Air chamber unit for bus brakes is held by Charles Robitaille, a clerk in an auto parts garage in Asbestos

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Air chamber unit for bus brakes is held by Charles Robitaille, a clerk in an auto parts garage in Asbestos

Date8/7/1978

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Brazao, Dale (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Air chamber unit for bus brakes is held by Charles Robitaille; a clerk in an auto parts garage in Asbestos. He said he sold an identical unit to the owner of the bus involved in Lac d Argent tragedy on day of drownings. Police believe it may have failed.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000271F

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