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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1879
Page
2
A fragmented item discusses issues of subscription payments and arrears, noting responsibility for timely payment and potential fraud. It mentions the press office and accusations of refusal to subscribe as a sensational claim, with reference to collecting the full amount.
The text notes the opening of the session of the Third Parliament of Quebec led by Governor Macdonald. It mentions financial concerns, exports growth, and the death of the Prince, plus topics like Ontario and Manitoba arbitration, jury reforms, and acts on elections and trustees. It forecasts surpluses, drainage securities, and provincial measures for a useful session.
A brief statement clarifies that the publication does not endorse or take responsibility for viewpoints expressed by its correspondents and letters. It emphasizes editorial independence and the distinction between staff views and reader or contributor opinions.
The text reviews spending in a village budget showing $500 grants and $554 on sidewalks and streets. It notes costs for village parades, officers, and street repairs, with discussion of reallocating funds and a proposed city work plan.
From New York to Nassau the correspondent describes the voyage aboard the steamer and the arrival at Nassau on December 30 1878. He narrates the shipboard experience the weather the fog and the crew and notes the Royal Victoria Hotel view of the Tyruand the sea and the town’s antiquated look. The writer observes Nassau’s streets housing and commerce describing the queenly harbor the island’s people their attire and the local commerce and governance under British colonial rule.
The third pathiacut of Qutaria opens its fourth session with Lisonor Lice enant Governor Macdonald presiding. The chamber fills, new members are sworn, Meredith becomes opposition leader, and the Address is read before routine debates and minor breaches reviewed.
An OCR fragment outlines the Standard in London Ontario as a politically independent daily and weekly paper. It pledges fair, nonpartisan reporting on meetings and events, with a focus on liberal reform, education, and public welfare. It notes publication costs, address, and potential future events including imperial affairs.
A late 19th century Acton clip covers school board actions at a meeting, appoints officers, committees, and a census, plus a touching farewell to Mis Bousfield at Mt Pleasant School. It records a charity Bible, album, and pencil gift, a teacher’s letter, local obituaries, a fire funding notice, and a slate of local classifieds including tree wood tenders and market prices.
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