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In full field equipment, female enrolees in the Canadian Forces undergo tough training
In full field equipment, female enrolees in the Canadian Forces undergo tough training

In full field equipment, female enrolees in the Canadian Forces undergo tough training

Date6/4/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: In full field equipment; female enrolees in the Canadian Forces undergo tough training. Interest in joining the forces; which was strong anyway; has surged. There are 66 trades in the forces; 30 of them ope. Women. A minimum Grade 8 education is required to en [Incomplete]
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002216F
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