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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 02, 1930

Page

2

Warning on Park Lands Sacrifice for Power Development

A Bulletin note warns against taking Lake Minnewanka and other national park areas for power plants. It argues Alberta gas and coal fields are underutilized and urges Canadians to oppose diverting parks to generate electricity, proposing other power options to protect national preserves.

Canadian National Parks Association Lake Minnewanka Bunt Park Alberta Canada Dominion

A Sharp Contrast In Local Justice And Administration

A boy's forty dollar fraud led to restitution and an Industrial School placement, while a county superintendent’s misappropriation of over two thousand dollars prompted resignation debates and costly council sessions. The editors question public transparency and urge accountability amid divergent handling of youth crime and public trust.

Tue Fr Old People’s Home

Optimism Grows As Canada Sees Trade Revival Ahead

The piece notes improving trade activity this fall with wheat fluctuations easing as global crops limit imports. Ontario factories will raise output and tariffs are expected to promote Canadian production. American firms may establish plants in Canada and a $20 million unemployment relief fund will kick start public works, fostering a hopeful outlook for Canada’s economy.

Ontario Canada Dominion

Council moves to create a Cemetery Board for perpetual care

The council plans a by law to form a Cemetery Board with perpetual care, to be approved by voters at the December municipal election. A dedicated board is needed to ensure ongoing improvements at Purview Cemetery as personnel changes would hinder progress.

Ax Cemetery Board Puirview

Editorial Notes on Unemployment Aid and Canadian Affairs

The piece critiques unemployment fund administration and Ottawa policy, cites Toronto Star access denial to Osgoode Hall sources, notes a Turkish immigrant injured in the U.S. traffic crash, and profiles Malcolm MacBeth as Halifax Weekly Newspapers Association head. It also covers 1930 commercial fruit values by province, fall fairs vitality, Old Age Pensions funding, tariff price spikes, and immigration totals with a call to limit arrivals.

Malcolm MacBeth Milverton Sun Halifax Weekly Newspapers Association MacBeth Canada

Chronicles of Ginger Farm Keeps Busy While Weather Improves

The writer details a week of farm life with Ana tidying, fieldwork by Partner including a riding plow, and cows breaking fence during rain. Children recover from fever with home remedies, while plans for a local Friday fair and family routines continue amid chores and small misadventures.

Partier Tré Wis Ana Noodi Res Molly Nepho

Expert’s Work A Scotswoman Seeks Wollstar Advice

A Scotswoman applies to a wollstar for guidance after detailing all circumstances of the calls. The lawyer asks if she stated the facts exactly as they occurred. She replies they must tell the plain truth and leave the rest to fate.

Wollstar Leon Hb

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