Victoria Day and Empire Day in Canadian tradition
The article traces Victoria Day origins from 1845 and Empire Day evolving into Commonwealth Day. It notes shifts in observance across provinces, the 1953 federal change placing Victoria Day on the Monday before May 25, and Citizenship Day naming. It recalls Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II as central figures and urges nationwide ceremonies in May 1963.
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Canada
Elizabeth I
Victroia
Commonwealth
Elizabeth
20 Years Ago In May 1943 Free Press
A May 13 1943 issue notes Mrs Alex K Mann receiving word that her brother Fre Sgt Kenneth H Buch is missing after operations over Germany. Buch’s home was Owen Sound and he worked for Beardmore Co at enlistment in 1940. Brothers serve overseas or nearby. more air activity and airfield repairs in the area. The 100th Knox Sunday School anniversary planned with Rev John R Waldier from London. Victory Loan nears closure with banks open Saturday afternoon for subscriptions. Local tennis club officers listed with Gordon Beatty as vice president and other staff.
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Alex K. Mann
Kenneth H. Buch
Germany
Owen’ Sound
Beardmore Co
Iis
Beantford
W. Coles
E. T. Thetford
Simmer Camp
Knox Presbyterian
Chrchwit
Eric
Joh R
Tunis
Rivette
Gordon Beatty
Florence Salts
Rety MacNabb
Ney McLellan
Frances Rawlings
Dora Wood
Mac Symon
Acton Meets Growth With School By-Law Vote
Fifty years ago the by law to raise six thousand dollars for a school addition carried two to one after a prior defeat by two votes. One hundred seventeen voted yes and eighty nine no as the town affirmed need for expanded accommodation. Local officials C C Speight Jno RR Kennedy Robt Scott N Forbes John Kenney Harold S Nicklin Warren G Brown hailed the outcome.
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Ciivilar
Department of Education
C. C. Speight
Jno. RR
Brampton
Alex Mann
Young St
Vitter
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
Ino. M. Warren
E. J. Moore
Ernest Warren
George Beardmore
Alfred O. Beardmore
Toronto
Acton
Campaign seeks 40000 for Central Park band shell
News from District Burlington reports a town band drive to raise 40000 for a new band shell in Central Park. The group plans to raise 1000 through booster decal sales while other districts announce population and service updates.
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Burlington
Central Park
Seek Lorne Scots Invite Ex Members to Colors Ceremony
The Lorne Scots invite ex members to a colors presentation at the Brampton Armouries on 12 Pelop St. The October program includes a guard of honor for the Queen's representative on October 9, regimental balls on October 10, and the presentation on October 12. The event honors WWI and WWII achievements of predecessor units.
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Lorne Scots
Caledon
Peel
Ditton
Halton
Mabtiad Regiment
Saad
Ders
Canadie
USA
de Cot
Coniinic
Toronto
Service Clubs To Visit Track At Mohawk Raciny Campbellville
Local service clubs invited to an evening at Mohawk Raciny Campbellville. Jeankey Club offers to name a face in their honor and provide a trophy for the club president to present to the winner. The track opens with strong finances, averaging 120000 dollars in mutuel handle per night during its first week, April 20 to May 4. Crowds ranged from 2300 on a cold week to a record 6043 on a Saturday night, with better weeknight attendance on Fridays and Saturdays boosting mutuel figures.
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Campbellville
Jeankey
Matuel
The twin poisons of greed and speed in modern life
A columnist argues that consumer greed and the rush of daily routines fuel social ills and a culture of hurry. He contrasts past calmer evenings with porch talks to today’s instant gratification, shopping frenzies, and prepackaged meals shaping women’s daily lives.
Bridge Lessons Highlight Inference From Opponents Bids
The article explains how observers learn to draw inferences from opponents bidding in bridge. It analyzes a sample hand on board number 2 where West’s reinforced overcall and non doubling reveal hidden trump strength and potential errors in partner inference.
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East South
West
Weet
Chib Wat
West Haw
Ac Fast
Raw
Dumen Petanty T
Chen
al Mae Mary Hollenback
Mra
Gloria Coats
Howsun
Misa Lagan
Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide
A dense listing of local doctors dentists and legal professionals with office addresses and contact numbers. It includes physicians such as Dr W G C Renney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner and Dr J B Moore along with solicitor C Leatherland QC and other service providers and hours where listed. The document also contains a timetable note for Daylight Saving Time and local travel connections.
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Acton Free Press
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Audit Bureau
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Kile
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Renney
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St. BL Acton
Church St. F
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Ste Entrance River St
Actoa, Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Actas, Ont
Moore
Main Street
North Corner
Main and
Mill Street
Actas
H. Leib
Corner Mill and
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A. J. Buchanan
Church & BL
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