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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
15
A five year plan for a survey is being drawn up by the Kenya Mines Department. The aim is to provide a sound basis for the exploitation and development of the colony's resources.
White Court Alta CP-Will Mem Leary devised transport after the McLeod river ferry failed. He and associates moved 24 cattle to market by crossing river in small groups tied by a motorboat. The piece notes towns grow when they can produce war goods and attract business, boosting population.
The Royal Ontario Museum notes that ancient Egypt measured year with 365 days in 12 months and three seasons. Their New Year began with the opening of the year, tied to the Nile flood and lacking a leap day. Gifts included glazed flasks inscribed with blessings from Ptah and Sekhmet for a prosperous year.
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