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East York's New Mascot, an English bulldog called Goliath, looks over East York's new 50th anniversary crest being held by Mayor Willis Blair. Holding(...)
East York's New Mascot, an English bulldog called Goliath, looks over East York's new 50th anniversary crest being held by Mayor Willis Blair. Holding(...)

East York's New Mascot, an English bulldog called Goliath, looks over East York's new 50th anniversary crest being held by Mayor Willis Blair. Holding(...)

Date2/12/1974
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  • East York's New Mascot, an English bulldog called Goliath, looks over East York's new 50th anniversary crest being held by Mayor Willis Blair. Holding(...)
  • East York's New Mascot, an English bulldog called Goliath, looks over East York's new 50th anniversary crest being held by Mayor Willis Blair. Holding Goliath is Eleanor Paul, co-ordinating secretary for the celebrations. John Diefenbaker will be among thousands of former residents expected to take part.
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Original Toronto Star caption: East York's New Mascot, an English bulldog called Goliath, looks over East York's new 50th anniversary crest being held by Mayor Willis Blair. Holding Goliath is Eleanor Paul, co-ordinating secretary for the celebrations. John Diefenbaker will be among thousands of former residents expected to take part.
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