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To the rescue: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris wrings out a pair of socks found in the tent of Linda and George Pearce, who have been camping out for six months while unable to find a home
To the rescue: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris wrings out a pair of socks found in the tent of Linda and George Pearce, who have been camping out for six months while unable to find a home

To the rescue: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris wrings out a pair of socks found in the tent of Linda and George Pearce, who have been camping out for six months while unable to find a home

Date9/6/1981
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  • To the rescue: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris wrings out a pair of socks found in the tent of Linda and George Pearce, who have been camping out for six months while unable to find a home
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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