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Fine weather and light breezes brought out the hang gliders at Etobicoke Centennial Park
Fine weather and light breezes brought out the hang gliders at Etobicoke Centennial Park

Fine weather and light breezes brought out the hang gliders at Etobicoke Centennial Park

Date5/16/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fine weather and light breezes brought out the hang gliders at Etobicoke Centennial Park. Chris Smith stretches full length as he makes several passes with his multi-coloured sail.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0094448F
      Hang-glider pilot John Bremner of Mississauga soars from Etobicoke's Centennial Park hill
      Hang-glider pilot John Bremner of Mississauga soars from Etobicoke's Centennial Park hill
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
      7/19/1948
      Molly Anderson, left, and Pat Lucas enjoy the breezes in a gazeboLucas' traditional Bala cottage
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      Lennon, Frank
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      Image shows a number of boats on the lake with the Harbour buildings in the background.
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      Spremo, Boris
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      Dozing in the Sun, a variety of ducks and geese bask in the fresh breezes yesterday on the waterfront steps near the Harbor Police, perhaps dreaming t(...)
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      Lennon, Frank
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