28 Jun 1923
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
1
A mixed sale notice lists a carpenter tool chest with contents and a range of small tools to be sold for about 15 60, along with stoves including a heater and washstand. Items include a furnace heater, bell oak heater, white enamel washstand, and terms at Mrs C C Speight, Church Street.
The page reports on the Alban e Garden Party at St. Alban's Church in Acton, a football and garrison event in Galt, and the Acton Citizens Band serenading election night. It details a motor accident near Campbellville with vehicle thefts, a destructive cyclone causing extensive farm damage from NanAMAGEowoya to Milton Heights, plus a false alarm about Fergus main street fire.
In a provincial election tainted by party shifts areas swung against the Liberal government. Drury and cabinet ministers were defeated. George Hillmer carried Halton with about 700 more votes than his rival. The win signals a Liberal setback and Conservative gains across Ontario.
Manitoba voters divided on liquor measures with Winnipeg townships backing sale of liquor while rural areas favored prohibition. Portage la Prairie voted dry. cities and towns leaned wet. Government promises to implement will follow a commission and regulations after the Manitoba temperance act remains in force. Floyd Matthews of Toronto received two years for highway robbery and related cases proceed in court.
Milas Aabru Nelaon Ia homo and Prong Milton Normal School noted in a social column. Toronto visitors include Mira D L Jones and Mrs W D Frick. others in Milton, Guelph, and Acton visited friends. Several local residents travel for visits, hospital recoveries, and upcoming weddings.
In Haltonrding County the election reflected a swing with Conservative farmers returning to U F O allegiance in several divisions. The tally shows Drury and Hitmer majorities across townships, with Oakville and Trafalgar among notable results. Independent candidates also feature in the final counts.
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