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Nathan Phillips, former mayor of Toronto, says, in letter below, that Toronto is over-governed
Nathan Phillips, former mayor of Toronto, says, in letter below, that Toronto is over-governed

Nathan Phillips, former mayor of Toronto, says, in letter below, that Toronto is over-governed

Date11/6/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Nathan Phillips, former mayor of Toronto, says, in letter below, that Toronto is over-governed. The time has long passed, he says, for amalgamation into one municipality, doing away with the most expensive and unwieldy form of complicated municipal government.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0073639F
In Nathan Phillips square, the 11 1/2-acres in front of City Hall, former Toronto Mayor Nathan Phillips looks over area before his 79th birthday yesterday
In Nathan Phillips square, the 11 1/2-acres in front of City Hall, former Toronto Mayor Nathan Phillips looks over area before his 79th birthday yesterday
11/5/1971
With the passing of former mayor Nathan Phillips, above, Toronto has lost one of its most beloved citizens, reader says, He contributed to development of Toronto in his 35 years of public service
With the passing of former mayor Nathan Phillips, above, Toronto has lost one of its most beloved citizens, reader says, He contributed to development of Toronto in his 35 years of public service
9/29/1972
Ex-mayor gives a timely gift. Former Toronto mayor Nathan Phillips stands beside sundial he presented to the city yesterday in Nathan Phillips Square.(...)
Ex-mayor gives a timely gift. Former Toronto mayor Nathan Phillips stands beside sundial he presented to the city yesterday in Nathan Phillips Square.(...)
4/28/1969
Nate's Birthday. Former mayor of Toronto Nathan Phillips got a 75th birthday kiss last night from his granddaughter Lois Phillips, 9, at the Park Plaza Hotel birthday party
Nate's Birthday. Former mayor of Toronto Nathan Phillips got a 75th birthday kiss last night from his granddaughter Lois Phillips, 9, at the Park Plaza Hotel birthday party
11/7/1967
Prince Philip shakes hands with former mayor Nathan Phillips June 23, 1973, while the Queen talks with Mayor David Crombie in Nathan Phillips Square d(...)
Prince Philip shakes hands with former mayor Nathan Phillips June 23, 1973, while the Queen talks with Mayor David Crombie in Nathan Phillips Square d(...)
6/26/1973
Former Mayor Nathan Phillips looks over his city hall scrap book at his home
Former Mayor Nathan Phillips looks over his city hall scrap book at his home
9/7/1965
In the square named for him in front of City Hall, former Toronto mayor Nathan Phillips talk with visitors from St
In the square named for him in front of City Hall, former Toronto mayor Nathan Phillips talk with visitors from St
6/4/1974
A Mourner pauses in front of a photo of former Toronto mayor Nathan Phillips, who died Tuesday
A Mourner pauses in front of a photo of former Toronto mayor Nathan Phillips, who died Tuesday
1/8/1976
Going walkabout: Prince Charles greets some of the children who waited in Nathan Phillips Square to see him after the official civic welcoming ceremony, presided over by Toronto Mayor Art Eggleton
Going walkabout: Prince Charles greets some of the children who waited in Nathan Phillips Square to see him after the official civic welcoming ceremony, presided over by Toronto Mayor Art Eggleton
10/25/1991
Funeral services for former mayor Nathan Phillips yesterday in Holy Blossom Temple drew 800 mourners, including (from left) former premier John Robart(...)
Funeral services for former mayor Nathan Phillips yesterday in Holy Blossom Temple drew 800 mourners, including (from left) former premier John Robart(...)
1/8/1976
Toronto's first peek at the $100,000 sculpture was obtained when Str photographer Boris Spremo (below) sprawled at Nathan Phillips Square and stuck his camera inside the protective case
Toronto's first peek at the $100,000 sculpture was obtained when Str photographer Boris Spremo (below) sprawled at Nathan Phillips Square and stuck his camera inside the protective case
10/25/1966
Citations for service to community were presented last night by Deganya and Ora chapters of Hadassah to former mayor Nathan Phillips (left), Mrs. C. M(...)
Citations for service to community were presented last night by Deganya and Ora chapters of Hadassah to former mayor Nathan Phillips (left), Mrs. C. M(...)
4/22/1968