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Clare Scott: A history buff, he collected miniature cannon, ships.
Clare Scott: A history buff, he collected miniature cannon, ships.

Clare Scott: A history buff, he collected miniature cannon, ships.

Date7/17/1975
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0133467F
Taking aim along the barrel of one cannon, Clarence I, Scott shows off the collection of 23 minature antique cannons he has collected over the past seven years
Taking aim along the barrel of one cannon, Clarence I, Scott shows off the collection of 23 minature antique cannons he has collected over the past seven years
8/1/1972
Garden variety: Theatre buff John Lindsay built a miniature Winter Garden, complete with stereo and atmospheric lighting, in his recreation room.
Garden variety: Theatre buff John Lindsay built a miniature Winter Garden, complete with stereo and atmospheric lighting, in his recreation room.
10/28/1990
Shipkeeper Bill Cook stands on the deck of the Go one of the two ships he keeps an eye on during the wi daily inspections to check that everything is shipshap sister ship, the James Norris, are the largest grain carries now wintering in Toronto harbor. Cook receives $575 a month for keeping both ships. He lives rent-free aboard the Leitch, in the chief cook's room. [Incomplete]
Shipkeeper Bill Cook stands on the deck of the Go one of the two ships he keeps an eye on during the wi daily inspections to check that everything is shipshap sister ship, the James Norris, are the largest grain carries now wintering in Toronto harbor. Cook receives $575 a month for keeping both ships. He lives rent-free aboard the Leitch, in the chief cook's room. [Incomplete]
2/6/1972
First Chairman of Halton Regional Council, Allan Masson admires brass ship's chronometer and barometer he was given by members of first regional council at their last meeting
First Chairman of Halton Regional Council, Allan Masson admires brass ship's chronometer and barometer he was given by members of first regional council at their last meeting
12/15/1976
Independent research: Canadian-born history buffs Maurice and Mollie Freedman are researching the U
Independent research: Canadian-born history buffs Maurice and Mollie Freedman are researching the U
11/14/1983
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
Still involved with ships although retired as rear-admiral of Canada's navy, R
Still involved with ships although retired as rear-admiral of Canada's navy, R
9/23/1976
Antique ship's wheel provides a touch of nostalgia for the former rear admiral Robert Timbrell
Antique ship's wheel provides a touch of nostalgia for the former rear admiral Robert Timbrell
3/22/1977
Model of bulk coal carrier behind Duncan Maxwell, of Upper Lakes Shipping is as immobile as six of firm's 26 ships.
Model of bulk coal carrier behind Duncan Maxwell, of Upper Lakes Shipping is as immobile as six of firm's 26 ships.
1/9/1982
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
Keeping watch on his ships, the Franquelin, Shelter Bay, and New York News, docked for the winter at the foot of Yonge St
Keeping watch on his ships, the Franquelin, Shelter Bay, and New York News, docked for the winter at the foot of Yonge St
1/10/1972
Radio Buff Dick Cummins, president of Scarborough CB radio group, demonstrates how he can control 80 mobile citizen band operators from special trailer, when working with search and rescue operation. Pins on the board indicate their home baes. He is trying to organize all citizens-band groups in Metro into one.
Radio Buff Dick Cummins, president of Scarborough CB radio group, demonstrates how he can control 80 mobile citizen band operators from special trailer, when working with search and rescue operation. Pins on the board indicate their home baes. He is trying to organize all citizens-band groups in Metro into one.
10/4/1976