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Now listen, Joe, When Alderman Dorothy Thomas said it is easier for a woman to get elected than get a job at City Hall, she was infuriated by Alderman(...)
Now listen, Joe, When Alderman Dorothy Thomas said it is easier for a woman to get elected than get a job at City Hall, she was infuriated by Alderman(...)

Now listen, Joe, When Alderman Dorothy Thomas said it is easier for a woman to get elected than get a job at City Hall, she was infuriated by Alderman(...)

Date3/3/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: Now listen, Joe, When Alderman Dorothy Thomas said it is easier for a woman to get elected than get a job at City Hall, she was infuriated by Alderman Joe Piccininni's retort that it is because they are generally lazy and won't get out of bed. Above, she needles Piccininni about the remark.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0073704F
Before entering annual meeting of Traders Group, company chairman Henry Dynes gets a carnation for his lapel from employee Dorothy Tustin. Dynes received prolonged applause from shareholders when he said: Be we Liberal, Conservative or NDP, we and our elected representatives must endorse one position - that of a united Canada. He advocated non-partisan committee to work toward unity.
Before entering annual meeting of Traders Group, company chairman Henry Dynes gets a carnation for his lapel from employee Dorothy Tustin. Dynes received prolonged applause from shareholders when he said: Be we Liberal, Conservative or NDP, we and our elected representatives must endorse one position - that of a united Canada. He advocated non-partisan committee to work toward unity.
4/21/1977
City Hall's first baby. Alderman Joanne Campbell became the first elected official in Toronto's history to give birth while in office. She holds son, (...)
City Hall's first baby. Alderman Joanne Campbell became the first elected official in Toronto's history to give birth while in office. She holds son, (...)
7/11/1984
Among reform group newly elected to City Council are Dorothy Thomas (left) in Ward 9 and Spadina Expressway opponent and architect Colin Vaughan in Wa(...)
Among reform group newly elected to City Council are Dorothy Thomas (left) in Ward 9 and Spadina Expressway opponent and architect Colin Vaughan in Wa(...)
12/4/1972
Housecleaning, Alderman Joe Piccininni has been elected to City Council's executive committee - and that means he has to change offices. So some of th(...)
Housecleaning, Alderman Joe Piccininni has been elected to City Council's executive committee - and that means he has to change offices. So some of th(...)
11/27/1980
Joe says farewell, Ex-alderman Joe Piccininni waves goodbye as he walks down city Hall's alderman's alley
Joe says farewell, Ex-alderman Joe Piccininni waves goodbye as he walks down city Hall's alderman's alley
11/27/1985
Peddling along: Steve Brittain and Joe Hill find it's easier to get around the parking lot at Moodie's Motor Inn in the Pickering area in a pedal-boat than in a car
Peddling along: Steve Brittain and Joe Hill find it's easier to get around the parking lot at Moodie's Motor Inn in the Pickering area in a pedal-boat than in a car
2/14/1984
Candy bars are dinner when Alderman Anne Johnston works at night in her cubbyhole office in City Hall, as she frequently does. Many of the 92 members (...)
Candy bars are dinner when Alderman Anne Johnston works at night in her cubbyhole office in City Hall, as she frequently does. Many of the 92 members (...)
11/7/1974
Hungry alderman. North York alderman Mario Gentile says he can't find a decent place near Toronto City Hall to eat dinner for less than $10. Council v(...)
Hungry alderman. North York alderman Mario Gentile says he can't find a decent place near Toronto City Hall to eat dinner for less than $10. Council v(...)
10/17/1986
Image shows a Beauty Queen sings to portrait of Joe Clark at annual City Hall Revue. 
Alderman John Bosley, a Beauty Queen sings He Lights Up My Life to portrait of Joe Clark at annual City Hall Revue
5/16/1978
Wardle Arrives: Toronto Alderman Thomas Wardle, a witness in a coroner's inquest into the malnutrition death of Lillian Hess, a 79-year-old spinster, arrives to testify today
Wardle Arrives: Toronto Alderman Thomas Wardle, a witness in a coroner's inquest into the malnutrition death of Lillian Hess, a 79-year-old spinster, arrives to testify today
7/9/1980
Thomas Wardle Jr. Alderman refused to increase allowance to Lilliian Hess, inquest told
Thomas Wardle Jr. Alderman refused to increase allowance to Lilliian Hess, inquest told
9/16/1980
Alderman Thomas Wardle. I like being in a position where I can help
Alderman Thomas Wardle. I like being in a position where I can help
1/28/1972