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Striking it rich: Joseph Guidette holds up the $1 million cheque he received after buying himself an Ontario Instant Millionaire ticket last week
Striking it rich: Joseph Guidette holds up the $1 million cheque he received after buying himself an Ontario Instant Millionaire ticket last week

Striking it rich: Joseph Guidette holds up the $1 million cheque he received after buying himself an Ontario Instant Millionaire ticket last week

Date3/16/1992
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  • Striking it rich: Joseph Guidette holds up the $1 million cheque he received after buying himself an Ontario Instant Millionaire ticket last week.
  • Striking it rich: Joseph Guidette holds up the $1 million cheque he received after buying himself an Ontario Instant Millionaire ticket last week
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Original Toronto Star caption: Striking it rich: Joseph Guidette holds up the $1 million cheque he received after buying himself an Ontario Instant Millionaire ticket last week.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025062F
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