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Putting together scraps of old bills found in the Black Creek ravine, Mrs

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Putting together scraps of old bills found in the Black Creek ravine, Mrs

Date7/26/1971

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Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Putting together scraps of old bills found in the Black Creek ravine; Mrs. Emily Coggon helps Patrol Sgt. Cyril Barnes and Inspector Tom Cooke while her sons Kirk; 6; and Neil; 5; watch. Kirk is one of the eight children who found the money three months age; $2;960 in bills from the 1930s. It's not been claimed; and it'll be divided among the youngsters. Kirk's going to buy a bicycle.

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