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Tests tell whether vital weapons and supplies are ready for release to the armed forces

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Tests tell whether vital weapons and supplies are ready for release to the armed forces

Date3/7/1942

Names

James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Tests tell whether vital weapons and supplies are ready for release to the armed forces. This electrical testing is being done by left to right. Anita King; Olive Dixon; Margaret Forbes and Margaret Murray. Electricity is but one of the subjects in which girls are drilled during their course in basic engineering.

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Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0018943F

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