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For the first time the gold chain of office of Metro chairman was worn when Fred Gardiner was sworn in yesterday
For the first time the gold chain of office of Metro chairman was worn when Fred Gardiner was sworn in yesterday

For the first time the gold chain of office of Metro chairman was worn when Fred Gardiner was sworn in yesterday

Date1/13/1960
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Original Toronto Star caption: For the first time the gold chain of office of Metro chairman was worn when Fred Gardiner was sworn in yesterday. He's been chairman since 1953. With him are Mayor Nathan Phillips and Controller Jean Newman
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0049175F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
Fred Gardiner, first Metro chairman, flashes famed oratorical form as he speaks to members of the Eaton Business Club at the Board of Trade building yesterday
Fred Gardiner, first Metro chairman, flashes famed oratorical form as he speaks to members of the Eaton Business Club at the Board of Trade building yesterday
11/30/1966
From Big Daddy to this. The chair Fred Gardiner used as first Metro chairman, now outside William Allen's in the new City Hall, has come down a notch (...)
From Big Daddy to this. The chair Fred Gardiner used as first Metro chairman, now outside William Allen's in the new City Hall, has come down a notch (...)
1/27/1966
Looking over Star report on Robarts findings, 82-year-old Fred Gardiner, Metro Toronto's first chairman, paid tribute to the former Ontario premier fo(...)
Looking over Star report on Robarts findings, 82-year-old Fred Gardiner, Metro Toronto's first chairman, paid tribute to the former Ontario premier fo(...)
7/4/1977
Former Metro chairman Fred G. Gardiner, shown beside presents Metro chairman William Allen, came to Metro council today asking Metro renew per bed grants for hospital construction
Former Metro chairman Fred G. Gardiner, shown beside presents Metro chairman William Allen, came to Metro council today asking Metro renew per bed grants for hospital construction
8/6/1968
Metro chairman Fred Gardiner. Determined to stamp out trafficking in licenses
Metro chairman Fred Gardiner. Determined to stamp out trafficking in licenses
12/7/1961
Fred Gardiner, former Metro Chairman, is recovering in Toronto General Hospital from surgery to relieve an arthritic hip condition. He is 76
Fred Gardiner, former Metro Chairman, is recovering in Toronto General Hospital from surgery to relieve an arthritic hip condition. He is 76
10/9/1969
The long wait. Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner has waited 30 days in vain for a reply to his appeal to the federal government for a loan to help build ea(...)
The long wait. Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner has waited 30 days in vain for a reply to his appeal to the federal government for a loan to help build ea(...)
3/10/1961
Big Daddy holds baby. Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner (holding Mary Ann) turns over keys to car, presented him by Downtown Business Men's Association to (...)
Big Daddy holds baby. Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner (holding Mary Ann) turns over keys to car, presented him by Downtown Business Men's Association to (...)
11/21/1961
Metro chairman Fred G. Gardiner does a little hop with Zena Cheevers. majorette who is leading the Toronto group in parade at various stops along the (...)
Metro chairman Fred G. Gardiner does a little hop with Zena Cheevers. majorette who is leading the Toronto group in parade at various stops along the (...)
11/21/1955
Former Metro chairman Fred Gardiner leaving City Hall council chamber on arm of Ann Tucker; chief guide; with Ald. Joseph Piccininni.
Former Metro chairman Fred Gardiner leaving City Hall council chamber on arm of Ann Tucker; chief guide; with Ald. Joseph Piccininni.
1/25/1966
Former Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner, his cane hanging on the lectern, appears before Board of Control to ask Toronto to accept $50,000 for city land v(...)
Former Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner, his cane hanging on the lectern, appears before Board of Control to ask Toronto to accept $50,000 for city land v(...)
5/27/1964
Fred Gardiner at first meeting of Toronto Hydro after he became commissioner with chairman John McMechar
Fred Gardiner at first meeting of Toronto Hydro after he became commissioner with chairman John McMechar
2/1/1965