Kerr Secures Halton Victory in Tight Provincial Race
George A. Kerr won Halton riding by 6,400 votes over Liberal candidate Qwen Mullin with William D. Gillies of the NDP at 5,187. Kerr led in every Hatton municipality as 64.8 percent turnout produced 60,000 eligible voters and 2e2 spoiled ballots. Kerr thanked supporters and credited Conservative government and campaign team for the win.
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Kerr
Mullin
P.C
George A. Kerr
Halton
Queen's Park
Burlington
Qwen Mullin
New Democratic Party
William D. Gillies
Hatton
Matin
Nassagaweva
Esquesing
Acton
Pcpative
Stantes L. Halbahead
Gayppas
Mrr
Gillies
Stan Hall
Jett Owen Mullin
Scindiidate
Jack Henry
Hall
Nelson
Oakville
Exquesing
Trafalgar
Topcs
John Robarts
BES Pom
Pan
Ker
Kers
Burtington Arena
George
Prin
Hadiane
Bale
George Kerr
Halton County
Owen Mullin
Mac Sprowl
Gord Beatty
Acton Election Returns Show Kerr Victory Over Mullins
In Acton 69 percent of 2,253 eligible voters cast ballots during the provincial election. Conservative George Kerr led with 702 votes, Liberal Owen Mullins 610, and NDP William Gillies 245. Final tallies sparked celebrations at Conservative HQ and from supporters watching results on TV.
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Acton
George Kerr
Owen Mullins
New Democratic Party
William Gillies
Ontario
Mitton
Burington
Roy Kirkness
Kerr
Kerr Matlin Gillies
TE Bi
Pol
Poll updates reach Acton with late county tallies
Acton results were reported by phone to the Prep Press Office by nine o clock. Halton totals and Owen Mullin s concession appeared an hour later. Under 36 calls came in with late ringings as residents sought news on television and local figures. County results were phoned in from Burlington across a three hour window from 6 15 p m to 6 45 p m.
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Acton
Almo
Halton
Owen Mullin
Matt
Ratepayers Press Board on Milton Heights Transfer Demand
Thirteen irate ratepayers from the Waterloo district demanded their children be moved from Milton Heights two room school to a larger graded school. They accused the Esquesing board of miscommunication and asked for immediate pupil relocation, prompting a 2:30 a.m. adjournment with no Friday special meeting planned.
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Waterloo
Milter Heights
Esquesing
C. G. McDowell
Milton Heights
Fred Robertson
George Fisher
Emerson Robinson
Gardoh Fisher
Livad Fisher
Howard Stull
Gordon Wingfiehl
Frank Wilson
Gordon Fisher
Othe
Uni
Millon Heights
Tor
Hasan
Pisher
Haldieen
Grep
Marion Hleiudits
Milton
Acton Park Hosts 50th Anniversary Fair Attracts 11000
Ten thousand plus patrons crowded Acton Park for the 50th anniversary fair with high attendance, strong gate receipts, and extensive exhibits. Organizers praised entertainment, judges prepared their tally books, and crowds filled the arena as the event opened with a band and eager spectators.
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Acton Park
Canisters Boost Campaign Collection At Saturday Event
Firefighters seek public help as canisters released for a drive to fund research patent services and education in patents. Kathleen Dedds and Char te Thomipsen named volunteers coordinating donations of about 22 dollars from Bau Meponsee and others. campaign aimed to gather loose change.
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Novo Darefighters
Asa
FOP
ATV Uda
Sailisstets
AD Agneetade
Kathleen Dedds
Char Te Thomipsen
Bau Meponsee Wits
Tietigh
Greoade Gope
Toyen Wall
Seas
Acton Department
Fire alarm horn saves Acton home from blaze
A car horn wiring fault at Stan Bowen’s home set off a loud alarm that woke residents around 2 20 am today. Neighbors spotted flames in the candy shop area and firefighters quickly battled the blaze, with water placed on the frame work and a doorway, as the heat and smoke filled the building. The scene drew attention from the local department as crews contained the flames and prevented spread to nearby structures.
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Stan Bowen
RR 1
Acton
Fas
Meade Sale
Mio Bower
How Halton Voted In Wednesday's Provincial Election
Unofficial Halton results show municipal totals as reported today by Kerr of Oakville Halton Returning Officer. Figures reflect counts available until ballot boxes are opened and checked on October 9.
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Halton
Fain
Mo EB. Kerr
Oakville
Franciscan Friar Leads Mission at St Joseph’s Church
A Franciscan friar conducts a spiritual revival at St Joseph’s Church. The schedule lists multiple Masses and services throughout the week with emphasis on devotion and public attendance.
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St. Joseph's
Ste Josephs Church
Res Cron Bathern
Miike
Beary
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