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A South Porcupine couple found dead in their car pulled from 30-foot deep Muskoka river, Bracebridge, Ontario
A South Porcupine couple found dead in their car pulled from 30-foot deep Muskoka river, Bracebridge, Ontario

A South Porcupine couple found dead in their car pulled from 30-foot deep Muskoka river, Bracebridge, Ontario

Date9/18/1953
Names
Format
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Bracebridge
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:Muskoka (Ont. : District municipality)
Medium
Dimensions18 cm x 25.4 cm
Extent
  • 18 cm x 25.4 cm
Language
ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTS-1-GO-461B-BRACEBRIDGE004
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