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Whether behind the scenes or on the big night, the Miss Canada contenders had a great time getting to know one another while learning how to walk and (...)
Whether behind the scenes or on the big night, the Miss Canada contenders had a great time getting to know one another while learning how to walk and (...)

Whether behind the scenes or on the big night, the Miss Canada contenders had a great time getting to know one another while learning how to walk and (...)

Date10/21/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Whether behind the scenes or on the big night; the Miss Canada contenders had a great time getting to know one another while learning how to walk and talk with a great deal more confidence than they had when they arrived in Toronto just one week before the pageant.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0020410F
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4/28/1968
Now you know why he's 'Happy' Harry, Happy Harry the Clown had reason to smile yesterday: There he was in Nathan Phillips Square surrounded by the 10 finalists in the Miss Toronto contest
Now you know why he's 'Happy' Harry, Happy Harry the Clown had reason to smile yesterday: There he was in Nathan Phillips Square surrounded by the 10 finalists in the Miss Toronto contest
7/13/1983
It was hardly bikini weather yesterday but organizers of the Miss Chin beauty contest had no trouble getting 20 contestants to parade at Toronto Island. Winner: Darlene Heaslip, second from left
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6/30/1979
Best foot Forward, One of these beauties will walk away with the Miss Grey Cup crown
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11/21/1978
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11/2/1987
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10/27/1984
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11/23/1976
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6/12/1968
The new Miss Toronto: Carole Goss, 17, of Etobicoke, I've decided to take the scholarship but I don't know yet in which subjects
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The pretty teenagers, in Toronto for the Miss Teen contest, sometimes take time out from their busy, exciting schedule to think about food. One who is(...)
The pretty teenagers, in Toronto for the Miss Teen contest, sometimes take time out from their busy, exciting schedule to think about food. One who is(...)
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