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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
7
A garbled excerpt sketches a pastoral morning with horses, a boy climbing a fence, a dog at heel, a wind from several days, and distant sounds. The text hints at farm life details such as ticks, wool, hickory, and pasture activity, though many words are unreadable.
In Acton and nearby, Robt Amos of Moffat joined A R Line of Campbellville after graduating from the School of Auctioneers in Chicago. Fyfe Gurney eldest son of Mr and Mrs Robert J Gurney Victoria BC drowned last Saturday. The Eden Mills Dramatic Club presented Deacon Dubbs to a good audience. Acton Fall Fairs Round notes and local sorrows mention deaths of Dr Thomas Gray and other losses. MARRIED: COLLier INNIS Viola Innis to Melford Collier Acton. Also Gray Phos Gray born January 14 1921 at the Fants residence Frederik Street Acton.
A historical recap of the 1916 Caucasian campaign detailing the Russian advance toward Erzerum, the fall of the fortress, and the effects of the Eastern Front and Russian Revolution on Turkish defenses. It notes Grand Duke Nicholas leading the offensive, captures of Kepr Reus and Jett, and the shift after Gallipoli.
British and allied troops from Canada New Zealand Australia India and the colonies stand ready in Europe the Middle East and overseas to strike when the moment comes. Home Guard numbers reach 1.6 million as Britain tests training and morale against a numerically superior Axis.
In London January the UK debated the probable need for Canadian wheat during the war. Hon G Gardiner Canadian Agricultural Minister explained one detail and noted a useful exchange of ideas on the general position with British officials.
Peter McCann founder of the let. Local note mentions family support and a Melbourne event.
Svenska Theatreparne Company of Sweden secures a significant contract in what appears to be a field related to equipment or services for an unnamed partner. The award signals cross border business activity and potential expansion for the Swedish firm.
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