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Changing signs

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Changing signs

Date8/8/1985

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Russell, Jim (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Changing signs: Health department workers Shawn Zentner; left; and Ross MacEachern are putting up new signs at Woodbine Beach that warn swimmers water may be polluted after a rainfall. Old warning sign is shown at left.

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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_0011035F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Province or state:Ontario

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