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Signs of the times. More than 1,000 election signs set on Scarborough and Metro road allowances, contrary to bylaw, have been put in the Ellesmere Rd.(...)
Signs of the times. More than 1,000 election signs set on Scarborough and Metro road allowances, contrary to bylaw, have been put in the Ellesmere Rd.(...)

Signs of the times. More than 1,000 election signs set on Scarborough and Metro road allowances, contrary to bylaw, have been put in the Ellesmere Rd.(...)

Date9/15/1975
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  • Signs of the times. More than 1,000 election signs set on Scarborough and Metro road allowances, contrary to bylaw, have been put in the Ellesmere Rd.(...)
  • Signs of the times. More than 1;000 election signs set on Scarborough and Metro road allowances; contrary to bylaw; have been put in the Ellesmere Rd. works yard; and George Grant was unloading more yesterday. Signs removed from Scarborough roads can be retrieved for $25 each; plus $2 a day for storage. Those found on Metro roads can be picked up for noting providing proper identification is supplied.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Signs of the times. More than 1;000 election signs set on Scarborough and Metro road allowances; contrary to bylaw; have been put in the Ellesmere Rd. works yard; and George Grant was unloading more yesterday. Signs removed from Scarborough roads can be retrieved for $25 each; plus $2 a day for storage. Those found on Metro roads can be picked up for noting providing proper identification is supplied.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0005720F
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyHistorical locationsScarborough (Ont.)
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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