Canada self-sufficient in vital war materials, is being rapidly whipped into Canadian shell factory where projectiles of all sizes are being manufactu(...)

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Canada self-sufficient in vital war materials, is being rapidly whipped into Canadian shell factory where projectiles of all sizes are being manufactu(...)

Date7/13/1940

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Canada self-sufficient in vital war materials; is being rapidly whipped into Canadian shell factory where projectiles of all sizes are being manufactured; night ations for plants have been selected; and more are planned. [Incomplete]

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Weapons industry

World War, 1939-1945

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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_0019308F

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Adly projectiles. At the Right shells which have passed the inspection line are painted and will be shipped when dry. The copper band near the base of(...)

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