Industrial Commissioner Urged For Nelson Township
A trade and industry expert urged Nelson township to appoint an industrial commissioner to attract British and European industry. Richard Stapleford, Ontario Government official, said long term planning and follow through are essential and advised research and active council support to lure foreign producers. He noted German industry is keen to manufacture in Canada and warned poor local planning has failed firms in recent years.
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Nelson Township
Richard Stapleford
Ontario
Ontario House
London
Canada
Stapleford
Germany
Burlington to vote on six ward by law expansion
Burlington council passed a by law to divide the town into six wards and elect officials by general vote on December 6 1955. The change follows a 5000 plus population forecast and awaits Ontario Municipal Board order while a vote to approve proceeds. Councillor Frank Whittaker raised concerns about earlier wording and supported the proposed by laws.
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Burlington
Ontario Municipal Board
Frank Whittaker
Whittaker
Burlington District Plans Association for Retarded Children
A Burlington meeting of parents and supporters formed the Burlington and District Association for Retarded Children to seek affiliation with the Ontario Association for Retarded Children and explore starting a class for local retarded children.
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Burlington
Burlington and District Association For
The
Ontario Association For Retarded Children
Nelson Township considers joining Wentworth Mutual Fire Aid
Nelson Township council approved joining the Wentworth Mutual Fire Aid organization with no conflict to Halton County setup. Dr. Edgar George noted benefits for Nelson firemen to take Hamilton firefighting courses and Waterdown aid could be available. The council also voted to issue small stickers showing Milton fire department’s new telephone number for northern residents.
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Nelson Volunteer Fire Department
Wentworth Mutual
Edgar George
Warren McNiven
Halton County
Dr. George
Police and Fire Committee
Nelson
Hamilton
Harold C. Adkins
Auto lot in Chatham struggles as drivers use adjacent wasteland
The opening of a city parking lot in Chatham Ontario has failed to attract drivers, who largely park for free on nearby wasteland. Officials say meters may be installed to curb the loss of business. Manitoba meanwhile has shifted from agriculture to manufacturing as the main wealth producer.
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Chatham
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Manitoba
Costs Security Case Dismissed Ousted Bronte councillor wins first round
In Osgoode Hall Davidson vs Millward the Master’s Chambers dismissed the defendant’s application for security costs under the Public Authorities Protection Act. Davidson, ousted from a Bronte council meeting after allegedly telling Reeve Millward to shut up, seeks damages. Costs of the application will be assessed against the loser when the case is decided.
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Bronte
John Davidson
Thomas Millward
Osgoode Hall
Davidson
Millward
Traffic Safety Lane Rejects Sixth Of Cars
The Burlington Safety Council conducted its first traffic safety lane testing 237 cars by local garage mechanics. Thirty nine failed the test while two of ten courtesy dollars were awarded for pedestrian courtesy to J. W. Thomas and Thomas Howlett. The lane opened by Hon. J. N. Allan was welcomed by Reeve Bob Shannon and George Seaton spoke on safety efforts.
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Burlington Safety Council
J. W. Thomas
Princess St. Port Nelson
Thomas Howlett
Edinburgh Drive
J. N. Allan
Bob Shannon
Halton County
George Seaton
The
Safety Council
Reeve Shannon
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