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Right timing: Alan Mackie of Penetanguishene shows a few of his hand-made clocks which have become popular throughout the world
Right timing: Alan Mackie of Penetanguishene shows a few of his hand-made clocks which have become popular throughout the world

Right timing: Alan Mackie of Penetanguishene shows a few of his hand-made clocks which have become popular throughout the world

Date12/7/1989
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130070F
Good timing: Wayne Beach, president of Aurelian Small Business Developers Ltd. feels timing was right in organizing his new company.
Good timing: Wayne Beach, president of Aurelian Small Business Developers Ltd. feels timing was right in organizing his new company.
8/24/1979
Krugerrand for the masses: Donald Mackay-Coghill, head of South Africa's International Gold Corporation, seller of the popular krugerand, shows the new, smaller version of the gold coin that is aimed at small investors for whom the original one-ouncer has become too expensive
Krugerrand for the masses: Donald Mackay-Coghill, head of South Africa's International Gold Corporation, seller of the popular krugerand, shows the new, smaller version of the gold coin that is aimed at small investors for whom the original one-ouncer has become too expensive
10/7/1980
The wax man: Willy Nelson shows how his hot wax application for picking up spilled oil can sop up oil sludge, held in his right hand, and turn it into a waxy misture, in his left hand, solving an environmental crisis
The wax man: Willy Nelson shows how his hot wax application for picking up spilled oil can sop up oil sludge, held in his right hand, and turn it into a waxy misture, in his left hand, solving an environmental crisis
5/11/1989
Ready for launch: Master model maker John Craig shows off his latest warship - a scale model of HMCS Toronto. The exnavy man provides scale models of ships for the defence department and will soon have a fleet of 13 ready for delivery. Craig says the real HMCS Toronto will be a 'Humdinger' which will make Canadians proud of their navy again.
Ready for launch: Master model maker John Craig shows off his latest warship - a scale model of HMCS Toronto. The exnavy man provides scale models of ships for the defence department and will soon have a fleet of 13 ready for delivery. Craig says the real HMCS Toronto will be a 'Humdinger' which will make Canadians proud of their navy again.
1/12/1986
Self-sufficient: Dennis Mackie demonstrates his new electric wheelchair for members of the Scarborough Glen Stewart IODE, who presented it: From left, Sue Harrison, Anne Lewis, Fran Robinson and Edna Jennison, with his fiancee, Lee Cunningham, Looking on
Self-sufficient: Dennis Mackie demonstrates his new electric wheelchair for members of the Scarborough Glen Stewart IODE, who presented it: From left, Sue Harrison, Anne Lewis, Fran Robinson and Edna Jennison, with his fiancee, Lee Cunningham, Looking on
1/8/1980
Yes, it's an import: John Mackie, chairman of the Automobile Importers of Canada and president of Jaguar Rover Triumph Canada, perches on his own Jaguar
Yes, it's an import: John Mackie, chairman of the Automobile Importers of Canada and president of Jaguar Rover Triumph Canada, perches on his own Jaguar
7/8/1980
Mild recession looks likely this yar, says Dr. Raymond Saulnier, an influential U.S. economist. The watch in his palm doesn't involve some strange piece of economic sysmbolism. He was merely timing his talk in Toronto today.
Mild recession looks likely this yar, says Dr. Raymond Saulnier, an influential U.S. economist. The watch in his palm doesn't involve some strange piece of economic sysmbolism. He was merely timing his talk in Toronto today.
5/1/1970
Alan Lamport kisses the hand of Mrs. W. K. Bednarczyk, while her husband, new Polish Consul on her left, watches. On her right, is Stefan Kwiatkowski, outgoing Consul. It's his last reception.
Alan Lamport kisses the hand of Mrs. W. K. Bednarczyk, while her husband, new Polish Consul on her left, watches. On her right, is Stefan Kwiatkowski, outgoing Consul. It's his last reception.
7/21/1964
Using his nose to operate radio microphone garage mechanic John Radmacher shows how he called for help after two men tied him hand and foot during robbery at taxi garage on George St
Using his nose to operate radio microphone garage mechanic John Radmacher shows how he called for help after two men tied him hand and foot during robbery at taxi garage on George St
6/17/1971
Lamp collector: Colonel Andrew Ritchie of Etobicoke who has made a study of lanterns, especially those used by the railways, shows one of his old signal lamps, a CNR switch marker
Lamp collector: Colonel Andrew Ritchie of Etobicoke who has made a study of lanterns, especially those used by the railways, shows one of his old signal lamps, a CNR switch marker
10/7/1986
Tribute to Toronto: Henry Balaban, of North York, shows his model of Queen's Park to 4-year-old Steven Makrinos at Fairview library. The model, made of plaster and sheet metal, is on display at the library until Nov. 15, when it will be donated to the Legislature.
Tribute to Toronto: Henry Balaban, of North York, shows his model of Queen's Park to 4-year-old Steven Makrinos at Fairview library. The model, made of plaster and sheet metal, is on display at the library until Nov. 15, when it will be donated to the Legislature.
10/5/1986
Overhead shot: Robert Stacey shows off posters of the Golden Horseshoe and the Ottawa area, made by his company from photos taken 705 kilometres (405 miles) up
Overhead shot: Robert Stacey shows off posters of the Golden Horseshoe and the Ottawa area, made by his company from photos taken 705 kilometres (405 miles) up
5/19/1988