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Heaviest October snowfall on record felled trees and broke limbs because trees, such as those at Lowther Ave
Heaviest October snowfall on record felled trees and broke limbs because trees, such as those at Lowther Ave

Heaviest October snowfall on record felled trees and broke limbs because trees, such as those at Lowther Ave

Date10/22/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: Heaviest October snowfall on record felled trees and broke limbs because trees; such as those at Lowther Ave. and Madison St.; still had their leaves and caught heavy loads of snow. Most of the damage was in the west end; Forest Hill and North Toronto. Hydro lines were downed in several places.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0019711F
      Heaviest October snowfall on record downed tree limbs and cut off hydro to homes and traffic lights but caused only a few accidents. No one was hurt w(...)
      Heaviest October snowfall on record downed tree limbs and cut off hydro to homes and traffic lights but caused only a few accidents. No one was hurt w(...)
      Norris, Dave
      10/22/1969
      The son of the saw rings out in the bush country around Burwash as inmates cut felled trees into desired lengths
      The son of the saw rings out in the bush country around Burwash as inmates cut felled trees into desired lengths
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      1/12/1943
      A great day to stay in bed, It was not a day for weak batteries or wet spark-plugs, motorists found today as the season's heaviest snowfall struck Met(...)
      A great day to stay in bed, It was not a day for weak batteries or wet spark-plugs, motorists found today as the season's heaviest snowfall struck Met(...)
      Mahler, John
      12/28/1976
      Magic fingers: Mike Dincu, 33, a graduate sports therapist from the University of Bucharest, has been winning praise from sprinters whose sore and aching limbs Dincu has restored to life with his penetrating massages.
      Magic fingers: Mike Dincu, 33, a graduate sports therapist from the University of Bucharest, has been winning praise from sprinters whose sore and aching limbs Dincu has restored to life with his penetrating massages.
      Darrell, Dick
      9/2/1982
      Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts
      Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts
      Goode, Jeff
      8/23/1978
      Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts
      Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts
      Slaughter, Mike
      9/23/1998
      Sandy Robinson inspects a freshly formed child's helmet at the Hugh MacMillian Medical Centre, where more than 2,000 patients a year are fitted with artificial limbs, braces and protective head gear
      Sandy Robinson inspects a freshly formed child's helmet at the Hugh MacMillian Medical Centre, where more than 2,000 patients a year are fitted with artificial limbs, braces and protective head gear
      Hugh MacMillan Centre for the Handicapped
      5/24/1990
      Hundreds of people wait daily for treatment at Dr. Locke's clinic at William of thousands who claim miraculous cures and straightened limbs under the powerful, hands of the doctor. Here is a typical scene any day of the week. Arrow shows where [Incomplete]
      Hundreds of people wait daily for treatment at Dr. Locke's clinic at William of thousands who claim miraculous cures and straightened limbs under the powerful, hands of the doctor. Here is a typical scene any day of the week. Arrow shows where [Incomplete]
      Barclay, WM
      7/3/1963
      Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts
      Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts
      Slaughter, Mike
      9/23/1998
      Cupid's Bower in High Park. This twisted pine tree has grown like an inverted heart. The limbs serve as seats to strolling pedestrians
      Cupid's Bower in High Park. This twisted pine tree has grown like an inverted heart. The limbs serve as seats to strolling pedestrians
      Boyd, John
      5/27/1929
      Timberrr! Huge tree limbs lie toppled by weight of snow as Francis Sutton clears front path of his Dunvegan Rd
      Timberrr! Huge tree limbs lie toppled by weight of snow as Francis Sutton clears front path of his Dunvegan Rd
      Spremo, Boris
      12/11/1992
      Electronic machine attached by wires to Christopher Malone's arm is helping him learn to control his limbs
      Electronic machine attached by wires to Christopher Malone's arm is helping him learn to control his limbs
      Beaty, Keith
      5/31/1972