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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 15, 1955

Page

19

Planning Engineer For Trafalgar Hired Safety Films Approved

Trafalgar hires J. Roberts as Planning Engineer with a 5300 dollar annual salary. Council orders cost reports for Fourth Line CNR tracks signals and approves police film safety program for township schools. Also authorizes land purchase near Second Line for bridge, seeks new dump site land, and extends no shooting zone to Upper Maidale Road amid complaints.

Wt. J. Roberts Martin Crutcher Council Police Department Ahaow Sheldon Featherstone Kingston Maidae Road Jack Orr Upper Maidale Road Trafalgar

Surcharge Debate on New Milton Hospital Plan

At a Milton District hospital board meeting on November 24 the vote focused on whether to impose a surcharge for treating patients. The board agreed on no surcharge for residents of Exquestig Nassagaweya Nelson and Trafalgar townships, which are issuing debentures to fund the new hospital. A fact finding committee was formed to study building plans and architect selection. Attendees included board chair John Lo Wreight and other officials. medical committee chaired by Dr. Stevenson. Separate notes cite Canada’s eight month imports at a record 9.0157 billion, surpassing the prior period by 200.8 million.

Milton Distret Hospital Wadnoatay Exquestig Nassagaweya Nelson Trafalgar Sat Tharges Otter Hospitals Avas Ap Thasital Phoioe Jobin Lo Wreight Ron MacNab OH Harris Mos Delbert Downs Ghoster Archie Service Reeves al ‘Prafaleer Nas- Ssvfaneva Droco School Board O Reeve Harold Adkins

Who Owns Shot Deer Decisions Date Back To Early Rome

Ontario conservation officers settle deer ownership disputes during hunting season. The owner is the person who kills and takes possession of the carcass, with heritage laws tracing back to Roman and English common law.

Rome Fair Play Mr Omand Ontario Department of Lands and Forests Justinian Douglas Normand England Blackstone

Nelson Council Ignores Planning Board Budget Issue

Nelson township votes to apply a credit of 886 dollars from 1054 to fully pay Nelson Planning Board for 1955 work, amid long debate. Councillors Chadwick and Laing also move to seek tenders on township insurance, continuing a break with past practice of splitting premiums among agents.

Nelson Council Burlington and Suburban Planning Board Towenship Walter Chadwick Loren Laing Aten Boward Nelson Township Nelson Planning Board Sali

Burlington Christmas Decorations Prize Offered

The Ph Chamber of Commerce announces a $25 prize for the best outside Christmas decorations in Burlington and nearby areas. Homes will be judged by a panel chosen by the Chamber and the contest closes at 6 pm Thursday December 22. Announcment of the winner will follow.

Burlington Ph Chamber of Commerce

Fourth Munns Opens Trafalgar School Ceremony

An opening ceremony in Trafalgar marked the fourth public school event with dignitaries including MPP Halton Robert Marshall and Trafalgar school board chair, as 8-year-old Mrs Abbert RHR led the ringing. Principal speaker GAL Pearson highlighted Ontario's 52,000 more public school payors in four years, totaling 875,000 under 18. A history sketch by pupils featured Trafalgar’s pioneering days while staff received bouquets. The article also notes Canadian farm tractor numbers rising to 1 100 000 in 11-1951.

Mons Abbert Prinetowel Wan Gal Pearson Ontario Trafalgar Riggur Pearson C A Grant

Halton Gas Co Seeks Georgetown Franchise Deal

Halton Natural Gas Co seeks a distribution franchise in Georgetown along with plans to serve Milton Acton and Guelph. The company cites a new Trans Canada pipeline and bulk purchase advantages to offer favorable rates. Council debates funds for a site purchase and requests a board financial update before proceeding.

Halton Natural “Gas Co Georgetown Council Halton Natural Gas Co W. Holesley Georgetown Council Brooks Gorgetown Asell Milton Acton Guelph Besley tans-Canada Toronto Montreal Lakeland Company USA Anthony Halton Gas

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