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Image shows a number of bigger and smaller boats on the frozen and snow covered lake.
Toronto's harbor operations may come under the control of a new Ottawa-based national ports administration instead of being run by an independent harb(...)
Image shows a number of bigger and smaller boats on the frozen and snow covered lake.

Toronto's harbor operations may come under the control of a new Ottawa-based national ports administration instead of being run by an independent harb(...)

Date1/11/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Toronto's harbor operations may come under the control of a new Ottawa-based national ports administration instead of being run by an independent harbor commission if talks in Ottawa continue along their present lines. There's been extensive lobbying by conflicting interests. Ships above are at the foot of Yonge St.
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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_0112726F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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