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Lifting a huge log in clearing Debris from the Humber flood basin today are three members of the 48th Highlanders
Lifting a huge log in clearing Debris from the Humber flood basin today are three members of the 48th Highlanders

Lifting a huge log in clearing Debris from the Humber flood basin today are three members of the 48th Highlanders

Date10/23/1954
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Original Toronto Star caption: Lifting a huge log in clearing Debris from the Humber flood basin today are three members of the 48th Highlanders. [Incomplete]
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0007168F
Country:Canada
Geograhical feature:Humber River (Ont.)
Province or state:Ontario
Under water: Railway workers check the tracks near the Bayview Extension to make sure they are clear of debris before trains could use them again
Under water: Railway workers check the tracks near the Bayview Extension to make sure they are clear of debris before trains could use them again
2/14/1984
In corning, N.Y., one of hundreds of cars that were pushed through the streets by floodwaters lies entangled with debris as the waters subside. [incomplete]
In corning, N.Y., one of hundreds of cars that were pushed through the streets by floodwaters lies entangled with debris as the waters subside. [incomplete]
6/25/1972
Man standing next to a notice of development for flood plain lands, Humber Valley Conservation Authority
Man standing next to a notice of development for flood plain lands, Humber Valley Conservation Authority
1950
Flood danger: Keith Hay stands beside some of the ice from the swollen Humber River that threatened to tear apart of his home in the Kleinburg area last week
Flood danger: Keith Hay stands beside some of the ice from the swollen Humber River that threatened to tear apart of his home in the Kleinburg area last week
2/25/1985
Flood danger: Keith Hay stands beside some of the ice from the swollen Humber River that threatened to tear apart of his home in the Kleinburg area last week
Flood danger: Keith Hay stands beside some of the ice from the swollen Humber River that threatened to tear apart of his home in the Kleinburg area last week
2/25/1985
Centennial march. Members of the 48th Highlanders parade on Queen's Park Cres. yesterday to mark the 100th anniversary of the regiment's founding
Centennial march. Members of the 48th Highlanders parade on Queen's Park Cres. yesterday to mark the 100th anniversary of the regiment's founding
5/19/1991
Islington Avenue, bridge over Humber River, looking south showing river in flood
Islington Avenue, bridge over Humber River, looking south showing river in flood
1956
Workmen lay stones in $280,000 Humber flood control
Workmen lay stones in $280,000 Humber flood control
10/28/1958
Flood waters from Nolin Creek swirl around Sudbury's Assomption school, About 20 families have fled their homes and 500 students got today off
Flood waters from Nolin Creek swirl around Sudbury's Assomption school, About 20 families have fled their homes and 500 students got today off
4/1/1963
48th Highlanders : order of ceremony on return of the Colours from overseas service with the 15th Battalion 48th Highlanders
48th Highlanders : order of ceremony on return of the Colours from overseas service with the 15th Battalion 48th Highlanders
1919
Searching for residents in flood, Rescuers, walk through waters sometimes reaching three feet on the main street of St
Searching for residents in flood, Rescuers, walk through waters sometimes reaching three feet on the main street of St
n.d.
Searching for residents in flood, Rescuers, walk through waters sometimes reaching three feet on the main street of St
Searching for residents in flood, Rescuers, walk through waters sometimes reaching three feet on the main street of St
3/17/1973