Island confrontation

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Island confrontation

Date29 July 1980

Names

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Island confrontation: York County Acting Sheriff Joseph Bremner; with his back to the camera; brought 252 letters of notice on eviction to the Island community yesterday. Confronted by about 300 residents; he discussed the situation with Elizabeth Amer of the residents' association and agreed to hold off serving them for another 24 hours. They gained another week in court today.

Subject

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:Toronto Islands

Province or state:Ontario

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Photographs

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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_0113958F

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