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Going underground, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau tips his hardhat as he tours Falconbridge Nickel Mines, near Sudbury
Going underground, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau tips his hardhat as he tours Falconbridge Nickel Mines, near Sudbury

Going underground, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau tips his hardhat as he tours Falconbridge Nickel Mines, near Sudbury

Date2/25/1972
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  • Going underground, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau tips his hardhat as he tours Falconbridge Nickel Mines, near Sudbury
  • Going underground, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau tips his hardhat as he tours Falconbridge Nickel Mines, near Sudbury. He tried his hand at operating a drill at rock face, and said he might come back for a job after the election.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Going underground, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau tips his hardhat as he tours Falconbridge Nickel Mines, near Sudbury. He tried his hand at operating a drill at rock face, and said he might come back for a job after the election.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0086425F
    GeographyCountryCanada
    GeographyBuilding, monument or parkFalconbridge Nickel Mines
    GeographyCity, town, twpSudbury
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