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Uneasy moment for Mr. Ospher, the 13-pound Osphronemus goramy, comes as owner Bill Roman and two workers from the Metro Zoo transfer him from his aqua(...)
Uneasy moment for Mr. Ospher, the 13-pound Osphronemus goramy, comes as owner Bill Roman and two workers from the Metro Zoo transfer him from his aqua(...)

Uneasy moment for Mr. Ospher, the 13-pound Osphronemus goramy, comes as owner Bill Roman and two workers from the Metro Zoo transfer him from his aqua(...)

Date2/26/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Uneasy moment for Mr. Ospher; the 13-pound Osphronemus goramy; comes as owner Bill Roman and two workers from the Metro Zoo transfer him from his aquarium to transportation tank which will take him to new home in zoo.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0116365F
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