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As head of Metro's Christmas bureau, run by the department of social services, Frank Kombargi, left, reads some distressing letters
As head of Metro's Christmas bureau, run by the department of social services, Frank Kombargi, left, reads some distressing letters

As head of Metro's Christmas bureau, run by the department of social services, Frank Kombargi, left, reads some distressing letters

Date12/8/1982
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0129055F
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