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Bill Emmerton, a Tasmanian Aussie, worked out at Varsity Stadium yesterday in preparation for 'run to Expo

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Bill Emmerton, a Tasmanian Aussie, worked out at Varsity Stadium yesterday in preparation for 'run to Expo

Date7/7/1967

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Emmerton, Bill (subject)

Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Bill Emmerton; a Tasmanian Aussie; worked out at Varsity Stadium yesterday in preparation for 'run to Expo. Here; wife Norma assists with sitting up exercises. Emmerton says he's doing it to emphasize important of fitness.

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Marathon runners

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0045834F

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