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Gambling $15,000 on staking a worthwhile claim in today's uranium staking rush at Elliot Lake, Brian Fitzpatrick (left) plans his strategy with Bert D(...)

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Gambling $15,000 on staking a worthwhile claim in today's uranium staking rush at Elliot Lake, Brian Fitzpatrick (left) plans his strategy with Bert D(...)

Date2/19/1968

Names

Dutton, Don (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Gambling $15;000 on staking a worthwhile claim in today's uranium staking rush at Elliot Lake; Brian Fitzpatrick (left) plans his strategy with Bert Daoust. Fitzpatrick has a 200-man crew as well as aircraft in the field today.

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Mines and mineral resources

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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_0009559F

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