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Wilbert Gardhouse #2

Etobicoke Historical Society Oral Histories by Etobicoke Historical Society

Apr 1, 202200:36:33Society & Culture

This is a continuation of an earlier interview with Wilbert Gardhouse. Wilbert talks about his life in municipal politics as treasurer of the county of York and then clerk for the newly formed Metro Toronto government. H...

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