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Protesters clash, Demonstrator takes a swing with a picket sign during a clash between left- and right-wing groups at a rally at Nathan Phillips Squar(...)
Protesters clash, Demonstrator takes a swing with a picket sign during a clash between left- and right-wing groups at a rally at Nathan Phillips Squar(...)

Protesters clash, Demonstrator takes a swing with a picket sign during a clash between left- and right-wing groups at a rally at Nathan Phillips Squar(...)

Date10/14/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Protesters clash; Demonstrator takes a swing with a picket sign during a clash between left- and right-wing groups at a rally at Nathan Phillips Square yesterday against what organizers called police racism and violence. Story page A3.
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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    Photographs
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0011796F
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