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Happy Smiles are worn by Norair Kassabian and his daughter, Nora, 11, at launching of 45-foot cement hull ketch they worked on together
Happy Smiles are worn by Norair Kassabian and his daughter, Nora, 11, at launching of 45-foot cement hull ketch they worked on together

Happy Smiles are worn by Norair Kassabian and his daughter, Nora, 11, at launching of 45-foot cement hull ketch they worked on together

Date10/30/1975
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0128858F
Norair Kassabian sits on deck. His job: To guard four $5 million ships over the winter
Norair Kassabian sits on deck. His job: To guard four $5 million ships over the winter
1/1/1973
A dream come true for former Scarborough insurance man Frederick Carlisle is his three-hulled Caravel II. He bought it 5 years ago for $25,000 and has cruised more than 20,000 miles with his daughters Nora, 11 (left) and Mary, 13, (right) and his wife. During the five-year getaway on the world's oceans the girls managed to pick up six years' credits on their correspondence courses. The Carlisles are thinking of crossing the Atlantic Ocean a second time next year.
A dream come true for former Scarborough insurance man Frederick Carlisle is his three-hulled Caravel II. He bought it 5 years ago for $25,000 and has cruised more than 20,000 miles with his daughters Nora, 11 (left) and Mary, 13, (right) and his wife. During the five-year getaway on the world's oceans the girls managed to pick up six years' credits on their correspondence courses. The Carlisles are thinking of crossing the Atlantic Ocean a second time next year.
9/3/1970
Launching his sailing season, Robert Beattie vigorously polishes the hull of his sailboat at Port Credit as he readies it for the water. In the Metro area, there'll be some boats out on Sunday, with light winds and a high of 60.
Launching his sailing season, Robert Beattie vigorously polishes the hull of his sailboat at Port Credit as he readies it for the water. In the Metro area, there'll be some boats out on Sunday, with light winds and a high of 60.
4/9/1971
Stringing a figure: Professor Ken McCuaig (middle) and other members of the Applewood String Band watch as his daughters, Peggy (left), 11, and Lisa, 13, create a complicated figure using two string loops together
Stringing a figure: Professor Ken McCuaig (middle) and other members of the Applewood String Band watch as his daughters, Peggy (left), 11, and Lisa, 13, create a complicated figure using two string loops together
7/4/1976
Now, They're looking forward to Christmas with happy smiles, as family of General Morotrs worker Tom Simmons decorates Christmas tree
Now, They're looking forward to Christmas with happy smiles, as family of General Morotrs worker Tom Simmons decorates Christmas tree
12/16/1970
Modern Viking. Tage Nielsen, 65 will sail ketch around world
Modern Viking. Tage Nielsen, 65 will sail ketch around world
4/27/1982
Darrell day, 29, trained to be a mechanical engineer but is happy with his new career as proprietor of this paint store on Parliament St. He enjoys being his own boss and may renovate the old building in the future. Day is fond of variety-he has worked as an extra in films, renovated houses, sold heating equipment.
Darrell day, 29, trained to be a mechanical engineer but is happy with his new career as proprietor of this paint store on Parliament St. He enjoys being his own boss and may renovate the old building in the future. Day is fond of variety-he has worked as an extra in films, renovated houses, sold heating equipment.
1/21/1974
Poles reunited in Canada, Stephen Przybyiski greets his wife Wiesia with a kiss while his son Marcin smiles happily during ar tion reunion at Toronto International Airport last night
Poles reunited in Canada, Stephen Przybyiski greets his wife Wiesia with a kiss while his son Marcin smiles happily during ar tion reunion at Toronto International Airport last night
12/10/1983
Helping hand: Gail Ivison, right, and her son Thom, beside her, presented a cheque for $18,500 to Jack Riley, 17, yesterday at Toronto Western Hospital, bringing smiles to the faces of Jack's mother, Delores, left, and his sister Adele
Helping hand: Gail Ivison, right, and her son Thom, beside her, presented a cheque for $18,500 to Jack Riley, 17, yesterday at Toronto Western Hospital, bringing smiles to the faces of Jack's mother, Delores, left, and his sister Adele
3/7/1987
New citizen, Ethiopian-born Abdullahi Harun and his wife Zebida are all smiles as they pose with a Canadian flag as he prepares to become Canadian citizen during a mass ceremony last night at Queen's Park
New citizen, Ethiopian-born Abdullahi Harun and his wife Zebida are all smiles as they pose with a Canadian flag as he prepares to become Canadian citizen during a mass ceremony last night at Queen's Park
11/3/1992
Saved in time: Steve Navratil smiles at a get-well card in his room at St
Saved in time: Steve Navratil smiles at a get-well card in his room at St
10/20/1987
Bill Bulucon owner of Le Coq D' Or Tavern wears a battle suede suit in brown and gold with authentic camouflage look worn by GIs in the South Pacific during World War II. The outfit from Vic Kerman Gentlemen's Quarters, has a short jacket with bellows patch pockets, flared pants. Accessories pull the look together.
Bill Bulucon owner of Le Coq D' Or Tavern wears a battle suede suit in brown and gold with authentic camouflage look worn by GIs in the South Pacific during World War II. The outfit from Vic Kerman Gentlemen's Quarters, has a short jacket with bellows patch pockets, flared pants. Accessories pull the look together.
4/5/1972