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PM tightwalks. Low bidders: About 500 farmers took over a farm-liquidation auction near Palmerston. They conducted the auction themselves and bought about $100,000 worth of equipment for $19.81
PM tightwalks. Low bidders: About 500 farmers took over a farm-liquidation auction near Palmerston. They conducted the auction themselves and bought about $100,000 worth of equipment for $19.81

PM tightwalks. Low bidders: About 500 farmers took over a farm-liquidation auction near Palmerston. They conducted the auction themselves and bought about $100,000 worth of equipment for $19.81

Date2/9/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: PM tightwalks. Low bidders: About 500 farmers took over a farm-liquidation auction near Palmerston. They conducted the auction themselves and bought about $100;000 worth of equipment for $19.81.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0011526F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Minto
County:Wellington (Ont. : County)
Historical location:Palmerston (Ont.)
Province or state:Ontario
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