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A broken power line is repaired by Mississauga lineman Bob Nelson early today after an area of the town was blacked out by wind, freezing rain and sno(...)
A broken power line is repaired by Mississauga lineman Bob Nelson early today after an area of the town was blacked out by wind, freezing rain and sno(...)

A broken power line is repaired by Mississauga lineman Bob Nelson early today after an area of the town was blacked out by wind, freezing rain and sno(...)

Date2/22/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: A broken power line is repaired by Mississauga lineman Bob Nelson early today after an area of the town was blacked out by wind; freezing rain and snow that it the Metro area. A few flurries are predicted for tomorrow.
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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_0008855F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Mississauga
Province or state:Ontario
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