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Emotional victory: York Mayor Alan Tonks, in an outpouring of sentiment following his re-election last night, hugs son Christopher, 8, at the victory celebration
Emotional victory: York Mayor Alan Tonks, in an outpouring of sentiment following his re-election last night, hugs son Christopher, 8, at the victory celebration

Emotional victory: York Mayor Alan Tonks, in an outpouring of sentiment following his re-election last night, hugs son Christopher, 8, at the victory celebration

Date11/12/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Emotional victory: York Mayor Alan Tonks, in an outpouring of sentiment following his re-election last night, hugs son Christopher, 8, at the victory celebration.
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