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Image shows a politician at the gathering.
Victory Hug is given winning Bracondale candidate Liberal George Ben by one campaign worker, Joe Garenza, Ben holds remains of a stein of milk he was sipping to ease a hoarse throat. He polled 4,940 of 10,659 ballots.
Image shows a politician at the gathering.

Victory Hug is given winning Bracondale candidate Liberal George Ben by one campaign worker, Joe Garenza, Ben holds remains of a stein of milk he was sipping to ease a hoarse throat. He polled 4,940 of 10,659 ballots.

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Original Toronto Star caption: Victory Hug is given winning Bracondale candidate Liberal George Ben by one campaign worker, Joe Garenza, Ben holds remains of a stein of milk he was sipping to ease a hoarse throat. He polled 4,940 of 10,659 ballots.
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodWychwood-Hillcrest
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0031936F
      Image shows a politician at the gathering.
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      Image shows a politician visiting potential supporters.
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