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In Railroad clothes, Bill Metcalf makes a speech to fellow residents of Ward's Island at their picnic-party yesterday celebrating the second year they have stayed on the Islands since Metro finally ordered them off
In Railroad clothes, Bill Metcalf makes a speech to fellow residents of Ward's Island at their picnic-party yesterday celebrating the second year they have stayed on the Islands since Metro finally ordered them off

In Railroad clothes, Bill Metcalf makes a speech to fellow residents of Ward's Island at their picnic-party yesterday celebrating the second year they have stayed on the Islands since Metro finally ordered them off

Date31 August 1975
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Sign on man's back says "Help!  We are being railroaded by Godfrey". 
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Toronto Islands
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130821F
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