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Robery foiled: John Mattson of Pickering was able to call on his karate skills and come to the rescue of a variety store owner in a robbery
Robery foiled: John Mattson of Pickering was able to call on his karate skills and come to the rescue of a variety store owner in a robbery

Robery foiled: John Mattson of Pickering was able to call on his karate skills and come to the rescue of a variety store owner in a robbery

Date9/12/1988
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  • Robery foiled: John Mattson of Pickering was able to call on his karate skills and come to the rescue of a variety store owner in a robbery
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130650F
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      Weaver Robert Cawood is at work at his loom in his shop The Village Weaver, at Church and Moneith Sts. The craftsman, who learned his skills in his native Yorkshire, England, has been teaching. Metro residents the crafts of spinning and weaving for 10 years. Classes run one night a week for three months.
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      Weaver Robert Cawood is at work at his loom in his shop The Village Weaver, at Church and Mon eith Sts. The craftsman, who learned his skills in his native Yorkshire, England, has been teaching Metro residents the crafts of spinning and weaving for 10 years. Classes run one night a week for three months.[Incomplete]
      Weaver Robert Cawood is at work at his loom in his shop The Village Weaver, at Church and Mon eith Sts. The craftsman, who learned his skills in his native Yorkshire, England, has been teaching Metro residents the crafts of spinning and weaving for 10 years. Classes run one night a week for three months.[Incomplete]
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