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His present home will have to be replaced before Mohan, now 3 1/2, reaches five tons of maturity in 10 or 12 years
His present home will have to be replaced before Mohan, now 3 1/2, reaches five tons of maturity in 10 or 12 years

His present home will have to be replaced before Mohan, now 3 1/2, reaches five tons of maturity in 10 or 12 years

Date2/1/1964
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Original Toronto Star caption: His present home will have to be replaced before Mohan; now 3 1/2; reaches five tons of maturity in 10 or 12 years. We just couldn't keep him in the present quarters; the curator says. The elephant was donated by the government of India after participating in Commonwealth display.
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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_0116416F
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