County Councils Shown as Subservient to Provincial Government
Editorial argues Halton County Council serves Provincial aims, controlling only token duties while the Department of Highways and Queen’s Park dictate road projects and finance. It warns that the county bears costly bills without real say, calling for resistance to centralized control.
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Halton
Department of Highways
County Council
Queen’s Park
Queen's Park
Issus
Halton Selects Burlington Man as County Warden
Reeve George Harris of Burlington was chosen as Warden of Halton County, fourteen years after his father held the position. The youngest man in county history to reach the role, Harris combines council and business experience to serve. The Free Press joins friends in offering congratulations on his preferment.
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George Harris
Burlington
Free Press
Harris
Accidents and Compensation Under the Workmen's Compensation Act
The Workmen's Compensation Board of Ontario reports 1933 totals: 38 042 accidents compared with 41 470 in 1932. 228 fatal accidents vs 247. total benefits 3 699 068.95 dollars, down from 5 125 620.56 in 1932. Average daily benefits equal 12 330 dollars from 635 cheques per day. new daily claims average 127 versus 138 in 1932. December accidents 3 421 vs 2 960 in December 1932.
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Workmen’s Compensation Board of Ontario
Acton and Georgetown Set for Rivalry Final Contests
Arena officials and hockey fans anticipate a season climax as Acton meets Georgetown in final games to decide leadership. The piece notes fierce rivalries between neighboring towns such as Fergus versus Elora and Oakville versus Burlington, and hopes the matches proceed without incident.
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Acton
Georgetown
Fergus
Fergus Thistles
Elora
Oakville
Burlington
Wellington County Deficit Noted Amid Broad Local Interest
Editorial notes report a yearly deficit in Wellington County the first in years. Hockey becomes a common topic and even enters bridge parties. Church annual meetings show encouraging progress with farm prices rising, signaling better conditions ahead. Canada exports wheat to Japan reach 3,042,575 bushels in nine months valued at 7,287,661 yen versus 3,575,174 bushels valued at 6,765,401 yen in 1932.
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Canada
Japan
Saskatchewan Creamery Butter Production Reaches New High
Saskatchewan produced a record 19 318 542 pounds of creamery butter in 1933, up from 17 860 895 in 1932 and 18 960 352 in 1931, as legislative and parliamentary sessions spark political debate and public concerns over beer sales and youth welfare.
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Saskatchewan
The Sunday School Lesson on Praying and Treasures
Discussion of praying in secret, the model prayer, and the call to seek God's kingdom first. Emphasizes inner devotion over public display, trust in divine provision, and storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth. References Jesus teaching from Matthew 6 with related verses and themes.
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Earth
If You Do Not Like Your Work
Advice to students and workers to pause before changing paths. Persist with tasks that bore you, try deeper engagement, and apply more intelligence and effort to make the work interesting and possibly enjoyable.
Umbrella Theft Question At Breakfast
Archie questions Muriel about Mr Wilkins allegedly planning to steal a single item last night. Muriel laughs and rejects the idea, while Archie insists he heard Mr Wilkins say he would steal just one.
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Muriel
Archie
Old Ten Per Cent The Hrushville Bugle’s wry obituary
The Hrushville Bugle recalls a deceased citizen nicknamed Old Ten Per Cent. He was known for having more and spending less while giving less in return. The paper notes his passing and pithy sentiment about his soul possibly going to heaven to own the harp and charge rent.
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Hrushville Bugle
Ciizen
Put Them First and Trust in God's Provision
A religious reflection urges placing spiritual needs over material worries. It argues anxieties over future troubles are often unfounded and promises divine care, strength, and grace when real difficulties arise, encouraging living one day at a time.
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