Acton tops Ontario towns in manufacturing capacity
A summary of the 1944 manufacturing figures for Ontario towns, released in late 1949 by the Department of Trade and Commerce. Acton, with a population of 2700, stands out for its phenomenal industrial capacity, reportedly exceeding many larger centres. The report notes these towns and invites readers to apply to the Bureau of Statistics for the detailed, modestly priced publication.
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Aztea
Ontario
Department of Trade
Acton
Bureau of Statistics
Detours and Delays Mark Miltons Route Over Years
The account traces repeated road detours around Milton due to sewer construction and road works. Three years ago a detour east for a month, last season a west detour, then Milton sewer work with depressions. Now sewers on No 25 in Acton cause another concession detour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
No. 25
Acton
Winter Driving Hazards Rise in Ontario Says Auto Association
J O Goodman of the Automotive Transport Association of Ontario warns that winter driving deaths rise up to 50 percent due to darkness and bad weather. He urges defensive driving and outlines key rules to slow down on icy roads, match traffic speed, and avoid sudden speed or direction changes to prevent skids.
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J. O. Goodman
Automotive Transport Association of Ontario
Goodman
Two Jobs for Parlamsan in a Better Parliament
The Financial Post urges Parliament to standardize holidays and daylight saving. Proposes moving all national holidays to the nearest Monday and starting and ending daylight saving on the same day nationwide. Calls for provincial and municipal cooperation to avoid confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
Victoria
Dominion
Ontario considers Sunday laws changes to please cities
A provincial question questions Sunday law changes to please cities. Local option in liquor and commercialized Sunday sports faces criticism. Torontos 52 percent vote for sports as 60 percent threshold looms for local option. Stewart Smith poll suggests 40 000 of 69 000 were Communists. Ontario remains a Christian community, critics say.
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Ontaio
Ontario
Toronto
Stewart Smith
National Health Week aims to improve Canada’s health picture
Over 25 years death rates in Canada fell due to medical advances yet cancer arthritis venereal disease and polio remain challenges. National Health Week by the Health League of Canada runs January 29 to February 4 to raise awareness and prompt public action.
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Canada
The
Health League of Canada
Gold Cross Association
Editorial Notes on National Policy and Ontario Referendum
The piece argues for a square deal to neighbours alongside national progress with car sales rising and shortages easing. It questions subsidies and explains the need for clear payment and contribution. It calls for a provincial referendum on sanctioning professional sports by the Ontario Legislature.
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Ontario
Recollections of Acton 1900 and local developments
Acton residents confront a snowball nuisance with authorities vowing enforcement. D Henderson MP departs for Ottawa to attend Parliament Acton gains a chartered bank with Merchants Bank opening in Mill Street led by J B Wallace. Baptist Church plastering complete with opening services planned February 18 Acton fire brigade reports ready equipment and 1200 feet rubber hose plus gear. Also birth notice for Weasley Jessop to Bertha Lassic in Erin.
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D. Henderson
Ottawa
Parament Acton
Guelph
Toronto
Georgetown
W. R. Travers
Herlin
Merchants Bank
Mill Street
RJ. McNabb
J. B. Wallace
Windsor
Acton
New Baptist
Ronald
Acton News Briefs from January 23 1930
Local notes report a hockey match recital music between periods and roads in fair condition with Milton road passable. Mr A T McLean remodels Mill Street store now used by Miss Hicey and will move barber shop. Community events include Rev A C Stewart farewell sermon at Knox Church and social calls with presentations. DIED Robertson George Gray Robertson of Everton died January 18 1930 at age 60. Toronto Hydro reportedly the world’s first public utilities company to own a helicopter.
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Milton
A. T. McLean
Mill Street
Miss Hicey
Ahoe
Henry Holgate
C. E
Engneering
Abitibi Southern Railway
Montreal
Holgate
Acton
A. C. Stewart
Knox Church
Mr. Stewart
Marse
Men's Club of
The
United Church
Taylor Statten
Boss
C. A. G. Matthews
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Grean Tepe Bunch Carroys
Celery Hearts
Business Directory
W. G. C. Kenney Finjeidas
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J. A. McNiven
Otiler
D. A. Garrett
Sergeen
Willow and
River Sin
Patience River Bbfast
A. J. Buchanan
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George A. Sirrs
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Commer Frederick
C. F. Leatherland
Badeliar
Lever & Hoskin
D. Young
B.V Sc. Veterinary Garg Office
Brookvilla
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Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home
Willoughby Farm Agency
Cansap
Kent
Tem Llewson
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Wilbur St
York
Ont
Valasisss Baalteze Bester
Appraisal Institute of
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Guelph & District Real Estate Board
Guelph & District Insurance Agents’ Association
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Zestbouna
Westhound
Pierces
S. Heidax
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