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Reg Gilchrist: Although he was acquitted, police refuse to return his 19 slot machines.
Reg Gilchrist: Although he was acquitted, police refuse to return his 19 slot machines.

Reg Gilchrist: Although he was acquitted, police refuse to return his 19 slot machines.

Date7/17/1981
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0127673F
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