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Thriving on hard work, Harry Webber, 91, may be world's oldest waiter
Thriving on hard work, Harry Webber, 91, may be world's oldest waiter

Thriving on hard work, Harry Webber, 91, may be world's oldest waiter

Date10/10/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Thriving on hard work; Harry Webber; 91; may be world's oldest waiter. He retired 11 years ago - for three months - but was invited back.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0024761F
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