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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 21, 1962

Page

10

Confusion Reigns As Votes Are Tallied In Halton Riding

Irregularities marked Halton's federal election with slow returns and late results. Returning officer Richard West faced a flood of counts from many subdivisions, delaying a final tally until 10 pm. Conservative Sandy Best led Liberal Harry Harley as protests mounted over handling. The Liberal Party lodged a complaint with electoral officials amid accusations of misreporting and procedural confusion.

Halton Richard West Ull Rhear Sandy Best Harry Harley Cartada Nelsan Castunguay Orawa Hartley Himeself Castunguay Heo Tro Harley Dros

Fragmented diary of near shore accident and recovery

Elizabeth Ziegler recounts a day at the beach with Beverly and family, dropping into a muddy hole and losing hold as they struggled to surface. The account details medical attention, transport to capital, and later recollections of breakfast and recovery amid confusion and fading memories.

Elizabeth Ziegler Page One Beverly Cousin Anvach Hank Callal Capital Uanl Emeagh

Rescue at lakefront park sparks safety debate

A crowd witnessed a drowning incident where James Taylor of Grimsby located and helped pull a girl from the water. Despite initial recovery, officials note a lack of safety measures as St John Ambulance Brigade volunteers were absent, prompting criticism of public interest and urging renewed park first aid support.

Ken Hawes James Taylor Grimsby Mc Douglas Ron St. John Ambulance Brigade St. John Ambulance Brgadé Actan

Hatton Industrial Brochure Promotes County Growth

Hatton County councilors received a first industrial brochure issued by the new industrial committee. The front cover bears the motto Build for good business build where business is good. The pamphlet includes county maps, district city data, municipal data sheets, photos of schools recreation churches farming labor and industry, and lists of land, water, and transport facilities.

Hatton New Industrial Committee Halton Gta Ehadetcaty Transportanea Hownang

Pictures of Europe Entertain W L Group Event

The Sthemund Women Institute met at Nes KC Lindsay’s home with President Mrs. Claire Wilson presiding. Minutes were read, reports presented, and Miss Ruddell showed photos from her trip to Europe before the meeting closed with tea.

Sthemund Women’Institute Rventh Nes KC Lindsay Claire Wilson Mor Noses George Hennesson Clare Wilton Jean Ruddel Picores Europe OT. Appleyard Miss Ruddell

Put Up a Good Fight in Halton NDP bid

Halton NDP candidate Carl Rouleau of Bronte said Tuesday the party would double its votes in the next election after placing third with 7,900 votes behind PC Sandy Best and Liberal Harry Harley. Marty Caputo, Milien vice president, denied that NDP aided Best by splitting Liberal votes, as Milton district group moves to remove campaign signs.

Halton N.D.P Carl Rouleau Bronte Thenal Halton N.D.P Tommy Douglas Saskatchewan Marty Caputo Milien Sandy Best Liberals CCF P.C Milton

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