Acton Fair Spotlight Shines On 48th Event
The Acton Fair returns this weekend marking its 48th edition and tracing its roots to the Esquesing Agricultural Society. From humble sheds to Prospect Park, the fair showcases agricultural displays and growing competition though this year some commercial exhibits are missing due to arena work. Community Centre improvements promise even greater future shows as residents are invited to attend and enjoy the displays and entries.
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Acton
Esquesing Agricultural Society
Georgetown
Bower Ave
Elgin St
Storey Grove
Prospect Park
Acton Fair
Nassagaweya Voters Face Beer Liquor Questions With Race Track
The article notes Nassagaweya voters weigh approving beer and liquor outlets while considering a race track. It cites potential annual tax revenue of about $14,000 and possible road-improvement liability near the 401. It questions public sentiment equating good times with alcohol and suggests the race track will proceed regardless of liquor outcome.
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Nassagaweya
Halton Civil Defense Training Expands Public Survival Courses
Halton's Emergency Measure Organization offers rescue work first aid home nursing and welfare training. W B McGregor coordinates programs at 225 Main St Milton or TR 8 9751. Governments align EMO goals but progress needs municipal participation and personal readiness.
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W. B. McGregor
Main St
Milton
E.M.O
Short-sighted View of Immigration in Canada in 1961
Ottawa restrictions and publicity about hard times have driven a drop in immigration in early 1961 from 58 041 in 1960 to 36 782. UK, US, and NIL lists lead new arrivals by country of last residence with 7 314, 6 177, and 4 684. Nearly half of newcomers are not destined for the labor force. Immigrants contribute to employment and growth, with earnings rising to parity with native Canadians after citizenship eligibility.
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Ottawa
Canada
Naly
United Kingdom
United States
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Toronto
Montreal
A family move and a summer holiday misadventure
A columnist recounts a chaotic move and disrupted holiday with wife, children, and pets. The process includes packing chaos, a rain storm moving a piano, torn furniture, and a backache that keeps him from lifting. He ends with plans for next year’s week off and a trip to amusement rides despite lingering fatigue.
Old Time Medicine Showers Tour Through Towns
A nostalgic reminiscence describes historic medicine men touring towns each summer and winter. Performances featured tricks and lectures in parks and town halls with improvised acts and demonstrations. The writer recalls audience reactions, tinkering with devices, and the contrast with modern mass media.
Acton Park rededication honors rescuer Brown
The 1911 Acton event featured a parchment for Orville Brown in recognition of saving a bather at Fairy Lake. His daughter June accepted the citation while Brown serves overseas in the Canadian Army. The ceremony combined a Legion driven rededication with a park service and donations to Sick Children's Hospital in England. A later fair opening by Colonel Beardmore drew large crowds and showcased livestock, new Acton products, and a major prize draw.
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Acton Park Sungkoy
Orville Brown
Fairy Lake
Pre. Brown
June
Reeve J.B. Chalmers
Legion
Sick Children’s Hospital
England
A. O. T. Beardmore
Acton
Acton Merchants
Doctors D A Garrett and A J Buchanan Practitioners
Physician and surgeon at Corner of Willow and River Streets Acton Ontario with River Street entrance and telephone 28. Dental surgeon A J Buchanan at Office AMM Street with hours 9 to 5 closed Wednesday afternoon and telephone 148.
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W. G. C. Kenney
Symon
Mil St FE
Acton
Church St. EF
D. A. Garrett
Corner of
Willow and
River Sts
Entrance River St
Acton, Ont
Wellington
St. Acton
Ont
H. Leib
Mill
Frederick Street
A. J. Buchanan
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Khrushchev
Halton
The
Acton Free Press
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow St
Ontario
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W.N.A
Ontario Quebec
Commonwealth
Post Office Department
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
Plymouth
Spa
Bavs
Bert
Erty
Taos
Uyppea
Derris
St. Medicine Men
Mil Street
Charlie
Ty Wai
Wwe
Tam
Sitarday
Fustie of the Free Press
the Free Press
William Hemstreet
Cos. Smith
Liberal Association
A. J. McKinnnon
Walter Beardmore
Beardmore
Richard Hewatt
Rockwood
Robert Bennett
Nassapaweva
Bennet
Willian Goawidy
Toronto Lime Co
Varden
Professional ‘Directory and Travellers’ .Guide
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
A. Braida
B.A. Barritter
Notary Public
Main St. S. Acton
Cork St. E
Guelph
Puunemal
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mgr
E. L. Buchner
R.O
Optometrist
St. E. Acton
Robert R. Hamilton
Olhier
Monroe
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Main St. N
King St. W
Dypampion
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Acto
Sun
Van
Patford
Stratford
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