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Image shows a cargo ship loading in progress.
Woolen Pallets are used to load nearly all non-bulk cargo in port
Image shows a cargo ship loading in progress.

Woolen Pallets are used to load nearly all non-bulk cargo in port

Date7/21/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: Woolen Pallets are used to load nearly all non-bulk cargo in port. Foreign captains like the speed when hoisting of loose crates; barrels in eliminated.
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Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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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_0112705F
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