Ontario Statistics Stir Interest on Halton Growth
A Ontario Department of Economics report projects Halton population rising from 44 003 in 1951 to over 216 000 by 1976 with rapid suburban growth in Peel and Halton. The study notes high birth rates in these areas, shifting housing and utility trends, and the challenges of compiling census data.
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Ontario Department of Economics
Halton
Metropolitan
Niagara
Peel
Lessing
Ontario
Provincial School for the Deaf Placed in Halton
The province selected Halton for a new Provincial School for the Deaf with tenders issued for a multi million dollar facility to begin construction in September. The 97 acre site south of Halton Manor will house 450 students with 200 in Junior, 200 in High, and 50 in Kindergarten. Traffic and alarms will be adapted for safety and signal alerts.
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Halton
School For the
Halton “Manor
Milton
Political Expediency Hits Unemployment Insurance Fund
As fiscal year ends March 3, the unemployment insurance fund drops to 185 million, down from 926 million at a 1959 peak. Critics blame political expediency for diluting insurance principles by broadening coverage and raising benefits while overstaffing outlays.
Bus Driver Mistakenly Passes Through Town
A nervous bus driver passes a small town while an old woman keeps asking to be told when they arrive. He finally realizes the town is the one she meant to exit at, but she denies wanting to get off, claiming her daughter warned her to take pills. The exchange ends with a misunderstood instruction and a punchline about the pills.
Colonial Independence Movements After 1945
Since 1945 at least 41 nations gained independence from Western colonial rule. The largely peaceful national liberation affected about 80 million people across 9.9 million square miles.
Summer teaching course logs a quirky cross section of students
A first person account from a teacher trainee recounts a summer course with peers from diverse backgrounds, career shifts, and wartime pressures. The writer notes familiar faces, changes in teaching pay, and the mix of veterans and newcomers while detailing courses in psychology, education, geography, English, Latin, and guidance.
Reminiscences From Nasstpnes Neighborhood
A reader recalls boyhood days in Nasstpnes on Nassagaases street. The blind man Meo Nowrish, once the neighborhood guide, walked with a brown walking stick and relied on shadows for guidance. He stayed near home and was a setting for local conversations.
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Noreishes
Con Bake
Recollections of Nasagineva Township in 1889
A vintage note recalls Tad oseuiyael's memories and an 1889 booklet covering years past. Mr Norrish walked concession lines to verify data while the correct spelling Nasagineva is noted as the neighboring township.
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Squire
Cambridge
Pete
Sears Thom
Sears
Bows
Leto
Norrish
Twnship
Nasagineva
1911 football clash and local life in Acton
The Free Press recounts Acton football guests from Darbyville with a close score late in the first half, a tied second half, and a neighbor farm dinner after the match. It notes automobile safety rules, a fatal horse incident, a local official, and mentions school activities and community humor.
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Acton
Darbyville Tast Saturda
Darbyville
Experimental road test on highway 25 between Acton and Milton
A new experimental road on highway 25 between Acton and Milton is being tested after leveling. Calcium chloride is spread on top to improve surface, traffic remains unobstructed and no road damage occurs as cars pass. Knox church groups held an annual picnic at Huttonville park with races games and a picnic supper after.
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Acton
Milton
Gil
Knox Church Sunday School
Young People’s Society
Huttonville Park
Professional Directory and Travellers Guide Leaders in Acton
A list of local professionals and services including physicians Dr. WG C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert Buckner dentists Dr H Leib Dr A J Buchanan Barristers and solicitors C F Leatherland QC A Braida bankers and accountants Lever Hoskin and a series of coach schedules leaving Acton daily with multiple departure times.
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Belleville
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Acton Free Press
Dilla Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow St
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Ontario-Quebec
Cw.n.a
Canada
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
Isiness
Paddy
Jack
Dave
Tony
Bust
Georg
Peteboro
Jim
Father O' Hooligan
County Cork
Old Tock
J&@anne
BY Bill Smiley
Deathoaus
Gale Teaction
Thse
Veteran’s Hospital
Taso
Allo
Pye
Sonpo
G.A.D
Free Press
Ened
John Nesbiggingg
Aston Schaal
Trio Opass High
Minnie Bennett
Tne
Eet
Usabenal
Lssue
the Free Press
Thiradey
Suly
Oman
Mingiotta
Abotme Travtar
Saerel
Aly
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
WG. C. Kenney
Sam
Cece Bam Ons Res
D. A. Garrett
Dn. A. Boo McCarer
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St
H. Leib
A. J. Buchanan
C.F. Leatherland
Motary
A. Braida
Main St. S&s
Cewe
Bruce E Shemaker
Mar
EL. Buchner
Optometris
St. E- Acton
Avton
Robert R. Hamilton
Lever &Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Main St
King St W
Brampton
Gray Coach Lines
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