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Scarborough clerk Jack Poots puts chain of office on Mayor Gus Harris at council's inaugural meeting last night
Scarborough clerk Jack Poots puts chain of office on Mayor Gus Harris at council's inaugural meeting last night

Scarborough clerk Jack Poots puts chain of office on Mayor Gus Harris at council's inaugural meeting last night

Date12/4/1978
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  • Scarborough clerk Jack Poots puts chain of office on Mayor Gus Harris at council's inaugural meeting last night
  • Scarborough clerk Jack Poots puts chain of office on Mayor Gus Harris at council's inaugural meeting last night.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Scarborough clerk Jack Poots puts chain of office on Mayor Gus Harris at council's inaugural meeting last night.
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