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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 13, 1951

Page

6

Sandy Buchanan Wins Grand Championship at CNE Steer Show

Sandy Buchanan, a prominent young Halton farmer from Moffat, won the grand championship steer at the Canadian National Exhibition with a steer sired by Brad- doon Greatheart. The win earned a $150 prize from the Canadian Shorthorn Association, and Sandy, a Halton Beef Cattle Club member, plans to parade at Miltons achievement day. The article also notes Halton exhibitors' strong showing in related junior competitions and Red Poll class awards at the CNE.

Sandy Buchanan Moffat Braddoon Greatheart Canadian Shorthorn Association Sandy Halton Beef Cattle Club Multon Fair Milton C.N.E Ontario Halton Ruth Brown Limehouse Jean Bird Barbara Cunningham Ashgrove Fraser McNabb Georgetown Mac Sprowl Acton Earl Wilson Norval Frank Wilson John Currie Peter A. Fisher Burlington Brain and Roots Geo E Coulson Fo Readhead Leonard W. Coulson Minnesota Edgar Roy Coulter Geo FE Dull Leonard W Coulson Ball Wilss Leonard Coulan A. Ray Coulter Leonard Coulen Ruth Bensonath Rey Coulter Dan Lawvillite Geo Eo Redhead Hearlier Gunter Hefer

Tractor borrowing turns into cranky farmyard swap

Father Robinson breaks his tractor and plans to borrow one from Farmer Brown. He doubts Brown will lend it and frets aloud while driving toward the neighbor’s farm. Brown eventually answers at the door with a simple offer, prompting Robinson to declare he will keep his tractor.

Father Robinson Farmer Brown Old Brown Robinson

Clonmel Council Allows Rebuilding With Old Materials

The Clonmel Paris Council granted permission to replace an old house with a new one provided the old materials are reused and the old structure is not demolished until the new building is finished. This plan raises questions about practicality and efficiency.

Clonmel Paris

Dispersal Sale of Knoll Farm Jersey Herd

A dispersal auction of the Knoll Farm registered Jersey herd is set for Tuesday September 18, 1952 at 1:00 D S T. The Lot 7 Knoll Farm Caledon Two herd comprises 50 head of reg and fully accredited Jerseys owned by WM B Lane. Catalogues available from The Canadian Jersey Cattle Club in Toronto. Auctioneers include Roy Hindley Jack Elliott and Wm Gibson with ringside staff.

D.S.T WM. TB. Lane Caledon Canadian Jersey Cattle Club Lawrence Ave. W Toronto Knoll Farm Brampton Roy Hindley Jack Elliott WM. Gibson

Suit prices rise as wool costs influence fashion in Sydney

The Financial Post reports buyers and textile firms at Sydney explore fall offerings for fine apparel. Wool prices impact suits and ties while manufacturers seek cheaper synthetic blends. Experts note no fibre matches wool's overall balance, though many surpass it in individual traits.

Sydney

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