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Mrs. June Rowlands of the Neighbors'a and Tenants' Association of Trefann Court shows Development Commissioner Graham Emsne a house
Mrs. June Rowlands of the Neighbors'a and Tenants' Association of Trefann Court shows Development Commissioner Graham Emsne a house

Mrs. June Rowlands of the Neighbors'a and Tenants' Association of Trefann Court shows Development Commissioner Graham Emsne a house

Date9/9/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mrs. June Rowlands of the Neighbors'a and Tenants' Association of Trefann Court shows Development Commissioner Graham Emsne a house where stucco is falling from walls. Plumbing is deficient.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0115008F
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