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Seven children and two adults drowned in Ontario in last 24 hours
Seven children and two adults drowned in Ontario in last 24 hours

Seven children and two adults drowned in Ontario in last 24 hours

Date7/3/1952
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Original Toronto Star caption: Kenneth Wheatley, seven, insert left, was one of two drowned in Grand river near railway bridge where dragging operations are carried out.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTS-2-124-GO-239
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Brantford
Province or state:Ontario
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