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Square dancers go through their paces before an appreciate audience at Nathan Phillips Square as the Bob Scott country music group provides support. P(...)
Square dancers go through their paces before an appreciate audience at Nathan Phillips Square as the Bob Scott country music group provides support. P(...)

Square dancers go through their paces before an appreciate audience at Nathan Phillips Square as the Bob Scott country music group provides support. P(...)

Date8/23/1968
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  • Square dancers go through their paces before an appreciate audience at Nathan Phillips Square as the Bob Scott country music group provides support. Presented at six parks by the festival; square dancing has proven even more popular this year; according to the parks department. Festival's last session at Withrow Park next Truesday at 8.30.
  • Square dancers go through their paces before an appreciate audience at Nathan Phillips Square as the Bob Scott country music group provides support. P(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Square dancers go through their paces before an appreciate audience at Nathan Phillips Square as the Bob Scott country music group provides support. Presented at six parks by the festival; square dancing has proven even more popular this year; according to the parks department. Festival's last session at Withrow Park next Truesday at 8.30.
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