County level governance urged to unify Halton services
The article argues Halton County should expand county level control to improve services such as dog pounds police fire welfare and road maintenance. It notes municipal sharing already exists for some functions and suggests centralized dog pound county payroll and a welfare officer plus computer aided tax processes could reduce costs and improve efficiency across Milton Burlington Oakville Acton Georgetown and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Oakville
Acton Community Centre reflects on a season of record participation
The town reports a record season at Acton Community Centre with more groups using the facilities and praise for director Jim Casburn and the Recreation Commission. Debris from years of construction is cleared as improvements and roadwork continue, amid highway projects and neighborhood concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Activites
Jim Casburn
Jim
Recreation Commission
Parks Bown
Tides and Tales From The Free Press 1913
The April 17 1913 issue notes Malta workers at Beardmore Crescent tanneries and electric railway construction filling bridge approaches. A world voyage leads to a Manila wedding of R A Scott and Mary Herdman. Citizens discuss compulsory motorist lights and new 68 foot electric poles from British Columbia. Eggs sell for 16 cents, Oakville population reaches 2424 with a 100 rise. An incident reports furious diving and abuse of a horse.
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Tides Fromm
Iigus
the Free Press
Malta
Beardmore Crescent
Ank
R.A. Scott
Warren Black
Mary Herdman
Casta
Manilla
British, Columbia
Main St
Trans
Mission Rae
River
Main Streets
Church St
Kerry, Cotta
Georgetown
Idaho
Gupte
Hellato Georgetown
Oakville
Returning Canadians Reach Home After Overseas Service
Twenty years ago several months of service overseas bring three soldiers back to Canada. Pte Gordon Babcock and Spr Sam Gisby of Limehouse are invalided to Chorley Park Hospital, while Sgt Max Storey of Naswickayga arrives in Acton and joins officer training. A Perth Regiment group returns and notes shortages in England despite coupons. The Lorne Scots plan a reserve recruitment drive with local offices listed.
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Jesus of FS
Lorne Scots
Lo FE Berteom
Fox Wright
Fred Coles
Agar
Walker
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Focal Committee
Gmr
Frank Kelly
Emsnerson Patrick
Radward Elliott
Toro Walter Perkins
Star
Margaret
Daisy) Buchanan
Te Cwact
Mason
Nvt
District Milton faces by pass block over by law changes
The report notes Milton district stalls on a proposed by pass railway despite support from Liberal and Conservative candidates and local planning and highways bodies. It mentions a centennial park plan in Georgetown and a dog painting proposal for Chinguacousy council.
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Milton
Miffen Cannel
Planning Board
Department Ob Highways
Georgetown
Brampton
Chinguacousy
Ron Weir
Vane
Corneil
Bute Bane
Fooner Bane
Fagh Bailes
Bertington
Tt Baseball Rioups
Udal
Oneanteee
Oakville Board of Education
Gomamerho
Peedi
Bordington
Pool County
West Wetro
Nowet
Bet
Willan Go Davis
Gawisbo Asumiha College
Iso
Handy
U S Canada Relations Tops At Taylor Farm
A chaotic scene at Taylor Farm involves a fire incident and neighbors investigating its cause. The confrontation escalates as residents seek safety while authorities respond and nearby homes are affected.
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U.S. - Canada
Taylor Farm
Murray Taylor Zone Winner Set for Provincial Meet
Murray Taylor, a Grade 1A student from John F. Rae Collegiate, is slated to compete in the Provincial Championships at Tarents next week. He won the Zone competition last week and previously reached the province last year.
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Murray
Tarents
John. F
Spring Cleaning by the Great Lakes Women
A humorous lake country column describes housework during smelt runs. Women plan early spring cleaning while men fish and return late, leading to a comical clash of duties. A neighbor brings a bushel of rotting smelt as tension peaks and the home erupts in slapstick chaos.
Bridge lessons and results from the Avon Club game
The column reviews bidding and play lessons from a recent Avon Bridge Club session. South North East West hands are analyzed with examples of overcalling, minor suit distribution, and contract choices. Winners Tack Costes Bert Keene Mrs Mars Manning Dick Adder, with spectators noting the event at the bridge club.
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Bowes
Hooper
Tack Costes
Bert Keene
Mars Manning
Dick Addersen
Jack Coat
Bell Costs
Local Acton Professionals and Transport Timetable Notices
Listings for Acton Ontario: doctors D A Garrett Robert Buckner T B Moore and others with addresses and phone numbers. Also legal and railway timetable details including bus and train routes to Toronto and Georgetown, with operating hours and contact points.
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Roed
Halton County Health Unit
Children Aid Society
Churchill Rat
Crewe Dee
Deanwig Roads
Pro Dian
Main Street
Nort
Department of Highways
Ana
Tim
Atadeernns Park
Torgate
The
Acton Free Press
Dalle Printing and Publishing Ca Utd
Wilton St. Aston
Ontario
Cwnlal
Canada
England
Commonwealth
United States
Aingke
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Acton G AL This
Dasid-R_ Dalle
Alanaging-buleter
Coretta
Letina
Toston
Ponteys Tate
Actas
Taylor
Rockwood
Murray -Taylor
Concratulandas
Holman Concirienen Co
Bramosa Council
Heiman Constitation Co. Rarwgat
Great Lakes
Német
Doe
Kiddo
Lakeside
Bridge
Bilt Coats
Menige
Nodone
Avton Bridge
Dealer South
North South
North
Weday
Weal East Ss
Bass
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney Mysician
Lymon Block
Church St. B
D. A. Garrett
Corner of Willow and
River Sts
Lntrance River St. Acton, Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Acton, Ont
T. B. Moore
North Courter Main
Mall Street
Uottie
Comer Mal
Frederik Street
Orh
Leib
Ollie
J Buchanan
Cimed
Leatherland
Q.C
Braida
Solocator
Notary Public
Pauley St
Guelph
Panpral Directors
Fier
Brie E. Shoemaker
Mgr
E. L. Buchner
O.D
Optometrial
John St
Waterloo
Travellers
Gray Coach Lines
Canadian National Railways
Toronto
Sun
Exept Sun
Ito Torsote
Sam Oaly
Foronte
Daiy
Bard
Westhound
Stratford
Wright
Wilbur S! Acton
Ontaris
Actop
David W. Gohn
D.C
Young
Arthurs & Young ‘Sts
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