Acton bands win at C N E and Waterloo show community spirit
Acton based Ketan Boys and Girls Band led by Charlie Mason wins top prize at the C N E while family ties and local leadership drive the group’s success. The piece praises community development, lasting spirit, and the impact on local life, urging unity and continued effort. It also notes school reopenings and reflections on wage trends and cost of living for Canadian workers.
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Charles
Mason
C.N.E
Charlie Mason
Acton
Waterloo
John Hill
Editorial Notes on School Returns and Local Affairs
A survey notes Georgetown Lions Club population 3115 and local measures. The piece reflects on Ex vet updates, community exhibits, and a British Court of Appeal decision holding trade unions liable for members’ actions in strikes.
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Court of Appeal
Barrie
Worker earnings rise in wartime era statistics
The article notes weekly pay at $31 and a June 1 1941 figure of $25.25. Hourly rates reach 78.3 cents while hours per worker drop to 43.2 weekly. It cites an estimated 1939 average annual industrial wage around $1,000, and projects a June 1 1941 yearly rate of $1,872 for a typical worker.
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DBS
Bat
LOK Ae
Wiscan
Ory
Press Day at the Ex Highlights Editors and Speakers
Press Day at the Ex showcased a reunion for editors and printing industry men with the directors luncheon featuring Hon. Mr. Caldwell as the keynote. The speech drew parallels between Canada and Australia amid postwar population and security themes, noting the Ex provides diverse attractions for Canadian life.
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Mr. Caldwell
Canada
Australia
Britain
Commonwealth of Nations
Decrease in Ontario Highway Deaths Surges in July
Ontario Highways Department reports 42 automobile deaths in July, 34 percent below last year’s 59 and 22 fewer than July ten years ago. Five victims aged 5 to 14 die this July versus 14 last year. Since 1930, about 75 698 motorists’ licenses have been suspended for financial responsibility violations, with around 80 percent restored after time or proof of ability to pay. The act’s stricter provisions and the unsatisfied judgment fund aim to bolster indemnity for highway crash victims.
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Ontario
Ontario Highways Department
Transit timetable fragment with scattered routes
Readable fragments show various schedule notes including westbound and daily services with exceptions. Mentions Georgetown flyer stops, Sunday restrictions, and time entries such as 5.55 am 6.02 pm 1.36 pm and 6.15 pm among inconsistent lines.
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Guelph
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