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The Toronto Island community, above, is strong and healthy and has proven its right to stay, says reader in letter below
The Toronto Island community, above, is strong and healthy and has proven its right to stay, says reader in letter below

The Toronto Island community, above, is strong and healthy and has proven its right to stay, says reader in letter below

Date30 November 1973
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  • The Toronto Island community, above, is strong and healthy and has proven its right to stay, says reader in letter below
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Toronto Island community; above; is strong and healthy and has proven its right to stay; says reader in letter below.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0113951F
      GeographyCountryCanada
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      GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
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      GeographyNeighbourhoodToronto Islands
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      GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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      Visitors to Metro zoo, above, were disappointed by new early closing time, reader says in letter below
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