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Judge John Cromarty of the Ontario Supreme Court shocked government lawyers when he told them he needed a full day to decide if he'll issue injunctions to halt the hospital workers' illegal strike.
Judge John Cromarty of the Ontario Supreme Court shocked government lawyers when he told them he needed a full day to decide if he'll issue injunctions to halt the hospital workers' illegal strike.

Judge John Cromarty of the Ontario Supreme Court shocked government lawyers when he told them he needed a full day to decide if he'll issue injunctions to halt the hospital workers' illegal strike.

Date1/28/1981
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0126295F
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