12 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 12, 1930
Page
1
A patriotic verse urges boys to embrace hard work and integrity. It praises quiet courage, fighting for justice and fellow humans, and doing the best with clean hands and lofty aims. The piece emphasizes personal character over triumph in battle.
Milton residents note J J Wilson’s return home after six months. Attendees at John C Hill’s funeral in Acton include F P Pearen, O E Hill, Evra Hill, R E Gollins, W F P Dewar. Esquesing youth injury at Hydro post hole, Milton lacrosse veterans visit Brampton for M E Mitchell funeral. Richard N Moore of Toronto marks 57th birthday with friends.
A reflective piece recalls the 1908 Quebec celebration and Valcartier mobilization in 1914 16, praising the spirit of volunteers from Canada Britain and France and noting the era's music pageantry and the heavy focus on boots and equipment as critical to mobilization.
A notice states youths aged 16 to 18 seeking driver licenses must present a birth certificate signed by parents. In Guelph a motorist paid a fine for splashing pedestrians, while Rockwood residents condemn a home invasion involving meat theft from Miss Jean McPhail. Barrie grocers press to repeal 7 pm closing, Halton election costs total $956.23, Nelson Love buys Pewtress farm, Tra moves into Homnby manse April 1. Oakville harbor work funded with $43,500 including $30,500 for east pier and lighthouse protection and $13,000 for dredging. A minister delivers farewell sermons in Erin and Ospringe. Dominion Lust grants $5,000 per year to Judge J. W. Eliot, Milton, as superannuated.
Canadian National Engineers in Montreal unveil a new train lining plan using one radio set to serve two cars. The 12 new observation lounge cars will feature 22 headset jacks in compartments and 36 in lounges, with independent radio-gramophone outlets. This marks a pioneer install for radio on passenger trains.
Ottawa reports a House debate where King revived the gag rule to choke off discussion on vet erans pensions as legislators consider resolutions tied to disproof of pension claims. The exchange highlights closure like tactics amid attacks on the veteran welfare bill and related trade disruptions.
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