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Signs of the times. More than 1,000 election signs set on Scarborough and Metro road allowances, contrary to bylaw, have been put in the Ellesmere Rd.(...)

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Signs of the times. More than 1,000 election signs set on Scarborough and Metro road allowances, contrary to bylaw, have been put in the Ellesmere Rd.(...)

Date9/15/1975

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Beaty, Keith (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Signs of the times. More than 1;000 election signs set on Scarborough and Metro road allowances; contrary to bylaw; have been put in the Ellesmere Rd. works yard; and George Grant was unloading more yesterday. Signs removed from Scarborough roads can be retrieved for $25 each; plus $2 a day for storage. Those found on Metro roads can be picked up for noting providing proper identification is supplied.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0005720F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Historical location:Scarborough (Ont.)

Province or state:Ontario

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