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A NEW SEAT OF JUSTICE IS Judge Hall: Founder Of County 'New Era By JOHN GAULT filation of the Council Cham-| (Whitby Editor) Mf Joseph Gould is consider ed the 'father'? of "our Cour ty", then Judge Alex Hall mu: be considered the founder of "New Era' in the County 0 Ontario. When Premier John Robart bers. | "What is the matter with the public conscience?"' he asked. "Would you want your trial conducted under the circum- stances that exist in this court?"' His Honor then reminded the |County Courthouse and Admin- officially opens the new Count Courthouse at Rossland roa and Highway 12 tomorrow, th? substance of Judge Hall's ad- dress to a Petit Jury three years ago will be accomplished Newspaper files show years of off-handed condemnations of the County Courthouse at the corner of Centre, and Ontario streets, Whitby But Judge Hall, the first time in his County Court capacity, launched the first concentrated attack on the old building. UTTER INADEQUACY He told his first Grand 'Jury at the otitset of the sittings on June 5, 1961: "I suggést that you draw it/cases, to County Cotncil's attention) On June 14, Judge Hall sent once again the wttef inade-|hame 60 members of the Jury quacy for carrying on the ad-|Panel, and notified the press to ministration of justice." {be on hand for his statement There was only one room at|to- the petit jury. the 110-year-old Centre street] With two weeks to go in the complex suitable for conduct-jsessions, County Court was ing trials. On occasion a judgelabruptly ended. sitting without a jury was) 'At a cost of $1200 to the tax- forced to take his cases in the|payers,'"' His Honor said. County Council Chamber up-| He referred to the jury's at- stairs. tendance as a 'needless Judge Hall, in these summer|errand"' in light of what ensued, sittings of 1961, had a court) Mr. Justice McLennan, His docket which included 10 crim-|Honor vowed, would not suffer inal cases. Mt. Justice J. L. Mc-|the indignity of having to sit in Lennafi Was dtie to move in\the Council Chambers, even --------| without a jury. A further. embarrassment, he sitting for JUDGE A. ©. HALL judges were hearing his cases in County Court. Since he had just been elevated office of: Crown Attorney, could not preside, "The law cannot be properly administered," he charged he LCBO in Oshawa. was air-conditioned. On _ thd same day he had sweltered in the summer heat and poor ven- |June 12 with a docket of 65 added, was the fact that other from he He then made allusion to the It, he noted, | jurors that they were taxpayers and suggested they take that matter wp with their elected) representatives. | When the Grand Jury brought down its report on conditions in the County build- ings, they agreed explicitly with Judge Hall. ROOM TO SPARE | They recommended "immedi-| ate provisions for a new Court-| house." "There is insufficient accom-| modation for various depart- ments to fulfill their functions. The Sheriff's and Crown Attor- |ney's offices are entirely un- irelated to present day need and design." The first talks between the County Council and the City of Oshawa were begun the same week: Judge Hall presided over his |first Court Sept. 15 in his spaci- lous, aif-conditioned and acousti- jcally-perfect courtroom on Ross- jland road, | 'when Mr. Justice C. D. Stewart came in with the Fall |Assizes last week, both courts NEW COUNTY BUILDING THE OSHAWA TIMES, Tuesday, September 29, 1964 5 Ceremonies Tomorrow _. he terrazzo and tile already | bears the scuff-marks of usage. The match-stained the courtrooms have already been warmed by fiervous wit- nesses. The sterile walls have its halls. But tomorrow thé Ontario County Courthouse on Rossland road will have its heartbeat started, Ontario Premier John Robarts will officially open the building at a 2 p.m. ceremony. And tomorrow an old, weatherbeaten and scarred shell on