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Jim Rollingson: He's one of only 795 top public speakers in the world.
Jim Rollingson: He's one of only 795 top public speakers in the world.

Jim Rollingson: He's one of only 795 top public speakers in the world.

Date1/16/1980
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Keynote speakers: Lieut.-Governor John Black Aird and Rotary International president Hiroji Muksasa
Keynote speakers: Lieut.-Governor John Black Aird and Rotary International president Hiroji Muksasa
6/5/1983
He wants money: Dr. Mario Piacenza of the southern Italian town of Altomonte is in Toronto lookin for funds to build a school for peasant children. He's hoping to get it from the parents of the children he's leading here - natives of Alomonte who left their home town for North America. So far, he's visited 7 cities on a 3-month North American tour but has raised only $2,000 of the $20,000 he needs. He's had a picnic with Altomonteans here and plans another one.
He wants money: Dr. Mario Piacenza of the southern Italian town of Altomonte is in Toronto lookin for funds to build a school for peasant children. He's hoping to get it from the parents of the children he's leading here - natives of Alomonte who left their home town for North America. So far, he's visited 7 cities on a 3-month North American tour but has raised only $2,000 of the $20,000 he needs. He's had a picnic with Altomonteans here and plans another one.
9/12/1969
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
6/27/1973
Big Jim Leeson parks his Cessna Skyplane, zips up his jacket and goes to pay a house call. By flying, Wiarton's Dr. Leeson figures he's beaten one of the biggest problems facing the progessive rural doctor today: Isolation from his colleagues and the big city medical centres. With his Cessna he can hop down to Toronto in an hour for a lecture. Still, he admits, a rural practice might not be every doctor's cup of tea, I'm a farm boy myself...I'm used to it, he says.
Big Jim Leeson parks his Cessna Skyplane, zips up his jacket and goes to pay a house call. By flying, Wiarton's Dr. Leeson figures he's beaten one of the biggest problems facing the progessive rural doctor today: Isolation from his colleagues and the big city medical centres. With his Cessna he can hop down to Toronto in an hour for a lecture. Still, he admits, a rural practice might not be every doctor's cup of tea, I'm a farm boy myself...I'm used to it, he says.
3/10/1970
Five Winners of the Empire's highest award for gallantry in the two World Wars were honored guests at the Speaker's dinner, marking the opening of the(...)
Five Winners of the Empire's highest award for gallantry in the two World Wars were honored guests at the Speaker's dinner, marking the opening of the(...)
5/15/1946
Wider, please: Dr. Seymour Tobe checks out the mouth of his patient, a Doberman named Vinny, who needs a brace to correct an out-of-place tooth. The veterinary dentist says although many vets will clean animals' teeth, he's the only one in Metro performing a full range of dental services, including braces, fillings and extractions.
Wider, please: Dr. Seymour Tobe checks out the mouth of his patient, a Doberman named Vinny, who needs a brace to correct an out-of-place tooth. The veterinary dentist says although many vets will clean animals' teeth, he's the only one in Metro performing a full range of dental services, including braces, fillings and extractions.
4/16/1985
Reverend Bouncer David Rayner--he's the big one --greets singer Edwin Starr (left) and drummer Jim Mack, of entertainment group of Coq d'Or Tavern on Yonge St
Reverend Bouncer David Rayner--he's the big one --greets singer Edwin Starr (left) and drummer Jim Mack, of entertainment group of Coq d'Or Tavern on Yonge St
1/17/1972
In top 10: Etobicoke recently held its first Volunteer of the Year Award ceremony and Richard W. Corbett, for Youth Without Shelter, was one of the 10 winners. He's shown with his wife Gail.
In top 10: Etobicoke recently held its first Volunteer of the Year Award ceremony and Richard W. Corbett, for Youth Without Shelter, was one of the 10 winners. He's shown with his wife Gail.
4/21/1987
Well-Travelled, 80-year-old Joseph Caulder of Yonge St. holds map showing his travels around the world as a Rotarian. He's pointing to Buenos Aires, one of the many cities in which he spoke to Rotariars. He thinks 1924 convention here greatest.
Well-Travelled, 80-year-old Joseph Caulder of Yonge St. holds map showing his travels around the world as a Rotarian. He's pointing to Buenos Aires, one of the many cities in which he spoke to Rotariars. He thinks 1924 convention here greatest.
6/5/1964
David Rubinoff stands in front of one of 57 Holiday Inns he's is one is in Toronto, north of the City Hall, and when it's finished it will be the largest Holiday Inn in the world
David Rubinoff stands in front of one of 57 Holiday Inns he's is one is in Toronto, north of the City Hall, and when it's finished it will be the largest Holiday Inn in the world
3/18/1971
Solo sail: Ivan slezic is phllosophical about way he's making one of the world's most challenging salls
Solo sail: Ivan slezic is phllosophical about way he's making one of the world's most challenging salls
5/25/1992
He's not overweight but advertising man Ken Borden says that's only because you don't get fat just tasting. Cooking is more than a hobby for him - he's already taken seven different night courses and says these courses aren't work, they're fun.
He's not overweight but advertising man Ken Borden says that's only because you don't get fat just tasting. Cooking is more than a hobby for him - he's already taken seven different night courses and says these courses aren't work, they're fun.
9/6/1979