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Despite the heavy concrete bars that line Warkworth's walkways, every year a couple of men escape

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Despite the heavy concrete bars that line Warkworth's walkways, every year a couple of men escape

Date9/28/1991

Names

Gower, Patti (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Despite the heavy concrete bars that line Warkworth's walkways; every year a couple of men escape.

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Photographs

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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_0011350F

Country:Canada

Province or state:Ontario

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