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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 12, 1922

Page

5

Local Fall Work and Community Efforts Highlight Acton News

Turnout expected as farmers resume work after the fall sale. A public appeal seeks aid for northern families, with donations of clothing and funds. Reports cover a threshing incident, Women’s Institute meeting, coal deliveries, a derailed trailer incident, a new watering trough, Knox Church Guild re opening, and updates on the Acton Citizens' Band activities and instrument purchases.

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Conflagration Devastates Walleybury and Nearby Towns

A massive fire swept Walleybury and parts of North Cobalt and New Liskeard on Wednesday, destroying Malleybury and forcing hundreds from their homes. Dozens are reported dead or missing. state relief and clothing drives are launched as Ontario officials promise aid.

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Acton Fair Sets a New High Record at Annual Event

Acton Fair drew record crowds with ideal weather boosting attendance on Tuesday and Wednesday. Exhibits in cattle sheep poultry and crops shone while prize lists and amusements drew locals, including a Knox Church booth and school parades. Parades featured farm stock and a wind-powered radio exhibit from Jack V. Millatt Co. Officials reported strong showing across departments and renewed community support for relief efforts and local organizations.

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Acton Council Sets Nomination and Election Dates

By law the council approved moving municipal nominations to the last Monday in November and elections to the first week in December. The by law states nominations on November 27 and elections on December 4. The session adjourned after a lengthy report on financial accounts and hydroelectric commissions.

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Fair Day Visitors Draw Large Turnout in Acton Town

The Acton Fair Day crowd filled streets with visitors from Toronto Guelph Kitchener Oakville Georgetown and Hamilton. Residents note numerous locals and many guests enjoyed socializing at town gatherings and the fair activities last Wednesday.

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