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The movement of ambulances in Metro Toronto is controlled from the dispatch centre at 1900 Yonge St

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The movement of ambulances in Metro Toronto is controlled from the dispatch centre at 1900 Yonge St

Date6/27/1973

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Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The movement of ambulances in Metro Toronto is controlled from the dispatch centre at 1900 Yonge St. Studying the situation on a map of Metro are Dave Walton (top left); executive officer; and Bill Goodyear; supervisor of communications; as two dispatches direct ambulances.

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Ambulance service

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Photographs

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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_0114088F

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