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A fighter
A fighter

A fighter

Date6/17/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: A fighter: Richmond Hill Mayor Al Duffy, though soft-spoken, drives a hard bargain. His fierce politicking has landed the town many industrial projects, but he's stinging about a recent land battle he lost. For that, he blames Toronto's parochial attitude.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0044797F
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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