Ontario motorists taxed for little highway maintenance
The writer argues Ontario highway funding is high for motorists with a 10 cent per gallon gas tax and license fees, yet maintenance lags. They point to slow work on bridges like the Tansley bridge on Dundas Highway and draw comparisons to construction in Toronto. They urge an open accounting of highway receipts and expenditures to show funding versus work performed.
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Ontario
Department of Highways
Tansley
Dundas Highway
Toronto
King Street
Highway Department
No. 25
No. 10
Brampton
A Bowmanville Statesman Marks Seventy Years Under James Family
The Bowmanville Statesman celebrates seven decades under the James family. Founded 1854, purchased in 1878 by M. A. James, later led by Norman and George James, then John M. James after World War II. The paper has won numerous awards and remains a community staple.
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Bowmanville
Bowmanville Statesman
James
Australian court ruling on bank nationalization sparks debate
The article notes readers favor government ownership skepticism and welcomes the Australian court decision that nationalizing banks is unconstitutional. It contrasts with other proposed schemes in Australia and Alberta, urging caution until proven more efficient.
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Australia
Alberta
Banking unconstitutional in Australia ruling on free trade
Robert Rae of the Canadian Bankers Association says the judgment echoes a core principle: government ownership of banking risks impartiality and freedom of commerce. He notes Australia’s move to curb credit via political control mirrors concerns that money affairs remain shielded from party influence.
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Robert Rae
Canadian Bankers Association
Canada
Australia
National Holidays on Monday Urged by Financial Post
The Financial Post reports a proposal from Canadian trade associations to move all national holidays to Mondays. The idea aims to reduce midweek disruption and provide a longer weekend for workers and families, arguing historic dates hold little significance today.
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Financial Post
Short On Courtesy Quick survey shows low Canadian driver ratings
A survey of American tourist opinions on Canadian motorists finds only 5.6 percent rate courtesy as good and 22 percent as fairly courteous. Six percent call Canadian drivers discourteous, with most offering no comment. Safety ratings for driving and pedestrian habits are similarly tepid.
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Ontario
Acton Fair Preparations Prompt Community Exhibits
Editorial notes observe many car license numbers from the United States and Ontario. The piece urges readers to prepare for Acton Fair planning exhibits and participation in the district’s agriculture showcase. It also mentions Liberal leadership speculation around Mc St Laurent.
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Acton
CNE Opens in a Week as School Reopens Soon After
The note marks the approaching Canadian National Exhibition opening in a week and signals that schools will begin a new term shortly after, marking the end of summer. The message emphasizes the rapid shift from vacation to return to routine.
Recollections of Acton and Local News Notes
Recollections recall Acton pupils performing at Georgetown and Guelph exams with all candidates failing. Hemlock bark shipments rise with Messrs Beardmore and Co. handling large bark quantities. Country schools reopen with good spirits. Murray Crawford Campbellville store burned Saturday. McLellan McDonald marriage in Erin on August 1 with Dan McLellan and Mesaince Ponards noted.
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Mesarg, Beardmore and Co
Murray Crawford
Campbellville
McLellan~ McDonald
Erin
Dan
McLeLlan
Toronto
Mesaince Ponards Tapiite Oe Cc
J. McDonald, Esq
Acton News Highlights From 1928 Local gatherings
Local corn supplies appear on family menus in 1928 while Mr John Walters of Acton, age 90, wins oldest man at the Georgetown Business Men's Picnic. A social evening at United Church honors Acton residents leaving for Toronto and introduces the Argonaut eight rowers to Olympic history. The Dobbie clan marks its first Blue Spring Park reunion with 125 attendees from 41 families. The Acton wedding of Olive Mowat and Lawrence Baxter is noted.
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John Walters
Acton
Georgetown
Walters
United Church
Mon
Robert Scott
Laure
C. G. Henderson
Floss
Toronto
Argonaut
Canada
Amsterdam
Dobbie
Blue Spring Park
Andrew Dobbie
Scotland
Scoten Block
Revered J. N. Neil dies. longtime Hornby Ashgrove pastor
Mil ton mourning Rev. J N Neil former minister of Hornby Ashgrove Bethel churches and beloved by his wife and children. In Lowville St George church wedding of Alice Evelyn Stokes to Martin Alexander Snyder noted with pink and white roses and fern decorations. Council accepts resignation of Chief D A Mason and to contact ex officer D L Caniff of Hamilton for position.
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J. N. Neil
Neil
Hornby Ashgrove
Bethel
St. George's Church
Lowville
Alice Evelyn
Goo. BE. Stokes
Martin Alexander Snyder
A. D. Snyder
Hamilton
J. G. Hodder
D. A. Mason
Spet
D. L. Caniff
Han
Champon
Family Compact myths mocked by exam answer
A history exam question about the Family Compact误 elicited a student reply claiming it is an arrangement where the government aids those with large families. The fragment highlights confusion over historic terms and a descendant’s notoriety overshadowing the groundfather’s legacy.
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Turing
Transit Timetable Fragments From Easthound Daily
A set of timetable fragments lists daily and Sunday service times for Easthound Daily with departures at 5.55 am and 9.18 am and 7.10 pm, plus Sunday 8.19 pm. Another flyer note mentions Georgetown departures at 6.37 pm daily and 10.11 pm.
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Easthound
Daly
Georgetown
Guelph Petite
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