Centre street will begin to decay. It became one of the semi-dead about three weeks ago, when, after 110 years, it was necessarily abandoned. Justice and administration offices moved to Rossland road over the weekend of Sept. 12. County Court Judge Alex C. Hall allowed an Oshawa gitl to become part of history by sen- tencing her there, after finding her guilty on Centre street. Ontario's County Council, de- he te a lack of carpeting, chairs and Other conveniences con- vened, justifiably self-satisfied, for the first time last week. The new building is a tribute |to foresight and understanding |of the County planners and to T. W. "Bill" Bedall, the archi- tect. BORN Robarts To Open New Courthouse Courts of Ontario, and His} Honor Judge Alex C. Hall of the! Ontario County Court. Mr. Robarts will be introduced by Hon, Dr. Matthew Dymond, | MLA for Ontario Riding and) Minister of Health. Following the Premier's dedication, he} will be thanked by Albert! Walker, MLA for Oshawa Rid-! ing, d Members of the Royal Cana-| oaticas dian Legion Branches through-| existing structure. This movi nat in Tedeucuie tes take | should minimize the costs of ee |expansion. plaques commemorating the) sn déad of the fitst end second| The construction is basically World Wars. a "three-box" affair. . ' ee bre-box is three | Following this, an inspection| 2% centre soutt Contractor R. J. Nicholls witl|f the building will be euper-| oes. three peger Agel present the key to architect T,|Vised- | pleted; and the fourth shelled, W. Beddall, who will, in turn, present it to County Warden ACTRESS WEDS leon eonecns or since Hat's Russell. Francis and Oshawa} HOLLYWOOD (AP)--Actress| offices and chambéts. It seats ge on pgm see esi ee Tippi Hedren was married Sun-|about 90 Lavage The bg is wi ollowed con- Jone which is béing used for gratulatory speeches by the a ae and agent, | cipreme Coutt, seats about 150. Honorable Mr. Justice G. A. . ae, &@ ceremony) There is some sipecifation that Gale, Chief Justice of the Su-|@ her home in Sherman Oaks,|the Magistrate's Courts maty premé.Court of Ontario, His|@ Hollywood suburb. It was the|move ifito the third ih the near Honor Judge Arthur Wilmott,|second marriage for both Miss|future. Following is the program for the official opening of the new istration Offices by Premier John Robarts tomorrow: The ceremony begins at 2 p.m., with music by the Ontario Regiment Band of Oshawa, This will be followed by the inspec- tion of the Honor Guard laid on by the Regiment. George Brooks, Chairman of! the County Council Property Committee will address the an- ticipated audience of 3,500. After this Monseigneur P. D. Dwyer of St. Gregory's Parish, Oshawa and Rev. S. B. Profitt of Beaver- ton will hold dedication serv- 10@s, and Administration, but also takes into account those needs which will arise in the future, floor is merely shelled in. As more personnel is hired mote space required, of | three-storey It not only provided for the); , limmediate ' needs of the Law| Much of the west wing second] i may be built into the) © tinetions. The Administration of} The Administration Offices Justice section, which includes|are paid for entirely by the all from the central block west,|County, is paid for jointly by the County] The ultimate cost of the build- and the City of Oshawa on aling including land and furni- ; ture is $1,350,000. SPECIAL ing is the main entrance fac- ing north. It consists of eight cement columns afid a huge wall of glass about | 150 feet tong. h In the west wing the Judge's, | FRONT END Ctown Attorney's, and Sheriff's } } Glace aes edattuse ata LIGNMENT those of the Clerk of the Coun- ty Surrogate and Supreme) Pati the On | ol Courts, and probati officers. Fireproof storage vauilts the basement level protect court | documents, some of which are over 100 years old. | The east wing howses the! offices of the Clerk-Treasurer, | Engineer, Assessor, the