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At Portuguese Information centre, an immigrant who can't speak English fluently is counselled
At Portuguese Information centre, an immigrant who can't speak English fluently is counselled

At Portuguese Information centre, an immigrant who can't speak English fluently is counselled

Date1/18/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: At Portuguese Information centre; an immigrant who can't speak English fluently is counselled. Interpreters are needed in public offices for those not fluent in our language; says reader.
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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_0023928F
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