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Stored MAIL is moved in the yard of the post office Terminal A and city delivery building yesterday during the 36-hour truce in the mail strike, now i(...)
Stored MAIL is moved in the yard of the post office Terminal A and city delivery building yesterday during the 36-hour truce in the mail strike, now i(...)

Stored MAIL is moved in the yard of the post office Terminal A and city delivery building yesterday during the 36-hour truce in the mail strike, now i(...)

Date2/27/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Stored MAIL is moved in the yard of the post office Terminal A and city delivery building yesterday during the 36-hour truce in the mail strike; now in its 11th day. Mail transport in and out of the terminal is at a standstill today but some mail is moving in suburban areas; except Scarborough. Other mail; including advertising flyers; was delivered yesterday with 200;000 pension and welfare cheques.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0017212F
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      Geo, Mario
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      Spremo, Boris
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