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After seven plastic surgery operations since the age of 2, Melinda Gilles became Miss Canada
After seven plastic surgery operations since the age of 2, Melinda Gilles became Miss Canada

After seven plastic surgery operations since the age of 2, Melinda Gilles became Miss Canada

Date11/23/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: After seven plastic surgery operations since the age of 2; Melinda Gilles became Miss Canada.
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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_0020208F
Miss Canada is from London, Melinda Louise Gillies, Miss London, happily poses as Miss Canada 1988 after her crowning last night in Toronto. The 22-ye(...)
Miss Canada is from London, Melinda Louise Gillies, Miss London, happily poses as Miss Canada 1988 after her crowning last night in Toronto. The 22-ye(...)
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Miss Canada is from London, Melinda Louise Gillies, Miss London, happily poses as Miss Canada 1988 with another contestant after her crowning last nig(...)
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