Acton 30th March 1850

Continuation from Georgetown of the Toronto and Guelph Plank Road

At a meeting of the inhabitants of this village and neighbourhood, held on the 27th March inst., in Acton School House, to consider the propriety of continuing a Plank Road, from the terminus near Georgetown, to Crewson's Corner, thence to Guelph, -- it was unanimously agreed that Mr. Rufas Adams take the chair, and Mr. John Holgate act as Secretary.

It was moved by Rev. H. Denny, seconded by Wm. Barber, esq., and --

-Resolved -- That a company be now formed to construct the continuation of the Toronto Plank Road, say to Crewson's Corner, with a capital of two thousand pounds, in shares of five pounds each.

Moved by Jas. Young, esq., seconded by Mr. Robert Swan, and --

-Resolved -- That the name of said Company be known as -- "The Acton and Georgetown Road Company."

Moved by Rev. H. Denny, seconded by Mr. James Cameron, and --

-Resolved -- That the Secretary do not solicit subscriptions for Stock from the present meeting.

The result of which application was very satisfactory. It was then Resolved that five Directors be appointed.

Which resulted in the following gentlemen being chosen, by ballot:,-- Messrs, Rufus Adams, Alex Brown, Robert Swan, Hiram Denny, and R.L. Campbell: who appointed Mr. John Holgate as Secretary and Treasurer.

Moved by Mr. Denny, seconded by Mr. John Holt, and --

-Resolved- -- That the thanks of this meeting be given to Messrs Young, Barber and Kennedy as Directors of the Georgetown Road for their attendance and counsel on this occasion.

Moved by Mr. Denny, seconded by Jas. Young, esq., and

-Resolved -- That the proprietor of the following newspapers, be requested to insert a report of the proceedings of this meeting: Streetsville Review, Toronto Patriot, and Examiner, Guelph Herald and Advertiser.

The thanks of the meeting having been voted to the Chairman and Secretary the meeting separated.

Rufas Adams, Chairman
John Holgate, Secretary

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