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Amalgamation of fire departments is opposed by Etobicoke Deputy Chief J. Ross Bissell, above
Amalgamation of fire departments is opposed by Etobicoke Deputy Chief J. Ross Bissell, above

Amalgamation of fire departments is opposed by Etobicoke Deputy Chief J. Ross Bissell, above

Date11/8/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: He says that ''something that is big and costly isn't necessarily efficient.''
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodNew Toronto
GeographyHistorical locationEtobicoke (Ont.), 1850-1954
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTS-2-125-GO-113
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