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Laughing man holds young child, who presses toy pistol to the man's temple.
David Abeyesekera, 4, from Sri Lanka pretends to hold Solicitor General Robert Kaplan captive during Liberal picnic at Earl Bales Park
Laughing man holds young child, who presses toy pistol to the man's temple.

David Abeyesekera, 4, from Sri Lanka pretends to hold Solicitor General Robert Kaplan captive during Liberal picnic at Earl Bales Park

Date8/17/1980
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  • David Abeyesekera, 4, from Sri Lanka pretends to hold Solicitor General Robert Kaplan captive during Liberal picnic at Earl Bales Park
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Original Toronto Star caption: Liberal picnic. David Abeyesekera, 4, from Sri Lanka pretends to hold Solicitor General Robert Kaplan captive during Liberal picnic at Earl Bales Park. Kaplan (L - York Centre) cooked hot dogs for all who dropped around.
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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_0058923F
      GeographyCountryCanada
      GeographyBuilding, monument or parkEarl Bales Park (Toronto, Ontario)
      GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
      Geography
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      GeographyNeighbourhoodArmour Heights
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      GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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