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Bill Mockridge: He couldn't speak German, but he didn't let that stop him
Bill Mockridge: He couldn't speak German, but he didn't let that stop him

Bill Mockridge: He couldn't speak German, but he didn't let that stop him

Date4/21/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bill Mockridge: He couldn't speak German, but he didn't let that stop him.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0068914F
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