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Shoppers line up, above, at Knob Hill Farm, one of several supermarkets open on Sunday
Shoppers line up, above, at Knob Hill Farm, one of several supermarkets open on Sunday

Shoppers line up, above, at Knob Hill Farm, one of several supermarkets open on Sunday

Date10/5/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Shoppers line up; above; at Knob Hill Farm; one of several supermarkets open on Sunday. Readers below support Sunday shopping.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0015135F
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