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Lack of funds is causing slow-down in efforts to put Hillers community on a true communal basis, but the Elders hope the settlement will grow and pros(...)
Lack of funds is causing slow-down in efforts to put Hillers community on a true communal basis, but the Elders hope the settlement will grow and pros(...)

Lack of funds is causing slow-down in efforts to put Hillers community on a true communal basis, but the Elders hope the settlement will grow and pros(...)

Date6/2/1947
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Original Toronto Star caption: Lack of funds is causing slow-down in efforts to put Hillers community on a true communal basis; but the Elders hope the settlement will grow and prosper with in a few years. All are deeply religious and believe in divine guidance somewhat like the Mormons. A four-horse team is busy plowing land.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0005466F
Bearded Elders ranging in age from 70 to 90 years are founders of the community
Bearded Elders ranging in age from 70 to 90 years are founders of the community
6/2/1947
The Canadian Doukhobor settlements, a series of letter
The Canadian Doukhobor settlements, a series of letter
1899
Star Pupil in the community is Walter Markin seen writing his alphabet for the benefit of the other students
Star Pupil in the community is Walter Markin seen writing his alphabet for the benefit of the other students
6/2/1947
Originally strict vegetarians, members of the community, claim their rigorous life requires a heavier diet although later they plan to return to a pur(...)
Originally strict vegetarians, members of the community, claim their rigorous life requires a heavier diet although later they plan to return to a pur(...)
6/2/1947
Hard work clearing land for the Vancouver Island community keeps everyone busy
Hard work clearing land for the Vancouver Island community keeps everyone busy
6/2/1947
Sometimes I get depressed, says Alex Chernoff, whose mother is charged in the Easter burning of hall
Sometimes I get depressed, says Alex Chernoff, whose mother is charged in the Easter burning of hall
5/10/1975
Poor old mom, says Mary Astafooroff, right, who at age 60 has spent 14 years of her life in jail and has just returned from serving a month for rioting
Poor old mom, says Mary Astafooroff, right, who at age 60 has spent 14 years of her life in jail and has just returned from serving a month for rioting
5/10/1975
I lead a peaceful life, says Nick Nevokshonoff, 73, who as a member of the Sons of Freedom sect within the Doukhobors took part in riots, burnings and(...)
I lead a peaceful life, says Nick Nevokshonoff, 73, who as a member of the Sons of Freedom sect within the Doukhobors took part in riots, burnings and(...)
5/10/1975
Lotta Dempsey with Mary-Lou Hiller's winning Blob
Lotta Dempsey with Mary-Lou Hiller's winning Blob
11/18/1958
Thanks to efforts of community worker Doris Levene children and adults of the Brindlewood Community Association, The Star Fresh Air Fund was able to s(...)
Thanks to efforts of community worker Doris Levene children and adults of the Brindlewood Community Association, The Star Fresh Air Fund was able to s(...)
9/26/1978
General Motors of Canada has made a new proposal, which auto union chief Robert White says could provide the basis for a settlement of the 10-day-old strike by 36,000 workers in Ontario and Quebec
General Motors of Canada has made a new proposal, which auto union chief Robert White says could provide the basis for a settlement of the 10-day-old strike by 36,000 workers in Ontario and Quebec
10/25/1984
Essays on husbandry. Essay I. A general introduction, shewing, that agriculture is the basis and support of all flourishing communities...of the right(...)
Essays on husbandry. Essay I. A general introduction, shewing, that agriculture is the basis and support of all flourishing communities...of the right(...)
1770