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At 67, after farming near Mount Forest for 27 years, Bill Hodges wants to turn his farm over to his son and retire
At 67, after farming near Mount Forest for 27 years, Bill Hodges wants to turn his farm over to his son and retire

At 67, after farming near Mount Forest for 27 years, Bill Hodges wants to turn his farm over to his son and retire

Date2/16/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: At 67; after farming near Mount Forest for 27 years; Bill Hodges wants to turn his farm over to his son and retire. He says he can't: I haven't prospered enough to have money to live on.
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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_0023119F
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