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It's a myth that Toronto has to reform City Council, says Alderman Sewell
It's a myth that Toronto has to reform City Council, says Alderman Sewell

It's a myth that Toronto has to reform City Council, says Alderman Sewell

Date12/10/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: It's a myth that Toronto has to reform City Council, says Alderman Sewell. It's a minority government. People are scared to make decisions.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0079605F
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