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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1956
Page
4
The project will follow roads and a railway corridor, negotiating rights of way with landowners. The plan begins in Teafalgar township, goes along Third Line to Hamilton, then Hasdale CNR line to Stewart, with a branch to Acton via Fourth Line. The route aims to avoid harming farms and future housing developments.
Nelson Trafford a Toronto police veteran of five years joins Georgetown as the fifth constable. He compet ed with six other applicants for the $2,700 post and will work under Police Chief Roy Haley alongside existing constables Bibborrow Che Ford Found and Forrest Inch, who have served since the town replaced provincial police a year ago.
William E Hourigan, who started a law practice in Barhington three years ago, won an acclamation to replace the resigning Cro Frank Darton on the town council. Mayor E W Smith welcomed him as the Junior Chamber notes rapid progress since its creation.
Maude Miller of Oakville, known as the great dissenter, announces retirement from politics on return to Chatham New Brunswick. She predicts 25 years of warehouses and dockage for Milionaires Row and notes development trends seen across Europe and Canada.
Brampton Mayor Nance Horwood receives a pay raise approved by council led by Reeve Carman Core. The finance committee report increases remuneration to 31,500 per year and raises council per meeting pay from 8 to 10, effective April 1, aligning Brampton with nearby towns.
The notice promises supply from expert finished stock with satisfaction guaranteed and fair dealing for lumber and builders supplies. It emphasizes best stock selection and expert attention in fulfilling orders.
April 16 results show Upper Leather widening gap atop league with wins over Cutiole. Curry slighted Robbing Rooar. Balt Williams led triples with 7260 and others like White, Molandy, Turkose posted solid scores. Standings: Upper Leather 62, Chrome 40, Rewnthouse 48. Half Wits and Doodle Hugs also noted with substanial totals.
Campbellville report notes Mrs Mitchell hosted Briar Evening Auxiliary with prayers hymns and scripture. Mrs Webb led a study from They Head for Life with 17 members present, reports read, and offering dedicated. Sports club scores and league standings referenced, including hotel and bowling results.
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