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A road, closed for sewer construction, that crosses the grounds of Scarborough Golf Club was the scene of the murder early yesterday of Gordon Stoddar(...)
A road, closed for sewer construction, that crosses the grounds of Scarborough Golf Club was the scene of the murder early yesterday of Gordon Stoddar(...)

A road, closed for sewer construction, that crosses the grounds of Scarborough Golf Club was the scene of the murder early yesterday of Gordon Stoddar(...)

Date3/16/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: A road; closed for sewer construction; that crosses the grounds of Scarborough Golf Club was the scene of the murder early yesterday of Gordon Stoddart; 40; who drove a cab on weekends to give his young family a better life. His cab; with his body beside it; was found next to the small bridge that crosses Highland Creek.
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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_0121130F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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