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Final run: Percy Emslie is retiring after delivering milk on the Toronto Islands since 1949.
Final run: Percy Emslie is retiring after delivering milk on the Toronto Islands since 1949.

Final run: Percy Emslie is retiring after delivering milk on the Toronto Islands since 1949.

Date9/23/1982
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  • Final run: Percy Emslie is retiring after delivering milk on the Toronto Islands since 1949.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0127039F
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