Seventy Five Years of Acton Community Newspaper
A retrospective look at Acton's newspaper and town history over 75 years. The editors recall changes from sparse highway access to modern waterworks and sewer projects, noting key figures like Charlie Wilson and Anos Mason, with memories of council proceedings and municipal growth through decades.
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Acton
Toronto
New York State
Guelph
Kingston
Charlie Wilson
Anos Mason
The Free Press and its editors through Acton history
The article recounts Joseph Hacking selling The Free Press in 1879 and the paper’s evolution through owners Moore and Gabraith and Sfoore Brothers. It notes the plant move, the partnership with EF A, and the editorial era under three editors, highlighting commitment to staying current and community patronage.
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Free Press
Acton
Joseph Hacking
Moore
Gabraith
Sfoore Brothers
Hop
Pree Press
Rose
Eos Devin
Sears
Acton District Newspaper Milestones Since 1875
Two years after Acton was incorporated a Free Press emerged. Dominion Day 1875 marked the start as Joseph Hacking began publishing weekly issues. Nearly 4000 issues later the paper reflects on omissions and aims to preserve Acton and district history for the community.
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Acton
Free Press
Joseph Hacking
Othens
Acton and District
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Siathe
Basel
Labaary Bhar Paap
Ambarkhs
Ceunei
Jobe Bie
Ford
Albert Moore
Cealbrwth
Ceventy
Jeoney Hacking
Afon
Petting Bis
Lifton
Hewaprapen
Ube Frontin
Aif
Gothe Carne
Willow Streets
Cupid
Hakers
Wes Matthews
Kopersaer
Matthews
Nowa Serta
WOON
Owspaper Press
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