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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 08, 1952

Page

10

Acton to auction white elephants again this June

Acton Men's Club plans a second community auction in June with items from altics to automobiles. Jack Greer leads the effort to sell usable but unwanted goods to benefit Acton children through the Y's Men Service work. Furniture clothes books tools autos and more will be accepted and trucks will pick up articles on request.

Acton Altics Acton Jack Greer

History of assessment and municipal taxation in Ontario

A guide to appeals under the Assessment Act explains how assessors set property values and how taxes depend on municipal rates. It covers steps from initial assessment notices to appeals at the Court of Revision, County or District Judge, and the Ontario Municipal Board, including timelines, fees, and possible refunds.

Ontario Court of Reuision Court of Revision Ontario Municipal Board Ontario Court of Appeal Conries

Mysterious London Traditions From a Former Resident

A former London resident outlines the City of London’s quirks including its mile square bounds, churches, Beating the bounds, Lord Mayor’s annual duties, City police led by the City Marshall, and powerful City Companies such as Goldsmiths Haberdashers and Fishmongers. The piece notes Guildhall ceremonies and Temple Bar, urging visitors to explore the historic Temple Gardens.

Aldersgate Dowgate Billingsgate Aldgate Ludgate Newgate St. Paul's Old Bailey London Metropolitan Force Beadle Tyler Bank of England Temple Bar Temple Gardens London

Tapestry for Coventry Blesses Scotland Weavers

Six weavers from Scotland's 350 year old tapestry company to weave an 80 by 40 foot tapestry for a Coventry cathedral in England. The project will take over three years and is the largest order the firm has undertaken.

Scotland Coventry England

Fashion Hint Hats by Lilly Dache Shape Spring Styles

The wind catching top piece fits Lilly Dache's oversize glamor hat group with cartwheels dipping brims bicornes and garden party hats. Styles are worn with slim suits in black or white with color ribbon or flowers and include shapes like pillbox profile nimbus sailor unicorn and other dramatic silhouettes.

Lilly Dache

Loaded Firearms In Cars Taboo Safety Reminder

The Department of Lands and Forests urges strict observance of the Game and Fisheries Act sections on carrying loaded firearms in vehicles. With a high accident toll already reported this year, hunters are urged to be extremely careful and prevent incidents by following safety provisions.

Department of Lands and Forests Game and Fisheries Act Game and Fishtrices

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