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The call was out for volunteers, so Doogan, a bull terrier, thought he would pitch in yesterday in the cleanup of Black Creek, between Sheppard and St(...)
The call was out for volunteers, so Doogan, a bull terrier, thought he would pitch in yesterday in the cleanup of Black Creek, between Sheppard and St(...)

The call was out for volunteers, so Doogan, a bull terrier, thought he would pitch in yesterday in the cleanup of Black Creek, between Sheppard and St(...)

Date8/24/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: The call was out for volunteers; so Doogan; a bull terrier; thought he would pitch in yesterday in the cleanup of Black Creek; between Sheppard and Steeles Aves. Doogan Pulls out a baby doll while the dog's owner Steve Dennis; left; Barry Bloom and Irene Wray haul out some other refuse.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0011038F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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