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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
4
The editor explains a quiet week with no editorial columns due to a weekend fishing trip in Northern Ontario. He notes heavy rains upon return, spongy fields, slow growth, and uncertain crop prospects across Ontario, though some high land still shows promise.
After decades of promises since Drury era Ontario, officials revealed a plan to build a permanent concrete surface on the 12 mile Milton to Acton highway. The community welcomes the long awaited improvement, hoping this concrete action fulfills past assurances.
Ontario reports 4540 motor vehicle accidents in Q1 1947 with 101 deaths and 2262 injuries. Accidents rose 28.7 percent from 1946, daylight crashes up 42.9 percent, property damage trips rising, and total damage near six figures.
The message urges motorists and pedestrians to take extra care during the vacation travel period. It advises checking car lights brakes tires and steering and starting early to avoid heavy traffic and excessive speeds. Parents are urged to keep children off streets and remind them of traffic dangers.
Ontario Gazette reports a new movement to form farm labor co operatives with capital of 10000 and 200 shares at 50 each in Grimsby Hal land Marsh St Catharines and Huttonville Peel County. A Durham farmer describes scarce farm help despite offering 100 a month with 6 to 6 work and holidays, prompting farmers to band together to solve the labor shortage.
With examination time nearing completion pupils can look forward to the long summer vacation just ahead.
The clipped article surveys tax collection chatter in Canada, notes Father’s Day customs, and critiques liquor spending and school funding. It mentions Canada temperance votes, Ontario liquor laws, and a British Columbia newspaper change of ownership amid a historical claim about west coast discovery.
A fragmentary item notes bus service times with Sunday exceptions and locations. Mentions Georgetoan and Greorgetipan as flyer spots. Times include early morning and evening slots, with daily patterns and Sunday gaps.
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