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'Big Daddy' back in the Saddle again

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'Big Daddy' back in the Saddle again

Date2/4/1965

Names

Darrell, Dick (photographer)

Gardiner, Fred Goldwin, 1895-1983 (subject)

Metropolitan Toronto Council (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: 'Big Daddy' back in the Saddle again. When Frederick Gardiner stepped down as Metro chairman; his main regret was that he would miss a chauffeur-driven car. He was back on wheels today whenhe began a new job as one of Toronto's hydro commissioners. The job pays $8;000 a year and incudes this car and chauffeur Robert Hibbert.

Subject

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0049214F

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Big Daddy buried

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Gardiner, Fred G - Groups 1962-1969

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Chauffeur Robert Hibbert

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2/1/1965