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Ticking away: Sgt. Danny Matthews, on loan to Durham Regional Council from Durham Police, tests a Geiger counter in his role as emergency planning co-(...)
Ticking away: Sgt. Danny Matthews, on loan to Durham Regional Council from Durham Police, tests a Geiger counter in his role as emergency planning co-(...)

Ticking away: Sgt. Danny Matthews, on loan to Durham Regional Council from Durham Police, tests a Geiger counter in his role as emergency planning co-(...)

Date3/25/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ticking away: Sgt. Danny Matthews, on loan to Durham Regional Council from Durham Police, tests a Geiger counter in his role as emergency planning co-ordinator. He's responsible for drawing up plans to combat potential emergency situations in Durham, such as another Mississauga disaster.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0028018F
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