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Mushroom harvest

Mushroom harvest

Date3/11/1982
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  • Mushroom harvest: John Chlorakos' mushroom farm near King City is a family affair as Chlorakos children (left to right) Peter; 6; Zoe; 8; and Ann; 10; demonstrate by bringing in a wheelbarrow load. The farm also employs five full-time helpers.
  • Mushroom harvest
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mushroom harvest: John Chlorakos' mushroom farm near King City is a family affair as Chlorakos children (left to right) Peter; 6; Zoe; 8; and Ann; 10; demonstrate by bringing in a wheelbarrow load. The farm also employs five full-time helpers.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010340F
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      Spremo, Boris
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
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