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Retired rural mailman Hugh Strong leans on one of the 200 mailboxes along his old route southeast of Port Perry
Retired rural mailman Hugh Strong leans on one of the 200 mailboxes along his old route southeast of Port Perry

Retired rural mailman Hugh Strong leans on one of the 200 mailboxes along his old route southeast of Port Perry

Date7/19/1978
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0134490F
Working on compromise: Resident James Douglas says volunteers would help run a new retail postal outlet that could replace the village's post office, closed last month in favor of super mailboxes.
Working on compromise: Resident James Douglas says volunteers would help run a new retail postal outlet that could replace the village's post office, closed last month in favor of super mailboxes.
9/3/1992
Mailboxes causing super problems, Postman George Lumb delivers mail to this row of green Canada Post mailboxes on Westney Rd. in Ajax, which will even(...)
Mailboxes causing super problems, Postman George Lumb delivers mail to this row of green Canada Post mailboxes on Westney Rd. in Ajax, which will even(...)
3/16/1988
Despondent over loss: Diamon importer Charles Laiman leans against his Cadillac yesterday as he tells police how his briefcase full of gems was stolen when he put it down to pick up a $2 bill
Despondent over loss: Diamon importer Charles Laiman leans against his Cadillac yesterday as he tells police how his briefcase full of gems was stolen when he put it down to pick up a $2 bill
7/25/1990
Some of my best friends are Catholic, says Wilfred Gillis, a member of Cavan Township council, as he leans on tractor on his Cavan Township farm. But Gillis is among councillors who voted unanimously not to rezone a farm property, preventing group of Ro
Some of my best friends are Catholic, says Wilfred Gillis, a member of Cavan Township council, as he leans on tractor on his Cavan Township farm. But Gillis is among councillors who voted unanimously not to rezone a farm property, preventing group of Ro
10/5/1977
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
3/14/1988
In contrast: Designer Jack McDonnell, above, leans on a traditional wing chair and Nicolas Sum Stands by the shoji screen in his sitting room.
In contrast: Designer Jack McDonnell, above, leans on a traditional wing chair and Nicolas Sum Stands by the shoji screen in his sitting room.
1/18/1990
Ticket fight: Law student Robert Cooper leans on a parking meter outside old city hall courts yesterday where he successfully fought against Toronto's sliding parking fine system.
Ticket fight: Law student Robert Cooper leans on a parking meter outside old city hall courts yesterday where he successfully fought against Toronto's sliding parking fine system.
1/26/1988
Widely unpopular: The Toronto Home Builders' Association will co-ordinate protests by new home buyers against the introduction of the unpopular group mailboxes in new subdivisions
Widely unpopular: The Toronto Home Builders' Association will co-ordinate protests by new home buyers against the introduction of the unpopular group mailboxes in new subdivisions
11/28/1986
Supporting the mail strike, This letter carriers' union is issuing cards that supporters can hang on their mailboxes, to turn away letters delivered b(...)
Supporting the mail strike, This letter carriers' union is issuing cards that supporters can hang on their mailboxes, to turn away letters delivered b(...)
6/16/1987
Walter Beath has traded in his chain of office and gavel for the rural life on his 200-acre beef farm in Oshawa.
Walter Beath has traded in his chain of office and gavel for the rural life on his 200-acre beef farm in Oshawa.
3/24/1981
Lining up: Owner James Hal leans on the tiger while Christopher Desjardins tries to sink a shot at the Tropi-Golf Indoor course that James opened last year at a plaza in Thornhill
Lining up: Owner James Hal leans on the tiger while Christopher Desjardins tries to sink a shot at the Tropi-Golf Indoor course that James opened last year at a plaza in Thornhill
9/12/1991
Stepping into future: Nissan Canada president Roy Hoshino leans on the company's new Pulsar model with a removable rear deck, which will sell for a minimum of $13,887
Stepping into future: Nissan Canada president Roy Hoshino leans on the company's new Pulsar model with a removable rear deck, which will sell for a minimum of $13,887
7/26/1986