Canada at 100 A Chronicle of Nationhood and Growth
A reflective piece tracing Canada’s path from early confederation in 1867 through the 20th century. It notes the 1864 Maritime Union talks, the BNA Act uniting Upper and Lower Canada, Dominion powers, wartime independence, Westminster sovereignty in 1931, birth of Canadian citizenship in 1947, and evolving national identity with flags, anthem, and inter provincial ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Maritimes
British North America
Quebec
Colonial Office
BNA
Upper End
Lower Canada
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Dominion of Canada
Lord Elgin
Vna
Imperial War Cabinet
Versailles
League of Nations
Britain
Dominion
Privy Council
Knott Case prompts apology and navy reinstatement
Justice Minister Chevrier told the House that the RCMP Security and Intelligence Branch erred in labeling Gordon Knott of Nanimo B C as a security risk due to an erroneous report. Knott, dismissed from the navy a year and a half ago, has received a government apology and an offer to reinstate him. The case raises calls for safeguards against official error and ignores public outcry over policing excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrier
House of Commons
RCMP
Gordon Harry Knott
Nanaimo
D.C
Ernest Knott
Nanimo
Knott
Navy
SIB
Leslie Morris
Canada
Communist Party
Morrs
Acton School Board selects Smith as principal for next year
Acton Public School names Smith from Rockwood as principal for 1943 44 with ten years teaching and one year as Rockwood adjoined schools chief earning 1600 dollars. Eight applicants were interviewed and entrance exams start with ten pupils writing. Work begins soon on a new Wool Company plant addition including storage and dining facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton School Board
Smith
Rockwood
Bhdsen
Acton Public School
Alton
Tomorro
Princeipal M. Leitch
Acton School
Wool Combing Corporation Pliant
Duke of Devonshire
the Lode
Lakeside
Emmi Cole
J. Adamson
Stanley Matthews
George Somer
L Tarris
George Somerville
Gordon Currie
Stantes Matthews
Woo Reatty
Nekhet
Cullen
She. Shea
British Columbia
Acton
P.O. McCutcheon
Admonton
Wright
Harvey Walters
Saltvane
Local notes reflect of 50 years past community life
Fifty years ago notes cover changes at the Station Hotel barroom, a new French term buffa over the door, increased GTR train noises at night and a summer timetable with 12 trains stopping at Acton each way. A virulent measles outbreak prompts health warnings, a contractor buys a motor car, motorcycles appear, and local churches see long-time teachers and families referenced with obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.T.R
Grand Trunk
Acton
Mackenzie
Hmmie Smith
District News and Local Developments Across Ontario
NEWS 3-DISTRICT reports plans by GEORGETOWN Bliss Co to buy the vacant Sykes Tool plant on Highway 7. WATERDOWN faces a $15 000 bid to buy Waterdown Memorial Hall on Highway 5 for a restaurant with liquor facilities, opposed by The Review. BRAMPTON ends free parking July 15 as meters resume operation due to unpaid contract with the Chamber of Commerce. COOKSVILLE Liberals protest a nomination meeting for allowing under 21 voting. Ted Glista named candidate. PERL COUNTY proposes a county wide police force to reduce duplication. OAKVILLE Yacht Squadron rescues and rededicates the 1389 lighthouse at the pier with Mayor William Anderson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
E. W. Bliss Co. of Canada Ltd
Sykes Tool Corporation
Highway 7
Waterdown
Council
Waterdown Memorial Hall
Highway 5
Brampton
Veneer West Council
Chamber of Commerce
Cooksville
Peel County
Ted Glista
Oakville
William Anderson
Ballinafad Women Hear World Institute Leader at Guelph
Ballinafad Institute members and guests heard Mrs Gierda Van Reckhott of the Netherlands, president of the Associated Country Women of the World, speak at the OAC in Guelph on June 29. Other speakers included Mrs. Messty, head of the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada, praising global work and shared ideals. Saturday visits, a euchre night in Ballinafad Hall, and the UCW June meeting at Gibson’s home completed a busy week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janv Gt Ballinafad
Leo Jamieson
Jesse McEnery
Robert McEnerry
J. Snow
Associated Country Women of the World
Gierda van Reckhott
Netherlands
O.ac
Guelph
Messty
Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada
van Beekhoff
Women's Institutes
Robert Richnery
Bert Ahitt
Belwood
Ballinatad Hall
Wm. McDonald
Robert McEnery
Drenters
Camp Sinclai
Madil
U.C.W
Gibson
Braver
Canada Day mockery and confederation musings mixed with political snarl
An analysis of Canadian identity and Quebec within federation mocks reformers and media critics. It argues Canada will lead the century despite tax criticisms, notes tensions with Quebec, and satirically envisions July Fourth style celebrations tempered by political debate.
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Canada
Quebec
Hoge
Family Farms discussed at Greenock Women’s Institute meeting
Mrs. L Trysasenpiir hosted the June Greenock WI gathering. Topics included agriculture and Canadian industries, milk fat and protein content tests, a plant and vegetable contest, and plans for a July family picnic at Terra Cotta Conservation Park. Two 15-year-olds were sentenced in Milton for breaking into Brookville Public School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terra Cotta Conservation Park
Wm. Johnston
Gordon Leslie
A. Gates
Trinity
G. Leslie
Ontario
C. Aitken
Wm Johnston
Padre W. Young
Chester Allan
E. Pearen
T. Hemaley
E. Patternwen
Guelph
Milton Court
Brookville Public School
Reformatory
The Bible Speake Program Hosted by Miss Wea Hills
Mrs Lloygh McLeen led a program titled The Bible Speake with compositions. Mrs Cain acknery and Mere Lloyd Burt managed the social events following the gathering at the Miss Wea Hills venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wea Hills Gree
Lloygh McLeen
Cainacknery
Mere Lloyd Burt
Acton Area Medical Staff and Transport Schedules Listed
A dense listing shows doctors practicing in Acton Ontario with vacation dates for D A Garrett and various contact numbers. It also details bus and train schedules including eastbound and westbound departures and CN Rail connections, plus an appraiser’s office and hours for local services.
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Alatt
Joseph Bray
William Patterson
Ron McKnight
M. Z. Bennett
Bray
Jackie McDonald
Limehouse
Jake Palma
M. Z. Bennett School
Patterson
The
Acton-Free Press
Mnie
Moore
Ros
Little
Brotey
McPhee
Couttnot
Yeracl
Crewsons Corners
John Murray
John Swackhamer
Hiram Denny
Congregational Church
Churchill
James A
William
Perl
Port Credit
Jack Plaus
County Council
Ballinafad
Four Institute
A.C.W.W
By Ons Eneuiy
Aly
Dawson City
Glace Bay
Hayfork Centre
Brret
Tor
Aply
France
Riviere du Loup
Col Confederation
Evry
Earl Cameron
CAC
Naan
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Brock
Mill St. B
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Acton, Ont
T. B. Moore
Main Street
North Corner
Acton, Ontario
H. Leib
Comer Mill
Frederick Streets
A. J. Buchanan
Church
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
Adayn
A. Braida
B.A
Actton Moony
Paisley St
Pete
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mgr
Optometrists
E. J. Buchner
O.D. Optometrist
John St. S. Acton
Waterloo
Ouice
Gray Coach Lines
Canadian National
Railways
Daylight Saving Ton
Toronto
Sun
Owen Sound
Board St Georgetown
Stratford
F. L. Wright
Wilbur
Arthur & Young
Sta
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