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Metro chairman William Allen, who has announced he will be retiring from his job next Sept
Metro chairman William Allen, who has announced he will be retiring from his job next Sept

Metro chairman William Allen, who has announced he will be retiring from his job next Sept

Date4/16/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: Metro chairman William Allen, who has announced he will be retiring from his job next Sept. 30, is already trying to relax--but he is still doing it in a competitive way as he moves a chessman forward.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0029072F
Retiring metro chairman Gardiner Congratulates Incoming William Allen, Wearing chain of office, Allen says he hopes to win confidence of the people
Retiring metro chairman Gardiner Congratulates Incoming William Allen, Wearing chain of office, Allen says he hopes to win confidence of the people
1/10/1962
Walking away from job, as Metro chairman, William Allen and his wife and three children, Frank, 18, Rosemary, 16, and Jane, 12, leave his office at Ci(...)
Walking away from job, as Metro chairman, William Allen and his wife and three children, Frank, 18, Rosemary, 16, and Jane, 12, leave his office at Ci(...)
4/15/1969
Who's next? The challengers to succeed Michael Cassidy, who has announced he will step down from the Ontario NDP leadership, are expected to include, (...)
Who's next? The challengers to succeed Michael Cassidy, who has announced he will step down from the Ontario NDP leadership, are expected to include, (...)
1/1/1978
Allen at his final official council meeting, William Allen (right), attending his last council meeting as Metro chairman yesterday, talked with True D(...)
Allen at his final official council meeting, William Allen (right), attending his last council meeting as Metro chairman yesterday, talked with True D(...)
9/17/1969
Paul Godfrey: Metro chairman says he has 'no preference whatsoever' about who takes over his job in September
Paul Godfrey: Metro chairman says he has 'no preference whatsoever' about who takes over his job in September
6/19/1984
38 years service: At his desk in full uniform, Metro Police Chief Jack Marks today announced he is retiring after 38 years on the force
38 years service: At his desk in full uniform, Metro Police Chief Jack Marks today announced he is retiring after 38 years on the force
5/18/1989
From Big Daddy to this. The chair Fred Gardiner used as first Metro chairman, now outside William Allen's in the new City Hall, has come down a notch (...)
From Big Daddy to this. The chair Fred Gardiner used as first Metro chairman, now outside William Allen's in the new City Hall, has come down a notch (...)
1/27/1966
The happy days of co-operation with the provincial government are over, for the present, for Metro Chairman William Allen, left. He's in a fight with (...)
The happy days of co-operation with the provincial government are over, for the present, for Metro Chairman William Allen, left. He's in a fight with (...)
3/25/1968
In the race? Treasurer Larry Grossman and Environment Minister Andy Brandt beam after Premier William Davis announced his retirement. They are seen as likely candidates for Davis' job
In the race? Treasurer Larry Grossman and Environment Minister Andy Brandt beam after Premier William Davis announced his retirement. They are seen as likely candidates for Davis' job
10/8/1984
Retiring president: James Rinehart, who announced his resignation as GM Canada boss yesterday, sits on the hood of the first Canadian made A-Car to roll off the line last week
Retiring president: James Rinehart, who announced his resignation as GM Canada boss yesterday, sits on the hood of the first Canadian made A-Car to roll off the line last week
11/9/1981
Woman seeks Rosedale seat. Anne Cools, 35, has announced she will seek nomination as Rosedale's Liberal candidate in the next federal election. Miss C(...)
Woman seeks Rosedale seat. Anne Cools, 35, has announced she will seek nomination as Rosedale's Liberal candidate in the next federal election. Miss C(...)
1/3/1978
Metro Chairman William Allen greets Spadina expressway critics, The foes didn't get very far--- Metro roads committee approved the $154 million project
Metro Chairman William Allen greets Spadina expressway critics, The foes didn't get very far--- Metro roads committee approved the $154 million project
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