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Costumed in an 18th century sailor's uniform, Garry Haxton, president of the Navy League branch in Scarborough
Costumed in an 18th century sailor's uniform, Garry Haxton, president of the Navy League branch in Scarborough

Costumed in an 18th century sailor's uniform, Garry Haxton, president of the Navy League branch in Scarborough

Date3/15/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Aye Aye, Admiral?Uh?Mayor! Costumed in an 18th century sailor's uniform, Garry Haxton, president of the Navy League branch in Scarborough, salutes Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris in period officer's dress yesterday as they promote a costume contest in Scarborough this summer to help celebrate Ontario's 200th birthday.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0053313F
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