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Brian Best, Injured in 1974
Brian Best, Injured in 1974

Brian Best, Injured in 1974

Date1/30/1974
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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_0125411F
Uncle Frank Dawson tends to one of his injured wildfowl at his 3 3/4-acre conservation area on Elmcrest Rd. The 83-year-old bachelor has been patching up injured birds for as long as anyone can remember. With a small creek running through the back, his property has become a haven for hundreds of waterfowl. He has lived in the same house for over 50 years and has raised a varietyof birds. But Dawson can't recall when people started to bring birds to him, he said.
Uncle Frank Dawson tends to one of his injured wildfowl at his 3 3/4-acre conservation area on Elmcrest Rd. The 83-year-old bachelor has been patching up injured birds for as long as anyone can remember. With a small creek running through the back, his property has become a haven for hundreds of waterfowl. He has lived in the same house for over 50 years and has raised a varietyof birds. But Dawson can't recall when people started to bring birds to him, he said.
9/1/1978
Vet and pet: Dr. Donald MacDonald warns pet owners against believing all those rumors about animals. Here he smiles at a stray six-week-old puppy, brought in with an injured eye and now in good shape again.
Vet and pet: Dr. Donald MacDonald warns pet owners against believing all those rumors about animals. Here he smiles at a stray six-week-old puppy, brought in with an injured eye and now in good shape again.
7/22/1983
Peter Steiner, the 14-year-old boy injured on a crosswalk by a car that killed the crossing guard, has visitors in his room East General Hospitals: John Thauberger, 14, a fellow pupil at St
Peter Steiner, the 14-year-old boy injured on a crosswalk by a car that killed the crossing guard, has visitors in his room East General Hospitals: John Thauberger, 14, a fellow pupil at St
3/8/1973
Yule present: Andrew Igneczi, centre, whose wife was injured in a an apartment fire, recives a cheque for $500 from Metro police Staff Sergeant Bill Paterson left,, and platoon A of the police radio operators
Yule present: Andrew Igneczi, centre, whose wife was injured in a an apartment fire, recives a cheque for $500 from Metro police Staff Sergeant Bill Paterson left,, and platoon A of the police radio operators
12/9/1990
Community leader: Dr. George Balkos was fatally injured on way to cottage.
Community leader: Dr. George Balkos was fatally injured on way to cottage.
9/29/1985
Gregory Myers: Injured nine years ago in a gym class, he's been awarded over $66,000.
Gregory Myers: Injured nine years ago in a gym class, he's been awarded over $66,000.
6/25/1981
Past and present: Maria Solms and her son Tom, above, before he was severely injured with hit by a car nearly three years ago
Past and present: Maria Solms and her son Tom, above, before he was severely injured with hit by a car nearly three years ago
4/1/1985
Harry Ralston is head of Rio Lumber, which expects to double the number of its building supply outlets by 1974
Harry Ralston is head of Rio Lumber, which expects to double the number of its building supply outlets by 1974
2/21/1973
Dan Shearer: The OHL rookie of the year with Hamilton in the 1974-75 season devotes his days now to helping the family business in Toronto
Dan Shearer: The OHL rookie of the year with Hamilton in the 1974-75 season devotes his days now to helping the family business in Toronto
2/26/1982
Ward 2. Angelo Tonelli: 65, 402 Pine St. Married with two children. Acclaimed. A member of Halton's separate school board for 24 years. A purchasing agent at E.C. Drury school in Milton, he was last challenged for his seat in 1974.
Ward 2. Angelo Tonelli: 65, 402 Pine St. Married with two children. Acclaimed. A member of Halton's separate school board for 24 years. A purchasing agent at E.C. Drury school in Milton, he was last challenged for his seat in 1974.
10/26/1982
Time-Honored test of kicking the tires is administered by GM Canada's John D. Baker. The pickup truck-a 4-whell-drive Cheyenne Super 20-stood up well to presidential punt. 1974-model GM vehicles were on display at Moss Park.
Time-Honored test of kicking the tires is administered by GM Canada's John D. Baker. The pickup truck-a 4-whell-drive Cheyenne Super 20-stood up well to presidential punt. 1974-model GM vehicles were on display at Moss Park.
9/7/1973
Futures trading in currencies and commodities has paid off handsomely for fomer Windsor high school teacher Jim Carroll, who parlayed $750 into more than $150,000. His new wealth, he says, means he might just play chess for a year in 1974. Here he is enjoying a game with wife Mary Pat. Worldwide shortages have made commodity futures a fertile area for speculation, Carroll points out.
Futures trading in currencies and commodities has paid off handsomely for fomer Windsor high school teacher Jim Carroll, who parlayed $750 into more than $150,000. His new wealth, he says, means he might just play chess for a year in 1974. Here he is enjoying a game with wife Mary Pat. Worldwide shortages have made commodity futures a fertile area for speculation, Carroll points out.
12/21/1973