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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 27, 1916

Page

2

Prohibition Law Ban on Wild Fowl and Gun News

Fragmented report from Acton Slatoon notes a six week halt on Monday for a market shooter and a new prohibition law banning sale of wild dusk wild grecsa and other wild water fowl. An amendment restricts gun carrying without a permit from the province. The measure, praised by the Premier and Opposition Leader, aims to curb bipnstary hunting and protect watchmen at the market. Additional details cover drug store liquor controls and a British incident report from Manchester and Liverpool, along with local social notes and community updates.

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Military funerals and war notices from a Toronto area paper

The fragment notes a military funeral at Guelph for Pte. Holland of the 1st Battalion and mentions other service members and overseas postings. It includes a letter from Jas N Taylor about medical unfitness, transfers within the Paymaster staff, and brief family notes about Maddock relatives and a farewell to servicemen.

Alwance Smnmtha Quelph Pte Holland Erie Anna Madi Lance Corp Wionilag Fluartorimsetes Borgt Edwin Maddock Othinat Corp. Wamlag Acton Rleruty Vea Jas N. Taylor Frods Military Teclaal Board England Bile Hoasa Whidlsor Adee Maddock Melylinu Bealel Vranece

Obituary and Memorial Notices Highlight Local Figures

Obituaries report Jia Busey John Hennatt former hotel proprietor of the Alaxandra in Orangeville and Hlades Hotel Actos dies at 60 after long service to local communities. Funeral held in Orange under the Orange Onder. Also noted are tributes to Gunnar Roy Hurd killed in action and a large memorial service at the Methodist Church with pastors and family paying respects. An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and local pharmacist sales.

Jia Busey John Hennatt Propriatoy Alaxandra Orangeville Hlades Actos Ble Howe Pirdsolssat Gyura Orange Onder Hanwalt Cus BR. J. Heasade Isted Ragimant R. Garophall Mayor Campball Orangevilla Misa Heanett Max Davin Rvors Alneia Shacks Bwrackhanar David Ryday Ena Jasob Bwackluamaer Churchill Mlanie Wilson Charles Evamosa Woslay Guelph John McKeown Toronto Augustus Evin Efra Rydar theUongregational Will la Bald Good Vidday Isoralag Christian Wapad Gunnar Roy Hurd Vraioa Rav W. Avison D. D J. CG. Willis B. A Kooy Chuoroh C. 1 Draper Milton, Wale Ginger Hand Drapery Earuset Vardarky Baraft Alutery HP. Moora Munday Rehool Tle Volaton Roy Wand Lal Tila Uhe Klaga Ondterlion Bible Chas Aaton England Wil Hall Mall Benil Wee Sligway Co Tolada Ohla

Soldiers' trek to Haynes Park billet in old English village

A soldier's diary describes transport from the North of England to a small 700 year old village near London, details of housing and meals, daily routines, and the move to Haynes Park for billeted duties. He notes the welcome of locals, camaraderie, and the slow adaptation to life at the camp while awaiting further orders and redeployment.

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Harsh Life in Camp and Local News Notes

The letter describes uncertain plans for months abroad, rough housing, and Canadian officers versus English troops. It notes eventual travel, hut living conditions, and camaraderie with locals in a colonial setting. Also includes social updates from Limehouse about visitors, church events, and residents’ holidays together in a community notice.

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