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After an 8-storey fall from the window of an apartment on Lawrence Ave
After an 8-storey fall from the window of an apartment on Lawrence Ave

After an 8-storey fall from the window of an apartment on Lawrence Ave

Date4/5/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: After an 8-storey fall from the window of an apartment on Lawrence Ave. 10 days ago; 21-month-old Gary O Neill plays with toy telephone in Hospital for Sick Children while his mother; Mrs. Geraldine O?Neill; sits by his bedside today. Gary apparently climbed out of crib; onto a hobby horse and kicked out a window screen. He broke several ribs and had spleen removed after the fall. Hospital officials say his condition is improving.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000286F
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