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Invisible wall of opposition greeted bearded Mike Bazilli when he imported 50 Russian diesel tractors to Oakville last spring. He says farmers couldn't get bank loans to buy them, publications refused his ads and other machinery companies cancelled their distribution agreements with him.
Invisible wall of opposition greeted bearded Mike Bazilli when he imported 50 Russian diesel tractors to Oakville last spring. He says farmers couldn't get bank loans to buy them, publications refused his ads and other machinery companies cancelled their distribution agreements with him.

Invisible wall of opposition greeted bearded Mike Bazilli when he imported 50 Russian diesel tractors to Oakville last spring. He says farmers couldn't get bank loans to buy them, publications refused his ads and other machinery companies cancelled their distribution agreements with him.

Date10/27/1970
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0125290F
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