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A baby as warm as toast, said Mrs. Jill Starling left, when she discovered the newborn child in a plastic bag off Cosburn Ave. last night. Right, Mr. (...)
A baby as warm as toast, said Mrs. Jill Starling left, when she discovered the newborn child in a plastic bag off Cosburn Ave. last night. Right, Mr. (...)

A baby as warm as toast, said Mrs. Jill Starling left, when she discovered the newborn child in a plastic bag off Cosburn Ave. last night. Right, Mr. (...)

Date10/19/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: A baby as warm as toast; said Mrs. Jill Starling left; when she discovered the newborn child in a plastic bag off Cosburn Ave. last night. Right; Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes; who first heard a cry from the bag and called police. Toronto East General Hospital says baby girl is doing fine; despite close brush with death.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0021392F
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