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In Kensington Market, a merchant gives Prime Minister Trudeau a slice of juicy watermelon, which he promptly ate
In Kensington Market, a merchant gives Prime Minister Trudeau a slice of juicy watermelon, which he promptly ate

In Kensington Market, a merchant gives Prime Minister Trudeau a slice of juicy watermelon, which he promptly ate

Date6/23/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: In Kensington Market, a merchant gives Prime Minister Trudeau a slice of juicy watermelon, which he promptly ate. Trudeau spent 90 minutes in bustling, cosmopolitan market, laughing, joking, asking questions and chatting.
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0086462F
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    Taking a big bite of watermelon, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau pauses during an unscheduled 90-minute walk through Kensington Market stalls of fish, fruit and kosher foods today
    Ross, Fred
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    Will a Pacifier work on North York Mayor Mel Lastman who is trying to give up smoking? His secretary, Mara Roce, bought him one, which he promptly popped into his mouth
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    Goode, Jeff
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    Limelight's not for him. Alderman Anthony O'Donohue, campaigning for mayor, gives son Danny, 10, the first slice of cake at a rally in his headquarter(...)
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    O'Donohue, Tony, 1933-
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    Kane, Marion
    6/28/1989
    Standing at a fruit and vegetable stand covered by a large fringed umbrella, a man in plaid pan…
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    Bull, Ron
    5/29/1974
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    Madonik, Rick
    5/17/1991
    Visiting Kensington Market, where for 90 years farmers have sold produce, Immigration Minister Allan MacEachen chats with Helena Wilson, whom he met as she left a West Indian grocery store
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    Lennon, Frank
    6/3/1970
    Merchants were told at a conference this week they need to sell personality -- plus place, price and product if they want a healthy slice of the retail pie that is not growing
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    Bull, Ron
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    Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
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    Geo, Mario
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    To L.R. Saunders, secretary-treasurer of Allied Collection Agencies, for remainging unfrffled despite his company's freqent appaearance in the columns of help wanted. Allied agreed to stop dunning Orfeo Avaro for $4.60 when help wanted pointed out that Mrs. Avaro was sure he had never ordered lihgt bulbs by mail and, when they did arrive, had promptly mailed them back. In his next appearance, Mr. Saunders sent $3,71 to the STar Wilson had mistakely overpaid.
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    Philp, Barry
    12/21/1979
    Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau (right) listens to a question at the news conference at which he announced his cabinet changes. Three ministers happy wi(...)
    Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau (right) listens to a question at the news conference at which he announced his cabinet changes. Three ministers happy wi(...)
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
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