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Metro police manned a spot-check of cars and drivers at the Bloor viaduct
Metro police manned a spot-check of cars and drivers at the Bloor viaduct

Metro police manned a spot-check of cars and drivers at the Bloor viaduct

Date12/26/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Metro police manned a spot-check of cars and drivers at the Bloor viaduct
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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_0114260F
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