Directors of Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Meet in Ottawa
The Ottawa gathering of directors from the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association featured discussions with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and remarks on government subsidies. Attendees included Colin Groff and H. H. Hannam, with talks on Kenyan Mau movement context and long-standing weekly newspaper editor experiences. The group noted brisk debates paused only at 10 pm and compared Ottawa snow to their home community.
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Ottawa
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Thateau Laurier
Parliament
Senate
House of Commons
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Messrs
H. H. Hannam
Colin Groff
Kenya
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Orangeville
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Banks’ Association
Railways of Canada
Harris Addresses Editors On Canada Budget Outlook
Minister of Finance Harris speaks to newspaper editors from Markdale and elsewhere. He remains optimistic about Canada’s 1955 economy, citing 1954 as proof of resilience and adaptability amid changing domestic and global conditions. He offers no budget details but provides a hopeful background for future fiscal policy.
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Hon-Watter Harris
Harris
Ontario
Markdale
Canada
Night trip to Parliament Buildings for book retrieval
The account describes leaving Toronto Sunday afternoon and returning Wednesday morning for a short Parliament outing on Tuesday to obtain a book from a House member and listen to debate. It notes ample seating in galleries and floor, and mentions Canada’s 245 House of Commons representatives.
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Toronto
Parliament
People of Canada
House of Commons
Taxation and public wants in 1954 urged as burden
A discussion argues that governments rely on taxpayers for revenue and that taxes fund rising wants such as television and subsidies. It cites 1954 taxes on radio and television sets totaling 15 million and CBC subsidy of 6.25 million, noting mixed local views on public costs and urging more individual initiative.
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Cbcis
Brampton
Smiths Falls
Milton
Reading Old Books Unearths Fairs and Edinburgh Traditions
A reader recalls uncovering prize lists from a 1910 fall fair and two older volumes. One from 1882 discusses running a printing office while another, Traditions of Edinburgh from 1868, reveals glimpses of Scotland’s past including clubs and early social customs.
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Edinburgh
Hell Fire Club
Peck
Scotland
Milton Board Halts Subdivisions For Land Use Study
A Milton North Trafalgar planning board freezes all subdivisions and begins work on land use maps and an official plan, delaying growth until May 1 to assess how far and where Milton will expand.
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Milton
Milton- North Trafalgar
Hour's labor buys more products now
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics data show that in 1954 one hour of labor buys more farm products than in 1924. Milk, bread, eggs, beef, pork, butter and cheese all rise. examples include 3.8 quarts vs 7.3 quarts of milk and 66 pounds vs 12.4 pounds of bread.
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Dominion
Bureau of Statistics
Farm Chick and Boy Race Horse Gaffe
A farmer questions a boy about using a nag horse in a race. The boy confidently claims he will win the race, prompting the farmer to reassess the situation and advise on the horse’s potential.
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Aran
Sunday religious services listed for March 6 1955
The notice lists church activities including Sunday School at 9 45 a m and 10 00 a m worship services, 7 00 p m evening service, midweek prayer and mission band meetings, and a warm welcome to all attendees. It cites morning worship at 11 00 a m and a bypd event at 8 15 p m.
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Annette St. Bly. P.A
Toronto
Evan ‘H. Jones
Acton events spotlight community theatre and sports
Under Acton Women's Institute guidance a light comedy skit debuted at the town hall with 14 members, while Arana McDonald earned first class honors in an introductory Conservatory exam and Margaret Harrison passed Grade II theory. Acton hockey won the OA playoff round 11 3, Brantford awaits. a Brantford goalie score incident is noted. Local grocery specials are listed.
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Jones
J. C. Matthews
Town Hall
Conservatory
Arana McDonald
Acton
Margaret Harison
Basilica
St. Joseph's Church
Durham
Brantford
Wood's Grocery
Monarch
Flapper
Boy
Roads convention urges new county system and electric road
A 1965 Free Press report notes a roads convention in Milton where municipal representatives discussed adopting a county road system, replacing timber and plank with iron and cement, and considering an electric road in Acton Milton areas. Reeve Mahon boasted Nassagawega townships already have superior roads.
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Walbrook
Trafalgar
Acton
Reeve Mahon
Nassagawega
Acton “Tanning” Co
Ig -Foronto
Alice M. Thompson
Ballinafad
Alexander B. McLean
Oakville
Calbert
Matthew Beattie
Murray Crawford
David. Black
Campbellville
Nagssagaweya Council
Acton Ontario Doctors and Funeral Home Notices
Listings for Dr W G CL Kenney surgeon in Symon Block Acton Ontario with office and residence phones, Dr D A Garrett at Willow and River Streets, Dr H Leib dentist at Mill and Frederick, Acton Rumley Funeral Home with heated ambulance and 46 years service. Also coach schedules for Acton with routes east and west including times and days.
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W. G CL
Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St
EB. Acton
Church St. E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River
Acton
Ontario
H. Leib
Tfice
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
Rumley
Disjoint Timetable Fragments For Various Daily Flyers
Readable scraps show bus and flyer schedules with multiple cities including Georgetown Guelph Acton and times like 6.40 am 9.02 am 7.05 pm. Entries mix daily daily except Sundays and weekend only notes with scattered punctuation and misspellings.
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