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Gave his all: Alex Norrington, 82 (inset), has vivid - and amusing - memories of his days with Courcelette comunity fire brigade
Gave his all: Alex Norrington, 82 (inset), has vivid - and amusing - memories of his days with Courcelette comunity fire brigade

Gave his all: Alex Norrington, 82 (inset), has vivid - and amusing - memories of his days with Courcelette comunity fire brigade

Date5/26/1983
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0131597F
Vivid memories: Harold Murray, 87, has seen the world evolve during the 75 years since he went around Kettleby as a boy and lit the gas lamps every evening
Vivid memories: Harold Murray, 87, has seen the world evolve during the 75 years since he went around Kettleby as a boy and lit the gas lamps every evening
1/21/1982
Vivid memories are stirred by these World War I steel helmets, on the left a Canadian tin hat and on the right a German sniper's helmet. L. W. Currell, a businessman and retired lieutenant-colonel, displayed the helmets at a talk on the battle of Vimy Ridge in which Canadian troops distinguished themselves. Currell, a 19-year-old private at the time, told of the battle in Erindale Untied Church last night.
Vivid memories are stirred by these World War I steel helmets, on the left a Canadian tin hat and on the right a German sniper's helmet. L. W. Currell, a businessman and retired lieutenant-colonel, displayed the helmets at a talk on the battle of Vimy Ridge in which Canadian troops distinguished themselves. Currell, a 19-year-old private at the time, told of the battle in Erindale Untied Church last night.
11/1/1977
Hall of memories: For John J. Withrow (inset), old Massey Hall has many memories. His grandfather was founder and first president, his father was manager for 22 years
Hall of memories: For John J. Withrow (inset), old Massey Hall has many memories. His grandfather was founder and first president, his father was manager for 22 years
9/5/1974
George Beer, 69, shows how today's hard-working commission salesman sets out laden with samples for his day's work. Beer has been working 22 years to form the Ontario Federation of Commission Agents. With 400 members, it has one goal for all: guaranteed commissions for its enterprising members.
George Beer, 69, shows how today's hard-working commission salesman sets out laden with samples for his day's work. Beer has been working 22 years to form the Ontario Federation of Commission Agents. With 400 members, it has one goal for all: guaranteed commissions for its enterprising members.
12/24/1975
Bill Comper: Memories of his years as a helper and, sometimes stand-in for Santa can bring tears of laughter and sadness to his eyes.
Bill Comper: Memories of his years as a helper and, sometimes stand-in for Santa can bring tears of laughter and sadness to his eyes.
10/23/1981
Video memories: Journalist Paul McLaughlin conducts a video-taped interview with his mother-in-law Doreen Splawinski for his daughter Arianna
Video memories: Journalist Paul McLaughlin conducts a video-taped interview with his mother-in-law Doreen Splawinski for his daughter Arianna
9/26/1987
Family Memories: Sandy Fitzpatrick, above, an inmate at Millhaven Penitentiary, was shot and killed by a prison guard Oct. 15, 1987, but his family found out he was dead from a television news report, not prison officials, says his brother Robert, right,
Family Memories: Sandy Fitzpatrick, above, an inmate at Millhaven Penitentiary, was shot and killed by a prison guard Oct. 15, 1987, but his family found out he was dead from a television news report, not prison officials, says his brother Robert, right,
2/25/1989
Memories remain: Gustav Dorovin holds a photo of himself as a World War II soldier and a photo of his daughter, Irene, taken at age 7. She was later killed by the Nazis.
Memories remain: Gustav Dorovin holds a photo of himself as a World War II soldier and a photo of his daughter, Irene, taken at age 7. She was later killed by the Nazis.
11/4/1987
Stolen memories: Michael and Ana Stevens say they need son's book of condolences and cards to help them recover from his death.
Stolen memories: Michael and Ana Stevens say they need son's book of condolences and cards to help them recover from his death.
1/20/1993
Unfinished business: Isaac Ehrlich prepares for jewelry sale and the eventual disposal of his father's jewelry store in Leaside. Ehrlich's father, Israel, who had operated the Bayview Ave. shop for 22 years, was gunned down Dec. 8. Now, says Isaac, the store holds too many memories for the family to keep it operating.
Unfinished business: Isaac Ehrlich prepares for jewelry sale and the eventual disposal of his father's jewelry store in Leaside. Ehrlich's father, Israel, who had operated the Bayview Ave. shop for 22 years, was gunned down Dec. 8. Now, says Isaac, the store holds too many memories for the family to keep it operating.
12/30/1987
Memories: Ted Dickson was manager of Mutual St. Arena (now The Terrace) in 1949 when Frank Sinatra made his only other Toronto appearance.
Memories: Ted Dickson was manager of Mutual St. Arena (now The Terrace) in 1949 when Frank Sinatra made his only other Toronto appearance.
4/24/1975
Tender moment: Jacques Perrin of Stratford, father of 5-year-old Denis, who was found dead in a ditch one week ago today, holds the budgie he gave his son just days before the abduction
Tender moment: Jacques Perrin of Stratford, father of 5-year-old Denis, who was found dead in a ditch one week ago today, holds the budgie he gave his son just days before the abduction
4/9/1984