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If gibraltar, is no longer the key to the Mediterranean, as some experts maintain, then Malta may become Britain's most importat possession in that se(...)
If gibraltar, is no longer the key to the Mediterranean, as some experts maintain, then Malta may become Britain's most importat possession in that se(...)

If gibraltar, is no longer the key to the Mediterranean, as some experts maintain, then Malta may become Britain's most importat possession in that se(...)

Date1/9/1959
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Original Toronto Star caption: If gibraltar; is no longer the key to the Mediterranean; as some experts maintain; then Malta may become Britain's most importat possession in that sea. Strongly fortified; it has refuelling facilities and dockyards. Above is Malta's capital; Valetto
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117770F
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