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Scarborough clerk Jack Poots puts chain of office on Mayor Gus Harris at council's inaugural meeting last night
Scarborough clerk Jack Poots puts chain of office on Mayor Gus Harris at council's inaugural meeting last night

Scarborough clerk Jack Poots puts chain of office on Mayor Gus Harris at council's inaugural meeting last night

Date12/4/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Scarborough clerk Jack Poots puts chain of office on Mayor Gus Harris at council's inaugural meeting last night.
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0053355F
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