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Mothers' protest stops traffic, About 150 Brampton mothers and children block traffic on Vodden Ave
Mothers' protest stops traffic, About 150 Brampton mothers and children block traffic on Vodden Ave

Mothers' protest stops traffic, About 150 Brampton mothers and children block traffic on Vodden Ave

Date6/21/1973
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  • Mothers' protest stops traffic, About 150 Brampton mothers and children block traffic on Vodden Ave
  • Mothers' protest stops traffic; About 150 Brampton mothers and children block traffic on Vodden Ave. at Archdekin Dr. yesterday during the afternoon rush hour to protest heavy traffic on the street.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mothers' protest stops traffic; About 150 Brampton mothers and children block traffic on Vodden Ave. at Archdekin Dr. yesterday during the afternoon rush hour to protest heavy traffic on the street.
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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_0011415F
      GeographyCountryCanada
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      GeographyCity, town, twpBrampton
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      GeographyProvince or StateOntario
      GeographyRegion or DistrictPeel (Ont. : Regional municipality)
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