Niagara report on local government fuels Peel Halton links
A Niagara Peninsula local government review prompts debate on potential county dissolution and a metro style authority. It suggests consolidating authorities like education and enlarging urban municipalities, with Milton’s annexation fate tied to the Plunkett inquiry due soon. Municipalities must respond quickly to influence outcomes.
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Niagara Peninsula
Plunkett
Peel
Halton
Niagara
Peel-Haltop
Milton
Ontario Municipal Board
Acton Plaques Promote Local Historic Buildings
Ontario’s plan to place plaques marks historic sites across towns. Acton residents could start a civic program by marking homes and buildings aged a century or more with visible signs. A town hall and stone school could lead, sparking interest and preserving local history.
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Ontario
Acton
Ballinafad cemetery history and trustees article installment
Miss Beatrice Hilts continues her Ballinafad district history with the founding of the Ballinafad cemetery trustees for two acres near Seventh Line Erin Township. The piece recounts early deed dated 1845, resident caretakers from 1908, and a long series of cleanup efforts, fence work, council support, and memorial services through 1966, detailing community bees, fundraising, and ongoing care by a small dedicated group.
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Beatrice Hilts
Ballinafad_and
Ballinafad
Erin
Waterloo
Wellington District
Province of Canada
Nathaniel Roszell
Hannah
Obadiah Roy
Archibald Thompson
Erin Towship
Joseph Hills
Esquesing
Donald Macbain
Arthur Thompson
Roszell
Nathaniel
George
Ed Beswick
Beswick
Acton
Wellington County Council
Messrs
J. Caget
Hains
Rutherford
Apert
Onva Tow
BEAR
Cams
Hilts
Fred W. Shortill
Bea Hilts
Clayton Beswick
Richard Shortill Sr
Fred J. Shortill
Bea
Harry Shortill
Erin Council
Cemeten
Weldington
Shady Elm Tree Farm Hosts Sale and Show at Nassagawega
Under the spreading elm at Elm Tree Farm of Mr and Mrs W A N Hoey Nassagawega a Saturday sale and show drew an estimated 2500 to view professional crafts at outdoor booths and in outbuildings.
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Elm Tree Farm
Pottery Booth
Hoey
Nassagawega
Witch hunting silences dissent in free speech era
Editorial warns that labeling opponents as Communist harms open debate. It notes witch hunt tactics in the United States and Canada, urges examination of issues on their merits rather than unfounded guilt by association.
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United States
Canada
Free World
Travel notes on trips and pitfalls from a humorous letter
A humorous travel letter advises on planning and budgeting for trips, praising solo bus travel on a budget while lampooning expensive rail and hotel experiences. It riffs on packing, tips, and the quirks of travel, ending with a satirical note about the perils and pleasures of journeying.
Service Men Parade and Town Events in 1946
Special council session discusses servicemen recognition day events and parade set for Saturday September 21 with a band floats riding horses and prizes for best decorated home and business. Fireworks, ball games, a grand dance, Legion midway and Y’s Men coordinated activities. war brides sought for Legion notes. Georgetown fair marks its centennial with a park pylon dedication.
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Free Press
Actor Council
J. H. Creighton
C. Cook
W. Benson
Reeve C. L. Kirkness
Itc
Acton
The
Legion
Georectown
Legion News
Owen Masales
Christie St. Hospital
Owen
Bloomsbury School
Jock van Goozen
Ernest Wilson
Gordon Bailiv
University of Toronto
Sarah Patrick
Alfred Patrick
Turbulent 1891 Toronto issues in Ottawa strike and Mecca cholera toll
From the September 17 1891 issue: Ottawa mill workers strike at 1550 strong, militia called out to quell unrest. Toronto school board favors a minimal practical curriculum. A R E Nelson marries Maggie Nicklin in Guelph. Street plank repairs in Guelph. Louis Riel grave monument planned by Quebec sympathizers. Stanley heads to Australia. Drumondville excitement rises. British Army relics found from 1812. 10000 pilgrims dead in Mecca cholera outbreak.
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Europe
Toronto
Ottawa
R. E. Nelson
Guelph
Maggie Nicklin
Edward Nicklin
J. W. Kannawin Drug Store
Mill St
Louis Riel
Quebec
Stanley
Australia
Drummondville
Mecca
Acton Fair Promises Civic Spark As Students Return
On Thursday September 14 1916 Acton gears up for fall fair public affairs perk with Young Canadians en route to school along Education Lane. Acton Boy Scouts rode the 7am train to Toronto for the Exhibition parade escorted to Scout HQ. Provincial secretary praised Scoutmaster W Coles and urged the parade to lead with a large Union Jack as Acton citizens watched 1800 strong assemble at the parade ground.
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Free Press
Acton
Visilocs Acton
Toronto
Scout
Exhibition Grounds
W. Coles
Dufferin Gates
Lae Reeve Uoads
Acton Ontario Newspaper Notice Advert Rates
Founded on 18 and published weekly on Thursdays at 39 Walon St Acton Ontario the door advertising rates available upon request subscriptions payable in advance four dollars Canada seven dollars other countries single copies sixteen cents authorized as second class mail Ottawa advertising is accepted with standard error clause and sale terms text notes allowances for typographical errors and pricing disputes
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Walon St. Acton
Ontario
Audit ‘Bureau of Circulations
C.w.nla
O.w.n.la
Canada
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Community Church Notices and Services in Acton Area
The Free Press lists Sunday September 18, 1966 church activities across multiple denominations in Acton Ontario. Includes United Church of Canada announcements with minister Rev Dwight Engel, organist George Elliott. morning worship and Sunday School. Presbyterian and Knox Church events. Anglican St Alban’s service schedule. Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle revival and prayers. and other listings with times for Sunday School, morning and evening services, prayer meetings, choir practice, and special anniversaries.
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George Elliott
Sirvic Ls
United Church
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