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The town of Beeton is buzzing with plans these days as it prepares to honor its founder, David Allan Jones, Canadaïs first commercial beekeeper
The town of Beeton is buzzing with plans these days as it prepares to honor its founder, David Allan Jones, Canadaïs first commercial beekeeper

The town of Beeton is buzzing with plans these days as it prepares to honor its founder, David Allan Jones, Canadaïs first commercial beekeeper

Date5/29/1957
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  • The town of Beeton is buzzing with plans these days as it prepares to honor its founder, David Allan Jones, Canada’s first commercial beekeeper.
  • The town of Beeton is buzzing with plans these days as it prepares to honor its founder, David Allan Jones, Canadaïs first commercial beekeeper
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Original Toronto Star caption: A cairn and plaque will be unveiled on June 1. Carol Aiken, left, and Helen Lahti are shown with the plaque.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Call Number / Accession NumberTS-2-124-GO-125
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    GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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