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Warren Anderson of Nova Scotia, who cam in third in the big swim, seen with Mrs
Warren Anderson of Nova Scotia, who cam in third in the big swim, seen with Mrs

Warren Anderson of Nova Scotia, who cam in third in the big swim, seen with Mrs

Date9/3/1931
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Original Toronto Star caption: Warren Anderson of Nova Scotia; who cam in third in the big swim; seen with Mrs. Anderson (his mother); last night following the gruelling grind.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0098316F
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David Curry is practising for an underwater swim
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