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Associated with the civil service, though having autonomy of its own, is the National Research Council, where work of great value to Canada is done. T(...)
Associated with the civil service, though having autonomy of its own, is the National Research Council, where work of great value to Canada is done. T(...)

Associated with the civil service, though having autonomy of its own, is the National Research Council, where work of great value to Canada is done. T(...)

Date5/18/1940
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Original Toronto Star caption: Associated with the civil service; though having autonomy of its own; is the National Research Council; where work of great value to Canada is done. The photo; right; shows a giant wind tunnel; used for testing airplane design.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0107362F
In a rare bit of scientific detective work, phyicists at Ontario Research Foundation in Sheridan Park proved Canada's 1855 black 12-penny stamp was used in a mailing from Hamilton to England in 1855, boosting its value from about $3,000 to anywhere from $25,000 to $40,000 for owner, a British collector. Principal scientist in applied physics, Eric Chatfield shows enlargement of letter.
In a rare bit of scientific detective work, phyicists at Ontario Research Foundation in Sheridan Park proved Canada's 1855 black 12-penny stamp was used in a mailing from Hamilton to England in 1855, boosting its value from about $3,000 to anywhere from $25,000 to $40,000 for owner, a British collector. Principal scientist in applied physics, Eric Chatfield shows enlargement of letter.
8/23/1978
Workers of Canadaïs National Research Council $20,000,000 atomic energy plant at Chalk River, Ontario, Canada, walk to their jobs at the plant where new avenues in the realm of physical, chemical and biological research have been opened.
Workers of Canadaïs National Research Council $20,000,000 atomic energy plant at Chalk River, Ontario, Canada, walk to their jobs at the plant where new avenues in the realm of physical, chemical and biological research have been opened.
1948-01
Gamble pays off: Bill Fritz, president of Associated National Couriers, gambled his savings to set up a national network of independent couriers to challenge the post office and large U.S. courier services with a promise of on time delivery.
Gamble pays off: Bill Fritz, president of Associated National Couriers, gambled his savings to set up a national network of independent couriers to challenge the post office and large U.S. courier services with a promise of on time delivery.
10/23/1986
Yea. To Principal John Plumpton of Jane Junior High School in North York for trying to get more students to read books. Twice a week staff and students are given 50 minutes of the day just to read - anything they like. Some of them may discover that reading is a joy, even though it's a little more work than watching a TV scree. It's a nice idea.
Yea. To Principal John Plumpton of Jane Junior High School in North York for trying to get more students to read books. Twice a week staff and students are given 50 minutes of the day just to read - anything they like. Some of them may discover that reading is a joy, even though it's a little more work than watching a TV scree. It's a nice idea.
11/11/1977
Out in the Suburbs, the National Parole Service takes its work to its customers, many of whom are white-collar criminals. Here parole officer Ray Belcourt and assistant district supervisor Yvonne Mason check files in North York.
Out in the Suburbs, the National Parole Service takes its work to its customers, many of whom are white-collar criminals. Here parole officer Ray Belcourt and assistant district supervisor Yvonne Mason check files in North York.
4/22/1976
First big test: Though his team looked great in two exhibition games, it's the moment of truth tonight for Argos coach Don Matthews against the Eskimos at the SkyDome
First big test: Though his team looked great in two exhibition games, it's the moment of truth tonight for Argos coach Don Matthews against the Eskimos at the SkyDome
7/13/1990
Metro's first is a long one, Metro Council had its first meeting in the new City Hall last night, but it was just like old times. Members spent six hours trying to get their business done
Metro's first is a long one, Metro Council had its first meeting in the new City Hall last night, but it was just like old times. Members spent six hours trying to get their business done
9/22/1965
It's great to be back, says auto mechanic David Lumsden, 27, who has returned to work at a service station on Eglinton Ave
It's great to be back, says auto mechanic David Lumsden, 27, who has returned to work at a service station on Eglinton Ave
11/29/1968
Operating a back-hoe is easy, says Margaret Scrivener, minister of government services, who shows Premier William Davis how it's done during ground-br(...)
Operating a back-hoe is easy, says Margaret Scrivener, minister of government services, who shows Premier William Davis how it's done during ground-br(...)
6/30/1976
John Gordon Inglis, general manager of operations for TTC, stands in front of one of the streetcars he has made provide such good service that experts from many cities come to see how it's done
John Gordon Inglis, general manager of operations for TTC, stands in front of one of the streetcars he has made provide such good service that experts from many cities come to see how it's done
6/14/1968
Caught up in his work. It looks as though a Toronto mechanic got into a tight squeeze under the hood. Actually, it's just a dummy set up by Bill Beits(...)
Caught up in his work. It looks as though a Toronto mechanic got into a tight squeeze under the hood. Actually, it's just a dummy set up by Bill Beits(...)
9/13/1989
Soaking up sunshine on the deck of a cruise ship is great if it's done properly - time your tanning and don't try to rush things
Soaking up sunshine on the deck of a cruise ship is great if it's done properly - time your tanning and don't try to rush things
9/29/1975