Victoria Day and Commonwealth Celebrations in Canada
The piece traces Victoria Day origins from 1845 in Canada and describes its evolution into Queen Victoria’s birthday public observances, Empire and Commonwealth ties, and the shift to Citizenship Day. It notes Victoria Day’s fixed Monday before May 25 since 1953, and predicts nationwide ceremonies in May 1963.
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Province of
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Beteuse
Victorle
Clamentina
Hamilton
Peminton Education Association
The
Canadien Education Association
Wee
Elizabeth I
Victroia
Commonwealth
Queen Elizabeth d
Wis
War news and local notes from Owen Sound May 13 1943
Free Press issue reports Sgt. Kenneth H. Buch missing after operations over Germany. Brother Allied forces overseas. other brothers stationed or serving. W. Coles named clerk of division court and bailiff, veteran of wars. Knox Presbyterian Sunday School to mark 100th anniversary with Rev. Waldie as guest minister. Air force activity near R N Brown’s farm. three planes in six months. repairs needed for a second machine. Victory Loan closes Saturday. banks open for subscriptions. Gordon Beatty and Tennis Club officers listed with posts and names of officers and team captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex K. Mann
Kenneth H. Buch
Germany
Owen’ Sound
Benardmore Co
Iis
Ono
Beantford
W. Coles
Celerk
E. T. Thetford
Simmer Camp
Knox Presbyterian
Eric
Joh RE Waldie
London
R. ON. Brown
Ca Plure
Brown
Hat Airforce
Tunis
Riverte
Gordon Beatty
Florence Salts
Reta MacNabb
Ney McLellan
Frances Rawlings
Dora Wood
Mac Symon
By law approves school by law in Acton election
Fifty years ago the Free Press notes strong support for a by law to raise 6000 for a school addition. The measure passed two to one with 117 in favor and 89 against, after a prior defeat by two votes. The vote pleased the school board and local businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Education
C. C. Speight
Jno
Brampton
Alex Mann
Young St
Vintter
Station Hotel
Annie Oram
Toronto General Hospital
R. S. Sinclair
Frank
William Sayers
Jeremiah Bell
Detroit
Sinclair
Studebaker
Messrs
R. D. Warren
Georgetown
T. A. Albert Moore
Messrs, Inc
M. Warren
E. J. Moore
Ernest Warren
George Beardmore
Alfred O. Beardmore
Toronto
Acton
Burlington seeks 40000 for new band shell in Central Park
The town band launches a drive to raise 40000 for a band shell in Central Park with booster decals expected to bring in 1000. In Georgetown Brampton promises phone growth by 1964 adding 15000 lines serving 9000 subscribers, with no long distance changes to nearby towns. Nancy McCredie of Brampton returns from Pan American Games with record throws, a civic fund to support her training. A 1963 budget in Streetsville climbs to 500,688 with tax increases. Oakville towns start veteran housing project for WW II vets and seniors. Milton Charles Gouvais presides at chartering of a new Lions Club.
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Burlington
Central Park
Brampton
Canada
Nancy McCredie
sTattering
Aiscus
Arava
Streetsville
Seek Lorne Scots Honor Colors Ceremony in Brampton
The Lorne Scots invite ex members to a color presentation at The Armouries Brampton on October 12 with events from Oct 9 to Oct 12. The program includes a guard of honor for the Queen’s representative a regimental ball and a veteran detachment may participate.
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Lorne Scots
Witc
Caledon
Peel
Dutton
Halton
Mabtiad Regiment
Saad
Canadie
USA
de Cot
Adelrossecht
Charga
Service Clubs To Visit Track At Mohawk Raciny Campbellville
Local service clubs invited to a evening at Mohawk Raciny Campbellville. The Jowkey Club offers to name a face and present a trophy to the winning river. Track shows strong first full week results with mutuel totals around 100000 dollars per night and attendance rising on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Campbellville
Jowkey Club
Matuel
Iontos
Speed and greed reshape daily life and homemaking
Analyzing modern pressures, the piece argues speed and greed drive consumption and social change. It contrasts past porch conversations with today’s rushed routines, supermarket shopping, and prepackaged foods, noting women spend more, while time for leisure shrinks.
Let's Play Bridge By B
A bridge hand example shows how missing opponents inferences can mislead. The story highlights bidding signals, a non doubling error, and the need to infer from both bids and passivity, with commentary on reading opponents and partner alike.
Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide
Directory lists doctors dentists and lawyers in Acton Ontario with offices addresses and phone numbers. Includes travel timetable notes daylight saving times and bus and train connections with multiple routes and schedules for Acton and nearby areas.
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Reints M. Tait
National Educational Secretary Office
Victoria
Northwest
Puhetie
Africa
Empire
Canadas
Elizabeth II
Mlah Pho
Acton Free Press
Bille
Oakville
Royal Canastian Legion
Pepson
Milton
Grovdon Clipperton
Gosertor
Charles Gouvais
Sheedle
Chas
Bridge
Noth
Saults
Kile
West
Weat
Weet
Ted
Chib Wat
Chib Ting
West Haw
Dumen Petanty T
Chen
al Mae Mary Hollenback
Mra
Gloria Coats
Howsun
Misa Lagan
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Renney
Symoa Block
Mil St. BL
Church St. F
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
Entrance River St
Actoa, Ont
Robert C. Buckner
Wellington St
Acton, Ont
Moore
Main Street
North Corner
Main and
Mill Street
Attas, Ontario
H. Leib
Corner Mill and
Frederick Streets
A. J. Buchanan
Church & BL
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C. Barritter
Ipm
Spm
Bruce B. Sheamaker
Mgr
EL. Buchner
Joha
Actos la Actoa
Caly
Waterloo
Gray Coach Lines
Actoh
Daly
San
Owen Sound
Proonte
Stratford
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