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Taking the cake

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Taking the cake

Date7/17/1979

Names

Harris, Gus (subject)

Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Taking the cake: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris takes a deep breath for the single candle on his birthday cake, presented to him?with a winter coat?at a surprise party yesterday by the Public Utilities Commission. Harris is actually 71.

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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_0053335F

Country:Canada

Province or state:Ontario

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