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Image shows a smaller boat "William Rest" with a big ship "Chicago Tribune" in the background.
Cold work. William Rest keeps chugging away, breaking up ice to keep channel free for Islands ferry - but not much else, is moving in Toronto harbor t(...)
Image shows a smaller boat "William Rest" with a big ship "Chicago Tribune" in the background.

Cold work. William Rest keeps chugging away, breaking up ice to keep channel free for Islands ferry - but not much else, is moving in Toronto harbor t(...)

Date1/8/1981
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  • Cold work. William Rest keeps chugging away; breaking up ice to keep channel free for Islands ferry - but not much else; is moving in Toronto harbor these days. Harbor commission says 43 Great Lakes vessels are wintering here; 22 with cargo still on board.
  • Cold work. William Rest keeps chugging away, breaking up ice to keep channel free for Islands ferry - but not much else, is moving in Toronto harbor t(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Cold work. William Rest keeps chugging away; breaking up ice to keep channel free for Islands ferry - but not much else; is moving in Toronto harbor these days. Harbor commission says 43 Great Lakes vessels are wintering here; 22 with cargo still on board.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112749F
      GeographyCountryCanada
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      GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
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      GeographyNeighbourhoodHarbour
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      GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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