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In ward 7, in Toronto's inner city, two candidates for alderman-Karl Jaffary (left) and John Sewell (right) - have been leaders in fight against high-(...)
In ward 7, in Toronto's inner city, two candidates for alderman-Karl Jaffary (left) and John Sewell (right) - have been leaders in fight against high-(...)

In ward 7, in Toronto's inner city, two candidates for alderman-Karl Jaffary (left) and John Sewell (right) - have been leaders in fight against high-(...)

Date10/4/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: In ward 7, in Toronto's inner city, two candidates for alderman-Karl Jaffary (left) and John Sewell (right) - have been leaders in fight against high-rise development. Of the four other candidates, Richard Kirkup (cnetre) stands out as their foil with his support of extending massive high-rise St. James Town south.
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Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0057235F
Ward 7 aldermen John Sewell (left) and Karl Jaffary, who easily won re-election, argue with police at City Hall who refused entry to their supporters.(...)
Ward 7 aldermen John Sewell (left) and Karl Jaffary, who easily won re-election, argue with police at City Hall who refused entry to their supporters.(...)
12/5/1972
A new face at city hall. Executive Alderman Karl Jaffary, whose beard has been a familiar sight around City Hall (left), shows up clean-shaven (right)(...)
A new face at city hall. Executive Alderman Karl Jaffary, whose beard has been a familiar sight around City Hall (left), shows up clean-shaven (right)(...)
1/15/1974
Under attack by Alderman John Sewell's chess queen - and verbally by meeting chairman Alderman Ben Grys - Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) studies board
Under attack by Alderman John Sewell's chess queen - and verbally by meeting chairman Alderman Ben Grys - Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) studies board
1/25/1971
The Two most radical aldermen on Toronto City Council, casually dressed John Sewell, seated, and dapper Karl Jaffary to the left, listen to representa(...)
The Two most radical aldermen on Toronto City Council, casually dressed John Sewell, seated, and dapper Karl Jaffary to the left, listen to representa(...)
12/12/1969
Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) urges citizens to get out and help elect new aldermen in 1972 who are willing to take a new approach to city planning
Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) urges citizens to get out and help elect new aldermen in 1972 who are willing to take a new approach to city planning
4/1/1971
Alderman Karl Jaffary
Alderman Karl Jaffary
6/6/1970
Minus the usual beard, Alderman Karl Jaffary stands at his office window, thinking about giving up what Mayor David Crombie has called one of the most illustrious careers in municipal government
Minus the usual beard, Alderman Karl Jaffary stands at his office window, thinking about giving up what Mayor David Crombie has called one of the most illustrious careers in municipal government
1/22/1974
Eviction of Widow was delayed yesterday after 50 people, including Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) and Dr. Jan Duckszta (second from left), MPP for Parkd(...)
Eviction of Widow was delayed yesterday after 50 people, including Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) and Dr. Jan Duckszta (second from left), MPP for Parkd(...)
5/18/1973
Eviction of widow was delayed yesterday after 50 people, including Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) and Dr. Jan Dukszta (second from left), MPP for Parkda(...)
Eviction of widow was delayed yesterday after 50 people, including Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) and Dr. Jan Dukszta (second from left), MPP for Parkda(...)
5/13/1973
Candidates clash: New Democrat Roger Hollander, left, and independent Jeff Evenson are competing for the left-wing vote in the Ward 7 by-election to be held Oct
Candidates clash: New Democrat Roger Hollander, left, and independent Jeff Evenson are competing for the left-wing vote in the Ward 7 by-election to be held Oct
9/23/1987
I have a mind of my own: says Janet Howard: a bookstore owner who will share aldermanic duties in Ward 7 with John Sewell
I have a mind of my own: says Janet Howard: a bookstore owner who will share aldermanic duties in Ward 7 with John Sewell
1/19/1974
Candidates for mayor of Toronto, alderman David Rotenberg, left, and Tony O'Donohue, will have to compete for attention this fall not only with other (...)
Candidates for mayor of Toronto, alderman David Rotenberg, left, and Tony O'Donohue, will have to compete for attention this fall not only with other (...)
7/23/1971