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Bringing home the peat, this lad with his dog and his donkey lives life at a pace that hasn't been seen in industrial Ontario for half a century. Whic(...)
Bringing home the peat, this lad with his dog and his donkey lives life at a pace that hasn't been seen in industrial Ontario for half a century. Whic(...)

Bringing home the peat, this lad with his dog and his donkey lives life at a pace that hasn't been seen in industrial Ontario for half a century. Whic(...)

Date7/5/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bringing home the peat; this lad with his dog and his donkey lives life at a pace that hasn't been seen in industrial Ontario for half a century. Which is one reason why rural Ireland is among the world's great places to visit for those who want a peaceful; relaxing holiday without hassles.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117606F
Bringing home the peat, this lad with his dog and his donkey lives life at a pace that hasn't been seen in industrial Ontario for half a century. Whic(...)
Bringing home the peat, this lad with his dog and his donkey lives life at a pace that hasn't been seen in industrial Ontario for half a century. Whic(...)
7/5/1975
They day's work done, a young Irish lad and his father head home by donkey cart along the winding coastal road of County Clare which borders the waters of Galway Bay
They day's work done, a young Irish lad and his father head home by donkey cart along the winding coastal road of County Clare which borders the waters of Galway Bay
6/10/1975
Their day's work done, a young Irish lad and his father head home by donkey cart along the winding coastal road of County Clare which borders the waters of Galway Bay
Their day's work done, a young Irish lad and his father head home by donkey cart along the winding coastal road of County Clare which borders the waters of Galway Bay
6/10/1975
Rick Swiech sifts through the remains of his shattered semi-detached Woodstock home while his father Joe holds flashlight. Woman at left is Sharon Breton, who lives in the other half of the house
Rick Swiech sifts through the remains of his shattered semi-detached Woodstock home while his father Joe holds flashlight. Woman at left is Sharon Breton, who lives in the other half of the house
8/7/1979
Campaigning by horse and buggy, Gordon Clarke, running for alderman in Scarborough's Ward 12, hands a pamphlet to his neighbor Aubrey Crowhurst, who owns the horse, My Lenny Boy, and the buggy, an antique built by the McLaughlin Carriage Works. Clarke lives in a century-old farmhouse off Meadow-vale Rd. West Hill. He's also using a mobile home in his campaign. Advance polling in city and boroughs will be tomorrow, next Thrusday and next Saturday.
Campaigning by horse and buggy, Gordon Clarke, running for alderman in Scarborough's Ward 12, hands a pamphlet to his neighbor Aubrey Crowhurst, who owns the horse, My Lenny Boy, and the buggy, an antique built by the McLaughlin Carriage Works. Clarke lives in a century-old farmhouse off Meadow-vale Rd. West Hill. He's also using a mobile home in his campaign. Advance polling in city and boroughs will be tomorrow, next Thrusday and next Saturday.
11/21/1974
Donkey and dog survive at home of Dragoljub Radovich from village of Sutonichi all other live stowe are killed under a walls, in this bosm
Donkey and dog survive at home of Dragoljub Radovich from village of Sutonichi all other live stowe are killed under a walls, in this bosm
4/21/1979
Dog's life: Peel police Constable Andy Maxwell puts his part-German shepherd partner, Rex, through his paces
Dog's life: Peel police Constable Andy Maxwell puts his part-German shepherd partner, Rex, through his paces
11/20/1991
Disappearing act: Henry Skritek and his pet lion, photographed before Scarborough's new bylaw banning exotic pets from residential areas, appear to have been separated. Neighboring Centennial Dr. residents had complained about the lion and it hasn't been seen for at least the last two weeks even though Skritek vowed to fight the bylaw and keep the lion.
Disappearing act: Henry Skritek and his pet lion, photographed before Scarborough's new bylaw banning exotic pets from residential areas, appear to have been separated. Neighboring Centennial Dr. residents had complained about the lion and it hasn't been seen for at least the last two weeks even though Skritek vowed to fight the bylaw and keep the lion.
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Darryl Zanuck (Left) Rewards Claude Jutra, Jutra won 8 of 12 awards but his film hasn't been seen in Quebec
Darryl Zanuck (Left) Rewards Claude Jutra, Jutra won 8 of 12 awards but his film hasn't been seen in Quebec
10/1/1971
Rick Gilmore, president of CNA Assurance, mugs it up with one of his two purebred collies, Shane. Gil more has signed an agreement with Bob Nutbeem, a New found lander, which will provide coverage on the lives of purebred dogs belonging to members of Nut
Rick Gilmore, president of CNA Assurance, mugs it up with one of his two purebred collies, Shane. Gil more has signed an agreement with Bob Nutbeem, a New found lander, which will provide coverage on the lives of purebred dogs belonging to members of Nut
4/4/1972
David wackerlin, 2 1/2, seen taking a tricycle ride with his mother, Marti wackerlink never lacks for adult company since he lives in a commune with h(...)
David wackerlin, 2 1/2, seen taking a tricycle ride with his mother, Marti wackerlink never lacks for adult company since he lives in a commune with h(...)
7/8/1973
Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
8/1/1973