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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 20, 1916

Page

2

Interned Austrians to be Removed Under Dominion Approval

A meeting at the town hall discussed relocating forty Austrian workers. Heardmore & Co pledged to bring in the Austrians this week and to replace them gradually with non German speaking employees as far as possible. The resolution, moved by IL Mosre and seconded by William Parssil, urged a timely pledge and cooperation.

Boonay Dominion Citizana Iset la Confarance Heardmore & Co Accase Tha Maeting Mosre William Parssil Massra Usandeasen & Co Acton Maat Baanlasove & Co

Editorial Notes on Reestax and Agricultural Policy

The piece discusses an official report noting revenue impacts from Prohibition era reforms, increased by 2 billion roubles, and outlines farm support measures. It mentions the Growers receiving cod liver oil guidance, the Hood Cora Contral policy, and farmer assistance through local Agriculture Department branches. It also covers school intake, teacher qualifications, and village labor norms, plus farm movements, land clearances, and crop prospects for the maple sugar and wheat seasons.

Tuu Downey Commissionar Haad Hrand Bepartmant of Agriculture

War Recruitment Rally in Acton Draws Crowd

Town hall program featured Mrs Soule Crumphell Matter and Miss Molvor advocating women’s war work. Private Gibbons’s prison camp tale and enlistment appeals moved residents as the 2nd Battalion band and local speakers urged men to join the effort. Col. Domville presided with Major Wright and Wilout Holbrete in attendance.

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Memorial Service Planned for Roy Hurd

The community mourns Roy Hurd killed in action on April sixth while serving with Avierany Guyxnat Corp. He had trained in France, lived in Acton since age eight, and worked for Acton Triology Co. A memorial service will be held at the Methodist Church on Good Friday at 12 oclock conducted by Rev W Aviso and pastors from Milton.

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Local Community Notes From A Busy Week

A fragmentary column reports on town events and people including Mia Mabal Waddell and Mr. Will Spear. It mentions the Wellington Battalion, Lee family property damage, the Mutual Improvement Budget, and visits by Mrs. E. Wilts with relatives.

Tito Mia Mabal Epirus Sharapoe Mins Yang Baw Canvas Chanay Wellington Taat Wook Will Spear D. J. Bundale Oliver Hills Buyilay E. Wilts Felaoda

Muskoka tannery unrest over Austrian workers influx

The Muskoka tannery faced tension as forty Austrians released from an internment camp arrived to work at Acton and nearby, provoking clashes with locals. Mayor Thomas helped move Austrians to Acton and many workers joined the Titid Battalion while the company argued it must recruit locally due to labor shortages. Company manager Clarke defended wage parity and training practices amid controversy.

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List of names linked to social security or seating plan

A long list of names appears with quotes and initials, seemingly a roster or attendance. many entries show initials or partial surnames, ending with a note that the names tied to the seating or social quota could not pass the specified requirements. The fragment suggests a historical roster or committee list requiring verification.

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