Neighborly work-gang

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Neighborly work-gang

Date5/3/1983

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Russell, Jim (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Neighborly work-gang: Bob Dobbin; left; and his neighbors have their hands full; picking up what remains of his house; barns; grain mill; sheds and equipment; torn apart by the tornado that hit Reeces Corners Monday afternoon. The wind also demolished buildings belonging to his son; Len; and brother; Ross; and killed 11;000 day-old turkeys.

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0015456F

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