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(Left) John Larm check fence near the spot brother Robert, 14, fell under train
(Left) John Larm check fence near the spot brother Robert, 14, fell under train

(Left) John Larm check fence near the spot brother Robert, 14, fell under train

Date11/22/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: (Left) John Larm check fence near the spot brother Robert; 14; fell under train.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0001111F
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