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Homes on toronto Islands, above, should be cleared of illegal residents, reader suggests in letter below, and used as summer cottages by Metro residents who are selected by a lottery
Homes on toronto Islands, above, should be cleared of illegal residents, reader suggests in letter below, and used as summer cottages by Metro residents who are selected by a lottery

Homes on toronto Islands, above, should be cleared of illegal residents, reader suggests in letter below, and used as summer cottages by Metro residents who are selected by a lottery

Date11 July 1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Homes on Toronto Islands; above; should be cleared of illegal residents; reader suggests in letter below; and used as summer cottages by Metro residents who are selected by a lottery.
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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_0113944F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Toronto Islands
Province or state:Ontario
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