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Only bits of debris are all that's left after an explosion yesterday destroyed a section of a Milton fireworks factory
Only bits of debris are all that's left after an explosion yesterday destroyed a section of a Milton fireworks factory

Only bits of debris are all that's left after an explosion yesterday destroyed a section of a Milton fireworks factory

Date7/28/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Only bits of debris are all that's left after an explosion yesterday destroyed a section of a Milton fireworks factory. [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_0006237F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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