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It's a Swan Song for Rev. John Hunter of Aurora United Church, who retires Aug. 31 because of ill health. Hunter, 57, pictured playing the piano in th(...)
It's a Swan Song for Rev. John Hunter of Aurora United Church, who retires Aug. 31 because of ill health. Hunter, 57, pictured playing the piano in th(...)

It's a Swan Song for Rev. John Hunter of Aurora United Church, who retires Aug. 31 because of ill health. Hunter, 57, pictured playing the piano in th(...)

Date8/10/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: It's a Swan Song for Rev. John Hunter of Aurora United Church; who retires Aug. 31 because of ill health. Hunter; 57; pictured playing the piano in the church lounge; has been a minister 33 years; serving parishes from Saskatchewan to the centre of Toronto.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0021916F
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