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The freedom of whitby was awarded to former mayor Desmond Newman at a testimonial dinner last night, where he and his wife, Marjorie, unwrapped gifts (...)
The freedom of whitby was awarded to former mayor Desmond Newman at a testimonial dinner last night, where he and his wife, Marjorie, unwrapped gifts (...)

The freedom of whitby was awarded to former mayor Desmond Newman at a testimonial dinner last night, where he and his wife, Marjorie, unwrapped gifts (...)

Date11/6/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: The freedom of whitby was awarded to former mayor Desmond Newman at a testimonial dinner last night, where he and his wife, Marjorie, unwrapped gifts as Whitby County Town Singers serenaded them. Newman was Whitby's longest-serving mayor, with 10 years' service, when he resigned Aug. 18. He is the third person in Whitby's history to be honored with the freedom of the town.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0070669F
    The mayor of whitby for the past nine years, 43-year-old Desmond Newman, walks to the platform last night after winning the Liberal nomination in Onta(...)
    The mayor of whitby for the past nine years, 43-year-old Desmond Newman, walks to the platform last night after winning the Liberal nomination in Onta(...)
    Beaty, Keith
    11/20/1974
    Retiring fire chief honored. Retiring chief ot Toronto's fire department, Frank Coakwell shakes hands with guests last night who attended a testimonial dinner at the Royal York Hotel to pay tribute his 50 years of service to the city. He retires officially on Dec. 30.
    Retiring fire chief honored. Retiring chief ot Toronto's fire department, Frank Coakwell shakes hands with guests last night who attended a testimonial dinner at the Royal York Hotel to pay tribute his 50 years of service to the city. He retires officially on Dec. 30.
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    12/8/1968
    Mayor Givens Totes gifts as he and wife arrive at Malton from Europe
    Mayor Givens Totes gifts as he and wife arrive at Malton from Europe
    Givens, Philip, 1922-1995
    8/6/1966
    Former premier John Robarts talks with Premier William Davis at a testimonial dinner for Robarts last night at the Royal York given by the City of Tor(...)
    Former premier John Robarts talks with Premier William Davis at a testimonial dinner for Robarts last night at the Royal York given by the City of Tor(...)
    Bull, Ron
    6/14/1972
    Mayor David Crombie holds some of the gifts he has receibed in his first eight months in office
    Mayor David Crombie holds some of the gifts he has receibed in his first eight months in office
    Crombie, David
    10/2/1973
    Douglas Burke, offering his wife Bettle a handful of carnations, knows that flowers, truffles and perfume make scents as gifts from the heart on St. Valentine's Day
    Douglas Burke, offering his wife Bettle a handful of carnations, knows that flowers, truffles and perfume make scents as gifts from the heart on St. Valentine's Day
    Stawicki, Andrew
    2/7/1991
    On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
    On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
    James, Norman
    1/12/1968
    His mother breaks up when Ontario NDP Leader Stephen Lewis tells audience at testimonial dinner for his father that she got angry and used language he'd never heard her use before when he pretended he didn't want to speak at dinner
    His mother breaks up when Ontario NDP Leader Stephen Lewis tells audience at testimonial dinner for his father that she got angry and used language he'd never heard her use before when he pretended he didn't want to speak at dinner
    Lewis, Stephen, 1937-
    3/28/1976
    Enjoying his night is Ralph Cowan (centre), retiring promotion manager of The Star, who was guest of honor at a testimonial dinner at the King Edward (...)
    Enjoying his night is Ralph Cowan (centre), retiring promotion manager of The Star, who was guest of honor at a testimonial dinner at the King Edward (...)
    Cowan, Ralph
    7/20/1963
    Former prime minister John Diefenbaker chats with his wife, Olive, last night at the 1973 Negev dinner held in tribute to him. Sponsored annually by t(...)
    Former prime minister John Diefenbaker chats with his wife, Olive, last night at the 1973 Negev dinner held in tribute to him. Sponsored annually by t(...)
    Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
    12/5/1973
    Faulty sound system hampered singer Tom Jones' performance last night at O'Keefe Centre, but adoring fans still showered him with gifts and adulation.(...)
    Faulty sound system hampered singer Tom Jones' performance last night at O'Keefe Centre, but adoring fans still showered him with gifts and adulation.(...)
    Griffin, Doug
    6/14/1976
    Trio of cowans get together to admire the chain saw which was one of the gifts presented to the retiring promotion manager last night. With him here a(...)
    Trio of cowans get together to admire the chain saw which was one of the gifts presented to the retiring promotion manager last night. With him here a(...)
    Cowan, Ralph
    7/20/1963