North Norfolk War Recruiting Boost Follows Empire Spirit
In two months recruiting surges in North Norfolk with about 250 men joining the colors before spring. Around MacGregor nearly 100 answered the King and Country call, while others remain ready to enlist. The piece praises Canadian patriotism and urges government to avoid conscription, noting local pride in enlistments and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
MacGregor
Canada
J. R. Johms
Oime
Cai
Council Meeting Grants and Legal Action Ordinance
A council meeting with full attendance approved actions. The solicitor is to sue N Cypress for $147.50 and interest over water damage to a road south of 30-12-12. A grant of $500 to the Agricultural Society was approved. Cairns spoke for MacGregor Publicity & Development League seeking a small grant. Publicity League communication noted with a copy of a letter from C.N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Cypress
Robinson — Thorn
W. B. Gilroy
Cairns
Agricultural Society
Byers
Henry
Counal
The
MacGregor Publicity & Development League
MacGregor Council Discusses Roads and Appointments
Council debated opening a southern road to ease southbound traffic and instructed the Clerk to contact the C N R. The Reeve announced the resignation of the MacGregor ratepayers committee and a new meeting will elect a replacement. Applications were invited for the assessor role and land tax lists were to be prepared. Reeve warned against highway obstructions. The Byers-Annison motion to pay the assessor was set, weed inspector salary at 400, with 80 for roll rework. Weed inspector candidates were reviewed and McGregor was appointed. Accounts were approved and the meeting adjourned to April 26 in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resendate
Henry
C.N.R
MacGregor
Lets
Annison
R. Stirling
Auison—Byers
Henry — Byers
Wm. McGregor
Counci
Austin
Seeding Time Urged as Farmers Prepare for Planting
Farmers are urged to ready tools and equipment and clean seed now ahead of the upcoming seeding season. The advice stresses timely preparation to ensure a smooth start and avoid delays once time comes for planting.
Patriot ic Sale in Macgregor for April Charity
A patriotic sale will be hosted in Macgregor in April to raise funds directed by a benefactor. Donors can contribute any items and specify benevolence preferences. A full list of articles will be published once the sale date is set. Contributions may be received via William Cairn.
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Macgregor
Thonator
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