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W. B. Rooney, above right, is vice-president, consumer products division, Canadian General Electric. He said that 15 years is the average age of a refrigerator when it is traded in by the consumer.
W. B. Rooney, above right, is vice-president, consumer products division, Canadian General Electric. He said that 15 years is the average age of a refrigerator when it is traded in by the consumer.

W. B. Rooney, above right, is vice-president, consumer products division, Canadian General Electric. He said that 15 years is the average age of a refrigerator when it is traded in by the consumer.

Date11/8/1973
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0132960F
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