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Roberto Polanco. Travellers are bilked
Roberto Polanco. Travellers are bilked

Roberto Polanco. Travellers are bilked

Date2/27/1973
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0132219F
Bilked of their savings of $1,000 by men posing as bank inspectors, 80-year-old Mr. and Mrs. Alex Downie stand outside their home on Kenwood Ave., where they have lived 40 years, as they tell they were swindled. A man took away fifty $20 bills to check s
Bilked of their savings of $1,000 by men posing as bank inspectors, 80-year-old Mr. and Mrs. Alex Downie stand outside their home on Kenwood Ave., where they have lived 40 years, as they tell they were swindled. A man took away fifty $20 bills to check s
Barkley, Harold
9/24/1970
Sam Rosen and his wife, Dawn, are happy they took out travellers' medical insurance for trip
Sam Rosen and his wife, Dawn, are happy they took out travellers' medical insurance for trip
McConnell, Colin
2/12/1988
Show for seniors: Today's Seniors publisher George Coyle expects 7,500 people to attend Travel Show '91 for mature travellers.
Show for seniors: Today's Seniors publisher George Coyle expects 7,500 people to attend Travel Show '91 for mature travellers.
Gower, Patti
3/5/1991
Travelling salesman: Credit cards haven't hurt the prospects for travellers' cheques, says Sir John Cuckney, chairman of the Thomas Cook group. He told Canadian bankers yesterday the company has major plans for Canada, the second-biggest market in the world.
Travelling salesman: Credit cards haven't hurt the prospects for travellers' cheques, says Sir John Cuckney, chairman of the Thomas Cook group. He told Canadian bankers yesterday the company has major plans for Canada, the second-biggest market in the world.
Beaty, Keith
10/19/1981
World travellers: Danny Shay, president of Seniors Tour and Travel Services, discusses travel plans with Doris Eickmeier, 75, leader of the Leaside New Horizon Club and Friendship Club of Thorncliff Park
World travellers: Danny Shay, president of Seniors Tour and Travel Services, discusses travel plans with Doris Eickmeier, 75, leader of the Leaside New Horizon Club and Friendship Club of Thorncliff Park
Faught, Ken
2/1/1985
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
Lennon, Frank
9/18/1978
Bread with a plus: Roberto Martella, left, and Pasquale Zappia of Grano display some of their breads
Bread with a plus: Roberto Martella, left, and Pasquale Zappia of Grano display some of their breads
Slaughter, Mike
2/17/1988
Roberto Martella
Roberto Martella
Beaty, Keith
4/30/1998
Travel agent Leonardo Cianfarani with his family, left to right, daughter Gina, 23, son Roberto, 20, wife Maria, and son Marco, 22. Leonardo came to Canada 33 years ago and says: We are quite satisfied to be part of the Italian community of Toronto and we are very proud.
Travel agent Leonardo Cianfarani with his family, left to right, daughter Gina, 23, son Roberto, 20, wife Maria, and son Marco, 22. Leonardo came to Canada 33 years ago and says: We are quite satisfied to be part of the Italian community of Toronto and we are very proud.
Spremo, Boris
11/27/1985
By Kevin Donovan, Toronto Star, A legally blind man was brutally beaten as other passengers stood and watched after he stopped the assault of a female subway traveller.
By Kevin Donovan, Toronto Star, A legally blind man was brutally beaten as other passengers stood and watched after he stopped the assault of a female subway traveller.
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
11/26/1987
Jeff Richardson: Publisher of newsletter devoted to the mature traveller says his publication will concentrate on consumer issues and travel tips as well as available discounts
Jeff Richardson: Publisher of newsletter devoted to the mature traveller says his publication will concentrate on consumer issues and travel tips as well as available discounts
Toronto Star (Firm)
9/15/1986
Family business: Lee and Norman Citron, twin daughters Caryl and Joanne and staff member Richard Pritchard (the twins call him brother') all man the sales floor, buy, design and manufacture lines for the store.
Family business: Lee and Norman Citron, twin daughters Caryl and Joanne and staff member Richard Pritchard (the twins call him brother') all man the sales floor, buy, design and manufacture lines for the store.
Toronto Star (Firm)
5/18/1982