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The new school has been taken right into the hearts of Ajax residents
The new school has been taken right into the hearts of Ajax residents

The new school has been taken right into the hearts of Ajax residents

Date10/31/1942
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Original Toronto Star caption: They show more pride in it than any of their other accomplishments. More than 180 pupils attended classes in the ultra-modern eight-room building shown here. They are provided with free transportation from outlying districts. Officials believe it is the only community public school in Ontario partly financed by the dominion government.
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Country:Canada
City, town or township:Ajax
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:Durham (Ont. : Regional municipality)
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives.
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTS-2-124-GO-017
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