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A builder's pride: Alex Dyce takes only two or three months to build a house - a dollhouse, that is. Retirement from the Metro Police force will give him more time to devote to his hobby.
A builder's pride: Alex Dyce takes only two or three months to build a house - a dollhouse, that is. Retirement from the Metro Police force will give him more time to devote to his hobby.

A builder's pride: Alex Dyce takes only two or three months to build a house - a dollhouse, that is. Retirement from the Metro Police force will give him more time to devote to his hobby.

Date6/13/1980
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0126931F
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Beaty, Keith
4/11/1983
Winners: John Sandusky (left) was named builder of the year last week by Canadian builders, Andy Brethour (centre) was named non-builder of the year, and David Stupart was selected as executive officer of the year.
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Goode, Jeff
7/1/1982
Happy and active: Bill Roedde, 60, has had more time to enjoy his favorite hobbies - cycling and reading - after taking an early retirement.
Happy and active: Bill Roedde, 60, has had more time to enjoy his favorite hobbies - cycling and reading - after taking an early retirement.
Bull, Ron
5/28/1985
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Bull, Ron
5/5/1976
Benny marotta with Nick Falvo Home builders
Benny marotta with Nick Falvo Home builders
Toronto Star (Firm)
8/24/1993
Eric Cmapbell-Smith, executive vice-president of the Toronto Home Builders Association, wears 2-button, single-breasted navy hopsacking blazer. Detailing included patch flap pockets, tack pleats and half belt in back.
Eric Cmapbell-Smith, executive vice-president of the Toronto Home Builders Association, wears 2-button, single-breasted navy hopsacking blazer. Detailing included patch flap pockets, tack pleats and half belt in back.
Geo, Mario
3/27/1972
Frank Hearley: Former president of home builders group was squeezed out of the market by the housing slump.
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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
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Myer Godfrey, chairman of the Toronto Home Builders' Association (THBA) government liasion committee and the vice-president of Yorkwood Homes, believes proposed safety provisions may give new-home buyers a false - and expensive - sense of security
Myer Godfrey, chairman of the Toronto Home Builders' Association (THBA) government liasion committee and the vice-president of Yorkwood Homes, believes proposed safety provisions may give new-home buyers a false - and expensive - sense of security
Stuparyk, Michael
1/15/1990
Long-time hobby: Harold Middleton, who has wielded wrench and torch to build many street rods, leans on his latest - a '47 Ford coupe, nicknamed Rock 'n' Roll Flathead
Long-time hobby: Harold Middleton, who has wielded wrench and torch to build many street rods, leans on his latest - a '47 Ford coupe, nicknamed Rock 'n' Roll Flathead
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We can't build enough boats: Despite sluggish sales by competitors, boat-builder George Oliver is selling everything he can produce and has turned down business he can't handle
We can't build enough boats: Despite sluggish sales by competitors, boat-builder George Oliver is selling everything he can produce and has turned down business he can't handle
Slaughter, Mike
7/4/1980
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Champaigne Tour: Builder Rinke Duiker goes a long way to show his prospective customers how luxurious the homes he builds are.
Brennan, Pat
5/16/1989
Jack and Beth Eckhardt with one of their dollhouse creations: A log chalet that sells for $250.
Jack and Beth Eckhardt with one of their dollhouse creations: A log chalet that sells for $250.
Bull, Ron
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