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Beer on Yonge St., This table loaded with beer was set up by Shriners right in the middle of Yonge St. Despite the efforts of policeman in the backgro(...)
Beer on Yonge St., This table loaded with beer was set up by Shriners right in the middle of Yonge St. Despite the efforts of policeman in the backgro(...)

Beer on Yonge St., This table loaded with beer was set up by Shriners right in the middle of Yonge St. Despite the efforts of policeman in the backgro(...)

Date4/1/1964
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  • Beer on Yonge St., This table loaded with beer was set up by Shriners right in the middle of Yonge St. Despite the efforts of policeman in the backgro(...)
  • Beer on Yonge St.; This table loaded with beer was set up by Shriners right in the middle of Yonge St. Despite the efforts of policeman in the background to direct cars around the table; a minor traffic jam occurred. The officer finally persuaded them to leave but not before they had served beer to Shriners passing in cars and played a hand of cards.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Beer on Yonge St.; This table loaded with beer was set up by Shriners right in the middle of Yonge St. Despite the efforts of policeman in the background to direct cars around the table; a minor traffic jam occurred. The officer finally persuaded them to leave but not before they had served beer to Shriners passing in cars and played a hand of cards.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0119360F
GeographyCountryCanada
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GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
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Geography
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GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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Mighty effort
Griffin, Doug
8/19/1977