War- | den's office, County Health Unit | council lounge, juvenile court, | family court, committee rooms, | the Emergency Measures Ongan-| igation, a cafeteria, and work- 3 rooms. A barrister's lounge and law library ate under the court- rooms. population basis pat ss | i congeners MOST : CARS PHONE 668-3356 Be 728-9432 for Appointment | ATTERSLEY TIRE SERVICE | rae ny ag passage from] -- 2 Locations -- County Council's new home) OSHAWA WHITBY fs an annex off the east wing! 227 Toronto Ave. 401 Dundas supported by cement pillars, Opp. Cloverleaf Motel Street East The costs of the building) were broken down into two dis-| ca) Two elevators, as well as Appointment Notice Jules Rusonik, President and General Manager of Northside Chrysler ge | (Whitby) Ltd. is pleased to announce the official appointment of John H. Burrows as Parts Manager. John brings with him over 16 year's experience in Chrysler parts merchandising in the Area; catering particularly to the needs and expedition of service to the heavy truck trade. He attempts to carry @ full stock of original Chrysler replacement. parts to satisfy your needs and assure quickest possible service when it's needed. John is married, has a family; and has been @ resident of the Oshawa area for 31 years. He hopes he can be of service to Chrysler product JOHN H. BURROWS motorists for many years to come ih his new PARTS MANAGER capacity. "Be On the Safe Side . . . Deal with Northside" WHITBY'S BRIGHTEST SHOWPLACE NORTHSIDE CHRYSLER-DODGE (WHITBY) LTD. 918 BROCK ST. NORTH, WHITBY PHONE 668-3368 _ | Tae Chief Judge of the County'Hedren, 29, and Marshall, 37. The focal point of the build- were held. simultaneously. A jthind Courtroom sat idle, ready to be usde if necessary. pte Ehrenede ctr AAareere | They're Here ,,, New Fall Clothes to be toilored to your measure by | @ TIP TOP TAILORS @ House. of Hobberlin Abi.: USS MEN'S EEVE SHOP -129 Brock St, 5. PHONE 668-2091 Whitby || BROCK Evening WHITBY Last Complete Show Starts 8:20 Shows Start at 7 and 8:20 PAT BAKER Pat Baker Will Coach Jr. Dunnies By CLIFF GORDON Manager Ivan Davie of the Whitby Dunlop Jr. Hockey Club THREE AGAINST THE WILDERNESS WALT DISNEY the] , Journey 452 TECHNICOLOR® | ri 1 Outstanding Pietore of the Year SUPPORT YOUR HUMANE SOCIETY TAG DAY TH ra ©1963 Wa Orsney Productions fF LEM BY IS WEEK ! last night anhotinced the sighing of Pat Raker a& coach of the Whithy Dunlop Hockey team for the 1964-65 season Baker comes a8 no stranger to thesé paris, having recently taken part in the Mann Cup finals played here at the Whitby arena. during the past two weeks Baker played Jr. A hockey with the Hamilton. Cubs for three years and was a classy right winger. He coached minor hockey in Peterborough for two years and won the OMHA Mid- get title in one of his two sea- sons as coach. He also coached Jr. B for one season in the Lift lock. city Baker, at 25 years, brings plenty of experience with him, and from .what we can under- stand he is a real stickler for condition. It has proven to be a big asset to him as he won the best goal-tender award in Senior | Lacrosse in Eastern Canada the past three years, He played jun ior Lacrosse in Brampton, in) 1958, senior in Peterborough in 59-60 and has played the last four years -with the Brooklin) team, who won the league title) two years in @ row. | TOWNSHIP OF THE SECOND AND 1964 TAXES Is Due on or Before THURSDAY, OCTOBER Ist, 1964 These Taxes May Be Paid at THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE COLUMBUS, ONTARIO OR AT THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, 27 SIMCOE ST. NORTH, OSHAWA, ONTARIO Penalties Will Be Added To Unpaid Second Instalments After October 2nd, 1964 EAST WHITBY LAST INSTALMENT M.. Wm. GOLDIE, TAX COLLECTOR, ¥ at " é Whatever it is, one of a wide variety of Commerce loans Want to buy a really good camera? 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