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Veeravagu Velmurugu: Plotted massive breakout from Collins Bay
Veeravagu Velmurugu: Plotted massive breakout from Collins Bay

Veeravagu Velmurugu: Plotted massive breakout from Collins Bay

Date8/28/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Veeravagu Velmurugu: Plotted massive breakout from Collins Bay.
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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_0120146F
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