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Bill Robson, blind for 14 years has lived all his life on the farm
Bill Robson, blind for 14 years has lived all his life on the farm

Bill Robson, blind for 14 years has lived all his life on the farm

Date10/3/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bill Robson; blind for 14 years has lived all his life on the farm. Now he's afraid he may have to move because of expansion of the city of Peterborough.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0020928F
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