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Gayle Christie: York's mayor is facing a tough battle against Controller Alan Tonks
Gayle Christie: York's mayor is facing a tough battle against Controller Alan Tonks

Gayle Christie: York's mayor is facing a tough battle against Controller Alan Tonks

Date9/8/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Gayle Christie: York's mayor is facing a tough battle against Controller Alan Tonks.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0038060F
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Alan Tonks
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