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Gem Thief, shown with owner Willie Morrisey, although not one of six horses specifically named, is involved in appeal before the Supreme Court of Cana(...)
Gem Thief, shown with owner Willie Morrisey, although not one of six horses specifically named, is involved in appeal before the Supreme Court of Cana(...)

Gem Thief, shown with owner Willie Morrisey, although not one of six horses specifically named, is involved in appeal before the Supreme Court of Cana(...)

Date10/22/1959
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Original Toronto Star caption: Gem Thief, shown with owner Willie Morrisey, although not one of six horses specifically named, is involved in appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada. Mr. Morrisey contends that the Ontario racing commission overstepped its powers in ordering him to change the names of the six racehorses.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0069573F
New mayor for Uxbridge. The four-way race for the mayor's chair in Uxbridge was won last night by pharmacist Gord Davie, 40, in his first try for political office. Watching the election returns in his living-room he is flanked by campaign workers Bev Fellows (left) and Mary Lettau. Although he didn't campaign specifically on the issue. Davie was regarded by many citizens as an anti-penitentiary candidate. Major issue was proposed to build a $13 million prison reception centre in the township.
New mayor for Uxbridge. The four-way race for the mayor's chair in Uxbridge was won last night by pharmacist Gord Davie, 40, in his first try for political office. Watching the election returns in his living-room he is flanked by campaign workers Bev Fellows (left) and Mary Lettau. Although he didn't campaign specifically on the issue. Davie was regarded by many citizens as an anti-penitentiary candidate. Major issue was proposed to build a $13 million prison reception centre in the township.
12/6/1976
A gem of a show. The newest jewelry store, Royal de Versallies, opens on Bloor St. W. today with the largest diamond collection ever exhibited in Cana(...)
A gem of a show. The newest jewelry store, Royal de Versallies, opens on Bloor St. W. today with the largest diamond collection ever exhibited in Cana(...)
11/7/1991
Ontario court of appeal expanded, The Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Ontario yesterday was increased from 10 to 14 members and 2 new members (...)
Ontario court of appeal expanded, The Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Ontario yesterday was increased from 10 to 14 members and 2 new members (...)
1/31/1975
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8/31/1977
Eugene Ewaschuk: Appeal court found Ontario Supreme Court justice made errors during trial.
Eugene Ewaschuk: Appeal court found Ontario Supreme Court justice made errors during trial.
8/30/1983
Judge Howland. It's an honor. Mr. Justice William Howland of the Ontario Court of Appeal has been appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario
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11/4/1977
Wright was owner of one of the Dominion's finest racehorse breeding farms and is seen here at Barrie home with some of his horses. A prominent Canadia(...)
Wright was owner of one of the Dominion's finest racehorse breeding farms and is seen here at Barrie home with some of his horses. A prominent Canadia(...)
10/15/1936
Must eat: Active equestrian and diabetic Jack Murdock, 62, of Uxbridge is shown eating a regularly scheduled meal during a ride on one of his horses
Must eat: Active equestrian and diabetic Jack Murdock, 62, of Uxbridge is shown eating a regularly scheduled meal during a ride on one of his horses
7/11/1988
Any day now lawyer Harry Kopyto will hear the Supreme Court's decision on contempt appeal
Any day now lawyer Harry Kopyto will hear the Supreme Court's decision on contempt appeal
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Dog is a horse's best friend, too, To be able to give Tennessee the horse a friendly greeting, a black Labrador retriever named Sam stands on his hind(...)
Dog is a horse's best friend, too, To be able to give Tennessee the horse a friendly greeting, a black Labrador retriever named Sam stands on his hind(...)
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Horse and trainer are champs. Trainer Harry Poulton was honored recently as Horseman of the Year for training horses such as Stargaze Hanover, named A(...)
Horse and trainer are champs. Trainer Harry Poulton was honored recently as Horseman of the Year for training horses such as Stargaze Hanover, named A(...)
4/3/1989
Unbridled enjoyment: William Clark, 90, who makes intricate leather harnesses for ceramic horses as a hobby, poses with his pride and joy -- a six-horse team complete with wagon
Unbridled enjoyment: William Clark, 90, who makes intricate leather harnesses for ceramic horses as a hobby, poses with his pride and joy -- a six-horse team complete with wagon
3/3/1988