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Image shows a gentleman walking on the snow covered lake. There is a sign that reads: Danger. I…
It's thin ice, but L.A.C. Joe Cleary, one of Toronto Island's 600 residents, goes ahead anyway. Here he is starting off across the bay
Image shows a gentleman walking on the snow covered lake. There is a sign that reads: Danger. Ice Unsafe.

It's thin ice, but L.A.C. Joe Cleary, one of Toronto Island's 600 residents, goes ahead anyway. Here he is starting off across the bay

Date2/6/1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: It's thin ice; but L.A.C. Joe Cleary; one of Toronto Island's 600 residents; goes ahead anyway. Here he is starting off across the bay.
Subject
    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodToronto Islands
    Harbour
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
    Medium
    Photographs
    Language
      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0112693F
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