General Hospital. A petition signed by 240 residents urged rink construction and a by law readings set May 7 to issue debentures for a skating and curling rink. Marriage notes report Cripps Sayers Acton nuptials and Grace Smith dies in Toronto General Hospital at 67.
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Hovor
Guelph
Graham Lindsay
Toronto
Joan C. HL
F. J. Salt Fa
W. J. Raster
Glee Club
Guelph General Hospital
Council
Norink
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Sayers
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Stew
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Ellen
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William Cripps
Smith
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Moses Smith
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R. M. Bell
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Wailer
Amarice
Whitter
Belance
Peerless Bicycle Works
Dundas St. W
Toreate
Aera
Kane
Bank
Montreal
News UK
NEW Washday Wonder
Ayluer Baby Foods
Joan Abbott
Ius O PO
Prunes Oenae
Peser
MR. Vreaw
Peek Frean
Carroll's
Peo
Business Directory
W.G. C. Kenney
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J. A. McNiveld
Symon Block
Mee Se
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AL J. Buchanan
George A. Seirrs
Denatal Hurgeop Mun
St. Comer Frederick, Acton
L. Wilson
Hell
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Victoria St
Toronto Ely
F. G. Oakes
Knox Ave
Johnstone & Rumley Victor Bo Rumley Funeral Home
Willoughby ‘Farm Agency
Kent
Poronto
Georgetown
Tom Hewton
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Ellidlo
Aos
Surndays
Daly Verge
Daly
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Maher Shoe Store
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