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East York's New Mascot, an English bulldog called Goliath, looks over East York's new 50th anniversary crest being held by Mayor Willis Blair. Holding(...)

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East York's New Mascot, an English bulldog called Goliath, looks over East York's new 50th anniversary crest being held by Mayor Willis Blair. Holding(...)

Date2/12/1974

Names

Blair, Willis (subject)

Dutton, Don (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: East York's New Mascot, an English bulldog called Goliath, looks over East York's new 50th anniversary crest being held by Mayor Willis Blair. Holding Goliath is Eleanor Paul, co-ordinating secretary for the celebrations. John Diefenbaker will be among thousands of former residents expected to take part.

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Politics and government

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Photographs

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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_0033098F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Province or state:Ontario

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