Halton History Feature Begins in Acton Free Press
The Acton Free Press launches a weekly history feature on Halton County with writer Gwen Clarke. Clarke, veteran author of a long running column, will introduce Halton's early days and encourage reader submissions for preservation. The column may later appear in book form and readers are urged to subscribe to receive all issues.
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Halton County’s Rise as an Ontario Industrial Hub
Halton County in Ontario covers 363 square miles and houses Milton as its capital with Acton Burlington Georgetown and Oakville plus Esquesing Nelson Nassagawega and Trafalgar townships. The region thrives on modern waterways highways railways Ford Plant and broadcasting stations with a 1951 population around 49 976 and a history from Nia gara settlements through Loyalist and immigrant blocks. The column promises to chronicle local history including schools churches pioneer families farms and vanished industries while seeking readers' photos and information.
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