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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 08, 1955

Page

15

Councillor Davidson Faces Security Demand in Lawsuit

Councillor John Davidson must post security for Supreme Court costs by September 12 after Bronte reevé Thomas Millward via CameronWel don Brewin and McCallum sought security under the Public Authorities Protection Act. Oakville lawyers note the act is rarely used. Davidson plans to attend the Village Fathers meeting today following the sewer referendum.

John Davidson Bronte Thomas Millward Toronto

Auction of farm stock and implements near Milton

Allen Dixon sells cattle hogs grain hay and farm tools at Trafalgar township near Milton on September 14 starting 1 30 pm. Cows calves York sows and breeding stock. grains oats wheat hay and straw. a range of farm implements and household items. Terms cash with clerk. Auctioneers Fred Harbottle and clerk. In the same year Canadians pay about 1 5 billion indirect taxes to Ottawa.

Allen Dixon Trafalgar Milton Durham Rae York Bissell M.H Ottawa Smatehall Wilson Barrett Vin Goozen Blue Springs R.R Rockwood Guelph Fergus Hindley Elliott

Auction sale in Eramosa Township dairy cattle and farm machinery

Public auction announced by een parle FARMS LTD from Lot 22 Con 2 Osaa on Monday September 12 at 1 30 pm. Items include Jersey Guernsey Holstein Shorthorn cattle many bred dates, 2 milking cows, 5 Jersey heifers, 2 Hereford calves, dairy equipment tractors and implements, a 1953 Plymouth car, furniture and household goods. Auction to be held on Second Line near Barrie Hill at Four Corners.

Een Parle Farms Ltd Con Osa Jane Jersey Dolly Buttercup Crisley Guernsey Patsy Waterloo Sarge de Laval M. H J.D J.D. Hammer Mill M.H Plymouth

Georgetown Names Harold Campbell Assistant Engineer

Harold S. Campbell, a former Georgetown employee, is appointed assistant to Georgetown engineer Douglas Wilson. Campbell, chosen from five applications without interview as his qualifications were superior, will aid survey work drafting and other engineering duties. He previously spent eight years in Jamaica with the public works department as Junior draftsman. The new position pays 2800 annually.

Harold S. Campbell Georgetown Douglas Wilson Council Campbell Engineering Department Jamaica Public Works Department

Kent Fire Brigade Adopts Aluminum Fire Engines

The Kent Fire Brigade in England shifts to aluminum fire engines breaking with tradition. Benefits cited include no painting, reduced weight saving fuel, and easier handling. The lighter bodies also boost readability and pride as the fleet rolls by in gleaming new dress.

Kent Fire Brigade England Kent

Tipson Touring Women’s Travel Authority features autumn decor

A travel authority touts fall decorations with native grasses berries and wheat for indoors. It praises Japanese arrangements using seedpods and leaves for simple elegant displays and notes autumn bouquets can brighten homes without water for months.

Tipson Touring Women’s Travel Authority

Sea Training Aboard Yankee With Girl Scout Crew

Captain Irving Johnson commands the brigantine Yankee as 16 Girl Scouts from New Bedford join 4 leaders for a Nova Scotia voyage. The Mariner Division program sees the girls, aboard the Yankee each summer, learn trimming sails and deck duties while the all-male crew handles the hard tasks. One sailor notes the voyage is not to be missed.

Halifax Irving Johnson Johnson American Girl Scouts of New Bedford Mass Nova Scotia Mariner Division Girl Scouts of America

Construction Begins on Oakville New C N R Station

Preliminary work starts on Oakville’s new CNLR station freight and express building. Announcement says completion expected by year end. Buildings will be on the north side of the tracks opposite the present station and feature modern design.

Oakville C.nlr W. A. Howard C.N.R. Public Relations Department

Erin Township Clearing Auction Sale of Livestock and Machinery

A clearing auction by Pete Fisher at the Erin Township farm listings includes horses and harness, 22 cows with calves or bred, fat and young cattle, pigs, grain and lumber, household goods, tractors and implements, threshers, cream separators, and farm equipment. Cash with clerk on sale day. possession after Sept 30. refreshments on site. Auctioneer WM Gibson. Clerk Fred Baptie.

Pete Fisher Total Con Erin Township No. 7 Harold Bell Caledon Ont York Ennis Clare Jewés Massey Harris Beuhler Otaco Kelly - Ryan McCormick Deering Renfrew WM. A. Gibson Guelph Fred Baptie

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