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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 15, 1960
Page
10
Community voices urge preservation of early Halton items like a butter press and spinning wheel. County officials and residents discuss central museum as a home for school records and artifacts dating to the late 1800s, arguing a complete county history depends on such a storehouse.
The piece recalls Canada and Britain joining forces to defend liberty as war began in 1939. It notes Canada’s rapid mobilization, guards at key military sites, and women’s contributions, framing the conflict as a shared effort across Europe and the Pacific until Japan’s surrender in 1945. It warns against a renewed cold war and urges long memory of war’s toll.
A special committee on parliamentary procedures urged reforms to accelerate House of Commons business. Proposals include shortening the Throne Speech address, trimming debate times, reducing budget debate, deferring private members' days, and giving public bills Friday precedence. A Liberal member noted additional ideas during the debate.
A report proposes cutting committee sizes to reduce delays and having pre-session setups to avoid last minute rush. A Conservative member suggests voting by electric switches and replacing desks with benches, while colleagues partly back these ideas. The Budget Speech debate should not be shortened from eight to six days.
The death of a gentleman who served over 34 years as Norwegian consul in Toronto occurred while he was visiting Norway, in his last year of life. He retired at 82 then pursued sculpture from 77, finding daily pleasure and rich experiences in aging. He valued helping others and reflected on a life full of varied experiences.
A humorous reminiscence of a chaotic house move with dozens of cartons and clutter. The narrator recalls miscalculations by movers, overflowing closets, and a family struggle to salvage odd keepsakes including a wartime sweater and comic-book stash. The tale closes with a late, hectic packing day and relocation jitters.
A chaotic home move near Bavon turns violent and bizarre as two movers and a husband confront a frantic packing sprint. Scissors flash, a leg breaks, a hospital visit follows, and old tensions surface amid a cluttered, bookfilled cupboard scene.
Burlington expects population over 45 000 with an increase of at least 2 800 since last official figures. Brampton plans a 3000.0 number depth project in Caledon Hills covering 80 acres in financing. Georgetown notes a street-walkway creation and Wesleyan block changes. Milton’s population is about 5 500 with a jump since last year’s census and end-month figures pending. Ontario towns discuss school system reforms and utilities lighting reviews.
The Halton County Fire Prevention Bureau held its monthly meeting in Milton Tuesday evening to discuss the annual Fire Prevention Week and a safety poster contest. Fire Chief Jak Newton of Acton joined with other chiefs to plan placemats promoting fire safety for restaurants, a project not yet completed and to be distributed later.
A 1940 Laaue notice from Thurutay recounts a September autumn fair at Acton featuring a Welcome Week with acts, weddings, and local society events. The article notes attendance, honors, and a community gathering organized by local editors and residents with plans for future fundraising and events.
The Sept 15 1910 Free Press notes a special council session Tuesday to discuss changes to a switch route from GTR lines and nearby properties. It mentions W D Beardone explaining the new route for Greaghtrains, a bridge over Main Street, and work on a trolley or tram line renewal along with repairs at St Josephy and other urban infrastructure efforts.
A local directory lists physicians surgeons dentists solicitors chiropractors optometrists and barristers in Acton Ontario with contact numbers and stated office hours. It includes D A Garrett J R Buckner H Leib Abuopan and others along with service locations and arrival times for coaches on Sunday and holidays.
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