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Canada has put her shoulder to the wheel of the empire 's war effort
Canada has put her shoulder to the wheel of the empire 's war effort

Canada has put her shoulder to the wheel of the empire 's war effort

Date12/9/1939
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Original Toronto Star caption: Canada has put her shoulder to the wheel of the empire 's war effort. Work is going forward unceasingly night and day. The pictures above were taken with official approval at one of the busiest plants in the country. At left; the gas mask assembly room. The two men are testing masks.
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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_0019315F
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