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The days when she received the plaudits of the world, top, for her daring, record breaking flight from England to Australia
The days when she received the plaudits of the world, top, for her daring, record breaking flight from England to Australia

The days when she received the plaudits of the world, top, for her daring, record breaking flight from England to Australia

Date1/1/1937
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Original Toronto Star caption: The days when she received the plaudits of the world, top, for her daring, record breaking flight from England to Australia.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0069004F
Shuns the plaudits
Shuns the plaudits
9/29/1981
Spaceship Reception. Wittington Tower, the new St. Clair-Yonge headquarters of George Weston Ltd. is winning plaudits for architectural design and dec(...)
Spaceship Reception. Wittington Tower, the new St. Clair-Yonge headquarters of George Weston Ltd. is winning plaudits for architectural design and dec(...)
2/12/1976
Early days: Ellen Keatly was 8 when she posed with her brother George for this photograph, which was taken shortly before the two youngsters were sent to Canada from England
Early days: Ellen Keatly was 8 when she posed with her brother George for this photograph, which was taken shortly before the two youngsters were sent to Canada from England
1/29/1985
Daring doctor: Port Perry's Dr. Guntis Silins treats Merchant Roberts for sinus problems with acupuncture needes. Silins, bon in Sweden to Latvian parents, has taken his talents to China, Australia, South Africa and the Arctic. A skin diver, he also helped make a film called Free Dive about the efforts of severely handicapped young people.
Daring doctor: Port Perry's Dr. Guntis Silins treats Merchant Roberts for sinus problems with acupuncture needes. Silins, bon in Sweden to Latvian parents, has taken his talents to China, Australia, South Africa and the Arctic. A skin diver, he also helped make a film called Free Dive about the efforts of severely handicapped young people.
3/29/1982
Staying Cool: Kay Leigh Dobbin, 2 1/2, managed to keep her cool on a record-breaking 35C day in June with the help of a water fountain ? and a smile
Staying Cool: Kay Leigh Dobbin, 2 1/2, managed to keep her cool on a record-breaking 35C day in June with the help of a water fountain ? and a smile
6/14/1988
Daring act: Carla Pacheco, 9, with niece Paula, 3, on her back, was an inspiration for everybody in the way she saved her nephew Victor from a fire, says a fire official
Daring act: Carla Pacheco, 9, with niece Paula, 3, on her back, was an inspiration for everybody in the way she saved her nephew Victor from a fire, says a fire official
6/23/1986
Tucking it in: In his playing days, Zuger was known more for tucking in the ball and running with it rather than executing the extravagant, daring plays that lifted a crowd
Tucking it in: In his playing days, Zuger was known more for tucking in the ball and running with it rather than executing the extravagant, daring plays that lifted a crowd
11/5/1966
Cindy helps to open games. Just back from her record-breaking swim of the English Channel, Cindy Nicholas helps Scarborough Mayor Paul Cosgrove light (...)
Cindy helps to open games. Just back from her record-breaking swim of the English Channel, Cindy Nicholas helps Scarborough Mayor Paul Cosgrove light (...)
8/7/1975
John W. Morrill, left, made his escape from Corregidor in a small boat and 31 days later reached Australia
John W. Morrill, left, made his escape from Corregidor in a small boat and 31 days later reached Australia
5/22/1943
Toronto Squash Club pro Heather McKay is a heavy favorite to retain her world's championship next month when she competes in England
Toronto Squash Club pro Heather McKay is a heavy favorite to retain her world's championship next month when she competes in England
2/14/1979
Bette Davis, LEFT, with her sister, Bobbie, in the prankish days when she begged to be taken to the movies, never dreaming that she would one day become a star
Bette Davis, LEFT, with her sister, Bobbie, in the prankish days when she begged to be taken to the movies, never dreaming that she would one day become a star
1/13/1934
August 7th. Edmonton. Frances Daley Thompson of England broke a world record for the number of points accumulated in the first day of the decathalon. (...)
August 7th. Edmonton. Frances Daley Thompson of England broke a world record for the number of points accumulated in the first day of the decathalon. (...)
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