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For 10,000-Pound Cake, Michael Farano, Nanaimo chef, poses with some decorations he has been making for the past two years for the 10,000-pound cake b(...)
For 10,000-Pound Cake, Michael Farano, Nanaimo chef, poses with some decorations he has been making for the past two years for the 10,000-pound cake b(...)

For 10,000-Pound Cake, Michael Farano, Nanaimo chef, poses with some decorations he has been making for the past two years for the 10,000-pound cake b(...)

Date2/1/1958
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Original Toronto Star caption: For 10;000-Pound Cake; Michael Farano; Nanaimo chef; poses with some decorations he has been making for the past two years for the 10;000-pound cake being baked for Nanaimo's centennial. Princess Margaret will attend the 100 years' celebrations
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0021173F
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