Rev Dittrich's Arctic Hunting Journey Through Frobisher Bay
Rev Douglas Dittrich of Fro bisher Bay describes a summer hunting trip with Anakudluk and relatives. He recounts bear and caribou hunts, bearded seals and walrus sightings, camps along Ward Inlet to Loks Land, and visits to Countess of Warwick Island with notes on history, ice, tides, and survival in harsh Arctic conditions.
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Douglas Dittrich
Frobisher Bay
Acton
Ward Inlet
Hudson's Bay
Frobisher
Anakudluk
Simonee
Countess of Warwick Sound
Countess of Warwick Island
Frobisher’s Island
Hadloona Island
Whitfé Man's Island
Canada
Hull
University of Chicago
Canadian Geographic Journal
Hudson's Bay Co
S Magazine
Loks Land
The
Cathay Company
Michael Lok
Hatt Island
Hall Island
Lupton Channel
Pangnirtung Pass
October meeting of Legion Auxiliary outlines fund boosts and events
The Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Branch 197 met at the Legion hall with second vice-president Alves Gordon presiding. A charter drape in memory of Comrade William Anderson and a two minute silence opened proceedings. Reports covered Halton Community Service Council and plans for Halloween socials in Georgetown and Milton. A $500 addition to the building fund and $200 to Legion men for their centennial goal were approved. Plans included a Blood Clinic on Oct 24 and a bazaar on Oct 22 with broad member support. social lunch followed. Also noted: Expo grounds prepare over one million square yards of turf and 10,000 trees.
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The
Legion Hall
Alves Gordon
JD. Rogers
William Anderson
W. M. Findlay
Halton Community Service Council
Legion Ladies
A. Ford
Georgetown
Milton
Legion
William Findley
Windsor
D. Rogers
Robert Angell
Halton population climbs as growth accelerates in 1980s
Halton County sees total population rise to 151,327 from 142,109, with Burlington leading gains adding 6,991 to 65,453. Acton up 67 to 4,353, Milton 170 to 6,620, Georgetown 200 to 11,665, and Esquesing 436 to 7,599. 15 residential subdivisions opened, Oakville up 1,227 to 52,861, Nussagaweya up 127 to 2,776. Planners project 1980s total near 314,500 as growth continues.
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Acton
Halton County
Burlington
Halton
Milton
Georgetown
Esquesing
Nussagaweya
Legion purchases win family TV set
An Ac ton man in Acton won a portable combined TV radio in a draw by clerical mix up at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 197. Secretary Gord McCutcheon wrote Pink on a coupon intended for the ailing Pink family TV. The Pink family received the TV with store manager Harold Manes presenting it and confirming its legality.
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Royal Canadian Legion
Acton
IGA
Gord McCutcheon
Pink
Mr. Pink
Jack
Harold Manes
September building permits total 17500 in Nassapaweya Township
Six permits issued in Nassapaweya Township during September raise the month’s total to 17500 with year to date permits at 1176550 for 1906. The September list includes a 10000 residence a 1000 washroom facility at Eden Mills bail park a 3000 summer cottage an addition valued at 1000 and two garages totaling 2500.
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Nassapaweya
Eden Mills Bail Park
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Rev. Dittrich
Lake Harbour
Hall Peninsula
Charles Francis Hall
Martin Frobisher
Davis Strait
Newton Fiord
Fiord
Anakudlak
West
Brockley
Sir
Elizabeth the
Columbus
America
Akeshook
Laks
Legion Auxiliary
Ed. Oakvie
Ita
Win Family
A. L. Riemer Equipment Company
Cook St Acton
Lovell Bros
Fandsome
Chevy
Chevrolet
Andrew Murray Motors Limited
Guelph Street
Cbg-Tv
Channel
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