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On the line, A Bell Canada crew worked last night to repair severed telephone cable in Mississauga which affected service in Milton and Campbellville as well
On the line, A Bell Canada crew worked last night to repair severed telephone cable in Mississauga which affected service in Milton and Campbellville as well

On the line, A Bell Canada crew worked last night to repair severed telephone cable in Mississauga which affected service in Milton and Campbellville as well

Date1/20/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: On the line; A Bell Canada crew worked last night to repair severed telephone cable in Mississauga which affected service in Milton and Campbellville as well.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0017894F
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