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In the first such program, a prison work gang from Barrie Jail's Camp Hillsdale tackles ice and snow-clearing at one of the city's bus stops. More gan(...)
In the first such program, a prison work gang from Barrie Jail's Camp Hillsdale tackles ice and snow-clearing at one of the city's bus stops. More gan(...)

In the first such program, a prison work gang from Barrie Jail's Camp Hillsdale tackles ice and snow-clearing at one of the city's bus stops. More gan(...)

Date3/7/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: In the first such program; a prison work gang from Barrie Jail's Camp Hillsdale tackles ice and snow-clearing at one of the city's bus stops. More gangs will be out today when more guards are available for duty.
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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_0120022F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Barrie
Province or state:Ontario
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