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A newsboy for 57 years, 71-year-old George Mead is quitting the corner of Carlton and Yonge Sts
A newsboy for 57 years, 71-year-old George Mead is quitting the corner of Carlton and Yonge Sts

A newsboy for 57 years, 71-year-old George Mead is quitting the corner of Carlton and Yonge Sts

Date6/29/1972
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0130709F
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