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Fred Gardiner at first meeting of Toronto Hydro after he became commissioner with chairman John McMechar
Fred Gardiner at first meeting of Toronto Hydro after he became commissioner with chairman John McMechar

Fred Gardiner at first meeting of Toronto Hydro after he became commissioner with chairman John McMechar

Date2/1/1965
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0049158F
Fred Gardiner, first Metro chairman, flashes famed oratorical form as he speaks to members of the Eaton Business Club at the Board of Trade building yesterday
Fred Gardiner, first Metro chairman, flashes famed oratorical form as he speaks to members of the Eaton Business Club at the Board of Trade building yesterday
Darrell, Dick
11/30/1966
Looking over Star report on Robarts findings, 82-year-old Fred Gardiner, Metro Toronto's first chairman, paid tribute to the former Ontario premier fo(...)
Looking over Star report on Robarts findings, 82-year-old Fred Gardiner, Metro Toronto's first chairman, paid tribute to the former Ontario premier fo(...)
Bezant, Graham
7/4/1977
From Big Daddy to this. The chair Fred Gardiner used as first Metro chairman, now outside William Allen's in the new City Hall, has come down a notch (...)
From Big Daddy to this. The chair Fred Gardiner used as first Metro chairman, now outside William Allen's in the new City Hall, has come down a notch (...)
Darrell, Dick
1/27/1966
For the first time the gold chain of office of Metro chairman was worn when Fred Gardiner was sworn in yesterday
For the first time the gold chain of office of Metro chairman was worn when Fred Gardiner was sworn in yesterday
Feeny, Edwin
1/13/1960
Fred Gardiner, former Metro Chairman, is recovering in Toronto General Hospital from surgery to relieve an arthritic hip condition. He is 76
Fred Gardiner, former Metro Chairman, is recovering in Toronto General Hospital from surgery to relieve an arthritic hip condition. He is 76
Gardiner, Fred Goldwin, 1895-1983
10/9/1969
Storm centre: Hydro commissioner William Peden drives his $15,000 BMW 3201 downtown this morning after City Council members criticized the deal under which he sold it to Toronto Hydro and got the use of it
Storm centre: Hydro commissioner William Peden drives his $15,000 BMW 3201 downtown this morning after City Council members criticized the deal under which he sold it to Toronto Hydro and got the use of it
Beaty, Keith
2/7/1980
Former Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner, his cane hanging on the lectern, appears before Board of Control to ask Toronto to accept $50,000 for city land v(...)
Former Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner, his cane hanging on the lectern, appears before Board of Control to ask Toronto to accept $50,000 for city land v(...)
Gardiner, Fred Goldwin, 1895-1983
5/27/1964
Metro chairman Fred G. Gardiner does a little hop with Zena Cheevers. majorette who is leading the Toronto group in parade at various stops along the (...)
Metro chairman Fred G. Gardiner does a little hop with Zena Cheevers. majorette who is leading the Toronto group in parade at various stops along the (...)
Dinsmore, Ted
11/21/1955
Former Metro chairman Fred G. Gardiner, shown beside presents Metro chairman William Allen, came to Metro council today asking Metro renew per bed grants for hospital construction
Former Metro chairman Fred G. Gardiner, shown beside presents Metro chairman William Allen, came to Metro council today asking Metro renew per bed grants for hospital construction
Gardiner, Fred Goldwin, 1895-1983
8/6/1968
Frederick Gardiner, 80-year-old first chairman of Metro, won a 12-10 recommendation from Toronto City Council yesterday that he be reappointed to his (...)
Frederick Gardiner, 80-year-old first chairman of Metro, won a 12-10 recommendation from Toronto City Council yesterday that he be reappointed to his (...)
Gardiner, Fred Goldwin, 1895-1983
12/30/1974
This will be my last effort, 82-year-old Fred Gardiner tells Mayor David Crombie before appearing before a committee meeting yesterday to seek one mor(...)
This will be my last effort, 82-year-old Fred Gardiner tells Mayor David Crombie before appearing before a committee meeting yesterday to seek one mor(...)
Gardiner, Fred Goldwin, 1895-1983
2/16/1977
Former Metro chairman Fred Gardiner leaving City Hall council chamber on arm of Ann Tucker; chief guide; with Ald. Joseph Piccininni.
Former Metro chairman Fred Gardiner leaving City Hall council chamber on arm of Ann Tucker; chief guide; with Ald. Joseph Piccininni.
Dinsmore, Ted
1/25/1966