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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
2
In Halton on Monday the election lacked the fervor of the Dominion General Election but a stout turnout occurred. Mr. Warren ran with a clear majority, improving on the previous vote by about 25 points despite bias in the polls.
Acton officials discussed adopting a hydro electric system with the Hydro Electric Power Commission. Key points covered included pricing per boiler horse power, meter based charges, and whether to buy power from the commission or produce locally. Concerns included water contamination and cost efficiency with producer gas versus coal.
The article notes passage of a bylaw for municipal and school trustees elections and the appointment of a deputy returning officer. It mentions ongoing discussions on producer gas plants and hydro electric power, plus a Methodist Sunday School Christmas program with a small admission fee. Personal notices wish happiness for Mise Pauleon, and report visits from Miss Cripps, Mr L M Cole Wan, and Annie Owenson visiting Milton.
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