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A Backyard pollution monitor is inspected by resident of Huddlestone Court in Scarborough, where a fine white dust settles whenever there's a breakdow(...)
A Backyard pollution monitor is inspected by resident of Huddlestone Court in Scarborough, where a fine white dust settles whenever there's a breakdow(...)

A Backyard pollution monitor is inspected by resident of Huddlestone Court in Scarborough, where a fine white dust settles whenever there's a breakdow(...)

Date11/4/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: A Backyard pollution monitor is inspected by resident of Huddlestone Court in Scarborough; where a fine white dust settles whenever there's a breakdown at the adjoining Pilkington glass point. Above: Mrs. Roy Howard (left); daughter Darlene; Mrs. Henry Nevils.
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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_0010928F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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