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Here's the Epicentre of the spy round-up, the gateway to the R
Here's the Epicentre of the spy round-up, the gateway to the R

Here's the Epicentre of the spy round-up, the gateway to the R

Date2/19/1946
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Original Toronto Star caption: Here's the Epicentre of the spy round-up; the gateway to the R.C.M.P. headquarters at Rockcliffe; Ottawa suburb; where a large number of spy suspects and material witnesses are being held under close guard. Most of the Canadians in custody seem to have been dupes of agents and little money is believed to have changed hands
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Object NumberTSPA_0107400F
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