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THE OSHAWA DAILY REFORMER, THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1926 "A City of Which Every Canadian Should be Proud I) cana the past few years Oshawa has forged to the front as one-of Canada's leading industrial centres, Millions of dollars have been inves- ted in the plants and equipment of local industries which employ over 5,000 people, and have an annual pay roil of $6,222,000. No town in Canada has made such rapid and substantial progress dur ng recent years. Naturally this rapid growth has entailed enormous expenditures and commitments on the part of the City of Oshawa. The City's net debt is over $3,300,000. Against this there are of course, large invest ments in permanent improvements totalling in cost to the municipality over $6,000,000. Population 20,000 tion of 16, 941, in addition to which An urban population surrounding the city groper Streets and Sidewalks Oshawa has twenty4wo miles of first class pave. ment which cost $1,325,000, and sixty-five miles of per- manent concrete sidewalks which cost $250,000, Waterworks and Sewers io 1908 Move. ch Stil ion de 19 the fue vb Big Investment in ' Housing Scheme Under the Provincial Government Housing Scheme, the City of Oshawa has invested over $850,000. This investment has assisted in the neighborhood of 250 thrifty workmen to purchase their own homes, Parks and Playgrounds Oshawa has three of the finest parks to be found anywhere. Lakeview Park of sixty-five acres is a beau- tiful picnic and recreation spot located on the shore of Lake Ontario. Alexandra Park is beautifully situated on the hill at the north end of the city, and has a mag- nificant race track, sports area and grandstand. In the centre of the city is the new Central Memorial Park in which is located a magnificent War Memorial--one of the in Canada--costing over $27,000, which amount was subscribed voluntarily by the people of Oshawa. In addition to the parks mentioned there are a number of smaller parks and playgrounds under the supervision of the City Parks Commission. A City of Homes Eighty per cent. of the people of Oshawa own their own homes The city has 4,200 houses, many of them brick. Nearly all are one family homes. There are no "slums." 1 J ogee, ® Railway Facilities In addition to being located on the main lines be- tween Toronto and Montreal of the Canadian National Railways and the Canadian Pacific Railway, Oshawa Bs particularly well served in the matter of shipping facili- ties by the Oshawa Railway, which is electrically op- erated and places cars on private sidings at every plant and warehouse in the city. This railway has in constant service five electric locomotives of the largest and most modern type. . An average of 200 freight cars are handled inbound and outbound every day. The com- pany also operates a local street car service. The Osh- awa motor industry alone contributes about $10,000 per day to Canadian railways for freight and express charges. In conjunction with other industrial plants lo- : cated in Oshawa, a total of $15,000 a day goes to the railway companies. This makes an enormous total of $4,500,000 a year, Board of Health The Oshawa Board of Health provides an unex- celled service as is evidenced by the remarkably low death rate, particularly among infants under one year. The local Board of Health under the Medical Officer of Health carries on a complete system of clinics, both medical and dental, and provides nurses and doctors for the service. Z Cm A Fair Estimate of the Amount Invested in Oshawa Buildings, Land and Public Services i 1s $35,000,000 This Splendid City is in Serious Danger of Being Forced Into Bankruptcy OSHAWA CITY COUNCIL R. D. PRESTON, MAYOR.