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Net mender John Smith stops for lunch at Fisherman's Wharf

Net mender John Smith stops for lunch at Fisherman's Wharf

Item is a photograph showing net mender John Smith having lunch at Fisherman's Wharf. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Stopping for lunch during work on gill nets at Fisherman's Wharf, is John Smith. Smith has strung five of the nets, valued at $800 each. Nets will be used in coming weeks as spring salmon fishing season begins in B.C. coastal waters."

North Vancouver Maplewood school grade two school children in Stanley Park

North Vancouver Maplewood school grade two school children in Stanley Park

Item is a photograph showing North Vancouver Maplewood school grade two children in Stanley Park. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Er, spring, you old thing: Tripping the light fantastic in the rites of spring are Grade Two students from North Vancouver's Maplewood School as they frolic beneath an arch of flowering Japanese cherry trees in Stanley Park. They are anticipating Easter holidays, which start tomorrow."

Nursing student, Susan Donnelly shines the shoes of policeman, Bernie Smith, for charity

Nursing student, Susan Donnelly shines the shoes of policeman, Bernie Smith, for charity

Item is a photograph showing Susan Donnelly shining Bernie Smith's shoes to raise money for Project Concern. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Shining shoes for charity is practical nursing student Susan Donnelly who along with other students is raising money for Project Concern, a program which provides medical aid for underdeveloped nations. Motorcycle policeman Bernie Smith's boot gets the shine."

Patricia Beckett and Nancy Wherley with tandem bicycle in Stanley Park

Patricia Beckett and Nancy Wherley with tandem bicycle in Stanley Park

Item is a photograph of Patricia Beckett and Nancy Wherley with tandem bicycle in Stanley Park, with the Lions Gate Bridge in background. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Happiness is a sunny afternoon and a tandem bike to peddle around Stanley Park for pretty cyclists Patricia Beckett and Nancy Wherley, both 13, of West Vancouver. Park is a haven for pleasure riders and racing enthusiasts alike."

Piper hostess Sandra MacDonald, for B.C. Pavilion at Osaka receiving a musical send-off by member...

Piper hostess Sandra MacDonald, for B.C. Pavilion at Osaka receiving a musical send-off by members of the Burnaby Ladies Pipe Band

Item is a photograph showing Sandra MacDonald, for B.C. Pavilion at Osaka receiving a musical send-off by members of the Burnaby Ladies Pipe Band. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Off to expo with a skirl of the pipes is Port Coquitlam resident Sandra MacDonald, 19, who for the next five months will be the piper-hostess at B.C. Pavilion at the Osaka world's fair. Giving her a musical send-off were members of the Burnaby Ladies' Pipe Band."

Polar bear from Stanley Park Zoo with rubber tire around its neck

Polar bear from Stanley Park Zoo with rubber tire around its neck

Item is a photograph showing a polar bear from Stanley Park zoo with rubber tire around its neck. Caption from Vancouver Express: "How do you change a bear tire? That's the question facing officials at Stanley Park Zoo since one of the polar bears decided to don a tire for neck-wear. It's a quandry not covered by the Michelin Guide."

Police officer halting car during Project 200 waterfront development

Police officer halting car during Project 200 waterfront development

Item is a photograph showing a police man controlling traffic over Granville Street viaduct. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Calling a halt to traffic over CP Rail's Granville Street viaduct is company police sergeant John Slack. Petite driver Teryle Magnuson didn't know traffic on bridge is being halted at 8 p.m. tonight to make way for crews working on Project 200 waterfront development."

Port of Vancouver's first loading crane

Port of Vancouver's first loading crane

Item is a photograph showing first loading crane in Port of Vancouver. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Massive metallic monster - Port of Vancouver's new loading crane for containerized shipping nears completion at centennial pier. Crane, which is first of its type in Vancouver harbour will facilitate easy handling of large, standardized cargo carriers."

Portrait of Alfred Messenger

Portrait of Alfred Messenger

Item is a photograph showing Alfred Messenger. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Alfred Messenger, 36, has been named assistant deputy Supreme Court Registrar. Messenger, who joined the court house staff 16 years ago, succeeds H.A. Stephens, who left registry recently to join a Vancouver law firm."

Portrait of Bill Leithead

Portrait of Bill Leithead

Item is a photograph showing Bill Leithead, architect and president of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and honorary fellow of the American Institute of Architects.

Portrait of Earl Harrison and Denise Laughland

Portrait of Earl Harrison and Denise Laughland

Item is a photograph showing Earl Harrison and Denise Laughland. Annotation on back: "Earl Harrison as an American 'Tommy Albright' and Denise Laughland as 'Fiona McLaren' in the Lerner & Lowe musical 'Brigadoon' presented by the Greater Vancouver Operatic Society in N. Van. Centennial Theatre, Mar. 5, 6, 7 and 12, 13, 14. Note - Earl Harrison is a North Shore resident."

Portrait of Frank G.P. Lewis

Portrait of Frank G.P. Lewis

Item is a photograph showing Frank G.P. Lewis. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Vancouver lawyer Frank G.P. Lewis was re-elected president of the John Howard Society of Canada at its annual meeting in Winnipeg, May 3."

Portrait of H.R. MacMillan

Portrait of H.R. MacMillan

Item is a photograph showing H.R. MacMillan. Caption from Vancouver Express: H.R. MacMillan, 84, has retired from board of MacMillan Bloedel Ltd., the firm he helped build."

Renai Newman and Shawn Bence sit in field of dandelions behind East Delta Elementary

Renai Newman and Shawn Bence sit in field of dandelions behind East Delta Elementary

Item is a photograph showing Renai Newman and Shawn Bence sitting in field of dandelions behind East Delta Elementary. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Friendship offering, a posy of bright spring blooms, is presented by eight-year-old Shawn Bence to Renai Newman, 7, as they sit in a field behind their school, East Delta Elementary. It doesn't matter that the flowers are only dandelions -- it's spring, and young men, even very young men, turn to thoughts of lovely young ladies."

Riot equipped American police and youths from Blaine confront Canadian group at Peace Arch Park

Riot equipped American police and youths from Blaine confront Canadian group at Peace Arch Park

Item is a photograph showing riot equipped American police and youths from Blaine confronting Canadian group at Peace Arch Park. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Riot-equipped American policeman backed up by squad cars and paddy wagons stand behind youths from Blaine as they confront Canadian group at Peace Arch Park. Demonstration became violent when Canadians crossed the border in symbolic invasion. Fighting started when the Stars and Stripes was torn from a flag pole."

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