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Image shows a gentleman walking on the snow covered lake. There is a sign that reads: Danger. I ...
It's thin ice, but L.A.C. Joe Cleary, one of Toronto Island's 600 residents, goes ahead anyway. Here he is starting off across the bay
Image shows a gentleman walking on the snow covered lake. There is a sign that reads: Danger. Ice Unsafe.

It's thin ice, but L.A.C. Joe Cleary, one of Toronto Island's 600 residents, goes ahead anyway. Here he is starting off across the bay

Date2/6/1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: It's thin ice; but L.A.C. Joe Cleary; one of Toronto Island's 600 residents; goes ahead anyway. Here he is starting off across the bay.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112693F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Toronto Islands
Province or state:Ontario
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